9 Best Painting Services in Singapore (August 2026)

The first thing to understand is that painters quote in two ways, and mixing them up is where most confusion starts. The cheaper-looking option is per room, usually from around S$150 for a feature wall and S$250 to S$400 for a full bedroom. The other is a whole-flat package priced by flat size: 3-room, 4-room, 5-room, or executive. Whole-flat packages are almost always better value if you are painting most of the home, because the painter is already on site with the gear out.

The next big variable is the paint system. Two brands dominate here: Nippon and Dulux. Within each, you are really choosing a tier. Nippon Matex is the standard interior emulsion; step up to Vinilex 5000 or a washable line like Nippon Easywash or Dulux Wash & Wear and the finish resists scuffs and stains far better, which matters in kitchens, hallways, and kids' rooms. Expect a washable upgrade to add roughly S$30 to S$60 a room, or S$200 to S$300 across a whole flat.

If you are moving back in quickly, or you have young children or anyone sensitive to fumes, ask specifically for odourless, low-VOC paint. Both Nippon and Dulux offer near odour-free interior lines, and most painters on this list stock them. It is a small upgrade that makes a big difference to how soon the home feels liveable.

Finally, look at what is actually included. A real quote covers two coats, basic putty and hairline crack repair, the ceiling (not just walls), and full furniture and floor protection with plastic sheeting and masking, plus cleanup and a final walkthrough. If a quote does not mention these, that is your cue to ask before, not after. Timeline-wise, a whole flat usually takes 2 to 4 days depending on size and how much patching the walls need. If your repaint is part of a bigger renovation, it is worth coordinating it with your other trades, the same way I suggest in my guide to the best carpenters in Singapore.

Prices move with paint grade, wall condition, and how much patching is needed, but here are the 2026 ranges I would budget around for a standard interior repaint with two coats and basic prep included.

Two things push the number up. A washable or premium paint line adds roughly S$200 to S$300 across a flat, and heavy crack repair, mould treatment, or repainting over a dark colour means more prep and an extra coat. Get the scope in writing so you are comparing like for like, not a bare one-coat job against a proper two-coat one.

Once you have a shortlist, here is the checklist I run through before picking one:

1. A clear scope and coat count. The quote should state two coats, which rooms and ceilings are covered, and what prep is included. Vague quotes lead to surprise charges.
2. Quality paint, named. A good painter tells you the brand and tier, Nippon Matex versus a washable Easywash line, for example, rather than just "good paint".
3. Surface prep and protection. Putty and crack repair, sanding where needed, and full furniture and floor protection with sheeting and masking. This is where lasting finishes are won or lost.
4. Reviews at volume. One or two glowing testimonials mean little. Look for dozens of consistent reviews mentioning clean work and tidy cleanup.
5. A written workmanship warranty. One year is standard, two is better. Get it in writing so a flaking patch is a free fix, not a fresh negotiation.

I am not a painting contractor. What I am is someone who has spent years inside Singapore's home services industry through my web design work, which means I have seen how these companies quote, scope, and stand behind their jobs, and which ones quietly keep customers happy.

For this list I leaned on three things: companies that consistently show up in independent reviews and reputable roundups, real Google and customer feedback at decent volume, and clear, honest scoping with a workmanship warranty. Prices and ratings move, so treat the figures here as a 2026 guide and always confirm directly with the painter. I update this list when my recommendations change.

In 2026, repainting a whole 4-room HDB flat typically costs between S$1,000 and S$1,500 with two coats and basic prep included. The exact figure depends on the paint grade you choose, the condition of your walls, and whether ceilings and extras like crack repair or mould treatment are part of the job. Opting for a washable or odourless premium line usually adds around S$200 to S$300 across the flat.

A full HDB repaint usually takes 2 to 4 days. A 3-room flat can often be done in a day or two, while a 5-room or executive unit with more rooms and patching needed takes longer. Heavy crack repair, multiple feature walls, or painting over dark colours all add time, since those need extra prep and an additional coat. Most painters will give you a day count in the quote, so ask if your move-in timing is tight.

Both are excellent, and for most HDB repaints the difference is small. Nippon is the more common default among Singapore painters and offers strong washable and odourless lines like Easywash and Odour-less All-in-1. Dulux is equally well regarded, with Wash & Wear a popular washable choice. What matters more than the brand is the tier within it: a premium washable line from either will outlast a basic emulsion in high-traffic areas. Pick the tier to match the room, then let your painter use whichever brand they stock that grade in.

A reputable painter will shift lighter furniture to the centre of the room and cover everything, plus your floors, with plastic sheeting and masking before any paint goes up. They do not usually move large or heavy items out of the unit, so it helps to clear small valuables and fragile pieces yourself. Always confirm that furniture and floor protection is included in the quote in writing, because it is one of the things cheaper painters quietly skip.