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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

Samantha D.

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Tim did an excellent job with my painting project. The store provided the wrong color and Tim, free of charge, obtained the right color and repainted until it was right. I would definitely work with Tim again.

Paige D.

Highly Highly recommend!The first day they came out and put together coffee tables, couches, hung pictures among many other things. Asked them if they could come back and help me build shelves in my closet the following day and did so. On top of it, they shopped for everything we needed which saved us so much time. If needed, I would definitely hire them again!

Rumin S.

Overall, I found Jenrri and his work to be professional, attentive to details, and respectful. I needed three closet doors installed (including installing new door frames and trims, and also painting). He did an initial visit to assess the work needed to be done, then agreed to pick up the doors and all other materials. On the day of, he rescheduled the appointment because I had not confirmed in time. We rescheduled for the next day, and he came 1.5 hours late but was sincerely apologetic. As a result, he was not able to finish the door installations in one day, so we set up another day for him to come back. He was on time the second day. Jenrri worked efficiently and professionally. He did a very good job and seemed to have a lot of experience and knowledge. He also made sure to clean up afterwards, even though I told him he didn't need to. I am pleased with the outcome.

Paula N.

Brandon Construction was very reasonably priced and the quality of work was excellent. I was so impressed with their professionalism and prompt service that instead of one job, I had them completed seven different jobs ranging from hardwood floor replacement (3 rooms), widening doors, opening a wall to add counter space and painting. All works was done efficiently - most within one day for each job. When I had to select materials (granite/ flooring, etc.) they recommended vendors that have quality materials and knowledgeable staff as well as reasonable pricing. Every step of the process was easy and the results were amazing. I am so pleased!!!! I would highly recommend them for any home improvement needs. They are really great to work with.

Pankaj S.

Erick was an awesome guy. His team was very professional and fantastic. Our kitchen remodelling work was with 100% satisfaction and looking beautiful. He took details of the work and finishing look is amazing. Highly recommend him to anyone wanting to get not just IKEA which we had but any other type of cabinets. Thanks Erick

Dan L.

I hired Garry for carpet installation, which he did expertly. But he ended up doing so much more. Once he understood I was preparing my house for sale, he had so many practical suggestions and access to many good experts in various areas, including interior painting, and a first rate hard wood floor man. His prices were very good and his work was always timely and high quality. So, he is not only a great carpet man, he also has access to good people and can do a wide variety of work himself. He did good work with gardening, exterior painting, drywall work, touch-up painting, deck staining, and minor woodwork. Pictures of some of his work is available at mrishomes.com listing MLS#AA8669749.

Lauren L.

Jeffry is an excellent painter. He did a beautiful job painting our house, is well priced, cleaned up well, and is very amenable. We are planning to have him do more painting in the future.

Aldyth J.

Dwayne is a great guy to work with. He is very knowledgeable and does what it takes to get he job done well. The painting was done meticulously and completed on schedule. Very neat and precise. We are so pleased with the final product. I highly recommend Superior. Definitely 5 STAR Top Rated Thank you Dwayne keep up the good work. Will work with you again.

Joy-Leilani G.

I highly recommend Strokes of Genius! We had a great experience working with Lamont. He was very professional, did fantastic work, and was so easy to schedule with. We were trying to cover over a very dark paint color that the previous owners had painted everywhere. Lamont was very thorough, and the place looks great! We will definitely contact him again for any future painting needs.

Andrea H.

Nery offered a fair price and was able to start the work very quickly. He and his crew did a great job painting and caulking our newly finished basement. They are even going to come back to touch up after our cabinets are getting installed. Would definitely recommend them!

Mike R.

Andrey did a great job with our cabinets I would recommend them to anyone. Quality work, trustworthy staff, professional, responsive and a great value. We could not ask for more. I have added before and after photos. We love the job done.

Saul G.

We had few projects for our new home that needed to be taken care of. Painting, tiling and drywall repairs. My friend recommended SR Home Improvements. She used them to repair drywall and paint and he received great service from them. I was very impressed with the initial interview with Sam, the owner. He was very knowledgeable, patient and answered all my questions about the work my home would need. He sent me a very detailed proposal right away while he was on site and answered all my questions. He was also very responsive to changes I made as the projects went along. Once the project was done, he came over to the house to make sure I was happy with the project. I am extremely happy with their service. I highly recommend them.

Susan G.

My husband and I needed a few rooms in our new home painted last minute after we were overwhelmed trying to tackle the project ourselves. We were able to schedule an appointment on a Saturday after a walk through the day before. The crew showed up on time and the rooms look fantastic-all at a great price. We will definitely use them again for any other painting project that comes up!

Phil S.

Solid experience with this company. Very responsive and fairly priced. Excellent work re-staining our deck and replacing a few bad boards. Interior painting was good-- a couple spots needed touch-ups and some of the details were missed originally. But this company backs up their work and will make you happy.

Tara M.

Gil did a great job doing a lot of different little projects around my house. He was prompt, on time, professional, asked questions. He wanted make sure I was content with what he did. He’s very professional and he fixed everything perfectly and he painted and fixed my doors, kitchen cabinets and he took his time to the good job and he’s reasonably priced.

Kathleen H.

Joel and his crew did an exceptionally fine job. They came early, worked like maniacs in the high heat of summer, and completed a perfect job replacing my wood deck floor with TREX. They did it in ONE DAY. They were meticulous in every detail. When they departed, they had cleaned so carefully nobody could have known that they had totally replaced the entire floor of my deck that day. On his own, Joel even purchased and brought with him some paint that he thought might be needed to blend the TREX color (Madeira) with a surrounding area near my deck that might need to be painted. He was correct, and the color matches the TREX exactly. The entire project is just beautiful. Joel's wife Maria made the initial contact and confirmed all of the arrangements ahead of time without error, so we wasted no time on unnecessary trips or having to reschedule. An absolutely fantastic experience, and I would like Joel to come back in the fall to paint the exterior of the windows to my house. They are very old and will require a lot of TLC; I know that Joel and his co-workers will do a fantastic job.

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