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Painting an Interior Cost

How Much Does Painting an Interior Cost?

low costMedium: $200-$300 per room
low costHigh: $300-$700 per room

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Fresh paint can take a room from looking dreary and out-of-date to a sense of sparkling newness for a relatively low price compared to other remodeling projects.
 
Typical costs:
  • Interior paint itself costs anywhere from $12-$50 or more a gallon, depending on the quality. Painting a 12x12-foot room, both walls and ceiling, can require $25-$100 worth of paint, plus $10-$50 for primer, brushes, rollers, drop clothes and other supplies. For a 1,500-square-foot home, supplies run $200-$300 for average paint, and $400-$600 for higher quality.
  • Expect to pay $200-$400 to have a 12x12-foot room painted by a licensed contractor with brand-name paints; a 15x20-foot room or larger runs $300-$700 or more; and a 1,200-1,500 square foot home is $1,100-$2,000 or more. Having the ceiling painted bumps the cost to the high end of the scale.
What should be included:
Additional costs:
  • Cheap paint roller covers leave fuzz on the wall while inexpensive brushes leave streaky marks; pay a few extra cents or dollars to get better results.
  • It takes more coats of paint and costs more to cover a dark color with a light one, or vice versa.
  • Removing heavy furniture is often not included in painters' estimates; if you can't do it yourself or hire someone, ask if there will be an extra charge.
  • Having to paint crown molding, baseboards, wainscoting or other detailed can add to a contractor's estimated price, as can walls taller than the average of 8 feet. The exact extra expense will varies depending on the amount of extra labor required.
Discounts:
  • If a painter is setting up to do a single room in a home, additional rooms may cost less than the first--it's possible to save money overall by painting everything at once.
  • Painters' quotes can be lower in winter, early spring or late fall--the off-season--than in peak summer months when there's lot of work available. Ask if there's a discount if the project is done on a fill-in basis, in-between other projects.
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Article updated May 2007
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Amount: $250.00 Finally got bathroom painted
Posted by: First Time Homeowner in Santa Clara, CA.Purchased: September, 2005
Number of Rooms: 1Painter: small firm, 1 guy
My wife and I hadn't gotten to painting our bathroom for over a year, and we had hired a guy to paint our exterior, so we asked him how much he'd charge to finish our bathroom and he quoted $250. I think the price was a little high considering he was already here and it's just a bathroom, but he'd be setting up to paint (inside) for just room, so we hired him. He did a great job. I have to admit, our one professionally painted room looks much better than the rooms we painted ourselves. We definitely wanted a name-brand paint, and he used Kelly-Moore.
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Amount: $1,650.00 interior painting
Posted by: Prepping house for sale in Sonoma, CA.Purchased: November, 2007
Number of Rooms: 6Painter: local guy
It was very helpful having your information before we started looking for a painter. We were quoted drastically different prices - your article gave us ideas of what to question, to find out what each painter really included in their quote. Thanks a lot.
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Amount: $400.00 I was trained as a painter by my father who was a painter his entire life from age 15 til he was 78
Posted by: Thumper in cleveland, OH.Purchased: 2007
Number of Rooms: 1 bathroomPainter: me
The ave cost to paint a bathroom always depends on several factors, size, condition of the room type of paint. For a small bathroom 10 x 10 including the ceiling will cost about $100.00 in paint, and another 300 to 400 for labor.
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Amount: $400.00 Amount 400.00
Posted by: Mikey1111 in Forest Park, GA.Purchased: 2007
Number of Rooms: 1Painter: Local painter
He did a great job, he had to remove the popcorn ceiling (we hated it and wanted it gone) so the price jumped by 200.00, not bad, since it took him a long time to scrape and to filler it back to normal.
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Amount: $1,250.00 Seemed a bit expensive to me at the time
Posted by: AnotherBob in Vancouver, WA.Purchased: March, 2008
Number of Rooms: 4Painter: Local
Bathroom, kitchen, living room, bedroom. Including ceilings. Primed and painted.
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Amount: $12,000.00 interior home
Posted by: Tom & Ellen in Lancaster, PA.Purchased: April, 2008
Number of Rooms: 12Painter: Bill Torres Painting
Bill Torres Painting painted our Home
about 12 rooms walls,ceilings,trim 2 coats
he used Behr Premium we choose a Eggshell
Finish walls Flat Enamel ceilings Semi-Gloss
on trim Bill did a thorogh prep job very neat
and clean easy to work with
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Amount: $19,000.00 Interior Painting
Posted by: Johnathan in Oconomowoc, WI.Purchased: February, 2008
Number of Rooms: 9Painter: Dan Fulwiler
Dan Painted faux finishes in every room of my house. He included several trompe l'oeil effects and a mural, too! I could not be more delighted with Dan's proffessionalism and the perfection of his work.
