What should a painting quote include?

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

Do I need to provide my own paint?

<div><p>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.</p></div>

What is the average cost to paint a ceiling?

<div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/paint-ceiling-cost.htm">cost to paint a ceiling</a> ranges from <b>$3 to $8.50 per square foot</b>, 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. </p></div>

How much do painters charge per hour?

<div><p>Professional painters charge <b>$20 to $50 per hour</b>, 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.</p></div>

How do you estimate the cost of painting interior walls?

<div><p>To estimate the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-paint-room.htm">cost to paint interior walls</a>, 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.</p></div>

Top 10 Best Interior painters in Darien, IL

Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services

Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

77 local quotes requested

Lookswell Painting has been serving clients as a family owned business since 1963. We are a full service painting contractor specializing in residential painting and decorating, commercial and industrial painting, and cabinet refinishing and restoration. Request a quote, or email us at [email protected] for immediate service. We are a licensed contractor with over 50 years of experience. We understand that quality goes a long way in making your surroundings look fresh and up to date. We use the finest materials when we work on any project resulting in high quality and lasting results.

"The Lookswell team, especially Jim, Omar & Cindy, were exceptionally professional & dedicated to the task. The final work looks great, appreciated the level of experience that allowed them to deal with our old house."

Charles F on January 2021

Lookswell Painting has been serving clients as a family owned business since 1963. We are a full service painting contractor specializing in residential painting and decorating, commercial and industrial painting, and cabinet refinishing and restoration. Request a quote, or email us at [email protected] for immediate service. We are a licensed contractor with over 50 years of experience. We understand that quality goes a long way in making your surroundings look fresh and up to date. We use the finest materials when we work on any project resulting in high quality and lasting results.

"The Lookswell team, especially Jim, Omar & Cindy, were exceptionally professional & dedicated to the task. The final work looks great, appreciated the level of experience that allowed them to deal with our old house."

Charles F on January 2021

Elevated Finishes Painting Co.

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Elevated Finishes Painting Co.

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32 local quotes requested

1 years of experience

At Elevated Finishes, we specialize in transforming homes with our top-notch services. Located in Downers Grove, we offer interior and exterior painting, deck and fence staining, drywall repairs, concrete staining, and pressure washing. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 5-star ratings on Google and Angi, and our membership in the Downers Grove Chamber of Commerce. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality workmanship using premium materials like Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams products. Our experienced team ensures each project is completed to the highest standards, providing you with lasting results and a beautiful finish.

Dann Dolce Painting Co.

Dann Dolce Painting Co.

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

33 local quotes requested

Dann Dolce Painting Co., in Lombard, IL, is the leading painting contractor serving Cook, DuPage and Lake counties and surrounding areas since 2004. We offer interior and exterior painting, refinishing and recoating, trim work, wallpaper installation and removal, spray finishes, staining, home remodeling and much more. For your next painting project, contact Dann Dolce Painting Co. in Lombard.

"Really appreciated the team of painters that did a great job and were respectful and pleasant to work with. Work was completed on schedule and at the agreed upon price and project details. Would hire them again."

Diane E on March 2023

Dann Dolce Painting Co., in Lombard, IL, is the leading painting contractor serving Cook, DuPage and Lake counties and surrounding areas since 2004. We offer interior and exterior painting, refinishing and recoating, trim work, wallpaper installation and removal, spray finishes, staining, home remodeling and much more. For your next painting project, contact Dann Dolce Painting Co. in Lombard.

"Really appreciated the team of painters that did a great job and were respectful and pleasant to work with. Work was completed on schedule and at the agreed upon price and project details. Would hire them again."

Diane E on March 2023

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

44 local quotes requested

Ecopro Painting is a professional painting and carpentry company. We offer a wide variety of services to improve you home or business, including painting, drywall, carpentry and more. Let the professionals at Ecopro Paintings handle your next painting and decorating project. Call or email to setup a free estimate today.

"We hired Mike to paint our basement ceiling black, and he did an outstanding job! From the beginning, we had a clear and upfront agreement on both the scope of work and the costs. Mike completed the project smoothly and on time, with no issues or delays. He also made sure to clean up thoroughly after finishing the painting. We highly recommend Mike for his professionalism and quality work!"

Aditya A on September 2024

Ecopro Painting is a professional painting and carpentry company. We offer a wide variety of services to improve you home or business, including painting, drywall, carpentry and more. Let the professionals at Ecopro Paintings handle your next painting and decorating project. Call or email to setup a free estimate today.

