How much do painters in the Greater Moncton area charge to paint a standard laundry room or utility room?

Painters in Greater Moncton typically charge $250-450 to paint a standard laundry room or utility room, depending on the room size, ceiling height, and amount of prep work required.

Most laundry rooms in Moncton-area homes range from 6x8 feet to 8x10 feet with standard 8-foot ceilings. At this size, you're looking at roughly 200-300 square feet of wall and ceiling area. Professional painters in the Greater Moncton area charge $35-55 per hour, but most quote laundry rooms as fixed-price jobs ranging from $250 for a simple repaint up to $450 for rooms requiring significant prep work.

Factors that affect pricing in Moncton laundry rooms include the current wall condition, number of obstacles (water heater, washer/dryer hookups, utility panels), and paint quality. Many older Moncton homes have laundry rooms in basements with concrete block or drywall walls that may need primer to seal stains from humidity or minor water issues. Rooms with multiple plumbing penetrations, electrical panels, or built-in storage require more cutting-in time, which increases labour costs.

Paint selection matters significantly for laundry rooms due to moisture and temperature fluctuations from dryers and water heaters. Most painters recommend semi-gloss or satin finish paint ($50-65/gallon) rather than flat paint, as these sheens resist moisture better and can be wiped clean. A typical laundry room uses about half a gallon of paint plus primer if needed. In Moncton's humid summers, proper ventilation during painting is essential — many laundry rooms lack windows, so painters often bring fans to ensure adequate drying.

Timing considerations are important in the Greater Moncton area. Winter is actually ideal for interior painting projects like laundry rooms because forced-air heating creates low humidity conditions that help paint cure properly. Many Moncton painters offer better availability and sometimes lower rates for interior work during the November-March period when exterior painting is impossible.

DIY vs professional considerations: A laundry room is a reasonable DIY project for most homeowners if the walls are in good condition. The small space means you can complete the work in a weekend, and any minor imperfections won't be highly visible in a utility area. However, if your laundry room has moisture stains, requires significant prep work, or you're dealing with a basement room that might have hidden moisture issues common in older Moncton homes, hiring a professional ensures proper surface preparation and paint selection.

Need help finding a professional painter in the Greater Moncton area? New Brunswick Painting can match you with local contractors for free estimates on your laundry room project.