How Much Does It Cost to Paint a 5-Room HDB?
A 5-room HDB painting package with Colour Creative starts from $1,100 and $1,700, depending on the paint grade and preparation your flat requires. Every package covers walls and ceilings with genuine Nippon Paint, sized for a standard 5-room flat that typically spans around 110 square metres. As with all our pricing, what you receive is a direct quote with no middleman mark-up added on top.
Packages For Painting 5 Room HDB
Estimated Painting Costs
Budget Options
$1,100 to $1,300
Mid-Range Packages
$1,400 to $1,600
These options often feature Nippon Vinilex 5000, offering enhanced durability and a wider spectrum of vibrant colours. For clients seeking added longevity, the application of an oil sealer is available for an additional $400.
Premium Packages
$1,700
These premium packages may include high-end paints such as Nippon Odourless All-in-1, along with comprehensive additional services for a complete home transformation.
| Budget | Mid-Range | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,100–$1,300 | $1,400–$1,600 | $1,700 |
| Paint Used | Nippon Matex Emulsion | Nippon Vinilex 5000 | Nippon Odour-Less All-In-1 |
| Odour | Standard | Low | Virtually none |
| Oil Sealer | Not included | Available, add. $400 | Not Included |
| Colour Choices | Standard Range | Wider spectrum | Full range |
| Surface Prep | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Furniture Protection | Basic | Basic | Comprehensive |
Extra work such as painting doors, additional colour choices beyond your package, or oil sealer on the Budget tier is quoted once your 5-room HDB flat has been assessed.
Painting BTO vs Painting Resale HDB Flat
BTO Flat
A 5-room BTO unit comes with fresh plaster on every wall, so the Budget package usually suffices with little to no oil sealer needed.
Resale HDB Flat
A 5-room resale flat has usually been painted several times, and with the larger wall area involved, existing cracks, stains, or patchy adhesion tend to show up in more places, which is why oil sealer and extra surface prep are important.
Colour Creative assesses every 5-room flat before issuing a price. For HDB flats, this is done through photos or a short video walkthrough. Condo and landed properties get a free in-person visit instead.
Factors That Affect Painting Costs
Type of paint
The selection of paint grade—whether budget-friendly, standard, or premium—is a primary determinant of the final price since each offers a different balance of features and longevity.
Scope of work
The extent of the areas you wish to have painted, including walls, ceilings, doors, and windows, directly impacts the amount of materials and labour required.
Additional services
To ensure a truly hassle-free experience and superior results, services such as meticulous furniture protection and thorough surface preparation are available and may influence the total cost.
How Much Paint for a 5-Room HDB?
To ensure optimal coverage and a flawless finish, here are paint volume estimates for a 5-room HDB flat.
Calculating Paint Coverage
For a typical 5-room HDB flat package, our experienced painters usually utilise approximately 45 to 50 litres of paint.
- Walls: For walls, we generally estimate around 25 litres of paint.
- Ceiling: Painting the ceilings usually requires approximately 15-18 litres of paint.
Other Factors that Influence Paint Coverage
While the above estimates are helpful, several other factors can influence the actual paint coverage package required for your 5-room HDB:
- Wall texture and pre-existing paint type: Rougher wall surfaces tend to absorb more paint than smooth surfaces. Similarly, the type and colour of the existing paint may necessitate additional coats for optimal coverage and colour consistency.
- Number of coats required: Depending on the condition of your walls and the desired colour intensity, more than two coats may be necessary. Our professional painters will assess the surface and advise on the ideal number of coats for a premium finish.
How Long Does It Take to Paint a 5-Room HDB Flat?
Painting a 5-room HDB flat generally takes Colour Creative 2 to 4 days, depending on how much prep work the package and your walls need.
Time Estimates for Different Packages
The duration required to paint a 5-room HDB flat can vary based on the specific package and services involved:
- Basic paint jobs: These typically take approximately 2 to 3 days to complete. This timeframe generally includes standard wall and ceiling painting with two coats.
- Mid-range and premium jobs: Depending on the inclusion of additional services such as extensive surface preparation or specialised paint applications, these projects usually take around 3 to 4 days.
Factors That Affect Time
Several factors can influence the overall time required to complete your 5-room HDB painting:
- Number of coats: Applying additional coats of paint, whether for enhanced colour saturation or better coverage over existing colours, will naturally extend the project duration.
- Whether surface preparation is required: If your walls require significant patching, filling, or other surface preparation work before painting can start, this will add to the overall timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to paint a 5-room HDB flat?
A 5-room HDB painting package with Colour Creative is priced between $1,100 and $1,700, depending on whether you go with Nippon Matex, Vinilex 5000, or Odourless All-in-1. Oil sealer and any additional colours are added on top where needed.
Do I need an oil sealer for a 5-room flat?
Resale 5-room flats with older paint layers benefit most from oil sealer, since it helps the new coat bond properly across a larger wall area.
Is it better to hire a professional or paint the flat myself?
Every Colour Creative job is completed by our professional painters and backed by a 1-year warranty against peeling or mould, with free touch-ups if anything needs fixing after the fact. A DIY job on a flat this size carries none of that protection.
How much paint does a 5-room HDB flat need?
A 5-room flat needs roughly 45 to 50 litres of paint in total, split between around 25 litres for the walls and 15 to 18 litres for the ceilings across two coats.
How long does it take to paint a 5-room HDB flat?
Most 5-room HDB painting packages are done in 2 to 3 days for a basic job, stretching to 3 to 4 days if the package includes more surface prep or a premium paint application.
How often should a 5-room HDB flat be repainted?
Most homeowners repaint every 3 to 5 years, though larger flats with more sun or moisture exposure in certain rooms may need it sooner in specific spots.
Related HDB Painting Services
Beyond specialised 5-room HDB painting packages, we also offer a comprehensive suite of affordable, reliable, and high-quality painting solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of homeowners in Singapore:
