I got a quote for entire house @ RM2k

- my house @ 22x75 double storey
- exclude paints
-3 layers for external
- 2 layer for internal
- providing touch up
- 6-8 days completion
- 3 workers

Do u think is reasonable?

I got to know some charge for daily paint @ RM70-90 per day. If to use 3 workers @ RM70 is RM210 per day, for 8 days will be total RM1680...hmmmm

Any comments?

I think that is reasonable coz it covers internal and external. I got a quote for RM3K ++ just for external, 2 half storey house, end lot. Excluding paint.

Am still searching for affordable painters, sigh.

Does it include ceiling?

they said is ONE HOUSE.

Better re-check with them to prevent dispute later, just IMHO ya.. Cheers

I have a tiny 16 x 45 2-storey ....

My contractor quoted 7k, inclusive of acid washing, stain removal, ceilings and grilles, basically everything... Just normal basic white paint too...

Is this too expensive????

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*Inclusive of paint

This post has been edited by catpowder: Jun 9 2011, 11:52 PM

Does it include material?

I had a Malay Contractor with 4 indonesian with good skills

22x75
exclude paints
-2layers for external
- 2 layer for internal
- 1 layer for Undercoat/Sealer
- Skimming to make wall smooth for Pearl Go painting ( Whole internal)
- 10 vdays completion
- 5 workers

Cost RM3500 after barganing.. The Contractor is very friendly as i am quite stern with the requirement. Daily audit the wall and ask them to patch any place even go small air pocket holes hehe

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Use this to visualize what paint you need by uploading your house picture for free compare to nippon

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This post has been edited by edwin32us: Jun 8 2011, 10:17 PM

Which location do the contractor covers ? Do you mind sharing his contact number ?

Thanks.

To me, that is extremely so expensive. My wife sister house paint abt 5k inclusive paint also i feel expensive...


@edwin32us

It seems mine @ RM2k is cheap, i taught want to squeeze the contractor some more...hmmm...
I planning to use nippon paint. For external @ Rm125/5 litre, For internal @ RM124/5 litre (upstairs) & @RM108/5 litre (downstairs).
Only use 1 x 18litre Sealant (the hardware recommend).

Overall i targeting to complete the entire painting budget at RM3.5k(inclusive paint)...hope the hardware shop will give better price for my bulk purchase later...

the price is ok if they incl all doors and ceiling... i know labour alone u work out can be lesser, but come on... there are doing business as well and for sure they need to earn something extra, somemore they will use their own brush and some tools.... and u said they provide touch up...

I will say the 2k is reasonable la.... give them to earn a bit lo.....

@gunh

Actually the actual is RM2.2k, after nego it goes to RM2k. Today asking another painter to come for quote, let see.

He is from Kepong and he is able to cover Klang Valley

Name : Samy
Number : 0163072380

Mention that Mr.Toh introduce

Samy? I tot you mentioned it's a Malay contractor?

Sami Bin Idris and his assistant..






Skim Coat




Painting Work





In addition his tiling work is good and reasonable..
3 Toilet floor tile about 130 sqft about 900 with water proofing but excluding tile

In addition his tiling work is good and reasonable..
3 Toilet floor tile about 130 sqft about 900 with water proofing but excluding tile

Cement with water proofing below it..




With Tiling in progress and another 2nd water proofing layer



Lastly he will show you his workmanship by hitting the middle of each tiles with a stick to check the sound for any air pocket but all was 100% pass..

Then he tried to flood the area for few hours at the upstairs and then we go to the ground floor inspect it was good..


Please note that before that the house was leaking badly whenever bathroom toilet was in used whereby you can see the water dripping like crazy when we remove the plaster ceiling..

Can pm me the contact? tq

I am repainting my 2.5 storey house. My subcon quoted me RM4k for painting all internal and external (except only the ceilings) with ICI Dulux Pentalite Easy Clean. This is an existing house and the current pearl glo paint still OK except stain and dirt. The sub con claim that I dont need a layer of sealer and undercoat as the existing paint is more than OK. He will just paint 2 coats over it. Is this OK? How about the quote? Thanks.

is there anyone appoint mypainter.com? quality ok?

i have approached them, seem their quote a bit expensive, however i willing to pay extra if their work is good especially for interior walls result.