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Amount: $0.00 Watch out for the cheap guys
Posted by: Nick LoGrasso in St. Charles, MO.Purchased: 2008
Number of Rooms: 0Painter: SNL Painting, Inc.
I am a smaller painting contractor just outside of St. Louis, MO. My price usually falls in the higher end of the spectrum, but we run our business like a business, not like a hobby or out of a truck. Our painters are background checked, trained on a regular basis, and are "normal, happy people". Our customers always say it was worth the extra money. Check out our website at www.snlpainting.com, and don't think just because the price is higher that it's not worth it.
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Amount: $8,875.00 Interior Painting
Posted by: Richard & Angella in Wayne, PA.Purchased: May, 2008
Number of Rooms: 6 RoomsPainter: Bill Torres Painting
We Had Bill and his Men do some work at our home
what a great guy to work with very professional and respectful of our home He and his men went out of there way to make this a wonderful experience.very neat and clean & on time will definitely have him back to do more work
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Amount: $1,300.00 interior paint bid
Posted by: dreyer in phoenix, AZ.Purchased: December, 2008
Number of Rooms: 5Painter: mike
new 1300 sq ft home empty home they wanted walls, celing and trim 1 color. I bid $1180 for the job and the owner thought it was way too much. Just wondering if it was a fair bid. and it was a spray.
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Amount: $0.00 It is worth the extra money to get it done right.
Posted by: Rich in Clayton, NC.Purchased: 2008
am a smaller painting contractor just outside of Raleigh, NC. If your painting a home you own, they do it right, get it done by a professional, especially one with references. I have many and they keep coming back. It is all about the prep, I spend more time prepping than painting, but speed is not important. Do it right, it will last and look great! Pay a little more, it is worth it. Our customers always say it was worth the extra money because of the quality. .
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Amount: $5,500.00 Interior painting + plaster repair
Posted by: a user in Albany, CA.Purchased: January, 2009
Number of Rooms: 6Painter:
Complex interior paint job for 900 sq. ft. house. Each room had a different color, with same trim and ceiling color throughout. A couple rooms required extensive plaster "floating" due to old lathe/plaster crumbling.

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Amount: $1,000.00 pricing
Posted by: Fred Murtha in Cheshire, CT.Purchased: January, 2009
Number of Rooms: 1Painter: Daniel Painting
The prices you give for painting a room are ridiculous! $200..$400..per room...Is there furniture to cover? Walls or ceilings need patching? Wallpaper to strip?

Stained trim needs 1 coat primer and 2 finish coats...Deep base colors need multiple coats...Popcorn ceilings have to be painted with oil and sometimes need 2 coats...You are misleading people.
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Amount: $1,700.00 Professionally painted interior
Posted by: Eileen in Racine, WI.Purchased: March, 2008
Number of Rooms: 4Painter: Fletcher's Fine Finishes
We had Brian paint our master bedroom, master bathroom, kitchen, and Dining Room. We used 4 different colors including a faux painted border in our dining room. We were extremely impressed with the neatness of the work and the professionalism of the painters. The price was in the middle of three bids we had for the work. One guy quoted $700.00 and left an estimate hand written on notebook paper. Another quote came in at $1950.00. We are having Fletcher's Fine Finishes come back this spring to paint our exterior.
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Amount: $2,800.00 Full interior
Posted by: AR in Richmond, VA.Purchased: March, 2009
Number of Rooms: 17Painter: Ray Earp
We were painting walls only with no trim work with the exception of a tray ceiling and a bathroom ceiling.
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Amount: $1,700.00 Entire Home 2300 SF
Posted by: bob the painter in Appleton, WI.Purchased: 2009
There is no reason to spend $5K, $10K, $20K to paint a home. Figure it out. How many weeks does it take to paint a room or two, or even a whole house. If a guy quotes you $5K+ for a solid week's work--about the time it takes to paint an entire interior of a house, he's making $250K a year painting. Seems a bit high to me for labor. Keep in mind he's probably paying the helpers 10 or 15 bucks an hour. The paint itself is just not that expensive.
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Amount: $900.00 Great Paint Job
Posted by: Mr.s Williams in weymouth, MA.Purchased: August, 2008
Number of Rooms: 4Painter: Inside -out Painting
I had 4 rooms 3 bedrooms 10x10 and a small bathroom 8x4 not much prep work needed and they did the windows as part of the job i was very happy with the results and the price was not bad they cleaned up after themselves and were very nice i would give them jobs again
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Amount: $13,000.00 Good painting job!!
