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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

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Shujaur Rehman arrived exactly on time and he was supremely efficient and affable. I hired him to do some furniture assembly and to move some things that were too heavy for me. In the future, I will absolutely hire him to do other jobs around my apartment -- various repairs, painting of some walls, and hanging of artwork. I recommend him highly and enthusiastically. I am so glad to know that I can call on him in the future!

Charlene S.

We hired Taracenas Painting to paint our stairway and upstairs hallway. They were very professional in providing a quote and responsive in setting up a date - within a week! We would use them again and recommend them to anyone for painting services!

John H.

I would recommend GHI fine painting in a heart beat. Nilso the owner is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. The quality of the work from him and his crew was top notch and exceeded my expectations. My job was exterior painting, house, shed and fence. If you are looking for a painting contractor You should not hesitate to contact Nilso at GHI you will not be disappointed.

Dipen S.

Juan and his team did a great job with our multi-room painting job. His team were professional, efficient and the end results were really faultless. Juan also accommodated couple of additional request that we had and still got the job done on time. Would definitely recommend!

Vlad L.

Reubert is awesome. He did a great job painting the house for us. Nice guy, easy to deal with. He wasn't done and I was referring him to my friends. Hire Reubert for your painting needs, you will not be disappointed!

Win F.

Prompt, Professional, Meticulous and Reasonably Priced. That sums up my experience with Pierce Painting. My home had significant interior water damage this winter and my painting contractor had retired. I contacted Pierce Painting and, even though they were very busy, I hade a quote within a week. I could not be happier with their work and its not just the work it was the experience. For instance, they would text me if they were going to be late by even 15 minutes and when they left, all the furniture and accessories were exactly where they found them. Outstanding!

Dan R.

Troy did a fantastic job painting our whole house: trim, ceilings and all walls. We also had a few rooms that needed plaster work and now they look flawless. We could not recommend Troy more. He gave us quotes right away and really worked with us on painting our house around our schedule. Troy was fast, reliable and the quality of his work is unsurpassable. He even recommended some great colors to put on our walls. Everyone who comes over compliments the paint. The house feels fresh and new. Troy goes above and beyond his job. He helped us find a local plumber because we had just moved to town. If you need a painter or a contractor I highly recommend Troy you will be not disappointed. We will definitely be calling him again in the future.

Tony T.

Todd has done s great job for my daughter and now for myself. He is an excellent communicator, very reliable, and most importantly does an excellent job painting! Can’t go wrong with Todd!

Kathleen F.

I hired Carbea Painting after reviewing the reviews and quote. I spoke to a very nice gentleman named Carlos. He responded to my request immediately and was willing to start the job within a couple of days. His quote was reasonable and lower than all other quotes. He came as promised and finished the job in one day. Carlos re-adjusted the cost based on the size of the room. He moved the furniture and cleaned up after the job. He was maticulous in his work. I highly recommend Carbea Painting and plan on hiring them again for the next room to be painted in my house.

Maggie W.

Ali and the guys at Advance Painting Painting are professionals who did an excellent job painting the exterior of our home and also few rooms in my sister in law home. Advance painting is our go to company whenever we need work done to our home. Maggret and Rob

Long T.

V&C Painting and Construction INC helped install a costume chain linked gate for me and repair my chain linked fence. Joao came with an assistant and they were both a pleasure to work with. He was very professional, responsive, skilled, and was a pleasure to work with. He showed his knowledge of how to custom make a fence right and I appreciated his attention to detail in making sure that the fence was professionally built and also made my house looked great. They cleaned up all of their work and left my yard spotless. I will definitely hire him again for other projects around my house. Thank you!

Jane L.

Bruno is a thoughtful and talented painter white a great team of painters who keep the project moving while producing a meticulous job. Bruno painted four floors of my old home on Commonwealth Avenue in Newton and is now painting my new home in Dedham. I have referred Bruno to my friends who have all thanked me. You can't do better.

Marco G.

I hired Bortolatto's Painting to paint the exterior of my house they did a really good job on the prep, pricing was fair and done on time. I will definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a painting company to hire.

David M.

Jefferson with jbs painting Inc, did an outstanding job of scraping the flaking paint From my house and meticulously painting those areas bringing back a fresh new look. Highly recommend.

Jess G.

Adonias did an amazing job on our bathroom remodel. He went above and beyond to make sure the job was done correct and even came back to put a finishing touch on things that was not originally anticipated. He was always respectful of our home while here and he was a super nice guy to talk to. We will definitely reach out to him for any future projects that we need done at our house. Thanks Adonias!

Joe L.

Paint Plus did a terrific job on our home. The preparation was very well done and the actual painting process was done very neatly and looks great! Exactly what we agreed to at a reasonable price. We did make a few changes during the job and communication was easy. Shawn and his son cleaned up everything every night and completed the whole job in a timely manner.

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