Inclusive paint is reasonable. U can easily check how much for a 5L for ICI pentalite, perhaps you can purchase your own which may save a little..

Actually how much the skim coat will cost for 2 storey house, internal wall only.

my internal wall is look ok, so not sure need to paint a sealer to cover some small hole or uneven area? or just do a whole skim coat. i will choose semi gloss type for internal wall.

hi...i called samy..but he ask about mau plaster ka?what does it mean?

maybe plaster = skim coat ? or touch up?
u ask what is the price diff la.

This post has been edited by wrb7878: Jun 21 2011, 05:40 PM

i got quote rm1.8k workmanship for painting interior by blanga for my double terrace house 22x75 intermediate, build up area 2150 sft.

walau,, nowaday blanga workmanship also so high.

i got quote my chinese contractor but indo worker is 2.6K, now got developer indo worker offer 1.5K...but worry he don't have time to do my work since he have to work on developer site and my condo not allow to work on weekend.

Only interior 1.8k? Thats is expensive. A bangla also quote me abt Rm1.5k for exterior only...so expensive....

mine is 2.6 lagi expensive.
any way, my wall is new paint. and due to hacking for wiring and plaster ceiling...so i need to repaint the wall.

they quote me is 2 layer of paint only. should i ask 1 more layer for sealer? required o not?
now i cant notice or spot any uneven wall...my contractor say my wall is ok...he can help me touch up a bit...but i worry later have light then can spot it very clear.

The paint seller recommend me to buy a 18L for sealant which is sufficient for entire house. But it also depends on your existing paint condition.

My painter advice me interior no need sealant, only require for exterior only. But same as u, interior i got hack and wiring with new plastering wall....

2 layer is enough? but i hear if features wall(dark) color may need 3-4 layer rite?

Dear Bro,

18L should be sufficient to cover approximate 1600-2000 sqft @ 1 layer based on the Technical Data....

Any new plastered wall shall applied sealant... This is to prevent moisture to appear in your wall surface as well as prevent fungus and etc...

Opps btw bro, is Sealer and not sealant ya... Cheers

Yes, quite true. For light color, 2 layer is enough (if your existing paint is white or light color). But for dark color, you may need more layer because you'll see some uneven spot.

btw, I got quote for 2 storey 1980 sqft internal only including ceiling & doors:
mypainter = RM2400
mytukangcat = RM2100
indon = RM1500

This post has been edited by eMKs: Jun 22 2011, 02:45 PM

yr one 2.6k only for interior?
it is better to put 1 layer sealer even thought yr walls have new paint, furthermore yr walls have been hacked.
yr situation same like me, bangla say no need sealer and just 2 layers paint. so doubt with their outcome quality
so that finally i chose mypainter even thought pay extra few hundred ringgit, at least feel safely

yes, dark feature walls need more layers if not hidding well.

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Added on June 22, 2011, 2:56 pmhow about yr interior quoted by yr bangla?


This post has been edited by papaya2: Jun 22 2011, 02:56 PM

my advice is that if your walls are uneven, better avoid those glossy finish like pearl glo, satin glo, pearl silk, etc. These type of finished will bring out the unevenness and other defects in your wall when you switch on the lights.

bro, u buy own paint for mypainter or buy from them as well?

I only ask for quotation. At first they gave lump sump quotation but I ask to separate for paint & workmanship. Their quoted paint price (Nippon) is retail price, I can get 12% off for 5 liter from shop.

Wah...so cheap. I been quoted by them just workmanship already 5K. How come your only less than 3K? Is price you indicated is 2.7K is paint or ?

Sl2007
Tq for correction..I think better to applied sealant since my wall got hacked and plastered.

Papaya
Since is expensive only for exxternal, no ask abt interior.