Posted by: Mrs. Smith in Perry Hall, MD.Purchased: 2009
Number of Rooms: 5Painter: Valencia Painters
My husband and I bought a new home in Md. Beautiful, we start to look for colors and magazines to get an idea for interior painting and do it ourselves, we did the first room and looked terrible, I mean, the color is pretty, but the color is not even, after so many coats we get so tired and frustrated. We decided to call a local painter contractor, we saw Valencia Painters signs here in Perry Hall, Md. They make me an estimate for $13,000.00 to paint all interiors, we thought it was expensive, but after we saw the results, the price really worth it.
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Amount: $1,400.00 labor rate
Posted by: AL HANEY in bakersfield, CA.Purchased: 2009
Number of Rooms: 7 roomPainter: business
I do lot of painting interior job run 200.00 per room on white color only. If there is baseboard and ceiling for white only and wall colors are 300 per room

I have seen many business charge fair labor cost. best service good qulify job always start at 300 per room. Cheap labor cost always hit and run.
I am local in city that where many jobs are need of paint job.
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Amount: $0.00 trim painting
Posted by: Hutch in choctaw, OK.Purchased: 2009
Number of Rooms: 8Painter: Hutch
I am charging 800.00 to paint the base and crown in 8 rooms, some are small, some are larger, I am including the doors and cabinets.
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Amount: $1,500.00 Interior Paint- Whole house
Posted by: TD Castro in The Colony, TX.Purchased: June, 2009
Number of Rooms: 8Painter: local painter
JUST MOVED INTO A 2027 SQFT HOUSE, PAINTING MOST ROOMS, 4 COLORS. (AND THE FINSHING THE GARAGE OFF IN WHITE). I HAVE THE PAINTERS THAT THE BUILDER USED FOR THE BUILDER BEIGE.
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Amount: $0.00 painting
Posted by: a user in somewhere, GA.Purchased: 2009
Number of Rooms: 0Painter: -
the price of a paint job should not increase because multiple colors unless you are A having accent walls painted or B multiple coats for a red or a color that requires alot of tint for the base that does not cover with 3 coats. patching walls, caulking, wall paper removal should be included at a seperate rate in the pricing on top of what it cost to do an adaquat job. To the poster above, for a new interior, $1150 is too cheep for a 1300 sq ft house, even for AZ. someone has to set a standard. Be Honest, what is your time worth if you do what you are soposed to with your job and the gov. there are alot of aleins painting, as well as other trades that work cheeper rates. That is why the people that are trying to make a living cant make what they need because of people doing jobs for $5.50 per hour. they dont make that where they are from and dont care what it is doing to the people that actualy pay taxes and have insurance to do these type of projects. did you know that painters liability insurance is the 3 highest in the residential trades? bet you didnt
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Amount: $8,875.00 Painting
Posted by: Richard in Harrisburg, PA.Purchased: March, 2009
Number of Rooms: 8Painter: Bill Torres Painting
Wow! Wished we Had Bill And his Team in the 1st place We had 3 quotes went with the lower Est.What a mistake that was the 2nd bidder not much better. We called Bill Torres after telling him we went with a lower bid he never said a word about it,never adjusted his quote went in and fixed the other two painters work and completed our project. We had bill And his team paint 8 Rooms W/C/Trim and some walls were Faux Finished.We learned from this experience price isnt everything
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Amount: $900.00 painter's name
Posted by: Ellen in weymouth, MA.Purchased: 2009
Number of Rooms: 4Painter: ?? inside out
There is no listing for "Inside Out Painting" in Weymouth or any area on South Shore. Can Mrs. Williams provide the name of the company that did her painting? Thanks
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Amount: $700.00 professional painters
Posted by: george from los angeles in los angeles, CA.Purchased: July, 2009
Number of Rooms: 3Painter: john 8185996740
very professional and fast at a reasonable price...
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Amount: $1,800.00 Whole Interior
Posted by: Carl in Downers Grove, IL.Purchased: July, 2009
Number of Rooms: 7Painter: Local Painter
We had our rental property patched and painted. Turns out we needed the whole house painted instead of the 3 rooms I expected. He said there was more patching needed since I had to have the house jacked up a couple inches. I never got a bid since I had to have it done the same day because oak floors were being installed. The bill came to $2200 and I was floored. I paid him $1500, then another $300 to finish the baseboard after the floors. They did do the ceilings in all but 2 bedrooms. They didn't do the door or window casings. He complained but finally accepted the $1800 for the whole job. Was I wrong or was he trying to get more money out of me? I think $1800 is more fair than $2200.
