How Much Does it Cost to Paint Interior Room?

Interior painting is one of the most popular and cost-effective ways to transform the look and feel of a room. Whether you're preparing to sell your home, updating your decor, or freshening up your space, a fresh coat of paint can make a significant difference. 

However, before you embark on your painting project, it's essential to understand the cost involved. 

At Brush & Roll Painting in Omaha, NE, we have been a trusted residential home painter since 1996. Over the years, we have found the tried and true method and products that result in durable, lasting Interior Paintwork. 

In this article, we will break down the cost factors of Interior Painting, as well as provide the basic measures we use for determining the cost. By reading this article, you will have a better understanding of what to expect for Interior Painting service pricing. 

Cost Factors

First of all, understanding what determines the final cost will help you understand the value that is being offered to you.

Several factors can influence the cost of painting a room. These factors differ for every painter, but they are generally what it takes for paint to stand the test of time.

Preparation

Proper preparation is key to a successful paint job. This includes cleaning the walls, filling holes or cracks, and sanding rough surfaces. The cost of preparation materials and labor can vary.

Paint Quality

The type and quality of paint will affect the overall cost. Paint products are offered in a range of low to high quality. Low-quality paint isn’t made with strong ingredients to ensure it lasts, but it fits a smaller budget. 

High-quality paints generally cost more but offer better coverage, color retention, and durability.

Number of Coats

Depending on the current color of the walls and the desired final color, you may need one or more coats of paint. Darker colors or highly saturated hues require additional coats, increasing the paint cost.

Labor Costs

Labor costs for Interior Painting depend on the painter's experience. As a painting company, there should be a set labor charge that is factored in per hour.

When paying the cost of labor, you should be sure that your painter(s) have experience. This includes industry knowledge and skills, that likely aren’t built in a year. 

Materials

In addition to paint, the painters will need other materials like brushes, rollers, drop cloths, painter's tape, and paint trays. These supplies can add to the overall expense.

Painters brushes and tape are a few materials that can make or break a project depending on their quality. 

Moving Furniture

If your room is furnished, you may need to relocate or protect your belongings. This can involve additional time and labor, particularly if you have heavy or delicate furniture. Working around furniture can also be time consuming which may add to the cost.

If you choose to have the furniture moved yourself, this can eliminate the cost. 

Calculating the Room Size

The next step to determine the cost of painting a room, is to start by assessing the size of the area to be painted. This is where you can measure out what needs to be transformed in your space. Just walls? Walls and ceilings? Walls, ceilings, and trim? 

For example, here are the measurements for a small-sized room. 

A 10x12 room with an 8-foot ceiling height has: 

• 352 square feet of wall space
• 120 square feet of ceiling surface
• 44 feet for baseboards
• 44 feet for crown molding

Basic Interior Pricing Measures

House painters typically have a price set by the following measures below. These prices are in reflection of a high-quality, professional painting company in Omaha, NE.

Keep in mind many painters will likely not eliminate the square footage of windows and doors when factoring in a wall's surface amount. This is due to the increased labor required to prepare and protect windows and doors from the wall paint. 

Average Cost for Interior Painting a Small Room

Taking the 10x12 room size measurements multiplied by the basic painting measurement guide gives us the following results:

A 10x12 room with an 8-foot ceiling height cost: 

• Walls: 352 square feet x $1.75 = $616.00 (2 coats)
• Ceiling: 120 square feet x $2.00 = $240.00 (2 coats)
• Baseboards: 44 feet x $5.50 = $242.00 (3 coats)
• Crown Molding: 44 feet x $6.50 = $286.00 (3 coats)

The total amount for painting a single 10 x 12 sized room (painting walls, ceilings, baseboards, and crown molding and NOT painting doors, door casings, and windows) is $1,384.00

Conclusion

When preparing for your next interior painting project, be sure to know all the factors that will go into the total cost. It may be beneficial for you to determine your budget and compare the costs from this article to help you determine what you can expect when you are getting estimates for your project.

If you believe Brush & Roll Painting may be a good fit for your next interior painting home project, schedule an estimate with us below. We won’t be the cheapest bid you’ll find in Omaha, NE, in fact, we are likely the highest. 

However, we know our Interior Painting prices are a reflection of the valuable prep work we do, the high-quality products and materials we use, and the 9-year warranty that we stand behind.

Now that you know roughly what price you can expect and the factors of what you are paying for, you can begin to find the best painter for your project. In this article, you can compare low vs high-cost painters and what you can expect from each.