Regina wall painting: quotes, prep and permits

Give painters a scope they can price

List the rooms and walls you want painted, approximate dimensions and ceiling heights. Send a wide photo of each room and close-ups of cracks, peeling areas, patches and stains. Identify wallpaper removal, stairwells and furniture you cannot move. Ask the painter to inspect uncertain surfaces before you accept a fixed price.

Separate walls from ceilings, baseboards, doors and window trim. Request the paint manufacturer, product line and sheen, along with the proposed primer and coat count. If you have not chosen colours, agree on a selection deadline and sample approval. Record how you will approve and pay for additional coats or repairs.

Request an itemized quote covering labour, materials, preparation, access equipment, disposal and applicable taxes, with the total payable amount. Set your budget from quotes for your rooms. Before comparing totals, ask each painter to explain their preparation work and exclusions.

Check permits and business details

Regina lists cosmetic painting and decorating among work that does not require a building permit. The City lists building repairs, alterations and additions among work requiring permits. Describe the complete project to the City if you combine a repaint with renovation work. You can apply for permits and track applications through its eBuild portal. [1]

Ask for the painter's business name and operating address. Regina requires a residential business licence for businesses operating from a residence in the city. The City also issues non-resident licences to businesses working within Regina without permanent premises there. It identifies an exemption for businesses operating from commercially or industrially taxed premises, apart from specified business categories. [2]

Request proof of liability insurance and references for similar work. Ask who will enter your home, whether the painter uses subcontractors, and who handles damage or touch-ups. Record payment stages, cancellation terms and the process for approving changes. Check insurance and workmanship separately from the applicable business licence.

Agree on repairs and the finished result

Walk through the rooms with the painter and mark the repairs you expect them to include. Ask them to describe cleaning, patching, sanding, dust control and priming in the quote. For stains or recurring cracks, request an assessment before approving a cosmetic cover-up. Agree who will investigate suspected moisture problems.

Approve a sample area under your own lighting before committing to the full room. Discuss edges, patch visibility and coverage. Have the painter explain the chosen product's drying, recoating and care instructions, including when you can return furniture or clean the walls. Request those instructions with the written work plan.

At the final walkthrough, inspect the agreed repair areas, corners and edges under normal room lighting. Write down remaining touch-ups with the painter and agree on a completion date. Keep the paint name, colour code, sheen and invoice for future matching. Decide how much usable paint you want to retain.

Plan room access and cold-season work

Agree who moves furniture, removes wall hangings and protects floors. Identify the entrance, parking arrangements and supply storage area. Tell the painter about pets, children and rooms you need to keep accessible. Request a room sequence, ventilation plan and arrangements for using the home during the work.

Regina Airport's 1991–2020 normals report an average of 21.1 October days per month with a daily minimum temperature at or below 0°C. The chart compares daily-minimum counts for selected colder months. These historical outdoor measurements do not describe temperatures inside a heated room or establish suitable painting dates. [4]

For exterior walls or an unheated garage, ask the painter to check actual air and surface conditions against the selected coating's instructions before confirming a date. Ask how they will account for overnight conditions during application and drying. For heated indoor rooms, discuss how they will maintain the product's required conditions while ventilating. Record rescheduling arrangements for work that depends on weather.

Days with minimum temperature at or below 0°C

Choose the next step for your painting project

Your hiring checklist

1. Send each painter the same room list, dimensions and photographs.
2. Separate walls, ceilings, doors and trim in the scope.
3. Agree on repairs, primer, paint product, sheen and coat count.
4. Clarify the applicable business licence and request proof of insurance.
5. Assign furniture moving, floor protection and room access responsibilities.
6. Record the total price, payment stages and approval process for extra work.
7. Agree on leftover paint, waste removal and the touch-up walkthrough.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a building permit to repaint interior walls?

Regina exempts cosmetic painting and decorating from building permits. Check the complete scope with the City if you combine painting with building alterations. For heritage properties, ask about additional approvals before agreeing to alteration work. [1]

Which business licence should I ask a painter to show?

Ask which rules apply to their operating address. Regina requires residential business licences and issues non-resident licences. It identifies an exemption for businesses at commercially or industrially taxed premises, with listed exceptions. Contact City Licensing if the painter's category is unclear. [2]

How should I compare painting quotes?

Give each painter the same scope and compare the total payable price. Check repairs, primer, paint product, coats, exclusions and cleanup. Ask the painter to explain any difference in preparation, and record how you will approve extra work.

Where can I take leftover household paint?

The City directs unused paint and empty paint cans to SARCAN. Its household hazardous materials depot also accepts paint in original, labelled containers and excludes commercial loads. Agree who will keep usable leftovers and how the painter will handle contractor waste. [3]