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Amount: $0.00 Painting Contracts
Posted by: Bob Allen in Somerset, NJ.Purchased: 2009
Number of Rooms: 0Painter: Bob Allen Custom Interiors
I am a contractor now for 20+ years. The wide variations in pricing tells me two things. 1. there may be more information not given that would justify rates. 2. some people (or contractors) here got ripped off.

So many variables go into pricing that I've been using "RSMeans Repair & Remodeling Cost Data" manual so I can be uniform and close to the natioanl average for industry professionals. I can also show the customer that there aren't different prices for the "rich & poor".

I can verify my ability and customer satisfaction with testimonials form ALL my clients. Potential customers should always ask for referrals and at least see in pictures, if not in person, jobs the contractor has done. Phone calls to former clients will also help.

$13,000 for 5 rooms? $8,875 for 8 rooms? Was the paint $100 per gallon? Did these guys use Egyptian brushes? I faux paint as well and the cost for that type of work is higher, granted, but Da Vinci would never get that type of money if he painted your rooms.

Yes, buyer beware! Even the highest quality work doesn't demand a 100, 200 or even 300% increase in cost.
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Amount: $2,286.00 painting interior
Posted by: sky in spring valley, WI.Purchased: August, 2009
Number of Rooms: 5Painter: local painter
I paid 336.00 for paint and a total of 1950.00 for the labor and did not get charged for to supplies had 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, kitchen,2 hallways, a single wall also all the ceiling got sparyed. Is this a good price or was it to much??
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Amount: $0.00 tj & jt interior painting
Posted by: thomas yingling in killeen, TX.Purchased: 2009
Number of Rooms: -Painter: SELF
I have a small painting business and on the subject of prices per room i personaly charge by the size vs. the amount of masking (tapping covering ect.) usualy running from $200.00 and down. for example; the bathroom cost the same for me to paint because there is more masking involved and takes more time, though it is a relitively small room. One must take into considaration the time and matarials that go into each individual room.
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Amount: $0.00 Popcorn Ceiling Painting
Posted by: Dave the Painter in Birmingham, AL.Purchased: 2009
Number of Rooms: LotsPainter: Me
Popcorn/Textured ceiling don't have to be painted with oil. I have painted hundreds of them with latex they are difficult to roll its better to spray with an airless. When rolling the stuff may start to turn loose especially if it was not painted when the dwelling was first built.
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Amount: $5,500.00 Good Experience
Posted by: MC in Lawrenceville, GA.Purchased: July, 2009
Number of Rooms: 12Painter: Jerry
We had the whole house painted, including several fixes to dry wall, different color paints in different rooms, change of color, wall paper removal in one room, etc.

Great contractor...he is dong more work for us now.
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Amount: $0.00 All things considered in Painting...
Posted by: Domenick in Cape Coral, FL.Purchased: 2009
Number of Rooms: Painter: Color Finishes LLC.
I agree with "a user somewhere in Ga." I am a professional painter self employed 15yrs. I can honestly say that you get what you pay for! Despite the current economy, there are two elements that are causing or contributing to the wide range in price, #1 the above mentioned "Aliens" who are not paying taxes..., #2 the unlicensed/uninsured painter ridding under the radar that are virtually just giving the work away in regards to cutthroat price, and are nowhere to be found when their substandard efforts fail. There is a difference in a quality job done well, and it's worth the little extra cost to have lasting results and peace of mind knowing it was done right the first time.
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Amount: $0.00 Painting estimate
Posted by: Ralphie in Charlotte, NC.Purchased: October, 2009
A painter quoted me $7000 to paint the interior of a 1500 sq ft 3 BR 2 BA home, including a vaulted living room popcorn ceiling (no other ceiling work), and about a dozen kitchen cabinets which would have to be sanded, primed, and coated with 2 coats of oil paint. The price is for one coat on the walls, and two coats on all the trim. Cost of paint is included in the bid. Any comments?
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Amount: $0.00 Ralphie in Charlotte
Posted by: Ferguson Property Services in lake lure, NC.Purchased: 2009
Number of Rooms: 1500 sq ftPainter: ?