"We hired Mike to paint our basement ceiling black, and he did an outstanding job! From the beginning, we had a clear and upfront agreement on both the scope of work and the costs. Mike completed the project smoothly and on time, with no issues or delays. He also made sure to clean up thoroughly after finishing the painting. We highly recommend Mike for his professionalism and quality work!"

Aditya A on September 2024

Z & Z Painting and Restoration Inc

Z & Z Painting and Restoration Inc

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

50 local quotes requested

We are a full service family owned and operated painting company serving North Shore, Chicago and Suburbs for over 10 years. We meet all your Residential, Commercial painting needs. Please visit us at https://www.zandzpainting.com for any inquiries. A good paint job is a smart investment in your property. Not only improving the aesthetics, but also protecting the structural integrity of your home. We have the resources, qualifications and experience necessary to finish each project in a professional and timely manner. Our company strives for excellence every time we paint. We believe it is important that you know we are properly bonded and insured to protect you and your property. We are a highly motivated group looking forward to working with you on your upcoming projects. Please visit us at https://www.zandzpainting.com for more information.

"Alex and his team did an unbelievable job on our kitchen. Repainting and refacing worn black cabinets with frosted glass and outdated hardware, Alex’s team painted our cabinets white, replaced panels and switched out hardware. The result is stunning! It’s hard to believe we were even considering replacing the cabinets. Additionally Alex was a complete joy to work with. He is kind, fastidious and has a shrewd eye for detail. We are thrilled with our new kitchen!"

Deborah R on May 2025

We are a full service family owned and operated painting company serving North Shore, Chicago and Suburbs for over 10 years. We meet all your Residential, Commercial painting needs. Please visit us at https://www.zandzpainting.com for any inquiries. A good paint job is a smart investment in your property. Not only improving the aesthetics, but also protecting the structural integrity of your home. We have the resources, qualifications and experience necessary to finish each project in a professional and timely manner. Our company strives for excellence every time we paint. We believe it is important that you know we are properly bonded and insured to protect you and your property. We are a highly motivated group looking forward to working with you on your upcoming projects. Please visit us at https://www.zandzpainting.com for more information.

"Alex and his team did an unbelievable job on our kitchen. Repainting and refacing worn black cabinets with frosted glass and outdated hardware, Alex’s team painted our cabinets white, replaced panels and switched out hardware. The result is stunning! It’s hard to believe we were even considering replacing the cabinets. Additionally Alex was a complete joy to work with. He is kind, fastidious and has a shrewd eye for detail. We are thrilled with our new kitchen!"

Deborah R on May 2025

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

33 local quotes requested

Painting business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an free estimate today!

"Great! ......Trivia was professional, on time and gave me a price up front."

Arnold R on April 2025

Painting business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an free estimate today!

"Great! ......Trivia was professional, on time and gave me a price up front."

Arnold R on April 2025

High Quality Painting LLC

High Quality Painting LLC

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

58 local quotes requested

High Quality Painting, LLC is a small company dedicated to offering services of paint, drywall,ceramic tile, we firmly believed that EVERYTHING IS FIXABLE. We are confident in the quality of our work, therefore offering warranty on every service provided to you, we guaranty the cleanliness on every step of our work from preparation of the work area to the final step, every day

"I contacted High Quality Painting LLC to repaint my fence after severely neglecting it for many years. Most of the paint was already stripped or peeling away, and had been for years, so there was significant damage to the wood as well. They were very confident about identifying the damaged boards and replacing them as well. When they got started, they found quite a few more damaged boards, and ultimately replaced more than what was quoted at no charge. They also recommended I get the fence stained instead of repainted, which is something I had not considered, and am very glad they pointed me in that direction because I think it will help prevent many of the problems I had in the future and be much easier to maintain. The workers were professional and willing to show up on incredibly hot days in between the rainy days to get the work done. I brought up another issue with the gate of the fence rubbing when opened, and that was also fixed at no charge which I appreciated."

