Interior Painting cost calculator

How much should interior painting cost?

Answer a few questions to see a fair price range and what most people pay. Use it to check a quote before you book.

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Painter's tape Paint roller kit Angled sash brush

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Gear for doing interior painting yourself

Handy with tools? These picks make the job easier. Not sure DIY is worth it? Our cost guides cover when to do it yourself and when to call a pro.

Painter's tapeGives clean lines along trim and ceilings.See options on Amazon →Paint roller kitRoller frame, covers and tray for walls.See options on Amazon →Angled sash brushCuts in neat edges at corners and trim.See options on Amazon →Drop clothsCanvas cloths protect floors and stay put better than plastic.See options on Amazon →

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What affects the price of interior painting

Wall area. Bigger rooms and tall ceilings take more paint and time.
Prep. Patching holes, sanding and caulking can take as long as painting.
Color change. Going from dark to light, or light to dark, often needs primer or a third coat.
Trim, doors and ceilings. Detail work with a brush is slower than rolling walls.

The low end of the range is a newer painter at about $40 an hour. The high end is an experienced pro at about $75 an hour who travels to you. Many painters have a minimum charge of around $250. Prices are higher in big cities.

Paint roller applying blue paint to a white wall

Common questions

Is paint included in the price?

Most painters include mid-grade paint and supplies. Premium paint or many colors in one room can add to the cost.

How long does it take to paint a room?

A pro can usually paint the walls of an average bedroom in one day, including prep and two coats.

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Pro tools for interior painting

Airless paint sprayerMuch faster on ceilings, trim and empty rooms.See options on Amazon →Pro roller and frame setQuality covers mean fewer coats.See options on Amazon →Angled sash brushesClean cut lines without tape.See options on Amazon →Canvas drop clothsReusable and safer than plastic underfoot.See options on Amazon →

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How the prices are worked out

Each price is your hourly rate times the typical time for that job, plus supplies and driving, plus your overhead and profit, rounded up to the nearest $5. Small jobs use a $250 minimum. If you work faster or slower than the times shown, adjust your hourly rate.

Before you post prices, check two or three local painters on Google or Facebook. If you're well below them, you can probably charge more.

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