Area of Interior Painting Cost
Average Interior painting Cost
Maybe you want to paint only one room, and you aren’t picky about getting the best paint brand. You could pay as low as $350 for a professional paint job. Or say you want to get the whole interior of the house painted by a pro . The high-end cost could reach up to about $12,000.
Cost To Paint A Bedroom
The cost to paint a bedroom is $350 and upwards for the walls alone, depending on the size and height. When including walls, ceiling, and trim, painting a bedroom costs $640 and up
Matte finishes are popular for low-traffic bedrooms. Choose a satin finish or semi gloss for a kids’ or higher-traffic bedroom.
Cost To Paint A Living Room
The cost to paint a living room starts around $450 on average, depending on the size, number of coats, and whether painting the walls only or the walls, ceiling, and trim. Painting rooms with ceilings greater than 10’ high costs more due to the increased wall surface, labor, and materials required.
Cost To Paint A Bathroom
Painting a bathroom costs $250 to $650 for the walls of an average-sized bathroom and $300 and up for a larger master bathroom. Bathrooms require washable, moisture- and mildew-resistant paint that holds up to cleaning, scrubbing, and higher humidity levels than the rest of the home.
Kitchen Painting Cost
Painting kitchen walls cost $250 on average, typically less than other rooms due to the appliances, cabinets, and backsplashes reducing the wall surface area. Eggshell or satin finishes work best for kitchen walls as they are durable and hide imperfections better than flat finishes.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting Cost
Labor Cost To Paint A Bedroom
The labor cost to paint a room is $1 to $3 per square foot on average. Labor typically accounts for 70% to 85% of the total room painting cost. Many painting contractors charge a $250 to $500+ minimum project fee.
Factors Affecting The Cost Of Painting A Room Includes:
Room size & wall height – The larger the room, the more paint and labor are required to cover it. Ceilings higher than 10’ increase the painting cost by 10% to 50%+. Higher ceilings increase the wall surface area and require additional equipment and safety measures to paint
Room layout and difficulty – A standard square or rectangular room costs less than an irregularly shaped room with multiple corners, intricate molding, and areas requiring additional masking and cutting in.
Color – Changing from light to dark or dark to light may require additional paint coats, increasing materials and labor. Bright or deep colors often require more coats.
Customization / textures / accents – Accent walls cost 20% to 30% more than other walls. Changing colors between rooms increases the cost.
Trim – Painting baseboards and trim costs $1 to $4 per linear foot.
Repairs – Major drywall repairs cost $100 to $400 per crack. Most painters factor minor drywall repair from wall hangings or small punctures into a painting estimate.
Prep work – A room filled with furniture and wall hangings takes more time to prep than an empty room. Removing items and cleaning surfaces before the project begins reduces the labor time.
A handyman charges $50 to $80 per hour to paint a room, depending on the location.
Room Painting FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to paint a room?
A seasoned Pro can get this taken care of within a few hours. Painting an average room takes 4 to 6 hours, including prep work, cutting in, painting, and cleanup. Several factors impact the painting time, including the room size, wall height, crew size and experience, application method, number of coats, and whether including the trim and ceiling or just the walls.
Do painters remove and replace furniture?
Some painters remove and replace furniture, while others request the homeowners remove it. Painters who move the furniture include the added labor in the estimate or charge hourly for the service
How to Save Money Painting a Room
Skip the trim refresh: If the paint on your trim, baseboards, and ceiling are in good condition and you simply want to switch up the look of your room, only paint the walls.
Purchase paint through your pro painter: If you’re using a contractor to paint your home, let them purchase the paint. Contractors can typically buy paint for around 50% less than a homeowner.
Can you paint a whole room in a day?
With plenty of preparation, it’s possible to paint a room in one day, especially if you work with a professional interior painter.
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