What should a painting quote include?

<div><p>When you’re <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-things-consider-when-hiring-interior-painter.htm">considering hiring a painter</a>, a quote should include the following items:</p><ul><li><p>Overall price</p></li><li><p>Price for each area (e.g., living room, master bedroom) or item (e.g., trim, doors)</p></li><li><p>Cost of labor</p></li><li><p>Cost of materials</p></li><li><p>Description of prep</p></li><li><p>Description of repairs to be made</p></li><li><p>Description and details of paint application (number of coats, brand and type of paint, etc.)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

How much do painters charge per hour?

<div><p>Professional painters charge <b>$20 to $50 per hour</b>, on average. Hourly rate cost factors include the complexity of the paint job, the type of paint, the height of the walls and ceiling, and the type of prep and repairs needed. For example, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-remove-wallpaper.htm">removing wallpaper costs</a> an additional $3 per square foot because it can be very time consuming and labor intensive. Your location will also impact the hour rate.</p></div>

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Q: What should a painting quote include?

<div><p>When you&rsquo;re <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-things-consider-when-hiring-interior-painter.htm">considering hiring a painter</a>, a quote should include the following items:</p><ul><li><p>Overall price</p></li><li><p>Price for each area (e.g., living room, master bedroom) or item (e.g., trim, doors)</p></li><li><p>Cost of labor</p></li><li><p>Cost of materials</p></li><li><p>Description of prep</p></li><li><p>Description of repairs to be made</p></li><li><p>Description and details of paint application (number of coats, brand and type of paint, etc.)</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What is the average cost to paint a ceiling?

<div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/paint-ceiling-cost.htm">cost to paint a ceiling</a> ranges from <b>$3 to $8.50 per square foot</b>, which is about $1 to $2.50 more per square foot than the cost to paint the walls. Rooms with high ceilings require working from a ladder or scaffolding and often include trim or detail work, which adds to the final price. </p></div>

Q: How do you estimate the cost of painting interior walls?

<div><p>To estimate the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-paint-room.htm">cost to paint interior walls</a>, multiply the square footage by the average price range to paint interior walls, which is $2 to $6 per square foot. For example, a 12-by-12-foot room with 8-foot tall walls is 384 square feet, meaning that the cost to paint the room will range from $768 to $2,304. Painting the ceiling and any trim will add to the overall cost, as will any repairs.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2023
Their team showed up and did a walk through of what would need to be done to achieve the remodel I wanted. They walked me through the cost of labor and supplies . They showed up on time, ready to work and when the job was complete cleaned up after themselves. It was the most stress free project...
Cr8Design
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Reviewed in March 2018
The ceiling was not installed under the crown molding, and the edges look rough. He didn't cover the hardwood floors and dripped paint while painting. The ceiling paint looks spotty and poor. The drywall repairs were terrible with a severe bow in the wall. He came back after we complained to...
Belleau Sky Home Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2013
all around excellent experience from estimate to completion of work. Robert has over 40 years painting experience and is a true professional
Fortenberry Painting
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Reviewed in August 2015
They did an excellent job painting my living room. Was very professional. Would recommend to anyone!
Moore Painting & Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in May 2014
They were very good. I didn't get the job but it wasn't their fault, it was my fault. The house got severe water damage and they couldn't do the job that I was looking forward that he will do. Everything was good to go but then the rain came and destroyed the whole house with water damages so I...
Prestigious Painting
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Reviewed in May 2012
I live in a very old house with many problems. They came in and quickly finished the job and overcame a problem we have had making paint stick to the old calcimine plaster ceilings.
Tramco
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Reviewed in September 2012
We purchased a home and wanted to paint several rooms before moving in. After suffering through painting some rooms ourselves with the help of family and friends, we called Wesley to check the cost of having a professional complete the work to decide whether to finish painting the house or have...
Spears Painting Services
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Reviewed in May 2023
Frontline flooring/ Lonnie was excellent from start to finish. He communicated very well on every aspect of this process. Any time I called he responded immediately. His work is phenomenal. I will highly recommend him to anyone in need of home improvements.
Frontline Flooring
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Reviewed in May 2013
Company sent sub-contractors who were unprofessional, unskilled, and left paint marks on my hardwood floors. Used wrong paint finish on cabinets. Had to repaint multiple times and charged me for the time spent correcting their work.
PREMIER PAINTING
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Reviewed in October 2023
Kory and Jeff are amazing! They treat your project as their own. The work is exceptional and done in a timely manner. We highly recommend them for any job. They are the best we have had so work for us!
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Interior painting services FAQs

When you’re considering hiring a painter, a quote should include the following items:

Overall price
Price for each area (e.g., living room, master bedroom) or item (e.g., trim, doors)
Cost of labor
Cost of materials
Description of prep
Description of repairs to be made
Description and details of paint application (number of coats, brand and type of paint, etc.)

You may need to provide your own paint, depending on the agreement you make with the painter. Some painters prefer that you buy the paint and they supply the labor. However, some professional painters get a better price on paint and can pass that savings along to you even after accounting for labor costs.

The average cost to paint a ceiling ranges from $3 to $8.50 per square foot, which is about $1 to $2.50 more per square foot than the cost to paint the walls. Rooms with high ceilings require working from a ladder or scaffolding and often include trim or detail work, which adds to the final price.

Professional painters charge $20 to $50 per hour, on average. Hourly rate cost factors include the complexity of the paint job, the type of paint, the height of the walls and ceiling, and the type of prep and repairs needed. For example, removing wallpaper costs an additional $3 per square foot because it can be very time consuming and labor intensive. Your location will also impact the hour rate.

To estimate the cost to paint interior walls, multiply the square footage by the average price range to paint interior walls, which is $2 to $6 per square foot. For example, a 12-by-12-foot room with 8-foot tall walls is 384 square feet, meaning that the cost to paint the room will range from $768 to $2,304. Painting the ceiling and any trim will add to the overall cost, as will any repairs.

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