{"id":291540,"date":"2026-03-26T13:36:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T11:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/variset.fi\/en\/knowledge-bank\/price-of-painting-a-rintamamiestalo\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T14:06:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:06:07","slug":"price-of-painting-a-rintamamiestalo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/variset.fi\/en\/knowledge-bank\/price-of-painting-a-rintamamiestalo\/","title":{"rendered":"Price of painting a rintamamiestalo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Rintamamiestalo is a Finnish standard house type from the 1940s and 1950s, and painting them has some recurring characteristics that affect the price. Rintamamiestalo houses have almost always been painted with oil-based paint, which is why careful material selection is an important part of a successful project. <strong>Painting a rintamamiestalo typically costs around \u20ac5,000\u201310,000, and the price per square meter is around \u20ac20\u201345\/m2.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll go through what painting a rintamamiestalo costs and what aspects should be considered when planning a painting project. If you want an overview of painting costs for other types of houses as well, also see: <a href=\"https:\/\/variset.fi\/tietopankki\/talon-maalaus-hinta-2026\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"636\">House painting price 2026<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"block block-synopsis\">\r\n    <div class=\"synopsis-wrapper\">\r\n        <div class=\"synopsis-header\">\r\n            <h4>Lue tiivistelm\u00e4<\/h4>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"synopsis-content collapsed\" data-synopsis-content>\r\n            <div class=\"synopsis-content-inner\">\r\n                \n<div class=\"wp-block-wds-synopsis\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rintamamiestalo is a Finnish standard house type from the 1940s and 1950s. Due to their age, many of these houses are painted annually in large numbers. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The price is affected by surface areas, surrounding terrain features, house height, extent of preparation work, and a few other factors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The price per square meter for painting a rintamamiestalo is around \u20ac20\u201345\/m2 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cost of exterior painting for a rintamamiestalo is particularly increased by extensive preparation work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"synopsis-toggle\">\r\n            <button class=\"synopsis-toggle-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-synopsis-toggle>\r\n                <span class=\"synopsis-toggle-text\" data-synopsis-text-more>N\u00e4yt\u00e4 lis\u00e4\u00e4<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"synopsis-toggle-text\" data-synopsis-text-less style=\"display: none;\">N\u00e4yt\u00e4 v\u00e4hemm\u00e4n<\/span>\r\n            <\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/variset.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nayttokuva-2024-9-3-kello-10.16.36-2048x1152-1-590x332.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/variset.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nayttokuva-2024-9-3-kello-10.16.36-2048x1152-1-590x332.png 590w, https:\/\/variset.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nayttokuva-2024-9-3-kello-10.16.36-2048x1152-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/variset.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nayttokuva-2024-9-3-kello-10.16.36-2048x1152-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/variset.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nayttokuva-2024-9-3-kello-10.16.36-2048x1152-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/variset.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nayttokuva-2024-9-3-kello-10.16.36-2048x1152-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/variset.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nayttokuva-2024-9-3-kello-10.16.36-2048x1152-1-1920x1080.png 1920w, https:\/\/variset.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nayttokuva-2024-9-3-kello-10.16.36-2048x1152-1-1054x593.png 1054w, https:\/\/variset.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nayttokuva-2024-9-3-kello-10.16.36-2048x1152-1-714x402.png 714w, https:\/\/variset.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nayttokuva-2024-9-3-kello-10.16.36-2048x1152-1-846x476.png 846w, https:\/\/variset.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nayttokuva-2024-9-3-kello-10.16.36-2048x1152-1-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/variset.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Nayttokuva-2024-9-3-kello-10.16.36-2048x1152-1.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285760\" style=\"width:1619px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"talon-maalaus-hinta-2025\">What does the price of painting a rintamamiestalo consist of?<\/h2>\n\n<p>The price of painting a rintamamiestalo is affected by many factors, as with other houses:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>House size and wall surface area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Condition of the old paint surface<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selected paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complexity of the property<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Special characteristics of rintamamiestalo houses affect the painting price:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A possible separate front porch or extension increases the surface area and may require a lift on site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A two-story structure is always slightly more labor-intensive than a single-story one<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible rot damage requires repair before painting work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The price increases the longer the maintenance painting interval is, and typically a rintamamiestalo should be painted every 10\u201315 years depending on the environment and previous paint layers. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price per square meter for painting a rintamamiestalo<\/h2>\n\n<p>The price per square meter for painting a rintamamiestalo varies between \u20ac20\u201350. If the rintamamiestalo doesn&#8217;t have a separate porch and the old paint surface is still in good condition, the painting price\/m2 is around \u20ac20. However, if it&#8217;s been over 20 years since the last maintenance painting and the house has a separate porch and other special features, the price per square meter rises to \u20ac35\u201345\/m2. Often these houses may already require two coats of paint throughout.    <br\/><br\/><strong>You can easily estimate the price of painting a rintamamiestalo with the <a href=\"https:\/\/variset.fi\/en\/price-calculator\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"480\">house painting price calculator.<\/a><br\/><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work stages for painting a rintamamiestalo<\/h2>\n\n<p>A rintamamiestalo painting project is multi-stage, but can also be done yourself if necessary. Having the work done through V\u00e4riset always includes the following work stages: <\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Execution according to agreed schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supplies and materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Necessary protection work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation work depending on the property (typically includes brush washing with mold cleaner and scraping flaking paint)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Primer painting on bare wood areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finish painting 1\u20132 coats with brush work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final cleaning and waste recycling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final inspection and documentation of work in the house maintenance history<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>Sometimes performing these work stages requires a lift, rot repairs, or other special measures. