London Paint Cost Estimator 2026
Paint cost estimates for London. 2026 rates per litre for Central London and Greater London. Prices in GBP.
2026 London Pricing Snapshot
££16–£20/litre standard
Standard rate
££28–£38/litre premium
Premium rate
£~£55–£90/room
Typical room
London — 2026 Pricing Context
Standard Dulux/Crown emulsion: £12–£18/litre. Premium Farrow & Ball: £20–£26/litre. Professional London decorators charge £175–£280/day — a 3-bedroom flat repaint: £2,000–£4,500 in labour. Many Victorian London properties have 2.7–3.0m ceilings, significantly increasing paint quantity vs modern 2.4m standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard (Dulux, Crown): £12–£18/litre. Premium (Farrow & Ball, Little Greene): £18–£28/litre.
Usually 3: mist coat on new/repaired plaster, then two topcoats. Victorian walls are often porous.