Updated 27 September 2026
Paint internal doors cost UK 2026
The going rate for paint internal doors in 2026 is £80–£100/door (total, ex VAT). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£80–£100/door
Worked example, 5 door£450
Time on site1.5 days
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Market band source: Checkatrade.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| prep | Move furniture, sheet and mask | 0.5 h |
| prep | Sand, fill and key door and frame | 0.6 h per door |
| paint | Undercoat and topcoat, both sides and frame | 1.5 h per door |
| paint | Clean up, touch in, rehang | 0.25 h |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door satinwood / gloss (2.5L) 2.5L | £22 Trade satinwood 2.5L — About 3 doors both sides, two coats | £32 Dulux Trade Satinwood 2.5L — Low sheen, hard-wearing | £45 Water-based Diamond Satinwood 2.5L — Non-yellowing, quick recoat |
| Filler, caulk, abrasives and tape job | £10 Filler, caulk, sandpaper — T2B: £60–£120 room materials incl. paint | £15 Toupret filler, decorator caulk, abrasives, tape — Crisp edges, no cracks | £22 Premium fillers, low-tack tape, dust-free sanding — Lived-in homes |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-27. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Doors? flush · panelled big effect
- Current paint? sound · flaking or old gloss
- Room empty? empty · furnished
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Old lead-based paint | Pre-1970 paintwork (many layers, alligator cracking)? | Treat as lead: no dry sanding or burning off; wet-abrade or chemical strip, bag waste |
| Flaking or peeling paint | paint lifting, peeling or flaking off, bare wood or metal showing |
Questions
How much does paint internal doors cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is £80–£100/door (total, ex VAT), from Checkatrade. A worked example of 5 door comes to about £417–£494 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does paint internal doors take?
The worked example of 5 door takes about 1.5 working days.
What changes the price of paint internal doors?
Mainly doors, plus any prep found on site: old lead-based paint, flaking or peeling paint.
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