What does it cost to spray paint all the interior doors in a 4-bedroom Ottawa home?

Spray painting all interior doors in a 4-bedroom Ottawa home typically costs $1,200 to $2,800, depending on the number of doors, their condition, and whether you hire a professional or tackle it yourself. A typical 4-bedroom home has 12 to 18 interior doors (bedrooms, bathrooms, closets, pantry), and professional spray finishing runs $80 to $160 per door including removal, prep, priming, and two finish coats.

The wide cost range reflects several factors specific to Ottawa homes. Older homes in neighborhoods like the Glebe, Westboro, or Sandy Hill often have solid wood doors with multiple panels, raised details, or glass inserts that require more prep time and careful masking. Newer homes in Kanata, Barrhaven, or Orleans typically have hollow-core doors with simpler profiles that spray more quickly. Door condition matters significantly — doors with multiple paint layers, dings, or hardware damage need extensive prep work that can double the labor time.

Professional spray finishing produces a factory-smooth result that's impossible to achieve with brush and roller. The process involves removing doors from hinges, taking them to a spray booth or well-ventilated area, thorough cleaning and sanding, priming any bare spots, and applying thin, even coats of paint. Most Ottawa painters charge $100 to $160 per door for this full-service approach, which includes rehanging and hardware reinstallation. Premium paints like Benjamin Moore Advance or Sherwin-Williams ProClassic add $15 to $25 per door but provide superior durability and finish quality.

DIY spray painting can reduce costs to $300 to $600 in materials, but requires renting or buying spray equipment ($100 to $200), setting up proper ventilation and overspray protection, and developing spray technique on practice pieces first. Many Ottawa homeowners underestimate the prep work and mess involved — even small spray guns create significant overspray that must be contained.

If you're considering professional spray finishing, you can browse experienced painting contractors through the Ottawa Construction Network directory who specialize in this type of detailed interior work.