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of rintamamiestalo painting prices<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Light maintenance painting<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<p>Surface in good condition<br\/>Little scraping<br\/>Painting price around \u20ac4,000\u20136,000<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Typical situation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Normal wear<br\/>Moderate preparation work<br\/>Painting price around \u20ac6,000\u20139,000<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Demanding property<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<p>Lots of flaking paint<br\/>Repairs and scaffolding<br\/>Painting price around \u20ac8,000\u201310,000<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you save money on painting a rintamamiestalo?<\/h2>\n\n<p>When painting a rintamamiestalo, as with other home maintenance needs, you can always save money. Here are a few tips on things where you can save and where you shouldn&#8217;t save. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Smart ways to save:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paint on time, before damage worsens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always repair any rot damage before painting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose quality and durable paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request a quote for painting well in advance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Where you shouldn&#8217;t save:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure your painter has experience with similar properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cheapest paint is unlikely to be a long-lasting solution (paint&#8217;s share of the project is only around 20% anyway)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Painting over rot damage will look good for two years at most<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Painting a rintamamiestalo yourself or hiring a professional?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a video where we explain whether you should paint a rintamamiestalo yourself or hire a professional.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"display: flex; gap: 40px; align-items: flex-start; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n\n  <!-- VIDEO -->\n  <div style=\"flex: 0 0 350px; max-width: 100%;\">\n    <div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%;\">\n      <div style=\"padding-top: 177.78%;\"><\/div>\n      <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cBURE0DEnSk\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\n      <\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- TEKSTI -->\n  <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px;\">\n    <p><strong>Example of painting costs for a 100 m\u00b2 detached house:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n    <ul>\n      <li>Paints and cleaning agents \u20ac1,100<\/li>\n      <li>Scaffolding \u20ac400 \/ 2 weeks<\/li>\n      <li>Tools \u20ac200<\/li>\n      <li>Boom lift \u20ac400<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Total \u20ac2,100<\/strong><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <p><strong>Same project through V\u00e4riset:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n    <ul>\n      <li>Labor share \u20ac5,000<\/li>\n      <li>Materials share \u20ac1,500<\/li>\n      <li>Total \u20ac6,500<\/li>\n      <li>Household deduction approx. \u20ac1,600 <\/li>\n      <li><strong>Cost after deduction \u20ac4,900<\/strong><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <p><strong>Also consider:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n    <ul>\n      <li>Safety<\/li>\n      <li>The right paint<\/li>\n      <li>Weather risk<\/li>\n      <li>Your summer vacation<\/li>\n      <li>Guarantee<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How often does a rintamamiestalo need to be painted?<\/h2>\n\n<p>The typical maintenance interval for exterior painting of a rintamamiestalo is 10\u201315 years. In our experience, most rintamamiestalo houses are painted every 15\u201325 years, which significantly increases costs due to preparation work.  <br\/><br\/>You can identify the need for painting from signs such as:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paint surface has faded and worn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark spots on the walls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paint surface is peeling or flaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Rintamamiestalo houses are often painted too late, which is evident from the need to replace rotten parts of the exterior cladding. Especially drip edges and fascia boards suffer in Finnish weather conditions. <\/p>\n<div class=\"block block-faq layout-default\">\r\n    <div class=\"container\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading faq-title\"><\/h3><p class=\"faq-description\"><\/p>        \r\n                    <div class=\"accordion accordion-sections\"><div class=\"accordion-section\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><h4 class=\"h5 accordion-header\" id=\"heading-what-is-the-price-per-square-meter-for-painting-a-rintamamiestaloaccordion-item-69e34c73b30066.12923847\"><button class=\"accordion-button\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-what-is-the-price-per-square-meter-for-painting-a-rintamamiestaloaccordion-item-69e34c73b30066.12923847\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse-what-is-the-price-per-square-meter-for-painting-a-rintamamiestaloaccordion-item-69e34c73b30066.12923847\">What is the price per square meter for painting a rintamamiestalo?<\/button><\/h4><div id=\"collapse-what-is-the-price-per-square-meter-for-painting-a-rintamamiestaloaccordion-item-69e34c73b30066.12923847\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-what-is-the-price-per-square-meter-for-painting-a-rintamamiestaloaccordion-item-69e34c73b30066.12923847\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"accordion-body-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group faq-answer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The price for painting a rintamamiestalo is around \u20ac20\u201345\/m2 <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-section\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><h4 class=\"h5 accordion-header\" id=\"heading-what-factors-affect-the-price-of-painting-a-rintamamiestaloaccordion-item-69e34c73b30264.87397956\"><button class=\"accordion-button\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse-what-factors-affect-the-price-of-painting-a-rintamamiestaloaccordion-item-69e34c73b30264.87397956\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse-what-factors-affect-the-price-of-painting-a-rintamamiestaloaccordion-item-69e34c73b30264.87397956\">What factors affect the price of painting a rintamamiestalo?<\/button><\/h4><div id=\"collapse-what-factors-affect-the-price-of-painting-a-rintamamiestaloaccordion-item-69e34c73b30264.87397956\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-what-factors-affect-the-price-of-painting-a-rintamamiestaloaccordion-item-69e34c73b30264.87397956\"><div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"accordion-body-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-group faq-answer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extent of preparation work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible rot damage and its repair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property terrain features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>House surface area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paint used<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n        {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What is the price per square meter for painting a rintamamiestalo?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"The price for painting a rintamamiestalo is around \u20ac20\u201345\/m2\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What factors affect the price of painting a rintamamiestalo?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Extent of preparation work\\n\\n\\n\\nPossible rot damage and its repair\\n\\n\\n\\nProperty terrain 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