How Much Does Interior Painting Cost?

How Much Does Interior Painting Cost?

House painting companies generally charge by square footage, which roughly comes to $1 to $6 per square foot depending on what all you want painted (for example, walls, ceilings, doors, trim). However, there is more than just the square footage that is taken into account to determine pricing. Other things to consider are height of walls or ceilings and the number of coats of paint that are going to be needed. Rooms like bathrooms and kitchens that have a lot of things that have to be painted around tend to cost more per square foot than bedrooms that don’t. Also, whether you are doing 1-2 rooms or the whole house is going to affect the price per square foot as well. 

Researching the paint and measuring the space you want them to paint would help you get an idea of the price before you start talking to painting companies for an estimate. Some customers think they can save money by going with a lower priced paint, however, that is usually not the case. Lower priced paint might take an additional 1-2 coats to cover properly, so what you might save in materials cost you will pay more in the labor cost to paint the space an additional 1-2 times. 

An interior paint job could range anywhere from $1,800 to $15,000, depending on the size of the area you want to paint. However, these numbers are rough estimates, and actual rates will vary by company and fluctuate based on your needs.

Is It Cheaper to Do It Yourself?

In theory, it would be cheaper to paint your home yourself rather than hire a painting company. However, DIY projects risk costly mistakes that send you back to the store, and inexperience may cause your painting project to drag on longer than you wanted. Professional painters like Austin Painting & Cabinets offer affordable custom painting and cabinet services in Austin, TX, to help you get the job done as efficiently as possible.

Why You Should Hire Professional Painters

Painting the inside of your home is more expensive and involved than it may seem. Rather than buy painting tools for one-time use, hiring professionals spares you the cost of equipment. Painting professionals have more experience when it comes to tackling unexpected issues, and they'll clean up when they've finished their work. Companies may also have a customer satisfaction guarantee for interior painting in Austin, TX.

What Do You Get When You Hire a Professional Painting Company?

Professionals will most likely charge you based on the square footage of what will be painted or by how long the job will take. In addition to paying for the paint, there are labor fees for prep work like moving furniture or repairing/patching chips/holes in the surface that you want them to paint. While that may sound like a lot, you’ll save money, time, and space on painting equipment that you’d have otherwise bought yourself.

Professional painting companies may charge based on what you want them to paint. High traffic areas prone to scuffs like hallways or rooms with high ceilings requiring ladders will require specific paint and more work, increasing the cost. Any areas full of nooks and crannies that’d be tedious to paint may be more expensive.

Do you live in Austin and want to improve your home's value or curb appeal with a fresh coat of paint? Call Austin Painting & Cabinets at 512-763-9976 or fill out our contact form to get started on an estimate for your interior painting in Austin, TX.