ROT for painting and tiling is 30 percent of the labour cost in 2026, the same as other ROT work. Interior painting and tiling qualify whatever kind of home you own, while facade painting only qualifies in a detached house. Here is what counts as ROT work, what a job costs, and what does not qualify.
How much ROT do you get?
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Share of the labour cost | 30 % |
| Ceiling per person per year | 50,000 SEK |
| Shared ceiling with RUT | 75,000 SEK |
| Home type | Only a home you own |
ROT and RUT share a combined ceiling of 75,000 SEK per person per year, of which the ROT portion may never exceed 50,000 SEK. Check current figures with Skatteverket.
What does painting and tiling cost?
2026 estimates, labour cost before ROT and excluding materials:
| Job | Approx. labour cost |
|---|---|
| Painting a room, about 15 m² | 6,000–12,000 SEK |
| Interior painting, whole flat | 25,000–60,000 SEK |
| Facade painting, per square metre | 150–350 SEK/m² |
| Wallpapering, per room | 4,000–9,000 SEK |
| Tiling, per square metre | 700–1,400 SEK/m² |
| Removing old tiling, per square metre | 150–350 SEK/m² |
These are estimates, not quotes. The preparation often decides more than the painting or tiling itself: a wall that needs filling and sanding, or a floor that needs levelling before tiling, can double the time needed.
Which painting jobs qualify for ROT?
These qualify whatever kind of home you own, as long as the work is inside your home:
- Painting walls, ceilings and woodwork
- Painting windows and doors
- Wallpapering
- Surface preparation that is part of the job: filling, sanding, priming
These qualify only in a detached house you own (a villa, terraced house or holiday home):
- Facade painting
- Painting soffits and other exterior woodwork
Painting in a bostadsrätt
You get ROT, but only inside the apartment's walls, ceiling and floor, and only what you are responsible for under the association's rules. The façade earns you nothing there, not even if the bostadsrätt is a terraced house.
A stairwell or other shared area in a bostadsrätt association earns nothing either. That is the association's responsibility and cost, not something an individual member orders or pays for.
Garages and outbuildings
A detached building with no direct connection to the home earns nothing, such as a garage or storage shed not built together with the house. If the garage is structurally attached to the home, it is treated differently, ask the company how they classify your specific house.
Which tiling jobs qualify for ROT?
Tiling qualifies whatever kind of home you own, as long as it is inside your home:
- Tiling in a bathroom, walls and floor
- Tiling a kitchen, hallway and other rooms
- Retiling an existing bathroom, including removing the old tiling when the same company does the whole job
- Underfloor heating installed as part of the same project as new tiling
Tiling a deck or patio follows the same rule as the deck itself: it only qualifies if the deck is built together with the house, and only in a detached house. A freestanding patio further from the house earns nothing.
What does not qualify
- Materials. Paint, wallpaper, tiles and adhesive are paid in full, however large a share of the bill they are.
- New construction and finishing a home
- A stairwell, entrance and other shared areas in an apartment building
- Detached buildings, such as a garage or shed not connected to the house
- Any work at all in a rented home
- Hauling away demolition waste on its own, when it is not part of the work itself
The rule of thumb is the same as for all ROT work: the deduction pays for the hands, never for the things.
The five-year rule does not apply to ordinary painting
Painting and tiling almost always count as maintenance, not rebuilding or extension, so they qualify for ROT whatever the age of the house. The five-year rule only becomes relevant if the job is part of a larger rebuild, for example gutting and rebuilding the whole bathroom rather than just replacing the tiles.
Can I combine ROT with RUT for the cleanup afterwards?
Yes. ROT covers the painting or tiling work itself, while cleaning up afterwards is a separate job that qualifies for RUT at 50 percent instead. The two count against the same 75,000 SEK ceiling, but are otherwise entirely independent. See move-out cleaning or deep cleaning for what a post-renovation clean costs.
Approved companies and the invoice
The company needs approved F-skatt, or the deduction is lost entirely. Unlike electrical work, there is no separate licence or certification for painters and tilers, so check F-skatt instead and ask for references.
Ask for a quote with labour and materials on separate lines. If they are combined, Skatteverket can reject part of the deduction and you may have to repay it.
Common questions
Which painting jobs qualify for ROT?
Interior painting and wallpapering qualify whatever kind of home you own. Facade painting also qualifies, but only in a detached house.
Does ROT cover painting a façade?
Yes, but only if you own a detached house. In a bostadsrätt, the façade is the association's responsibility.
Does ROT apply to painting in a bostadsrätt?
Yes, but only inside the apartment's walls, ceiling and floor. A stairwell or other shared area earns nothing.
Does ROT cover tiling in a bathroom or kitchen?
Yes, whatever kind of home you own, as long as it is inside your home.
How much is the ROT deduction for painting and tiling?
30 percent of the labour cost in 2026, up to 50,000 SEK per person per year (Skatteverket).
Do paint, tiles and adhesive count as labour for ROT?
No, they are materials and earn nothing. Only the hours worked count.
Does ROT apply to painting in a newly built home?
No, new construction and finishing never qualify.
Does the painting or tiling company need to be approved for ROT?
The company needs approved F-skatt. There is no separate certification the way there is for electricians.
Related guides: the ROT deduction, bathroom renovation cost, handyman cost and ROT and the RUT deduction. Back to renovation in Stockholm.