I own a small contracting business in Lake Lure, NC. You need to have the contactor break down the cost between the painting of the home and the cabinets. Next inquire if the cabinets are going to be removed or done in place. Depending on the needed prep of the home you shouldn't be paying more than $2300.00(high end) for the home. There is a lot of variables with the cabinets, are you changing from stain to paint?, is the wood damaged?, how many cabinets are there? I would suggest asking how many hours they are expecting to expend on the cabinets. You should expect to pay aprox. $40.00 per hour for proper refurbishing of the cabinets. Good luck
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Amount: $2,500.00 pricing
Posted by: johnford in soo, MI.Purchased: February, 2009
Number of Rooms: 9Painter: me
Sprayed all ceilings twice in one day used 10 gallons on ceilings(graco airless/air assist). primed out whole house with sprayer(quick just to kill old colors)used 5 gallons. 5 closets all sprayed. 9 doors semi-gloss white 2 coats. all trim/casing semi-gloss white, 2 coats whole house. caulked all trim whole house, patchwork on walls. brick fireplace re-done. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, hallway, living room, dining room, entrance way/down to basement. Different colors in all rooms except the living room/hallway. Completed within 5 days. Looks like a completely different/much nicer home now.
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Amount: $1,100.00 Painting
Posted by: JBrad in Fort Wayne, IN.Purchased: October, 2008
Number of Rooms: 2Painter:
We had our large kitchen and the wood siding on the front of our home painted last fall. The price was $1,200 and the painter did an excellent job.
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Amount: $6,200.00 Painting Interior bedrooms, hallway and office
Posted by: JC Davis in Mission, KS.Purchased: December, 2009
Number of Rooms: 6Painter: JC Davis
*minor skim coat repairs and full prep
*2 coats to walls and ceiling of BMoore
*1 coat oil to all trim (16 pane windows)
*paint paneled room 1 primer and 2 top coats(walls and trim in oil and latex)
*paint skirts and risers for 13 treads one coat in oil
*materials and labor included
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Amount: $1,300.00 Bathroom painting
Posted by: MTPrimo in Yorktown Heights, NY.Purchased: 2009
Number of Rooms: 1Painter:
My bathroom is 15x20. Walls were off white, to be painted taupe, white ceiling and trim. One wall had glued on mirror to repair. I had to buy the paint, painter insisted it needed a primer and 3 coats for the WHOLE bathroom. Charged by the hour, took 5.5 working DAYS, and charged me $1000 plus $300 for paint. Was this too much? Last time we painted, it took two days.
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Amount: $0.00 Don't get ripped off
Posted by: Stewart's Painting in Howell, NJ.Purchased: 2009
Number of Rooms: 0Painter: 0
I have been a painting contractor in NJ for 25 years. I see some of these prices quoted and am shocked. The reason estimates are so different are usally illegal contractors. Always make sure your contractor is State licensed and insured for at least a million dollars. Always get 3 estimates and always call references. If you do those 3 things 99% of the time there won't be over pricing issues or non professional painting being performed. 70% of my customers are refurrals. That's your best bet. Talk to friends and family. Scott Stewart
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Amount: $0.00 Wow!
Posted by: Tim637 in Yorktown, NY.Purchased: 2009
Number of Rooms: 1Painter: ?
Posted by: MTPrimo in Yorktown Heights, NY

Your painter took you for a ride! Theres no way it takes 4 coats to cover an off white with a taupe. Never pay by the hour. Next time hire a real painter. lol
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Amount: $2,000.00 Painters
Posted by: JimRose in Newport News, VA.Purchased: 2009
Number of Rooms: 5Painter: Rick
Just hired a guy Rick who painted a few of my rental properties. Him and His wife are professional and offer the best price around the Hampton/Newport News area.
Ricks Painting: (757) 725-0237
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Amount: $1,735.00 estimates
Posted by: posisme in east windsor, NJ.Purchased: January, 2009
Number of Rooms: 8Painter: all interiors
all work skim coats covering all furniture and moveed interior did all extras requested and all ceilings 800 square feet
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Amount: $3,500.00 interior painting
Posted by: chris crim in festus, MO.Purchased: February, 2010
Number of Rooms: 8Painter: self
pricing varies due to grades of paint, how many coats, crack and hole repairs, water damage how much furniture to move, ceilings and are they vaulted or pop corn, amount of trim and doors, amount of time a room can be down, caulking to be done,color should never be extra only specialty finishes , wall paper removal and repair plus prep. so just find out whats included. painted for 30 years and for myself for 15years no advertisement , only word of mouth referrals . crim's painting
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Amount: $0.00 What a crock!
Posted by: PO'd in Saint Louis, MO.Purchased: 2010
Number of Rooms: 0Painter: None
I love when people post online about work they have had done and ask did I pay too much. Maybe you should have done the work yourself since you obviously didn\'t want to pay to have it done. I can stack your house with illegals and charge you $5 for the job, is that worth it? I also love painting contractors who post here about how they never charge for colors ...... Blah, blah, blah. I gues you live pretty well off on $12000 a year but the rest of us who pay taxes, insurance, and equipment maintenance get screwed by people like you.
