Luxembourg price guide
Price by room size and finish level
| Room | Floor size | Wall + ceiling surface | Price installed (TTC 17 %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small office / nursery | 8–10 m² | ~35 m² | €350–€520 |
| Standard bedroom | 12–16 m² | ~45 m² | €520–€750 |
| Master bedroom | 18–22 m² | ~60 m² | €750–€980 |
| Living room (single tone) | 20–26 m² | ~70 m² | €850–€1 150 |
| Living room (2-tone + accent wall) | 20–26 m² | ~70 m² | €1 050–€1 400 |
| Kitchen (moisture paint) | 12–18 m² | ~42 m² | €650–€950 |
| Bathroom (anti-mould paint) | 6–10 m² | ~30 m² | €480–€780 |
| Stairwell (2 floors) | — | ~45 m² | €750–€1 200 |
| Open-plan living-dining | 40–55 m² | ~120 m² | €1 400–€2 100 |
Per-m² labour rate drivers:
- Paint sheen: matt ~€28/m², eggshell ~€30/m², satin ~€32/m², semi-gloss ~€35/m²
- Ceiling height > 2,60 m: surcharge €3–€5/m² for scaffolding or stilts
- Filler prep > 1 m²: add €40–€80 per m² of repair
- Stain-block primer (ceiling water stains, smoke): add €80–€150 per room
- Colour change light to dark: add a third coat, +20–30 %
Base-price components on a €650 bedroom quote:
- Prep and masking: €120–€160
- Primer (if needed): €60–€100
- Paint material (2 coats, 10 l covers ~100 m²): €90–€150
- Application labour, two coats: €340–€420
- Clean-up, waste: €40–€70
A €540 net project at TVA 17 % reaches €632 TTC — always compare TTC.
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What to consider
Paint brand, sheen and quality tiers
Three tiers are sold in Luxembourg, separated by washability, coverage and VOC content.
Entry tier — €30–€50 per 10-litre can:
- Generic matt wall paint, acrylic emulsion
- Coverage 7–9 m² per litre on second coat
- Washable after 28 days but shows scuff marks
- Suitable for low-traffic bedrooms, ceilings
- Brands: white-label distributor paint, basic Tollens entry
Mid tier — €60–€110 per 10-litre can:
- Standard washable matt or eggshell, low VOC
- Coverage 9–12 m² per litre on second coat
- Washable after 7 days, scuff-resistant
- Suitable for living rooms, offices, kitchens
- Brands: Dulux Easycare, Levis Ambiance, Seigneurie Saint-Marc
Premium tier — €120–€250 per 10-litre can:
- Chalky, mineral or eco-washable finish
- Coverage 11–14 m² per litre, denser pigment
- Scrub-resistant, low-VOC, often A+ label
- Superior depth and colour retention
- Brands: Farrow & Ball Estate, Little Greene Intelligent, Flamant, Argile
Choosing tier by room:
- Bedroom: mid tier matt — best value
- Living room: mid to premium matt or eggshell, especially for deep tones
- Kitchen and bathroom: mid or premium satin specifically formulated for moisture
- Ceiling: entry-level matt, unless feature
- Hallway / high-traffic: premium washable, justified by service life
Ask the decorator which brand and code is quoted. A good decorator will not cut on paint brand — they cut on prep time, which hurts you later.
What to consider
Inclusions, exclusions and prep work
Included in a standard €520–€750 bedroom quote:
- Floor, furniture and skirting-board masking with film and tape
- Light sanding of existing paint, flat surfaces
- Minor filler on small holes and dents (less than 1 m² total)
- Primer on stained or patched areas
- Two finish coats on walls and ceiling
- Mid-tier paint, colour of client choice
- Furniture carry-back to original position
- Site clean-up, waste removal
Commonly excluded — expect a line or separate quote:
- Heavy wall repair (crack filling > 1 m², plaster patching): €40–€90/m²
- Wallpaper removal: €12–€20/m²
- Mould treatment: €80–€180 per room + stain-block primer
- Skirting-board paint (usually gloss, different paint): €5–€9/linear metre
- Door repaint (per door, 2 coats): €80–€160
- Radiator paint: €45–€85 per radiator
- Window-frame paint: €80–€180 per window
- Stain or varnish on parquet skirting or wood: separate trade
The four prep-stage traps:
- Old painted gloss over matt — requires a deglossing sand; skipping it causes peeling within months
- Unfilled plaster cracks — reappear through two coats of paint
- Unprimed new plaster — paint absorbs unevenly, shows patchy finish
- Wrong undercoat for high-sheen finish — adhesion failure, visible brush marks
Reputable decorators write the prep steps into the scope. If the quote says "paint walls and ceiling" with no prep detail, it is either a rush job or the prep will be invoiced as extras.
What to consider
TVA — 17 % default, 3 % at a primary residence
Interior painting of a dwelling, wallpaper included, is listed renovation work — eligible for TVA 3 % if the property is the main residence of the owner or a tenant and at least 10 years old at the start of the works. When the painter supplies and applies the paint with AED approval, the 3 % covers the whole invoice, paint included.
Rate in practice:
- Painting existing rooms in a primary residence at least 10 years old: TVA 3 % on paint and labour with prior AED approval, for a quote above €3 000 excl. VAT
- Painting in a dwelling < 10 years old: TVA 17 % on everything, unless the works are completed within 5 years of buying it
- Painting in a rented dwelling that is the tenant's main residence: TVA 3 % possible under the same conditions
- Painting in a secondary residence: TVA 17 % regardless
- Painting a home office proportion of the dwelling: residential portion at 3 %, business portion at 17 % (pro rata)
Invoice pattern with AED approval:
- Paint, material and labour lines (prep, priming, application, clean-up): net + TVA 3 %
- Paint you buy yourself: TVA 17 % at the shop, recoverable only by refund claim (each invoice above €1 250 excl. VAT, claim above €3 000 covering at least 6 months)
- AED approval reference on the invoice
- Painter's TVA number and Autorisation d'établissement reference
Worked example on a €650 TTC bedroom (€556 net): a single-room quote below €3 000 excl. VAT does not qualify for the direct 3 % rate, so it stays at €650 TTC with TVA 17 %.
