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How much do painters cost?

The national average cost for an interior painter ranges between $450 and $900. Interior painters can tackle everything from complete color makeovers in each of your rooms to touching up an accent wall to painting pieces of furniture. The square footage and complexity of the project, along with the materials needed, are the main factors that will affect cost. Other factors include whether you supply the paint yourself or want the painter to do so, whether you move the furniture and do the prep work or ask them to do it, and whether any repair work is needed on the walls. Painting the ceiling and the trim will also have an effect on cost. The type of paint you choose can also raise or lower your house painting cost. A gallon of paint may range from $20 to over $100, depending on quality and brand. Ask your painter if they charge per hour or per square foot, and how much you can save by doing prep work (moving furniture, etc.) yourself.

How much does it cost to paint the interior of a house?

Interior house painting costs are calculated on a few key factors. Nationally, interior house painting projects range from $200 to $2,500. The wide price range indicates how much square footage, paint selection and labor can affect cost. One pro uses a laser to measure each room, subtracting the size of the doors and windows, and then bases the quote on the square footage of the actual surfaces to be painted. Painters may provide you with savings if you opt to paint your entire home rather than just having one room or an accent wall painted. For example, the average house painting cost for an 8x12 room with 8-foot ceilings is roughly $200, when contractor-grade paint is used. Painting ceilings, baseboards and frames can also affect cost. Pros may charge per linear foot to smooth and paint baseboards. In one area pros might charge 50 cents per linear foot to paint baseboards, while pros in another part of the country could charge $1.50 per linear foot for the same task. Painters may charge flat rates for painting door and window frames, with one charging $20-$25 and another $60 per door. Geography and regional costs to do business play a major role in the cost of interior painting. The same painter in a rural region has less to pay in taxes, transportation, insurance and overhead than they would in a major city like New York.

How much does a painter charge per room?

The cost to paint a room will vary based on the size of the room, the type of paint you select, any ceiling or trim work needed, and any repairs needed. If no repairs or other additional work is needed, painting a room with contractor-grade paint could range from $1 to $2 per square foot, including materials. Selecting a luxury paint (some cost more than $100 per gallon) will certainly increase your house painting costs. Here are some additional examples of average house painting costs, per room:

12x12 room with a 9-foot ceiling: about $125
12x12 room with an 8-foot ceiling: about $100
14x16 master bedroom with a 9-foot ceiling: about $150
14x16 master bedroom with an 8-foot ceiling: about $125
16x16 living room with a 9-foot ceiling: about $175
16x16 living room with a 20-foot ceiling: starting at $225

Simran K.

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Haro and his team did a excellent job, they built 20 by 10 deck in my backyard and fence. They also hand new dry wall and paint my house. Very good in communication, very punctual, I will definitely hire him again

Chel S.

I have now had Ricardo paint for us a second time. He is easy going yet prompt and efficient. He gave me a price both times with no surprise costs from him. He also let me add additional work at the minute. Love his work.

George L.

Vyron and his team did an excellent job for my hallway bathroom and molding and doors for three other rooms. They did a pretty awesome job in tiling our bath room and fixing the drain problem considering our tile is quite big. They are very polite and easy to work with and they do show cares to our home and was able to fulfill all our requests with high quality job. Vyron also came back to finish a bunch of small stuff and brought me the leftover paint I needed and two duct covers they accidentally sprayed when painting the door. This is true customer service and will definitely use again or recommend to friends!

Doug H.

Ever did great work for a very fair price. He took his time, made our stucco look amazing, helped us pick the best masonry sealant/primer and paint, and painted with rollers and no mess.

Tim W.

I hired Mauricio to paint a single interior wall in an office building. He did a great job, and came by a day early to confirm the color choice. He was very professional and was easy to communicate with via text (we all know its the easiest way). I highly recommend Mauricio!

Pamela C.

Jasper was on time, responsive, and did an incredibly high quality paint job on our cabinets and even helped us install new handles, knobs, and hinges in a short amount of time. Our kitchen and bathrooms now have a great new 21st century look (updated from its original 80's look and feel). The quote we were given was extremely fair. For the overall experience of this job - the only word that can be used here is indeed 'outstanding'.

Stephanie G.

