How much does it cost to paint a ceiling?
Approximate prices for roof painting in 2026 – including VAT, with differences by county and what you pay after deductions.
Guide price in Sweden
200–400 kr
per m² · incl. VAT · before ROT deduction
After ROT deduction
150–300 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 per m² incl. VAT.
| County | Price | After deduction |
|---|---|---|
| Blekinge län | 190–380 kr | 140–290 kr |
| Dalarnas län | 190–380 kr | 140–290 kr |
| Gävleborgs län | 190–380 kr | 140–290 kr |
| Gotlands län | 210–410 kr | 160–310 kr |
| Hallands län | 200–400 kr | 150–300 kr |
| Jämtlands län | 200–390 kr | 150–300 kr |
| Jönköpings län | 190–380 kr | 140–290 kr |
| Kalmar län | 190–380 kr | 140–290 kr |
| Kronobergs län | 190–380 kr | 140–290 kr |
| Norrbottens län | 200–400 kr | 150–300 kr |
| Örebro län | 190–390 kr | 140–300 kr |
| Östergötlands län | 200–390 kr | 150–300 kr |
| Skåne län | 200–410 kr | 150–310 kr |
| Södermanlands län | 200–390 kr | 150–300 kr |
| Stockholms län | 220–450 kr | 170–340 kr |
| Uppsala län | 210–420 kr | 160–320 kr |
| Värmlands län | 190–380 kr | 140–290 kr |
| Västerbottens län | 200–390 kr | 150–300 kr |
| Västernorrlands län | 190–380 kr | 140–290 kr |
| Västmanlands län | 190–390 kr | 140–300 kr |
| Västra Götalands län | 210–420 kr | 160–320 kr |
Calculate with the deduction
Calculate your deduction
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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 it cost to paint a ceiling?
An approximate price for roof painting is 200–400 kr per m² 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 roof 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.