Painting a 3-room HDB flat takes approximately 2 days, depending on specific conditions.
This is based on a two-person painting and two coats of paint on the wall and ceiling. The paint will take about 2 to 4 hours to dry before applying the 2nd coat. To quicken the process, turn on the fan and open the windows to allow for air circulation.
4 Examples that will delay the painting duration for 3 room HDB
1) Oil sealer: An additional day is needed if you are using oil sealer to paint the entire 3-room HDB.
2) Spalling Concrete: the falling apart and breakdown of concrete wall or ceiling surfaces, where lumps or peeling of concrete break off, often reveal the steel reinforcement beneath. If the area is small, you can repair it. If the spalling concrete is big, engage a contractor or us to repair.
3) Spalling paint or peeling paint or flaking paint: It means the separation of paint from a surface, often due to unrevealed issues like moisture, poor adhesion, temperature fluctuations, improper surface preparation, poor quality paint, expired paint, surface contamination, movement of substrate, or structural problems.
4) A lot of furniture and/or items in the HDB unit: We need space to paint, so we’ll move the furniture to make room. We charge additional fees when there is a lot of furniture to move, and items to pack or dispose of.
2 Examples that will Quicken the Painting Duration of 3-Room HDB
1) Choose a water-based sealer: If you want to quicken the process and still use a sealer, consider using a water-based sealer instead, as it dries faster and has low odour (low VOC).
2) Pack your home, before we start painting: This will defiantly save time and money for you.
Summing It Up for Painting 3 Room HDB Duration
Hopefully this information didn’t only educate you, but help you to decide to DIY painting or get professional help.
If you have any questions regarding painting your 3-room HDB flat, do look up our More FAQs for answers.
Or if you decide to get a skilled HDB painters, why not try us out?
What is the size of 3 room HDB?
The size of the 3-Room Model A (3A) is from 60 to 68 sqm or 645.8 to 731.9 sq ft
There are a few different types of 3 room HDB unit since 1960. Here, we are taking about the latest 3 room HBD version, which is called “3-Room Model A (3A)”.
How many rooms does a 3-room HDB unit have?
A “3-Room Model A (3A)” unit has 1 master bedroom with attached bathroom, 1 bedroom, 1 kitchen, 1 living room, 1 common bathroom, and household shelter.
How much paint to painting 3-Room Model A (3A)?
To paint a 3-room HDB flat, you will need at least 25 to 30 liters of paint in Singapore.
How Do Fans and Open Windows Help Paint Dry Faster?
Using fans and opening windows can speed up the drying time of paint on your walls and ceilings. When there’s good air circulation, the paint dries faster — usually around 2 to 4 hours per coat. That’s because the moving air helps the moisture in the paint evaporate quicker.
In smaller spaces like a 3-room HDB flat, airflow can be limited. So turning on a fan and letting fresh air in makes a big difference, especially if you’re working with water-based paints.
If you’re using a low VOC or water-based sealer, the drying time gets even shorter. And with less smell, the whole painting process becomes more pleasant too.
So if you’re painting your HDB flat and want to stick to a tight schedule, improving air circulation is one simple way to help the paint dry faster — and get the job done sooner.