Cameron M on August 2025

High Quality Painting, LLC is a small company dedicated to offering services of paint, drywall,ceramic tile, we firmly believed that EVERYTHING IS FIXABLE. We are confident in the quality of our work, therefore offering warranty on every service provided to you, we guaranty the cleanliness on every step of our work from preparation of the work area to the final step, every day

"I contacted High Quality Painting LLC to repaint my fence after severely neglecting it for many years. Most of the paint was already stripped or peeling away, and had been for years, so there was significant damage to the wood as well. They were very confident about identifying the damaged boards and replacing them as well. When they got started, they found quite a few more damaged boards, and ultimately replaced more than what was quoted at no charge. They also recommended I get the fence stained instead of repainted, which is something I had not considered, and am very glad they pointed me in that direction because I think it will help prevent many of the problems I had in the future and be much easier to maintain. The workers were professional and willing to show up on incredibly hot days in between the rainy days to get the work done. I brought up another issue with the gate of the fence rubbing when opened, and that was also fixed at no charge which I appreciated."

Cameron M on August 2025

ProVision Painting Inc

ProVision Painting Inc

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

103 local quotes requested

If you are looking for Interior Painting on Ceilings, Walls, and Trim for an entire house, or even 3 to 4 rooms, Matt of ProVision Painting has not just run his own company for 30 years, he also is a Color Consultant and Certified Stager. He focuses on proper drywall prep and using quality Benjamin Moore Products. He is a graduate of The American Academy of Art of Chicago and has always had a passion for art. He specializes in interior design and color matching and can turn your home into an artistic masterpiece. Award winning. ProVision.

"Matt and his team are the ultimate professionals. Matt spent hours with us recommending color choices for our living room, kitchen, main bathroom, hallway, master bedroom/bathroom and family room. His color consultation and choice of colors for the various rooms in our house was priceless. He mixed a custom color for the wall behind our bar. This took about 10 different formululations and turned out perfect. Our master bedroom had textured paint and ceilings that needed to be scraped/sanded down. Multiple coats of joint compound were applied to smooth out the walls. The team did a wonderful job and the walls turned out beautiful. He returned after we had carpeting installed in our master bedroom and touched up all of the marks from the installers. He went over our house with a fine tooth comb after the painting was completed and any imperfections that were found were fixed immediately. We highly recommend Matt and his team. We would absolutely hire again."

Jean S on April 2025

If you are looking for Interior Painting on Ceilings, Walls, and Trim for an entire house, or even 3 to 4 rooms, Matt of ProVision Painting has not just run his own company for 30 years, he also is a Color Consultant and Certified Stager. He focuses on proper drywall prep and using quality Benjamin Moore Products. He is a graduate of The American Academy of Art of Chicago and has always had a passion for art. He specializes in interior design and color matching and can turn your home into an artistic masterpiece. Award winning. ProVision.

"Matt and his team are the ultimate professionals. Matt spent hours with us recommending color choices for our living room, kitchen, main bathroom, hallway, master bedroom/bathroom and family room. His color consultation and choice of colors for the various rooms in our house was priceless. He mixed a custom color for the wall behind our bar. This took about 10 different formululations and turned out perfect. Our master bedroom had textured paint and ceilings that needed to be scraped/sanded down. Multiple coats of joint compound were applied to smooth out the walls. The team did a wonderful job and the walls turned out beautiful. He returned after we had carpeting installed in our master bedroom and touched up all of the marks from the installers. He went over our house with a fine tooth comb after the painting was completed and any imperfections that were found were fixed immediately. We highly recommend Matt and his team. We would absolutely hire again."

Jean S on April 2025

Bee Painting, Inc.

2111 Prairie Grass Ln

2111 Prairie Grass Ln

Customers say: Super punctual

131 local quotes requested

23 years of experience

Bee Painting, Inc. is one of the best and most reliable painting and interior remodeling contractors in Yorkville, IL and surrounding areas. Our wide array of services ensures that we have everything you need for your home improvement or business remodeling projects, always setting the bar in quality. At Bee Painting, Inc., we take pride at our more than 16 years in the industry, which have allowed us to be the preferred partner for countless customers throughout the area. We always use the finest materials and methods to guarantee fantastic finishes for your home and business interiors. Our team at Bee Painting, Inc. is known for its expertise and sense for aesthetic beauty. For this reason, we are very detailed to make sure that any exterior or interior painting job, as well as any interior wall installation is performed with commitment to deliver fantastic results. Get in touch with our team today!