On a full-apartment repaint at €3 500 net, 3 % on the whole invoice gives €3 605 TTC instead of €4 095 TTC — a saving of €490. Ask whether the painter will request the AED approval before the works start; without it, 17 % is invoiced and the difference can only be reclaimed through a refund claim.
What to consider
Comparing three decorator quotes
Two quotes on the same room often differ by €200 — not because one is overpriced, but because each decorator read the prep scope differently.
The seven checks that matter:
- Wall surface area in m² — the quote should state the measured wall + ceiling surface, not the floor area
- Paint brand and reference — specified, not "quality paint"
- Sheen level — matt, eggshell, satin; each priced differently
- Coats — always two; three coats for colour change or rich tones
- Prep scope — sanding, filling, priming specifics, square-metre of filler
- Masking scope — floor, furniture, skirting, radiators, electrical outlets
- TVA line — 3 % on the whole invoice with AED approval at a primary residence, otherwise 17 %
Briefing pack to send each decorator:
- Floor plan or room photos with dimensions
- Target colour and finish (matt, satin)
- Paint brand preference or budget
- Number of rooms, surfaces to include, surfaces to exclude
- Any special prep (mould, cracks, old wallpaper)
Typical decorator segments:
- One-person freelance at €28–€32/m² — agile, good for single-room jobs
- Small firm (2–4 painters) at €30–€36/m² — faster, can cover full apartment
- Multi-trade renovation firm at €34–€40/m² — priced higher, convenient when part of a larger project
Quotes on the same brief cluster within ±15 %. A 30 % gap usually means prep or paint brand is different. Call the cheapest for clarification before signing — often the clarification brings the price up to market and the quality of the site stays with you.
In this guide
FAQ — Room painting costs in Luxembourg
How much does it cost to paint a room in Luxembourg?
Painting a room runs €350 to €950 in 2026 for a standard 12–16 m² bedroom with two coats on walls and ceiling: a small office or nursery (8–10 m², about 35 m² of wall and ceiling surface) costs €350–€520 TTC, a standard bedroom €520–€750, a master bedroom €750–€980, a single-tone living room €850–€1 150 (€1 050–€1 400 with a two-tone scheme and accent wall), a kitchen in moisture paint €650–€950 and a bathroom in anti-mould paint €480–€780. Labour sits around €28/m² for matt up to €35/m² for semi-gloss, ceilings above 2,60 m add a €3–€5/m² surcharge, and a light-to-dark colour change needs a third coat at +20–30 %.
How much does the paint itself cost, and which quality tier should I choose?
Three tiers are sold in Luxembourg: entry-level acrylic matt at €30–€50 per 10-litre can (coverage 7–9 m² per litre — fine for low-traffic bedrooms and ceilings), mid-tier washable matt or eggshell at €60–€110 (9–12 m² per litre — brands such as Dulux Easycare, Levis Ambiance and Seigneurie Saint-Marc, the best value for living rooms, offices and kitchens) and premium chalky, mineral or eco-washable finishes at €120–€250 (11–14 m² per litre — Farrow & Ball Estate, Little Greene Intelligent, Flamant, Argile). Ask the decorator which brand and code is quoted — a good decorator will not cut on paint brand, they cut on prep time, which hurts you later.
What does a room-painting quote include — and what costs extra?
A standard €520–€750 bedroom quote includes floor, furniture and skirting-board masking, light sanding of the existing paint, minor filler on small holes (less than 1 m² total), primer on stained or patched areas, two finish coats on walls and ceiling, mid-tier paint and site clean-up. Commonly excluded: heavy wall repair at €40–€90/m², wallpaper removal at €12–€20/m², mould treatment at €80–€180 per room plus stain-block primer, skirting-board paint at €5–€9 per linear metre, doors at €80–€160 each, radiators at €45–€85 and window frames at €80–€180. If the quote says "paint walls and ceiling" with no prep detail, it is either a rush job or the prep will be invoiced as extras.
What VAT rate applies to painting a room in Luxembourg?
Interior painting of a dwelling, wallpaper included, is eligible for TVA 3 % if the property is the main residence of the owner or a tenant and at least 10 years old at the start of the works; with prior AED approval the 3 % covers the whole invoice, paint included. The quote must exceed €3 000 excl. VAT, so a single €650 TTC bedroom stays at 17 %. Secondary residences pay 17 % on everything; so do dwellings under 10 years old, unless the works are completed within 5 years of buying them. On a full-apartment repaint at €3 500 net, 3 % gives €3 605 TTC instead of €4 095 — a €490 saving. Ask whether the painter will request the AED approval before the works start; otherwise 17 % is invoiced and the difference can only be reclaimed through a refund claim.
Painting a room in Luxembourg sits between €350 and €950 for 12–16 m² with two coats on walls and ceiling, driven by wall surface, paint sheen, quality tier and prep scope. The preparation and primer stage is the single biggest quality lever — more so than paint brand. Book painters in January-March for spring slots, specify paint brand and sheen in writing, and ask for TVA 3 % on the whole invoice with AED approval if the residence and the quote qualify. Fynd.lu lists decorators — request three quotes on a shared brief with photos, wall-surface area and target colour before signing.