How much does painting doors and trim cost?
Approximate prices for joinery painting in 2026 – including VAT, with differences by county and what you pay after deductions.
Guide price in Sweden
1 500–3 500 kr
each · incl. VAT · before ROT deduction
After ROT deduction
1 150–2 650 kr
Typical hourly rate for painters: SEK 500–650 incl. VAT
What affects the price?
- How much preparation is needed – filling, sanding and repairs
- The number of coats and choice of paint
- Ceiling height and whether scaffolding or a lift is needed
- How much has to be moved and covered
Price by county
Prices vary between different parts of the country. The table shows an approximate price range each incl. VAT.
| County | Price | After deduction |
|---|---|---|
| Blekinge län | 1 450–3 350 kr | 1 100–2 550 kr |
| Dalarnas län | 1 450–3 350 kr | 1 100–2 550 kr |
| Gävleborgs län | 1 400–3 300 kr | 1 050–2 500 kr |
| Gotlands län | 1 550–3 600 kr | 1 200–2 750 kr |
| Hallands län | 1 500–3 500 kr | 1 150–2 650 kr |
| Jämtlands län | 1 450–3 450 kr | 1 100–2 600 kr |
| Jönköpings län | 1 450–3 350 kr | 1 100–2 550 kr |
| Kalmar län | 1 450–3 350 kr | 1 100–2 550 kr |
| Kronobergs län | 1 450–3 350 kr | 1 100–2 550 kr |
| Norrbottens län | 1 500–3 500 kr | 1 150–2 650 kr |
| Örebro län | 1 450–3 400 kr | 1 100–2 600 kr |
| Östergötlands län | 1 450–3 450 kr | 1 100–2 600 kr |
| Skåne län | 1 550–3 550 kr | 1 200–2 700 kr |
| Södermanlands län | 1 450–3 450 kr | 1 100–2 600 kr |
| Stockholms län | 1 700–3 900 kr | 1 300–2 950 kr |
| Uppsala län | 1 550–3 650 kr | 1 200–2 750 kr |
| Värmlands län | 1 450–3 350 kr | 1 100–2 550 kr |
| Västerbottens län | 1 450–3 450 kr | 1 100–2 600 kr |
| Västernorrlands län | 1 450–3 350 kr | 1 100–2 550 kr |
| Västmanlands län | 1 450–3 400 kr | 1 100–2 600 kr |
| Västra Götalands län | 1 550–3 650 kr | 1 200–2 750 kr |
Calculate with the deduction
Calculate your deduction
Total
Deduction
You pay
ROT: 30% of the labour cost, up to SEK 50,000 per person per year.
RUT: 50% of the labour cost. ROT and RUT together may not exceed SEK 75,000 per person per year.
Green technology: 50% of labour and materials for EV chargers and batteries (solar panels 15%), up to SEK 50,000 per person per year.
Simplified calculation based on the rules for 2026. Always check with the Swedish Tax Agency. Read the guide to ROT and RUT
Frequently asked questions
How much does painting doors and trim cost?
An approximate price for joinery painting is 1 500–3 500 kr each including VAT, before ROT deduction. The price depends on factors such as scope, materials and where in the country you live.
Can you get ROT deduction for joinery painting?
Yes, ROT deduction is normally calculated on the labour cost. The company deducts it directly on the invoice. Always check what applies in your case with the Swedish Tax Agency.
How do I get a good price?
Describe the job as carefully as possible, attach images and ask several companies for quotes. On Fixtorget up to 6 companies can respond to the same request – completely free for you.
The prices are estimates based on typical market prices in 2026 and are intended as a guide. The final price is always set in the company's quote.