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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

Bard W.

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I had my ceilings sprayed white. I never realized how dirty they were until he began spraying the ceilings and took a second to let me look at the difference. Nick did a great job covering everything with plastic before spraying paint. Left my house cleaner than when he arrived. He also painted two bathroom and my master bedroom. All look great especially the master accent wall. I would recommend anyone to Reitmeier Painting!

Kevin F.

Aaron was a pleasure to work with and did a great job on the interior painting we hired him for. He was responsive, the quote was accurate and he delivered everything he said he would by the agreed upon time. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Aaron to any of my family and/or friends.

Christian B.

Steve has done jobs for me on the exterior and interior of my house. He has installed a sink for me & repaired my window sills. He has great skills, prices and he is a honest guy.

Zee B.

Greg has a great temperament. He painted my deck as if it was a work of art. He even helped to repair some damaged rails. We'll be hiring him again. Oh, and his rate was reasonable. Thanks Greg.

Marybeth J.

Don White recently performed tiling, wallpaper removal and painting for me. Don did an excellent job. His "administative process was sound - he wrote out a proposal of services, his price was for the work to be done - not per hour - and committed to a completion timeline. I feel his pricing was very competitive. The kitchen tile backsplash was done within the timeframe he committed to. He was on time, respectful of my time and cleaned up thoroughly. The tile work was straight, good spacing, and very precise cutting around outlet openings. I love the final product. i then asked to remove 30 yr old wallpaper. He comitted to the project and completed the removal as well as painting the room as needed. Don is trustworthy and has high integrity. I'll be following up with him for future hoome project needs. Marybeth J

Renee J.

I hired Barry to do several jobs around my house. He replaced the door sweep on my front door and fixed a flapper on a toilet for me and did some caulking in my bathroom. He also removed some laminate flooring in a room and will be painting several rooms for me. He is very professional and always responds in a timely manner I feel confident hiring Barry and would highly recommend him to anyone needing home improvement or repair tasks.

Abby A.

We have hired Ivarson Interiors for at least four big interior painting projects at our rental properties. We have also used Kayla in our own home to paint the main level and basement. She is knowledgable, honest, flexible and on top of all of that - affordable. We are glad to have someone like her to call when a project arrises.

Mike S.

Partial bathroom remodel to include drywall/texture work, painting, some minor carpentry, fan replacement, and vanity and cabinet removal/installation; Jamie did an excellent job and went above and beyond in problem areas were not even aware of. He was easy to work with and his work was very affordable. I would definitely hire again.

Miko R.

Mr. Alexander was polite & very professional from booking throughout completion. We are greatly satisfied with the project! He really made a huge difference in the space & took the time to ensure that the area was tidy prior to finishing up. I highly recommend "Missing Master Painting" for your interior/exterior painting needs. We would definitely hire them for future projects.

Erik A.

My experience was great with Carl's Interior painting. Jon and his team did excellent work and were very quick. my wife and I are very happy with the results and the speed that they were achieved.

Kelly W.

Turnaround time was exceptional! I needed to find an interior painter ASAP for a bathroom that was halfway completed with painting that I was unable to get to. Torres LLC scheduled an appointment to complete the job within 3 days of my search. Looking forward to seeing his work and adding another review with pictures!

Jess W.

John did an amazing job painting the interior of our townhouse. He is clearly a perfectionist. No doubt it will sell sooner now. We will definitely hire him again to paint our new house.

Hiram S.

Steve and his team painted the interior of my home on the main level and parts of the other two levels. They were neat, on time and did a great job. And they touched up little things I did not ask them too - really went out of their way to make my home look great.

Faisal K.

Greg did a great job at half the price other companies quoted for our paint job. We didn't have to touch anything. He moved the furniture, covered everything and at the end of each day not only put them back to their original locations but made sure to clean everything. He was very willing to go the extra mile to make sure that you are satisfied with his work. For example, we asked him to do a third coat on the ceiling, he did it without raising his eyebrow. Very reliable and friendly person. We will be hiring his services again for our Deck and outside painting. I would highly recommend him for your painting needs.

Lisa C.

Had a really great experience. Had an urgent interior paint job and they were able to adjust their crews around to help me out. Really great service and the crew did a great job painting. Will definitely hire them for all of my future panting needs!

Bruce B.

I had some exterior work as well as some interior work done on my home in Mankato. The job was done well and lived up to my standards of quality work. I would recommend Artistic Painting Company to anyone I know without reservations

Jillian W.

Jennifer Purcell, Palettes of Color, painted the entire interior of my condo in Loring Park. In addition to doing a quality job, Jennifer used quality paints and supplies to ensure that the smallest details were managed and my furnishing were all protected and respected. She also helped me with color selection and design decisions. I highly recommend her for your painting and design needs.

Ronda G.

I am so happy with the work that was done. Mr. Elliott came over this morning to give me a quote. After looking at what needed to be done, he said that he could do the job today. He asked me to get more paints, which I did. Unbelievably, about eight hours later he had completed the project. I could not be happier with his work. I am so glad that I hired J. Elliott Baldwin. LLC.

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