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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO PAINT A HOME INTERIOR OR ROOM?

Typical Range:

$950 - $2,908


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Updated November 30, 2021

Reviewed by Robert Tschudi, Expert Home Building and Remodeling Contributor.

Written by HomeAdvisor.


COST TO PAINT INTERIOR OF HOUSE

For an entire 2,300 square foot home, expect to pay between $4,000 and $11,000.
For a single room, you’ll spend anywhere from $200 to $1,000.

Painting a home interior or room costs $2 to $6 per square foot with most jobs
averaging $3.50 per square foot. Total painting project costs range between $950
and $2,908 with a national average of $1,912.


ON THIS PAGE:

 1. Interior Painting Cost Calculator
 2. Interior Painting Cost Per Square Foot
 3. Cost to Paint a Room
 4. Cost to Paint Interior Walls
 5. Home Interior Painting Cost Factors
 6. DIY vs. Hiring a Pro
 7. FAQs


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National Average $1,912 Typical Range $950 - $2,908 Low End - High End $350 -
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INTERIOR PAINTING COST PER SQUARE FOOT

Home Square FootAverage Total Price Range800$500 - $3,5001,000$700 -
$3,9001,200$900 - $4,5001,300$1,000 - $4,8001,500$1,200 - $5,4001,600$1,300 -
$6,0002,300$1,900 - $7,8002,500$2,000 - $9,0003,000$2,700 - $10,000


APARTMENT

Painting an apartment costs $1,000 to $2,900 for 950 square feet. If you own the
apartment, all the costs fall to you. However, if you’re a renter, the landlord
or owner might pick up some, or all, of the tab. Always talk to them first
before picking up a brush or hiring a pro.


CONDO

Painting a condo runs $1,200 to $3,600 for the average 1,200 square foot unit.
Always check with your HOA for any rules governing color choices.

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COST TO PAINT A ROOM



The cost to paint an average ten-by-twelve-foot room ranges from $200 to $800.
DIY, this can cost between $100 to $300.

When estimating the cost, painters start by finding the coverage area which
tells them how many gallons they’ll need. They find the area with a few simple
steps:

 1. Find the area of the walls. Add together the length of all walls in the
    room.

 2. Multiply that by the height of the room.

 3. Subtract the area of all windows, doors and cabinets. Use the same length
    times width method. These are all unpaintable areas.

 4. Determine if ceilings, trim and baseboards are part of the project. If so,
    add these using the same method for area.

 5. This is your surface area number. Contractors often add a small percentage
    back into this final number to account for extras like detail work, patching
    and overage.

“Many homeowners will offer to buy the paint for the professional painter,
thinking that they will save money,” says Bob Tschudi, home building and
remodeling contractor. “But painters usually get significant discounts from
their suppliers, and often pass some of that savings on to you.”


LABOR COST TO PAINT A ROOM

Labor costs $170 to $680 to paint a room professionally. However, there are
multiple ways in which your professional finds that project figure: per square
foot of coverage, per square foot of floor space, or hourly.

 * Per square foot of coverage area: $2–$6 per square foot for labor and
   materials. Or labor alone at $1.50–$4 per square foot. This method dominates
   the industry for bidding projects. It’s more consistent and accurate.

 * Per square foot of floor space: $5–$10 per square foot. This represents floor
   space as detailed on a blueprint or floor plan. Though rare, they may use
   this method to quickly estimate your project price. If you have unique
   architecture or features, like floor-to-ceiling windows, ask for an hourly or
   coverage area quote.

 * Per hour pricing: $20–$50 per hour. Some charge $75 or more. Labor accounts
   for about 75% to 85% of your total bill. Most painters charge by area, not
   hourly.


AVERAGE COST TO PAINT A ROOM BY SQUARE FOOTAGE

Room DimensionsTotal Average Painting Cost12x12$400 - $90010x10$200 -
$60010x12$300 - $75020x20$800 - $2,400


AVERAGE COST TO PAINT A HOME INTERIOR BY ROOM TYPE

RoomAverage CostSquare FeetBedroom$300 - $750120Bathroom$150 - $35070Living
Room$900 - $2,000330Kitchen$300 - $750160

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COST TO PAINT INTERIOR WALLS

A single wall runs as little as $100. However, most professionals have a minimum
project price, typically around $250 to $500.


ACCENT WALLS

Accent walls often cost 20% to 30% more than other types. This is due mostly to
the color change. Specialty work gets more expensive. Murals and trompe l’oeils
cost $800 to $1,850.

