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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

Thomas M.

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Scheduled with 2 weeks notice for residential roof cleaning, and took the day off work to be home for it. On the morning of the service was notified of a schedule conflict and cancellation. While inconvenient, not the end of the world and I fully understand how this was a relatively small job in comparison to others for a small business owner, and was easily able to reschedule for Saturday in the afternoon. Time wasn't confirmed, but texted 30 minutes in advance and showed up at 10am; luckily I was home (but still in my pajamas). Should mention that on the day I chose K&R they were ready and willing to come out that day to do the work originally, but I wanted to be present for it which is why the 2 weeks delay in the first place. So just be flexible and understanding and everything works out for everyone in the end. South Florida is a big service area and traffic and scheduling will always be a concern. Friendly and honest service matters, and K&R delivered that. What really matters: Did an excellent job, at a fair price. Should keep the HOA off my back for a good while! They protected the plants and cleaned up all of the overspray. Would definitely still hire them again and will be considering a quote for full house painting as well as interior cleaning. Note: Could not process debit/credit card; please confirm payment options in advance.

Karen S.

Roof and driveway and gutters and painting. Michael did a great job. I am live in Florida PB for 30 years and happy to say I finally I found the right company to maintain my home. I highly recommend the company due to excellent service results and professional and great prices I will use them again in near future for painting my house!

Mohamed F.

They have chemically washed my roof and the entire walls of my house. They were very professional and on time and was very fair price.they have done a wonderful job on my house never look as good as it does now and none of my plants around the house they have done a wonderful job on my house never look as good as it does now and none of my plants around the house where affected. I will definitely use them again and recommend them to all my friends and neighbors.

Mark B.

I am a New York /NJ resident. I hired Anthony to fix some stuff in my apartment in West Palm. I am out of state customer. Anthony sent me a quote with his hourly rate. He spent better than reasonable time fixing stuff in my apartment. He did more than I asked. He was polite with people in the building... Anthony complete everything in 4 hours, where i had others quoted me 10 -15. He sent invoice as I requested and i paid him after all complete. Anthony sent before and after pictures and I had my manager checking on him as well . I am very pleased. Anthony saved me money on stove and microwave replacement by fixing them. I will recommend him every time and use him for my other projects. Thank You Anthony so much. Mark call2inspect@gmail.com

Jesse S.

Chris Honka not only had the most competitive price, but he also was the friendliest and most professional of all the quotes I received. He scheduled my job immediately. He was extremely conscientious, removing all the switchplate covers and using plastic to protect the counters and cabinets, and he used drop cloths to protect the floor. He was very knowledgeable and gave me great advice in comparing finish options. He only uses top quality Sherwin Williams paint. Chris the owner was personally on the job from start to finish. He has a great steady hand and did all the detail work near the ceiling himself without getting any paint on the ceiling. He brought a team of 2 other painters and knocked out my 2 bedroom apartment including kitchen, living room and bathroom and hall with 2 coats in a few hours. He did a couple of addons including cabinet detail painting using a different type of paint that he had to run out and get at the last minute at a very reasonable price. After he was done he and his team carefully walked the space and removed any droplets they found. I am a designer and I'm extremely picky. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my clients after the exceptional job he did for me personally. Thank you very much!

Thumbtack Customer

Marcelo was awesome! We began discussions about our house painting project before Hurricane Irma. He kept in contact with us before and after and took great care of us as soon as he was able to after the storm.

Jane C.

Leo did a really nice job on the roof, and was done in 2 days! Received complements from my new neighbors. I liked working with him so much that I ended up having him paint my new house and townhouse, seal my driveway, and install stair railing for me. He is also very reposive and worked well for me that I can just text him. Leo really puts his customers first and often did extra to make sure I was satisfied with the job. He also did other odd jobs around the house without charging me extra. I could trust him to get the job done to my satisfaction. Now he will also re pave my sister's driveway. Will call him for sure for my future house remodels!

Betty L.

Tero Services painted the interior, replaced carpet in three bedrooms, replaced and painted a bedroom door, replaced a screen door, and replaced a doorway light. All of this was done in only three days and the quality of the work was excellent. The house has just been sold, and the buyers realtor said she was impressed and it was one of the best she has seen. I highly recommend Tero Services.

Anita M.

Great guy, showed up on time. He built a custom closet for my walkin in the master bedroom . He was very courteous and kept everything really clean and neat. Great job, his design fit perfect for my needs. Thank you Nedsky ....

Neil H.

Chris is very knowledgeable, experienced, detailed, reliable and trustworthy. I am very grateful for his help in painting and preparing my 3/2 condo for sale. He is committed to excellence in his work and has very good advice. I highly recommend.

Susan M.

Fred was terrific. Although I completed a series of DIY projects to the master bedroom (paint, remove popcorn and plaster the ceiling) the crown molding was far too challenging. Fred did a wonderful job - he is very professional and was careful regarding my property and the condo building rules. He was also available to hang a new door for me, thank goodness he has years of experience because it needed to be customized for the existing frame. When the time comes for future renovations - ,,,,I will call Fred -

Raphaela A.

Rafael is a great professional. He really knows what he is doing and has always superseded our expectations. We've hired him multiple times, for interior, exterior, and the patio floor painting. No need to go to anyone else.

Lucia B.

Daniel was awesome. Wonderful to deal with. Pleasant and professional. He and his crew did a beautiful (and fast) job of painting our house. I definitely would recommend him and will definitely use him again in the future.

Maria M.

I just moved to the area and our condo needed updating...using Thumbtack helped me work with pre screened companies. Mason from Brooklyn Painting worked closely with my schedule, showed up on time and completed the painting needed faster than I expected. However, it's important to point out, the paint was professionally applied. No drips, spatter or bleeding. As for the price: fair. I purchased my own paint and only needed to pay for Labor. I will use Brooklyn Painting again...(bathroom needs updated) and I will recommend. They cleaned up at the end of the first day and called after the work was completed to ensure I was pleased.

Meg N.

Incredible experience! Bob and his team were punctual, extremely skilled and worked very quickly! Transparent with costs - no surprises. I can’t get over how great of a job they did painting my apartment, inclusive of cabinets and countertops. Would recommend 100% -

Carole G.

It was a pleasure to work with Jeff Liggett and his team at All Services. I couldn’t have been more pleased! They did an excellent job of painting, installing (fans, locks, tile, blinds, cabinets, lighting, etc.), and efficiently handled any other jobs that I suggested (there were quite a few because of the mess left by the dishonest, unskilled previous contractor). I definitely will call All Services in the future.

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