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Amount: $0.00 placing a bid
Posted by: joshua in arlington, MA.Purchased: February, 2010
Number of Rooms: front stairway/back stairwayPainter: jlg
I gave this family a quote of $1,800 to prep , prime and paint their front foyer up the stairway , down a long hallway about 30 feet and down the back stairway. The job consist of 3 colors and they want the stair risers , spindles , waynescott , chair rail , base board , crown molding , walls , doors and all the trim in these areas painted . I think that was a very reasonable price . What do you think ?
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Amount: $0.00 painting an interior cost
Posted by: Skip in Bergen county, NJ.Purchased: 2009
Number of Rooms: 1Painter: 0
you should have a nation wide survey for paint contractors. What would they charge to paint a 12' X 12' room. walls and ceiling, 2 - 6 over 6 windows, 1 - 6 panel door, base molding. Two coats on ceiling, walls and trim.I would love to see the range of prices that come in. Every paint contractor has fixed costs. Workers comp insurance, liability insurance, Truck insurance, Possible Truck payment, sales tax on labor. cost of materials, the only variable should be your hourly rate. or what the market will bare.
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Amount: $6,927.50 Interior Paint estimate
Posted by: knk in Athens, GA.Purchased: March, 2010
Number of Rooms: 9Painter: estimate
Home 2 years old. Colors extra for each change from white. If a problems with popcorn ceilings there will be extra charges.
Seems too high to me.
Whay say you?
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Amount: $0.00 TO: joshua in arlington, MA
Posted by: nana2lucy in Novi, MI.Purchased: March, 2010
Number of Rooms: front stairway/back stairwayPainter: consumer
I wish you lived in MI. I think your quote of $1,800 was VERY FAIR!
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Amount: $4,100.00 interior paint estimeate update
Posted by: knk in Athens, GA.Purchased: March, 2010
Number of Rooms: 9Painter: estimate
New estimate. We furnish the paint. They spray the popcorn, no charges for color changes, no extra charges, no money up front. Independent contractor who has had contracts with the local college.
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Amount: $3,900.00 Interior Paint Job
Posted by: Ags in Dallas, TX.Purchased: February, 2010
Number of Rooms: 12Painter: Phillips
This job was for all the interior walls for a 3000 sq ft house, with 5 cielings painted, and one room w/trim. Got multiple quotes ranging from $3,800.00 to $6,500.00 for the same job.
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Amount: $5,200.00 interior paint estimate
Posted by: a user in scottsdale, AZ.Purchased: 2010
Number of Rooms: 4 br/greatroom/dining w/vaultedPainter: estimate
This estimate was for a long time client. This is their new home (they downsized to a 2500 sf). Occupied. Complete color change 2 coats on all walls, ceilings,closets, 2 car garage,trim and doors(21) including various accent colors. This price includes paint(valspar signature $33/gal)They think its too high so they are going to shop for a better price. I have discounted as much as I can for this loyal customer, but, I'm afraid I lost them. just sickening
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Amount: $600.00 Commercial Painting
Posted by: scotlake in Concord, CA.Purchased: 2010
Number of Rooms: One OfficePainter: TCC
This for four walls (T bar ceiling). Includes moving furniture, paint, all supplies, clean up.
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Amount: $1,530.00 Is this a good price or was I over charged?
Posted by: AnnV in Novi, MI.Purchased: March, 2010
Number of Rooms: 3 BedroomsPainter: John S
Scope of work - remove border in one room & paint closet doors, prep, prime & paint walls, ceiling & closets in all bedrooms, touch up all trim as needed, take down old light fixtures install new ones in each room
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Amount: $60.00 Interior Residential Painting
Posted by: Darvious in Columbus, OH.Purchased: May, 2008
Number of Rooms: 2Painter: myself
Went to Lowes and bought a roller/pan combo, a $2 brush, a roll of tape and three gallons of paint. From the prices I seen on this site, I must be extremely gifted because my attic looks great from a days worth of work. Maybe I should switch careers and become a handyman? Nah, I think I'll just quit reading stuff on the internet.
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Amount: $3,700.00 How long should it take?