"UPDATE: painting is coming off after 2 years. They gave a warranty and agreed to come assess and repaint one side of the home. Complaints filed with BBB due to them not responding. Don't expect them to honor their warranty, and would warn anyone about NOT using this service in the future. Miguel and Jose were the project managers on our home painting project. The group was very professional and courteous. They did excellent work painting our home and cleaning up afterwards. They answered all our questions without hesitation. We have already received many compliments from our neighbors. They also worked with us for special requests and questions about paint brands and colors. They finished the work promptly and had a reasonable and competitive price."

Jacob J on May 2023

Bee Painting, Inc. is one of the best and most reliable painting and interior remodeling contractors in Yorkville, IL and surrounding areas. Our wide array of services ensures that we have everything you need for your home improvement or business remodeling projects, always setting the bar in quality. At Bee Painting, Inc., we take pride at our more than 16 years in the industry, which have allowed us to be the preferred partner for countless customers throughout the area. We always use the finest materials and methods to guarantee fantastic finishes for your home and business interiors. Our team at Bee Painting, Inc. is known for its expertise and sense for aesthetic beauty. For this reason, we are very detailed to make sure that any exterior or interior painting job, as well as any interior wall installation is performed with commitment to deliver fantastic results. Get in touch with our team today!

"UPDATE: painting is coming off after 2 years. They gave a warranty and agreed to come assess and repaint one side of the home. Complaints filed with BBB due to them not responding. Don't expect them to honor their warranty, and would warn anyone about NOT using this service in the future. Miguel and Jose were the project managers on our home painting project. The group was very professional and courteous. They did excellent work painting our home and cleaning up afterwards. They answered all our questions without hesitation. We have already received many compliments from our neighbors. They also worked with us for special requests and questions about paint brands and colors. They finished the work promptly and had a reasonable and competitive price."

Jacob J on May 2023

Steadfast Painting Solutions Corp

Steadfast Painting Solutions Corp

Customers say: Terrific value

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

190 local quotes requested

Steadfast Painting Solutions Corp was founded in 2013 by Anthony Salvatori. Anthony has over 24 years of painting experience and 19 years of owner/operator experience. Steadfast is driven to provide a high-quality, personable experience for all of its customers in hopes of creating lasting relationships; in-person estimates, full detailed proposals, competitive warranty, and professional painters - we do not subcontract our work. Our process will make your painting experience smooth and easy, we provide the relevant information at times you need it. Steadfast has a large focus on residential/commercial, exterior/interior, recoats/new construction, kitchen cabinet refinishing, and additional services such as carpentry, drywalling, wallpaper removal, deck refinishing/staining, and color consultations. We ask for a 15-25% deposit upon signing of the contract depending on the size of the project and the remaining balance upon completion. Prices provided in an estimate will not change unless the scope of work changes, no surprises! We are fully insured and comply with all EPA & OSHA safety standards and regulations. Our team follows the industry-leading standards of quality put forth by the Painting Contractors of America (PCA). To learn more about our company and services provided, please visit our website at www.steadfastpainting.com!

"Anthony, was responsive, helpful and knowledgeable. His team Jimmy and Torrey were great. They were nice a respectful of our home and dog! Will be definitely working with them on more projects. Thank you!!"

Adam S on March 2025

Steadfast Painting Solutions Corp was founded in 2013 by Anthony Salvatori. Anthony has over 24 years of painting experience and 19 years of owner/operator experience. Steadfast is driven to provide a high-quality, personable experience for all of its customers in hopes of creating lasting relationships; in-person estimates, full detailed proposals, competitive warranty, and professional painters - we do not subcontract our work. Our process will make your painting experience smooth and easy, we provide the relevant information at times you need it. Steadfast has a large focus on residential/commercial, exterior/interior, recoats/new construction, kitchen cabinet refinishing, and additional services such as carpentry, drywalling, wallpaper removal, deck refinishing/staining, and color consultations. We ask for a 15-25% deposit upon signing of the contract depending on the size of the project and the remaining balance upon completion. Prices provided in an estimate will not change unless the scope of work changes, no surprises! We are fully insured and comply with all EPA & OSHA safety standards and regulations. Our team follows the industry-leading standards of quality put forth by the Painting Contractors of America (PCA). To learn more about our company and services provided, please visit our website at www.steadfastpainting.com!

"Anthony, was responsive, helpful and knowledgeable. His team Jimmy and Torrey were great. They were nice a respectful of our home and dog! Will be definitely working with them on more projects. Thank you!!"

Adam S on March 2025