How much does it cost to have a painter paint a mudroom or entryway with a high-gloss scrubbable finish in NB?

Painting a mudroom or entryway with a high-gloss scrubbable finish in New Brunswick typically runs $250–$500 for a standard-sized space, with most homeowners landing around $300–$400.

That range covers a typical mudroom or entryway — roughly 60–120 square feet of wall area, standard 8-foot ceilings, and a reasonable amount of prep work. The high-gloss finish itself doesn't add significantly to the labour cost, but it does change the prep requirements considerably, which we'll get into below.

Why prep work drives the price in high-gloss spaces. High-gloss paint is brutally honest — it reflects light in a way that makes every dent, nail pop, scuff, and imperfection on your walls visible. A professional painter will spend more time on surface prep for a high-gloss finish than they would for an eggshell or satin job. Expect filling, sanding, and priming to be a bigger part of the quote. If your mudroom walls are in rough shape (common in older Moncton, Fredericton, or Saint John homes with plaster walls or drywall that's taken a beating from boots and backpacks), prep costs can push the total toward $450–$550.

Paint costs for a high-gloss scrubbable finish. You'll want a premium acrylic or acrylic-alkyd hybrid in a high-gloss or semi-gloss sheen. Benjamin Moore Advance, Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel, or Dulux Diamond are excellent choices — all widely available in NB and priced between $60–$80 per gallon. A small mudroom or entryway will use less than one gallon for two coats of wall paint, so material costs are modest. The painter will typically include materials in their quote — just confirm whether the quote is supply-and-apply or labour only.

A note on sheen selection for mudrooms. High-gloss is a smart choice for a mudroom — it's the most washable, most moisture-resistant, and most durable sheen available. It stands up to muddy handprints, wet coats dripping on the wall, and repeated scrubbing. The trade-off is that it highlights wall imperfections, so proper prep is non-negotiable. If your walls are quite rough and you want to avoid the prep cost, semi-gloss is nearly as scrubbable and far more forgiving on imperfect surfaces — worth discussing with your painter.

What affects the final price. A few variables will move your quote up or down: ceiling height (anything above 9 feet adds time and equipment), whether trim, doors, and built-in cubbies or lockers are included (add $150–$400 for trim and doors), the number of coats required, and the current condition of the walls. If there's an existing dark colour and you're going lighter, expect a third coat and a higher quote.

DIY or hire a pro? High-gloss paint on walls is one of those finishes where professional application genuinely shows. Brush marks, lap lines, and roller texture are all amplified under a glossy finish. If you're an experienced DIYer with good prep habits and a quality roller (6mm nap on smooth walls), you can achieve solid results — but budget extra time for sanding between coats. For most homeowners, the tight space, the prep demands, and the unforgiving nature of gloss make this a worthwhile hire.

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