Residential Painting — Know the Labor Cost Before You Contact Me
I think you should know the labor cost before you send a request, not after. That’s why I publish fixed labor-only prices for some of the most common painting projects right here on my profile.
All prices below are for labor only. Paint, primer, and other materials are purchased separately.
Don’t see your project listed? I handle many other types of painting and home improvement work. Send me a few photos and a brief description, and I’ll be happy to discuss the scope and pricing with you.
If your project fits one of these categories and the price works for you, send me your details and a few photos. From there, we can go straight into scope, materials, scheduling, and next steps — no back and forth over ballpark numbers.
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Interior Painting — Fixed Labor Prices
Room size is based on floor area (length × width), not wall surface area.
For example: 12 × 12 ft room = 144 sq. ft.
These prices apply to rooms with standard ceiling heights up to 9 ft and clear access to the surfaces being painted. Furniture and other items should be moved enough for me to work safely and efficiently.
Higher ceilings, restricted access, or additional preparation may require a custom quote.
Walls — 2 Coats, Labor Only
* Up to 120 sq. ft. — $400
* 121–180 sq. ft. — $450
* 181–250 sq. ft. — $520
Walls + Baseboards & Trim — 2 Coats, Labor Only
* Up to 120 sq. ft. — $500
* 121–180 sq. ft. — $580
* 181–250 sq. ft. — $690
Trim pricing applies to standard existing baseboards and trim in good condition and a typical amount for the room. Rooms with extensive door, window, crown, or other trim may require a custom quote.
Trim painting is available as part of a wall-painting project. Repairs, replacement, extensive caulking, or additional surface preparation are priced separately.
Ceiling — 2 Coats, Labor Only
* Up to 120 sq. ft. — $400
* 121–180 sq. ft. — $450
* 181–250 sq. ft. — $500
Walls + Ceiling — 2 Coats, Labor Only
* Up to 120 sq. ft. — $700
* 121–180 sq. ft. — $800
* 181–250 sq. ft. — $900
Wall Repairs
Wall repairs are not included in the base prices above.
* Up to 10 nail or screw holes — +10% of the applicable wall-painting labor price
* 11–20 nail or screw holes — +15% of the applicable wall-painting labor price
These add-ons apply to typical small holes from nails, screws, anchors, pictures, shelves, and similar items.
More than 20 holes, larger holes, cracks, water damage, damaged drywall, or anything requiring more extensive repair gets a custom quote based on the condition of the walls.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting — Professional Spray Finish
Labor only. Paint, primer, grain filler, and other materials are purchased separately.
Cabinet doors and drawers receive a professional spray finish for a smooth, even result.
Pricing is based on the total number of doors + drawers:
1 door = 1 piece
1 drawer = 1 piece
* Up to 15 pieces — $3,000 labor
* Each additional piece — $125
The labor price includes professional surface preparation, priming, and painting of the doors, drawers, cabinet boxes, and frames.
Doors and drawers are professionally spray-finished. Cabinet boxes and frames are prepared and painted on site.
Cabinet boxes and frames are included in the labor price and are not counted as additional pieces. The door and drawer count is simply used to determine the labor price for the entire kitchen.
Example: 20 doors + drawers = $3,625 labor.
Wood Grain Filling
Standard cabinet pricing does not include filling or leveling the natural wood grain.
For heavily grained wood, such as older oak cabinets, grain filling and the additional surface preparation required to achieve a smoother finish adds 30% to the labor price.
Paint, primer, grain filler, and other materials are purchased separately.
When a Custom Quote Makes More Sense
The fixed prices above cover standard residential projects and typical painting conditions.
Ceilings over 9 ft, significant drywall damage, extensive repairs, specialty finishes, unusual surfaces, restricted access, or other non-standard conditions are quoted individually based on scope.
Deck and fence painting or staining, larger multi-room projects, and other painting work are also quoted individually.
More Than Painting
Painting is my main focus, but I also take on larger handyman and home improvement projects, including drywall repair, trim and molding, doors, laminate and vinyl flooring, cabinet and hardware installation, backsplashes, shelving, light fixtures and ceiling fans, deck and exterior repairs, and more.
That also makes larger painting projects easier to handle — if something else needs fixing along the way, you’re not juggling three different contractors.
How I Work
I mostly take on larger projects and full-day appointments.
Before anything starts, we nail down the scope, talk through materials and finishes, and agree on exactly what’s included.
My approach: careful prep, organized work, clear communication, and a finished result that holds up.
I also have contractor discounts at Sherwin-Williams and Lowe’s. If I’m purchasing materials for your project, my available discounts are passed along to you.
If the pricing above fits your project and budget, send me a few photos and a short description of what you need. I’ll confirm the scope, answer any questions, and we can talk scheduling.
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