How much does painting a house interior cost?
Painting a whole interior is priced like many single rooms, with a lower cost per room because setup is shared. The biggest choice is whether ceilings and trim are included. Those details can nearly double the time.
Painting a house interior prices at a glance
| Job | Newer pro | Experienced pro |
|---|---|---|
| 4 medium rooms, walls only | $1490 | $2690 |
| 6 medium rooms, walls only | $2215 | $4000 |
| 6 medium rooms, walls, ceilings and trim | $3640 | $6670 |
| 8 medium rooms, walls only | $2940 | $5305 |
| 8 medium rooms, walls, ceilings, trim and doors | $5295 | $9730 |
Labor and basic supplies. Big parts or appliances you buy yourself are extra. Prices run higher in big cities.
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What's usually included
- Furniture moved and floors covered room by room
- Holes and cracks patched and sanded
- Two coats of mid-grade paint on all walls
- Ceilings, trim and doors when included
- Daily cleanup and a final walk-through
What changes the price
- Number of rooms. Bedrooms, halls and living areas each add time and paint.
- Ceilings and trim. These take careful brush work and add a lot of hours.
- Stairwells and tall walls. Two-story foyers need scaffolding or tall ladders.
- Empty versus furnished. An empty house is faster because nothing needs moving.
Do it yourself or hire a pro?
Painting a whole house yourself can save a lot, but expect several weekends of work. Most people do fine on walls and get tired on trim and ceilings. A common middle path is to paint bedrooms yourself and hire a pro for stairwells, high ceilings and trim.
Common questions
How long does it take to paint a house interior?
A crew of two or three can paint an average three-bedroom home in about three to six days, depending on ceilings and trim.
Is it cheaper to paint walls only?
Yes. Leaving ceilings and trim out can cut the cost by a third or more if they are still in good shape.
Should I paint before or after new floors?
Before is usually better. Drips on old floors do not matter, and installers can touch up baseboards after.
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