Posted by: FTHB in South Shore, MA.Purchased: March, 2010
Number of Rooms: 9Painter: 1 guy
Price is 3700 plus paint for a 2000 sqft house, to include walls, ceilings, and all trim/windows/doors. We recieved quotes ranging from 3700 to over 9000, but honestly did feel the guy with the lowest quote was the best fit... and not solely based on price. We knew it would take a while and we are flexible on our move-in date so we were/are being pretty laid back as far as "managing" the process. It's been almost a month and three bedrooms upstairs are almost done, the bathroom is not and downstairs has only had the ceilings done and wallpaper removed from one room. At this rate it will take him another 2 months to finish the job. We have paid him most of the fee so I'm getting a little nervous. He had really good reviews from a trusted source, but my confidence is wavering. As a first time homebuyer, I'm just waiting for the nightmares to begin! Is this too long? I really want to be fair!
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Amount: $0.00 RE:how long should it take?
Posted by: a user in south shore, MA.Purchased: 2010
Yes it sounds like he's taking too long. A house that size should take no longer than 2 weeks for one person.
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Amount: $122.00 How much does it cost
Posted by: Caz in North Royalton, OH.Purchased: April, 2010
Number of Rooms: 1Painter: Me
It cost us $45 a gallon for really good paint. (needed two gallons)Duration Sherwin Williams to be exact. I paid $15.00 for painters tape to do the edging, and $5.00 for enough drop cloths for the room. I paid $8 for a brush cover, and $4.00 for the roller itself, $15 for an extender wand if you need one.

It takes about 4 hours to do one coat with the edging included.
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Amount: $500.00 reasonable room rates
Posted by: darren crumbleholme in riverdale, IA.Purchased: February, 2010
Number of Rooms: 2Painter: darren
I painted a dining room 12X12 color with ceiling white and bedroom 12X14 color with ceiling white.2 coats on walls 1 good coat on ceilings no trim.Took me 11.5 hrs total that includes masking woodwork and tarping and clean up.Customer paid for paint, I threw in tape, roller cover and tray liner, I used my own tarps.Customer was pleased with results I was paid living wage and he got his rooms done in less than 2 working days...everybody wins
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Amount: $4,500.00 help
Posted by: Barbara G. in Cleveland, OH.Purchased: April, 2010
Number of Rooms: foyerPainter: local
Painter quoted $4,000. for front foyer (about 15\\\' by 20\\\'). It is a two story foyer. Also included-20 stairs to upstairs and then about a normal hallway (about 20\\\' by 3\\\' and a little dummy landing area attached to it). He quoted the $4,000. to remove all the wallpaper and paint-includes stairway and bannister. Turns out the old wallpaper was put up without sizing so he will paint over everything. Now says will cost and additional $500 to bring total to at least $4,500. (Our whole house is only 3,000 sfeet by the way-so we\\\'re not talking a grand foyer and hallway.) I thought removing the wallpaper should cost more than patching over it to prep for paint. What does anyone think?
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Amount: $2,200.00 interior Painting
Posted by: Robert Couture in Colchester, VT.Purchased: March, 2010
Number of Rooms: 10Painter: Home Pride Carpentry and Painting
2br,Hallways ,Master bath, Common Bath,Kitchen Living room, Mudroom entree way All basement, All ceiling all Doors and trimwork windows and doors.
we supplied Paint and all was rolled and brush , all rooms different colors.
5 Days to complete , Very Neat and clean-up every day and was respectful of Home.
Perfectionist .
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Amount: $0.00 funny
Posted by: myprojectpaint.com in denver, CO.Purchased: 2009
Number of Rooms: 1000Painter:
even contractors who post here are confused. homeowners:1. explain in detail the project on paper and what your expectations are - get 4 solid detailed bids (if your lazy about this, prepare for likely dissapointment) 2. talk to their last 4 customers 3. see their work if needed 4.
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Amount: $7,000.00 Whole house wallpaper removal and paint
Posted by: wallpeppered in Woburn, MA.Purchased: April, 2010
Number of Rooms: 9Painter: One guy with some helpers
My house has wallpaper all over the place. painted wall visible only inside closets in the entire home. Got a quote of 7K + paint for removal of wallpapers and glue, 1 coat ceiling, 2 coats walls and trims, patch up, caulking trims, baseboards, (no doors), staircase raisers, degloss trims, etc.. Is this a fair price ? references were good. 7/10 and 9/10.
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Amount: $5,500.00 Interior and some exterior
Posted by: Ed Renberg in Pittsburgh, PA.Purchased: March, 2010
Number of Rooms: 7Painter: Taylor Painting
We had our living room, dining room, 1 1/2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, game room, and hallway painted. We also had some of our siding along with the trim and gutters painted. We had two separate quotes. One for the interior and one for the exterior. Had we done them separately, it would have been more expensive, but since we hired them to do both, they gave us a rather generous discount. The more you get done at once, the cheaper it is in the long run. They did a great job and we are happy with the results.