I plan to start my painting this saturday. Will use the indon @ 2k for labor only. Paint by my own.

type if house
interior & exterior
skim coat all wall or portion plastered wall

all abv can vary the workmanship cost.

they qoute me all lum sum 3.8k included paint & material for all interior wall (skim portion plastered wall) + plaster ceiling, but exclude door + door flame.

they use nippon spotless paint + 5500 sealer + super matex ceiling white. Don't know reasonable or not as all lum sum cost

This post has been edited by papaya2: Jun 22 2011, 05:23 PM

Consider cheap. As paint I will buy on my own, I got quoted Nippon Spotless @ RM108 per 5L & Aircare @ RM124 per 5L..Me probably go for cheaper Spotless.

My lump sum included external was 9K....

Better to get them to do labour only. You buy the paint yourself. With this, you can be more certain of the actual paint being used.
Some of these unscrupulous painters will use a lower grade paint from what that was agreed. You are not there full time to monitor. Even if you monitor, very difficult to control. So, ease of mind, you buy the paint yourself.

they quote me lum sum int & ext 7.4k, ext walls use nippon solareflect.

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Added on June 23, 2011, 9:48 amno doubt they sell paint more expensive than other shops but still reasonable which extra few ringgit only. my house is near to their shop so no point i buy own paint far away + time/effort for own carry. Since they are quite famous in town, dont think they will cheat our paint which use lower grade.

This post has been edited by papaya2: Jun 23 2011, 09:48 AM

I was quoted for workmanship + material for the entire house both interior and exterior (inclusive of repainting of all the in grille and main gate) for 7K....

Chosen
Nippon Weatherbond for exterior
Nippon Odourless Premium for bed rooms
Nippon Satin Glo for my living + dining + small room at the ground floor
Nippon High Gloss for my grilles

Color type will be like 5-6 different type of colors

p/s: It includes skim coat for the entire house (interior)

I saw the reply here saying that there is a need for sealant. Whether the sealant is different than skim coat? Please advice.....

This is their quotation for workmanship for 2 storey 1980 sqft


This post has been edited by eMKs: Jun 23 2011, 10:27 AM

Firstly, I guess there is typo error here... The right terms is Sealer not Sealant...

Sealer and Skim Coat are two different things.... Just some hints for you guys here, The White Skim Coat can only be used indoor where-by low moisture area... External Area, there are some others "Skim Coating" products... Anyhow, I would suggest to use cement based material...

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Added on June 23, 2011, 10:36 amJust some additional hints to everyone here, if your Painter, Tukang Cat is experienced enough, they could advice you whether the Paint has been expired or vice versa...

Actually paint have a shelf life....

This post has been edited by sl2007: Jun 23 2011, 10:36 AM

you should ask for separate quotation, then you can compare the price. Normally, their quoted paint price is base color price. As you choose color, price may increase.

Meaning those of my paint is those old type of brand paint? I really not that experience on this actually..... Sealer is needed for both internal and external? Or actually nowadays the paint already come with the same effect?

Hi bro,

Not old type of brand... But the expiry date just like canned food you bought from TESCO and etc...

Sealer only required to new wall or wash-down wall...

Paint system = Sealer / Undercoat + 2-4 layer of Weather Shied Paint (External) or 2-4 layer of emulsion paint (Internal)

I use nippon 5500 sealer for all the internal and external except plaster ceiling....almost used 7-8 barrels.....poor...

18 ltr per barrel?

What I meant in general is that I would buy the paint and get the painter to paint. I do not get the painter to supply the paint. This has been my practice all along. Then you are more assured that the actual paint that goes onto your walls.

This is probably because I have come across cases where lower grade paint (there are various means of doing so...) has been used without the house owner's knowledge

Anyway, it's your call..

This post has been edited by kelvyn: Jun 23 2011, 01:23 PM

yes...18 ltr..

bro,

7-8 barrel x 18L = 144L x 10m2/L @ 1 layer = 1,440m2 +/- 15,500 sqft say wastage @ 20% = 12,400 sqft... Wa Lau, your house Bungalow ah?

corner house....built-up more than 3000 sq ft...

somemore external surface rough, eat a lot of sealer.....i already add a little of water...if not...

