How Much Does it Cost to Hire an Interior Painter?

When you're looking to hire a house painter for your home's interior, expect to pay from $350 to $700 for a 120-square-foot room. This includes labor and supplies.

The cost will vary according to the height of the walls, amount of prep work and quality of the materials. Some other things that may add to the expense are:

1. Having the painter move heavy furniture out of the way.
2. Covering a very dark color.
3. Painting the ceiling or details like crown molding or wainscoting.

How Much Does it Cost to Paint Your House Exterior?

If you're looking at the cost to paint a house exterior, you’ll find that professional painting prices run from about $1,000 to $7,000 for a 2000 square foot home. Generally, though, the average cost is between $1,500 and $4,000 for the work, or $0.75-$2.00 per sq ft.

How Can I Find a Reputable Painting Contractor or Company?

Look for an established painter or painting business with experience in the type of interior painting you want and verifiable local references. A journeyman painter, as someone who has completed a 3- or 4-year apprenticeship program, is desirable.

For the best work, hire a painter who is licensed. And make sure he/she is bonded and insured as well, with adequate, up-to-date workmen's compensation and liability insurance.

Let Networx help you find an experienced painter for your next project. Our job is to connect you with commercial or residential painting contractors who are qualified to help with all your painting needs.

How Can I Best Prepare My Home for Interior Painting?

Move furniture, remove electric socket and switch covers, get rid of peeling paint or mold, and clean and repair walls. Prime if you’ve made a lot of repairs or are going for a much lighter color. Prep is time-consuming, but worth the trouble; it makes the paint job go easier and last longer.

How Can I Best Prepare for Exterior Painting?

● Wear protective goggles, work gloves, and clothes that you don't mind dirtying or getting wet. 

● Clean the surface that you plan to paint thoroughly so that the paint will adhere properly.

● Scrape off loose paint using a paint scraper, putty knife or wire brush.

● For wood siding, fill any gouges or holes with patching compound (also known as "plastic wood").

● Caulk any cracks, seams or gaps with paintable exterior caulk, especially near doors and windows.

● Tape off any areas that you don’t want to be painted, such as around windows, with painter's tape.