What should a painting quote include?

<div>When you’re <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-things-consider-when-hiring-interior-painter.htm">considering hiring a painter</a>, a quote should include the following items:<ul><li>Overall price</li><li>Price for each area (e.g., living room, master bedroom) or item (e.g., trim, doors)</li><li>Cost of labor</li><li>Cost of materials</li><li>Description of prep</li><li>Description of repairs to be made</li><li>Description and details of paint application (number of coats, brand and type of paint, etc.)</li></ul></div>

How much do painters charge per hour?

<div>Professional painters charge $20 to $50 per hour, on average. Hourly rate cost factors include the complexity of the paint job, the type of paint, the height of the walls and ceiling, and the type of prep and repairs needed. For example, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-remove-wallpaper.htm">removing wallpaper costs</a> an additional $3 per square foot because it can be very time consuming and labor intensive. Your location will also impact the hour rate.</div>

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Reviewed in April 2014
sand down mural and prepare wall for painting. painted the wall and ceiling painted top floor landing and ceiling
Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services
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Reviewed in June 2007
Removed all the wall hangings, painted the hall going up and walls that needed painting and then painted the kitchen walls with agreed color. They first covered all objects that wasn't supposed to be painted.
Duerr Decorating & Construction
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Reviewed in May 2019
Execellent, Skilled & Perfection!!!. No paint on the floors or furniture. The paint job and wall nicks were professionally done and to my satisfaction. Proficient Painting has done prior painting jobs for me and the quality of work last for years. Should you want to paint again it would be for...
Proficient Painting & Decorating Inc
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Reviewed in February 2013
They did an excellent job of completely repairing my ceiling and matching paints and repairing the areas needing paint as well as painting the kitchen eating area
RUFINO PAINTING
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Reviewed in October 2012
Paint job was done professionally and properly using both primer and two coats of gloss white paint. I would use Signature Painting again.
Signature Painting Inc
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Reviewed in May 2020
Great painting and wall prep. The Skibco painting team left the work site clean upon completion. Couldn't ask for a better painting transaction.
Skibco Painting
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Reviewed in August 2024
He did good painting job at my home, he is clean and finished painting within the estimated time he provided.
Flores Painting
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Reviewed in June 2025
Great price and very good service! Rey ‘s painting I had a fantastic experience with Rey’s Painting & Drywall who painted my house. He was professional, punctual, and paid great attention to detail. The quality of his work is outstanding—clean lines, smooth finishes, and everything looks fresh...
Rey's Painting & Drywall LLC
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Reviewed in May 2017
The painting was great but there was paint spilled on several places on the carpet and furniture. Also paint was spilled on my brick exterior.
Jim's Painting & Decorating
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Reviewed in February 2025
Mostly everything went well. This company has economical prices and they did it in a timely fashion. However, I got new floors put in before the paint job, so my main concern was not to get paint on my floors which shouldn’t be an issue for professionals. Paint did get on the floor, but the...
Nimar Service Inc
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FAQs for interior painting projects in Chicago, IL

When you’re considering hiring a painter, a quote should include the following items:

Overall price
Price for each area (e.g., living room, master bedroom) or item (e.g., trim, doors)
Cost of labor
Cost of materials
Description of prep
Description of repairs to be made
Description and details of paint application (number of coats, brand and type of paint, etc.)

You may need to provide your own paint, depending on the agreement you make with the painter. Some painters prefer that you buy the paint and they supply the labor. However, some professional painters get a better price on paint and can pass that savings along to you even after accounting for labor costs.

The average cost to paint a ceiling ranges from $3 to $8.50 per square foot, which is about $1 to $2.50 more per square foot than the cost to paint the walls. Rooms with high ceilings require working from a ladder or scaffolding and often include trim or detail work, which adds to the final price.

Professional painters charge $20 to $50 per hour, on average. Hourly rate cost factors include the complexity of the paint job, the type of paint, the height of the walls and ceiling, and the type of prep and repairs needed. For example, removing wallpaper costs an additional $3 per square foot because it can be very time consuming and labor intensive. Your location will also impact the hour rate.

To estimate the cost to paint interior walls, multiply the square footage by the average price range to paint interior walls, which is $2 to $6 per square foot. For example, a 12-by-12-foot room with 8-foot tall walls is 384 square feet, meaning that the cost to paint the room will range from $768 to $2,304. Painting the ceiling and any trim will add to the overall cost, as will any repairs.

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