Which wall should you paint? Choose a wall with maximum focal point potential.
Follow your eyes:

 * Living room: Where the fireplace or the TV is situated

 * Bedroom: The wall that your bed sits against

 * Wall art: Complement or showcase a collection or piece of art or furniture
   you'd like to highlight

 * Open or close a room: Like adding an accent wall on one end of a narrow
   hallway to provide a lengthening effect.


HOME INTERIOR PAINTING COST FACTORS

Painting your entire home costs anywhere from $1,000 to $11,000. Ranges are due
mainly to the size of your home, but other cost factors come into play. A few of
those include:

 * Surface repair or prep. Most painters will repair dents or holes in drywall,
   or apply a prime coat or stain blocker. If you ask them to do it as part of
   the paint job, the quote usually will include this extra work.

 * Quality of paint. While a gallon runs $20-$30, you can get a designer brand
   for $100+. The average home needs about 6 gallons per coat. At two coats,
   that’s a cost difference of almost $1,000.

 * Regional pricing. Expect to pay far more in areas with a high cost of living,
   like New York, Denver or San Francisco. Pros charge more to cover higher
   overhead and wages.

 * Different Colors. Changing colors between rooms tends to cost more in
   materials since you’ll have higher waste. Choose the same color throughout to
   save money.

 * Gloss vs. Matte. You’ll spend about $2 per gallon more per level of gloss.
   The glossier the paint, the higher the cost. However, this won’t affect the
   final price by much.


PAINTING MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

Paint supplies cost anywhere from $10 to $100 or more depending on what you
need. Painters will typically provide most of the supplies for a project, but
sometimes they will allow you to pay solely for labor if you provide all the
materials yourself. You might decide to do a DIY paint job down the road, in
which case having these supplies on-hand will save you time and money.

 * Brushes: $3–$20 each. Trim and sash brushes for intricate work, beaver-tail
   handles on larger brushes for larger surfaces.

 * Tape: $3–$10 per roll. Standard painter's tape to protect trim and ceilings
   from droplets. Most experienced pros rarely use it but a DIYer will probably
   need it.

 * Drop cloth: $5–$30 each. To protect floors and furniture from drips.

 * Tray: $2–$5 each. To keep out only a portion of paint rather than drying out
   an entire gallon.

 * Rollers: $10–$100. A quick way to cover a large portion of a wall.

 * Ladder: Necessary for reaching high areas (don't use a chair!).

 * Painting kits: $10–$20 each. These include trays, brushes and roller heads.


TEXTURED WALLS

Textured walls increase the price of painting by up to 50%. The price increase
comes from the added surface area. A couple notes to remember:

 * The texture adds more surface area, even though it doesn't increase square
   footage. Where a can of paint covers 400 square feet of smooth wall, you
   might only get 250 square feet on a textured wall.

 * Factor additional surface area into your square footage calculations when
   seeking professional estimates.


PRIMER

Some projects require a primer, which will cost anywhere from $10 to $20 per
can.

Some things to remember:

 * It helps with both adhesion for a long lifespan and to prep dark walls for
   lighter colors.

 * Most brands offer a “paint plus primer” in a single can. These generally
   cover less square footage. They’re good for touch ups and small areas.

 * Get a stain blocker variety for water damage or mold stains.


DIY VS. HIRING A PRO

A handy homeowner can buy paint and equipment for about $200 to $300. Don't
forget to factor in the time it will take you to do this yourself. Depending on
the size of the room and how much help you have, this could take a few hours or
a few days.

“When buying paint, compare the prices of the 1-gallon cans with the 5-gallon
buckets,” says Bob Tschudi, general contractor. “In some cases, the savings for
the larger container is significant.”


FAQS


HOW MUCH PAINT DO I NEED FOR MY HOME INTERIOR?

To determine how much paint you need, measure your coverage area by taking wall
length times its height and subtracting any windows, doors or other unpaintable
areas.

Use our painting calculator to determine square footage per gallon measurements.


HOW MUCH DO INTERIOR PAINTERS CHARGE PER HOUR?

Painters charge $20 to $50 an hour on average. However, they typically don’t
work for an hourly rate, opting instead to charge by the project or square foot.


HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO PAINT A ROOM?

It’ll take anywhere from 6 to 10 hours to paint a single room. It depends
heavily on the experience of the person doing the job. Pros can get it done in a
few hours while a DIYer will likely take 2 to 3 times as long.

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