Bro,

12,400 sqft is a lot bro... usually floor to wall ratio is 2 - 2.5 times... Your is 4 times... Is a lot bro...

By the way, rough surface doesn't take much sealer... Anyhow I not too sure the roughness you mentioned here...

I also wish somebody can clarify this matter for me...because I don't want to happen the case of "curi" paint..but this painter is quite famous at my area...all the contractors know him..

Internal - finish paint sealer - 3 barrels

External - finish paint first level of house including the columns of the car porch and terrace, the rc flat roof... and wall of behind house - 2 barrels

Still have second level of external house (front and beside), rc flat roof, and fencing..estimate 2 1/2 barrels..

Friend,

I suggest your do a rough measurement of wall plastered wall surface and compare against the total Sealer used...

btw, any recommend cheapest hardware shop to sell paint in klang valley?

where are you located? Your petrol may cost more than the saving if the shop is far from your place...

i'm from puchong...well i heard nippon weathershield is good?

If you want nippon, you can go to any paint shop that has 'nippon colour creation' sign. Choose color from catalog, they will check it at the computer for pricing. That is retail price, you can ask for discount. See how much discount you can get. So far, I can get 5% off for 1 liter & 12% off for 5L.

Currently nippon also give 20% off for certain paint & for standard color only.
http://www.nipponpaint.com.my/eventandacti...tion&albumID=15

You can try Sin Tuck Woh Hardware at Puchong. Near the Shell & Petronas station.
Alternative you can also try living depot at Puchong Utama. Opposite Carrefour.
I got my paint supplies from these 2 places when I was renovating my house.

i plan went to 'my color paint and hardware' shop
No 25, Jalan 3/62A, bandar menjalara, kepong

Any 1 went there b4?

This post has been edited by wrb7878: Jun 28 2011, 02:12 PM


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Thanks alot.

RM7k price is reasonable.
But please check have below:
- skim coating for internal wall
- ensure acid washing for external wall + undercoat for external wall

external wall must use weathershield
internal wall NOT to use fui sui type

If your house is empty, they just use the water jet to clean the ceiling, wall, grille, etc.
Not sure what acid washing means. If you are really using acid, don't you think the acid could effect the other materials like your aluminum windows, roof tiles, etc. Acid will definitely effect the surround areas....

Hi guys. Just wondering, how much will it cost to paint an intermediate size masterbedroom?

anyone know good affordable painters around shah alam area?

Depending on the condition of your existing wall and the amount of work required (surface preparation)
Mostly the painters will charge between RM150 - 200 per day for labour since it is just a master bedroom only

Guys
My house is intermediate 22 X 80. I plan to paint: -

- internal
- external walls
- main gate
- roof
- main and room door
- all grilles

Can this be done within RM5k provided I purchase the paint? Please advice

should can be, but exclude skim coat all intererior walls. labor for skim coat quite expensive.

I have received quotations for painting work between 3.5k to 4.5k.
I assume when you mentioned "roof", you mean the ceiling
an not painting the roof tiles

My interior wall is done. Those hacked wall, i saw the painter use skim coat and with sand paper to smoothen it and no put any sealant which they said no require. So far satisfied with their work done for interior.

Yesterday done sealant for exterior. Tmr will continue with paint....

Anyone can recommend a good painter? Those having good experience with their paintwork. thanks people

My Indon worker charge me 1.6k to paint the house inside and outside, 1 base coat and 2 primer. I think it is very cheap maybe because I also give him do the whole house renovation so special price kua...If just the piant job alone maybe 2.5k?

1.6k consider very cheap for in & out side, but need to consider the outcome quality. Some cheap painter will not give so good job, such like area of wall corners, skirting, plug points and not provide touch up after you phase in and so on...

Don't think the given rate would include protection of other area like door knob, window panels, flooring, etc.
So, if you decide on this, then be prepare to do the protection work yourself. Else, if you can live with it.
Also don't have too high expectation on the finishing quality.