I strongly recommend working with Victor and his team at C&C Painting. They were responsive, accommodating and extremely professional. Plus their paint job was top of the line quality. Stop searching because you found your painter, right here!

Brannon B.

Jeff has done paint work on both of my stores and my home. His work is excellent! Jeff takes his time, does it right and takes pride in what he does. I highly recommend him.

Rupa C.

Jeff remodeled our bathroom, mounted our tv on the wall, painted exterior trim and replaced damage wood around the house. He did a fantastic job and was efficient. We are so happy that we hired him. It as great working with him and will definitely hire him for more jobs in the future!

Anh L.

We hired Isaac to paint our huge living room, family room, kitchen and second floor hallway for our home remodeling project. He gave us a very reasonable quote within the hour. We also had a couple of requests to paint other additional items and Isaac super flexible. He was on top of the work and communicated changes with us right away, very professional the whole time, no surprises. His team worked very hard under super-hot weather to complete the project on time as promised. We are so impressed with the details on the windows, ceilings and floor edges. Our home looks amazing like a model home now and we love it. This was our first experience hiring a pro via Thumbtack.com and everything went very smoothly. It was such a pleasure working with Isaac. Absolutely worth every penny for this 5 star quality work. We will definitely recommend him to family and friends!

Patricia P.

Eduardo and Jose were phenomenal, period. They painted our home in the Inner Sunset, and did a spectacular job. I am a very picky diva, and I am so very happy - thrilled - with their work. Eduardo and Jose sourced the scaffolding and even found us a roofer on very short notice when we agreed the roofing over our bay windows was in very poor condition. There were things I wanted - color and paint type and finish type - and Jose collaborated with me on everything. He did not hesitate to explain some technical elements of which I was unaware. I have had a lot of experience with painters, and I am adamant about using Benjamin Moore paint only. I have had instances where the painters swap in cheap paint even though I have specified exactly what I want. (It is absolutely imperative to use high quality paint or one is simply wasting money on labor.) Well, Eduardo and Jose are also firm believers in Benjamin Moore products, so it was a very happy collaboration!! Everything was very reasonable priced and transparent. The prep work was outstanding. This is a highly professional team, but also very friendly. Do not hesitate to hire them! I plan to ask for more services in the future! See photos below, the tan and brown on the left is the before photo, the photo on the right in pearl grey, deep brown, and blue lake is the after photo. The photos really do not do the house justice... the lustre and richness of the new paint over properly prepared surfaces - it is just gorgeous. Thank you so much, Eduardo and Jose!

Cesar E.

Mike did a very good job on the project we needed help with. He covered up a hole in the ceiling and was able to leave it to the point where all I did was finish up the ceiling with some paint, which took 20 minutes and some paint. Mike was early and knows his craft. We will definitely use him for upcoming projects. I would reccomend Mike to anyone needing help with home projects. The pictures below are before (a hole in the ceiling) and after.

Sean M.

i just contact juan to paint my two rooms.he did very finished and detail.if someone is looking for a painter I recomment juan and his teams.I am totally satisfied with your work.I will definitely hire again.thanks guys

Verra F.

I hired Corey to paint some interior door and door frames, window sills, banisters, and baseboards. He was meticulous and repeatedly checked over his work to be sure the result was satisfactory. He was conscientious in keeping his work area clean. He spent two days at the job and showed up right on time both days. I found Corey very pleasant and personable without being overly chatty. His rates are very fair. I would definitely hire him again.

Boris L.

Juan and his team did a great job! The new paint looks amazing and he took extra care to make sure everything came out just as we wanted. Highly recommend Juan for any painting needs!

Heather D.

Marie did a quality job at a fair price. She was also really easy to work with. She had a clear pricing structure, she communicated regularly throughout the process, matched and purchased paint and materials, and had a great attitude. I was really nervous to have someone in my home whom I never met, but Marie was really great and trustworthy. Highly recommended!

Cassie H.

Mike and he crew were great! They were very flexible about timing so we did not have to close down our business. They changed a very dark room to nice fresh white paint, patched a lot of old screw holes, and gave my business a very clean look. We have extremely high open rafter ceilings that they were able to work around and made sure it looked spotless. They also did a great job of covering everything and putting paper on the flooring so that there was not a drop of paint anywhere. We will definitely be using them again! I highly recommend Lamorinda Painting

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