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Amount: $790.00 bedroom with high ceilings
Posted by: Cheri 419 in Jamaica Plain, MA.Purchased: May, 2010
Number of Rooms: 1Painter: SMart Coats Company
two coats of white benjamin moore , average size bedroom not large, trim and doors small repair, I provided celiling and wall paint, Was I overcharged.
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Amount: $13.00 group home painting
Posted by: Jon Kutcher in Albany, NY.Purchased: 2010
Number of Rooms: 12 bdrooms, 3 lvng rooms, 3 officesPainter:
We run a group home and have twelve residents at all times. After getting bids from several contractors, it seems like this is the most reasonable estimate, not necessarily the lowest, but the most thorough, with all prep and materials included. There will be patching in most rooms, and all ceilings and walls will be two coated with Benjamin Moore paints. We are not doing a severe color change, and feel like the quoted price of .75 cents per sq/ft is very reasonable, considering how large this home is. Several references from people in many different towns, and most were impeccable and had nothing but praise for these guys. According to an average of our several estimates, we have a little over 17,000 square feet of paintable walls and ceilings, and none of the trim needs to be touched, as the poly still looks great. Does this seem about right??
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Amount: $500.00 How much should it be?
Posted by: a user in Apple Valley, MN.Purchased: 2010
Number of Rooms: 6Painter:
Sq Footage of home 1200. Need wallpaper removed in 2 rooms, walls and ceilings painted. Will provide paint, and all supplies needed. How much will this cost total?
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Amount: $5,250.00 How much should it be?
Posted by: Caught in the Middle in Chicago, IL.Purchased: 2004
Number of Rooms: 5 roomsPainter:
Inherited a house that is a disaster. It hasn't been painted or cleaned in years. Many of the walls are in need of extensive repairs to the plaster. The painter says that he will have to paint the rooms with KILZ or at least use a paint that has KILZ in it to get rid of the smell. The above quote to paint average size living room (12 x 14) but first the wallpaper must be removed and the walls sanded, small dining room, 2 bedrooms, attic dormer (wallpaper must be removed first). Walls and ceilings all to be painted beige and white ceilings with moldings. In addition, there are 5 closets. Also paint ceiling and upper one-third of the walls in one bathroom and the ceiling. And paint one tiny bathroom in the upstairs dormer. No windows to be painted. Paint on some of the ceilings is pealing. This house was very neglected by the relative who lived there and we are trying to get is ready for sale. Also paint a ceiling in a family room. I am willing to go along with this estimate but other family members think the price is high and that they can get the rooms painted for $300 a room. What is the consensus of opinion on this estimate?
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Amount: $2,000.00 2 story foyer and 2 story great room
Posted by: Jim Cingst in Oakland, MI.Purchased: July, 2010
Number of Rooms: 2Painter: Michigan Paint
We have about 1200 sq ft of wall to paint across the 2 story entry foyer and into the great room that is 16*16ft. New construction with nice white paint currently. Job does not include ceiling, primer, or trim paint. Only 2 coats in foyer and great room.
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Amount: $300.00 Painting closet doors
Posted by: Margueritte in Howell, MI.Purchased: July, 2010
Number of Rooms: 11 doorsPainter: friend
paid a friend out of work to paint 11 closet doors. He would only paint by hand. they were 6 panel doors. 2 coats of paint. no taping. I bought supplies. took him 5 hours. Did I pay him enough?
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Amount: $800.00 good bid
Posted by: Kopy in lowell, MA.Purchased: July, 2010
Number of Rooms: 1Painter: Rick
i gave a bid of 800$ for one room 22x22 high cathedral ceilings with cracks to be fixed and painted.also 200ft of trim to be painted plus risers on 9 stairs one coat on everything homeowner had allready painted everything years ago is this a reasonable bid?homeowner is buying the paint
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Amount: $0.01 Professional Painter
Posted by: Master Painter in Scotia, NY.Purchased: 2010
Number of Rooms: 1Painter: Master Painter
First, if a master painter doesn't charge a high enough price, he won't be in business next year.. can't afford to fix any warranty items, can't pay to get certifications and keep current on the latest technology. I currently have many certifications, most recently EPA Certified Renovator, I'm a 3 generation painter, have completed over 700 contracts.. High End houses from $45,000 to paint the interior, commercial jobs over $300,000 5 week project/5 guys, gold leafing, incredible graining work, restore churches, restore older homes and buildings etc.. The cost doesn't matter if the customer is happy.. I once gave a price to paint a room for $12,000.. the owner wouldn't give me the job.. He said I was too cheap!!! Your goal in bidding work is to win 20 to 30% of the work you bid.. if you don't, you're too high or too low.. enjoy..
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