According to The Onlinetradesmen service, the average cost of a painting and decorating project is €1750. In Dublin, the average daily rate for a painter and decorator is €195, while outside of Dublin, it averages €150.

Is it worth getting a professional painter? Although you can definitely paint and decorate your home yourself, it's unlikely that you'll get the professional looking finish that a skilled painter would provide. Painting and decorating, especially large areas or even your entire home, is hard work.

What do most painters charge per hour? you can expect to pay anywhere from $20 to $50 per hour for a professional paint job. The more experienced and skilled your painter, the higher their hourly rate will be–and there's no denying that more complex projects take longer to complete.