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Commercial Painting Cost Guide: Offices, Retail & Industrial in the GTA
What commercial painting costs in the GTA in 2026 — pricing per sq ft, after-hours premiums, and how to plan a multi-site rollout without disrupting operations.
Commercial painting prices in the GTA depend heavily on three things: substrate, hours, and access. Here's what we charge in 2026 for the most common project types.
Typical 2026 commercial pricing
| Space type | Price per sq ft (CAD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Office walls only | $1.80 – $3.50 | Daytime, two coats |
| Office walls + ceilings | $3.20 – $5.50 | Daytime, two coats |
| Retail (drywall) | $2.20 – $4.00 | After-hours common |
| Restaurant / hospitality | $2.80 – $5.20 | Tighter timelines |
| Warehouse / industrial | $1.80 – $4.50 | Spray + structural steel |
| Exterior (commercial) | $3.50 – $7.50 | Lift access included |
After-hours and weekend premiums
Most commercial customers can't shut down for painting, so we run a dedicated nights-and-weekends crew. Off-hours work typically adds a 15–25% premium versus daytime rates — but it almost always pays for itself in avoided downtime.
Multi-site rollouts
For franchise or multi-location clients we coordinate brand colour standards, finish specs, and rolling schedules so each site is repainted with no impact on operations. Larger rollouts (10+ locations) typically include preferred pricing and a single project manager.
Industries we work with most often
- Office and corporate HQ refurbishments
- Retail brand rollouts
- Restaurants and QSR locations
- Healthcare clinics and dental offices
- Schools, daycares, and community centres
- Industrial warehouses and manufacturing
Tendering a commercial project?
We respond to RFPs across the GTA. Email tender packages to hello@lincespainting.com or call (416) 893-4338 and we'll arrange a site visit within 48 hours.
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