How Much Does Interior Painting Cost? Possible Options

You’ve already decided that you wish to repaint your living room. You’ve already picked out a good color palette for it. The next thing you need to consider is how much you are willing to spend for an interior paint job. Let’s discuss a few of the factors that affect the overall cost of interior painting.

One of the factors that affect the final cost of an interior paint job is paint quality. Paint costs anywhere from $20 to $50 per gallon; higher quality brands costs more. How much paint you need depends on the size of the room that you are going to paint. Painting a room that’s 144 square feet in size requires about one to two gallons of paint. This will cost you about $40 to $100 per gallon.

If you plan to hire a contractor to do the work for you, labor fees count ($20 to $45 an hour). Labor fees, in turn, depend on a few factors such as the state where you live, cost of living in your area and the size of the paint job.

Considering the factors mentioned in the previous paragraphs, a single paint job could cost you about $250 to $600 dollars. That’s just for a single room. Painting a house that is 2,000 square feet in size will cost roughly $1,500 to $3,500. If you decide to use high quality paint, expect to pay more than that.

Here are some cost effective smart tips for you:

• Do it yourself. This will save you about $250 to $600 dollars per 144 square feet or per room.
• Don’t apply more than two coats of paint.
• Don’t use very cheap paint. Paint that costs below average have very low quality. Chances are you would have to apply more coats than necessary to get the job done right.
• Choose water-based paint instead of oil-based paint. The former usually costs less and is easier to work with.
• Don’t hesitate to spend a little bit more on quality brushes and rollers, but don’t spend too much on materials that offer hype.
• Expect to use more paint if you’re going to paint over a darker shade.
• Do prep work. It matters. This eliminates any chances of mistakes and mishaps as you work. Fewer accidents, less paint and time wasted.