Cheap does not means low quality. Expensive does not guaranteed good quality too. For rm1.6k is good price and just to ensure clarifies with them what the scope of paint and finishing.

So far I been satisfy with my painter that charge me @rm2k inclusive internal, external, ceiling, doors, grillles, skim coat some hacked area, and final touch up.. Fast and never say no whenever I ask them help me.

Hi, I have a question on some painting work.

Currently I'm looking to paint the whole condo unit which is approx 1220sq. ft

How much will the total be inclusive of labour and paint cost approx?

I believe if you list out the type of paint that you want to use, then there would better response from potential painters

Just say is ICI Dulux?

you may want to check this out to be more specific on what you want

http://www.icipaints.com.my/EN/products/index.html

Mind to share how many square feet is your house and how much you paid for your paints for all?
Paint brand?

My house is 22x75, using "Nippon spot less". Approx i spend abt 2k on paints.

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Added on July 6, 2011, 9:30 am


This post has been edited by Gary1981: Jul 6 2011, 09:30 AM

How bout the actual build up?
Mine oso 22x75, 1750sqf, they quoted me rm6500, included ici paint, but mine majority basic white color
Exterior include waterjet, undercoat, paint for front n back, gate n fence
Interior undercoat n paint for wall n ceiling n grill, minor skimming for those uneven ceiling

Anyone using white color? Feel any difference on the outcome compare to those apple white, orchid white, etc?

If you use white, then can get those project price for the paint. Much cheaper

This post has been edited by kelvyn: Jul 6 2011, 12:21 PM

Noticed that some of the new projects (luxury houses) use white colour for exterior wall...

I am thinking of using white colour too but I afraid will easy to turn dirty within 2-3 years...

hmm...want to follow the trend or not?

This post has been edited by tiensong: Jul 6 2011, 12:27 PM

oh, project price?
getting from?
and you refer to basic white?
Just wondering if using basic white will look like a hospital?

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Added on July 6, 2011, 1:57 pmhmm.. i'm going for the white as well, i think the contractor told me to use weathershiled, i believe those are meant for outdoor one.
maybe those used the weathershiled before can comment if the white colour dirty easyly?


This post has been edited by qtee: Jul 6 2011, 02:04 PM

ICI paint is a bit expensive than Nippon. Ask what range of paint they giving u. Then roughly calculate how many litres will require, deduct the approx cost of paints and u will obtain the labor charges..
If u ask me, that's is extreme expensive..

mind to share how many litres you used for exterior and intererior separately?
This is the part i dunno how to estimate as never paint any before.

If you ask the painter to quote you including the paint, it should be higher. They will have additional factor to allow for the paint cost. Just in case. You know la... They don't want to lose money...

So, for win win situation, better for the house owner to buy the paint themselves.

thanks for the suggestion.
I will ask them to quote if without the paint.
Since mine is only white colour, should be easy to get it everywhre.
But can share how can I estimate the volume i need for the whole house?

You can follow the manufacturer's guideline which is 10m2 for every 1 lit of paint.
You can also ask the hardware shop for estimation. If you are painting one colour for the whole of interior & one colour for the exterior, (different type of paint for interior & exterior) there would not much of wastage.
You need not buy the full amount at one go. Buy, say 90% of the total required first.

Can ask painter to quote with and without paint. Then you roughly know how much paint needed. Then go hardware shop and ask for estimation. Compare both and agak-agak from there?

@qtee

I suggest u ask the painter what range of ICI paint they give u. Then only ask price for without paint.
As I use different colour for interior, some is 2L and 5L. For urs, estimate abt 8x 5L for interior, external I use abt 4x 5L, undercoat I bought 1x 20L, gutter I use different colour.

Thank you very much for the information.
We have brief discussion on the ICI paint that will be used.
But yet to check with him on the quotation if without providing the paint.
Will do so before make the decision.

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Added on July 7, 2011, 3:56 pmjust wondring if the painter will purposely wasting the paint and tell you not enough, and you need to go and buy again if you choosen to buy yourself?


This post has been edited by qtee: Jul 7 2011, 03:56 PM