Painting Cost per m² 2026: Decoding a Paint Quote and Avoiding the Traps

Interior painting installed cost per m² in 2026 ranges from €18/m² (entry-level single coat) to €80/m² (premium three-coat finish with full surface preparation). Paris-area median: €32/m² for two coats of acrylic matt on sound walls with light prep.

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