Cost to paint a ceiling..

I'm getting my ceiling replaced through insurance and after talking to the plasterer he has asked if l would like him to paint the ceiling as well or "would l like to save money and paint it myself'. While l don't mind painting it myself l would like to know approx. how much labor costs l would be saving by doing it myself. l have 2 areas to paint, one being 4.60 wide x 9.40 long meters and the other 3.50 wide x 5.00 long meters. I'll plan to do 1 primer/sealer/undercoat and 2 top coats. I'm allowing 15ltrs for the primer $145 and 30ltrs for the top coats $300 costing $450 in paint. Thanks

Could someone tell me if this is the right place to post this thread or do l have to go to into another area as l cant seem to find a person (painter) to help me out....Thanks

Hi fruity,

In my humble opinion, the cost to paint a ceiling would be the same as to paint walls. According to the Archicentre cost guide this would be in the range of 11 - 24 dollars per square metre. I don't know if this helps.

No, I stand corrected. Just found this on the Home Improvements website:

All things considered the average cost of interior painting is about $16-$18 per square metre, including the ceiling, which is usually calculated at a higher rate per square metre.

I'd post the link but it keeps on coming up as forbidden text! Go to the Home Improvements website and look at interior painting.

Thanks Liliana