PAINTING & DECORATING · ISTANBUL
An English-speaking team, a written fixed quote and photo updates — for expats, foreign owners and anyone who'd rather not negotiate in Turkish. Send photos; we price from them.
THE SHORT ANSWER
In Istanbul the price of a paint job depends on the surface area (walls and ceilings), the condition of the walls, the grade of paint and whether the home is empty or furnished. When two quotes for the same flat are far apart, it is usually because one of them leaves one of these out.
We write all four into the quote. Send photos and we reply on WhatsApp within 15 minutes during working hours; if a visit is needed, it's free.
BY FLAT TYPE
Each card shows what a standard job covers for that flat type. Where there's no figure, send photos — we price from your walls, not from a guess.
Interior, exterior and woodwork together
Price
From your photos, in 15 minutes
In working hours (09:00–19:00). Not a guess: a real number from your walls.
PRICE FROM A PHOTO
Most people ring three painters and hire whoever answers first. We don't make you wait: WhatsApp opens with the message ready — just add the photos.
Can't take photos right now? Leave your number and we'll call.
WHAT DRIVES THE PRICE
A 100 m² flat doesn't mean 100 m² of paint: with walls and ceilings the painted surface is usually several times the floor area. Ask what area a quote is based on, and whether ceilings are in it.
The real cost difference is preparation: repairing cracks, filling plug and nail holes, scraping flaking paint, skim-plastering and sanding where needed. A cheap job that skips this shows within months.
Every major brand has an economy and a premium range, and two ranges of one brand can differ more than two brands do. A quote should name the range, not just the brand.
In a furnished home, furniture is gathered, covered and the work moves room by room — slower and more labour. An empty flat is quicker and usually cheaper, which is why move-outs and pre-move-ins are a good moment.
A JOB DONE PROPERLY
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These tones are for inspiration only and are not any paint brand's colour codes. We choose from a real fan deck together.
WHAT A PROPER JOB INCLUDES
On our jobs these steps are standard. If you're comparing another firm's quote, ask them the same list.
Floors sheeted, furniture gathered and covered, socket and switch plates removed or masked.
Hairline cracks and plug holes filled, flaking paint scraped back; uneven walls skim-plastered and sanded.
New plaster, repaired patches and absorbent surfaces are primed. Water-based paint never goes over old oil paint without the right bonding primer.
Two coats is standard. Going from dark to light may need a third, and that is written into the quote up front.
Ceilings are done before walls. Door frames, trims, radiators and cornices are listed separately so you know whether they're in.
Protection lifted, drips cleaned, and a final walk-round together. The job isn't finished while anything is left on the list.
PAINT GRADES
"Which brand is best?" has no single answer. The right question is what the room needs.
The classic choice for living rooms and bedrooms. It hides small wall imperfections best, but isn't made for frequent wiping.
Living rooms, bedrooms, ceilings
Stands up to a damp cloth. The sensible middle ground for family homes, hallways and rental flats.
Kids' rooms, halls, rentals
Tolerates moisture and frequent cleaning. Its slight sheen shows wall flaws more, so preparation has to be more careful.
Kitchens, bathrooms, corridors
A specific primer plus a finish coat. It only works once the source of the damp is fixed; otherwise the stain comes back.
North walls, bathrooms, condensation
Your quote names the brand and the range; if you'd rather use a brand you've chosen, we use that.
HOW LONG IT TAKES
Every coat needs drying time, and filler and plaster must dry before paint goes on — so two coats can't be rushed into one day. The more repair the walls need, the longer the schedule.
We give the exact schedule for your flat in writing after seeing your photos or visiting.
FURNISHED HOMES · SINGLE ROOMS
In furnished homes we gather and cover each room and move through the house one room at a time; moving large furniture out first speeds things up but isn't required. There's no minimum job size — one room, even one wall, we'll come.
SPECIAL CASES
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The quickest way to compare quotes side by side — why each question matters and what a good answer looks like.
QUESTIONS
It depends on the wall and ceiling area, the condition of the walls, the paint grade and whether the home is furnished. Online per-m² figures rarely include these, which is why they never agree. Send photos and we reply with an itemised price within 15 minutes; if a visit is needed, it's free.
Yes. The quote, the scheduling and the updates are handled in English, and the quote is itemised in writing — so you know exactly what you're paying for before anyone picks up a roller.
Both are used. We give you a total and spell out the area, coats, paint and preparation it covers, so you can genuinely compare it with other quotes.
An empty 2+1 usually takes 3–5 working days. Furnished flats can take a few days more because we work room by room. We confirm the exact schedule in writing after seeing photos or visiting.
Yes. We gather and cover the furniture, protect the floors and work one room at a time. You don't need to empty the home.
We can supply the paint, or use a brand you've chosen. The quote says which, with the brand and range named.
There isn't one. Every major brand has economy and premium ranges, and two ranges of the same brand can differ more than two brands do. We suggest matt for living rooms, washable for kids' rooms and halls, and satin or an anti-damp system for kitchens and bathrooms.
It's listed separately on the quote. Ceilings are usually painted with a dedicated ceiling paint, before the walls.
It's possible with the right primer and paint system, but it doesn't last where tiles get constant water, like inside a shower. Send a photo and we'll tell you whether paint or new tiles is the right call.
If it doesn't mention primer, filler or plaster, coat count and the paint range, the price is probably low because those steps are skipped — and that comes back within months as flaking, stains and touch-ups.
Once the price is agreed we can usually start within a few days. For date-fixed jobs like a tenant move-out, we plan the schedule around that date.
Yes — there's no minimum. One room, even one wall. A standard-sized room is usually done in a day.
PAINTING IN YOUR DISTRICT
Asian side
We'll call you today and pin down the price with a few questions. Visits are free; the price is fixed and in writing.
WhatsApp opens with the message ready — add the photos and we'll reply with a price within 15 minutes in working hours (09:00–19:00). If a visit is needed, it's free.
OUR CREW HAS WORKED ON
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