Interior Painting Cost Calculator
Painting is 80% surface prep (spackling, sanding, caulking trim, masking floors) and 20% brushwork. Calculate complete project estimates for single rooms or whole homes.
Living Area Color TransformationDesigner sage accent wall, warm alabaster field paint, satin trim enamel, and uniform two-coat color saturation.
Precision Millwork Cutting & MaskingHand-cut razor sharp ceiling cut lines, sanded nail holes, elastomeric caulked joints, and canvas drop-cloth surface protection.
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Painting Cost by Home Size
| Home / Scope | Square Footage | 2-Coat Premium Range |
|---|---|---|
| Single Bedroom or Office | 150 – 250 sq ft | $450 – $850 |
| 3-Bedroom Townhouse / Home | 1,200 – 1,800 sq ft | $3,200 – $5,400 |
| Large Home (Walls + Trim + Doors) | 2,500 – 3,500 sq ft | $6,800 – $11,500 |
Ranges are national-baseline, two-coat premium estimates. The calculator adjusts totals for your selected metro labor market and finish tier, so metro-loaded results can run higher.
What Determines Quality Paint Quotes?
- Paint Brand Line: Ensure the proposal specifies the exact line (e.g. Benjamin Moore Regal Select or Sherwin-Williams Emerald, not just "Sherwin-Williams contractor grade").
- Trim & Baseboard Caulking: Proper painters cut out old cracked caulk and re-caulk every baseboard seam.
- Primer Coat for Dark Colors: Shifting from navy/red to neutral whites always requires a separate tinted primer coat.