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>

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>

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Q: What should a painting quote include?

<div><p>When you&rsquo;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>

Q: 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>

Q: 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>

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Last update on May 28, 2025

Reviewed in August 2023
Their team showed up and did a walk through of what would need to be done to achieve the remodel I wanted. They walked me through the cost of labor and supplies . They showed up on time, ready to work and when the job was complete cleaned up after themselves. It was the most stress free project...
Cr8Design
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Reviewed in August 2015
They did an excellent job painting my living room. Was very professional. Would recommend to anyone!
Moore Painting & Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in December 2013
all around excellent experience from estimate to completion of work. Robert has over 40 years painting experience and is a true professional
Fortenberry Painting
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Reviewed in March 2018
The ceiling was not installed under the crown molding, and the edges look rough. He didn't cover the hardwood floors and dripped paint while painting. The ceiling paint looks spotty and poor. The drywall repairs were terrible with a severe bow in the wall. He came back after we complained to...
Belleau Sky Home Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2014
They were very good. I didn't get the job but it wasn't their fault, it was my fault. The house got severe water damage and they couldn't do the job that I was looking forward that he will do. Everything was good to go but then the rain came and destroyed the whole house with water damages so I...
Prestigious Painting
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Reviewed in May 2012
I live in a very old house with many problems. They came in and quickly finished the job and overcame a problem we have had making paint stick to the old calcimine plaster ceilings.
Tramco
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Reviewed in September 2012
We purchased a home and wanted to paint several rooms before moving in. After suffering through painting some rooms ourselves with the help of family and friends, we called Wesley to check the cost of having a professional complete the work to decide whether to finish painting the house or have...
Spears Painting Services
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Reviewed in May 2023
Frontline flooring/ Lonnie was excellent from start to finish. He communicated very well on every aspect of this process. Any time I called he responded immediately. His work is phenomenal. I will highly recommend him to anyone in need of home improvements.
Frontline Flooring
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Reviewed in May 2013
Company sent sub-contractors who were unprofessional, unskilled, and left paint marks on my hardwood floors. Used wrong paint finish on cabinets. Had to repaint multiple times and charged me for the time spent correcting their work.
PREMIER PAINTING
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Reviewed in May 2011
Donnie and Scott come when they say they will, on the dot. They moved everything out of the way, fixed the walls before they painted, and cleaned up afterwards. They did an expert job. I had picked out a color for the wall, and he bought the wrong color paint, but he was more than willing to go...
Allen Donnie
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Skillful Hands Handyman

2614 Jada Cove

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Skillful Hands Handyman

2614 Jada Cove

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

We specialize in TV mounting, picture/art hanging, furniture assembly, installing ceiling fans, pressure washing and other small home repairs. We have been in business for 10 years. We are trustworthy and we know having a stranger come into your home can be scary. So we will let you know what time we will be there. Our goal is to provide great customer service.

"This is an amazing company! They were very knowledgeable on what we needed to be done. They were prompt in executing the job and we are very pleased with their work. I highly recommend their services."

Annette T on April 2024

Contractors Of Tennessee LLC

4735 Wild Fern Dr

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Contractors Of Tennessee LLC

4735 Wild Fern Dr

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J&L Handyman Services

Tupelo & Surrounding Area

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J&L Handyman Services

Tupelo & Surrounding Area

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Thank you for finding J&L Handyman Services here on Angi! I am a home services contractor with 10+ years of experience specializing in home maintenance, property upkeep, exterior repair, and routine service. I will work with you directly from estimate to completion and often book projects 2-4 weeks from first contact. I offer emergency service on a case by case basis and promise to provide top flight southern hospitality to you and your home. I back up all my work with a 30 day labor warranty. I have full electrical capabilities and lite plumbing projects are welcome. I look forward to discussing projects around the home and welcoming you into my family of clients!

"Asked for a tile shower and got what we wanted and then some. It turned out way more better than we expected. Our whole family enjoys it!! Highly recommended for tile showers as well as home repairs, gutters decking etc."

Patricia H on March 2024

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"We wanted a tub-to-shower conversion, but found it challenging to nail down a contractor until we called Fox Remodeling. William Fox is a rare bird these days. Pleasant, responsive, punctual, flexible, focused, and fast, he embodies an old-school business ethic that has all but vanished from so much commerce. William skillfully crafted our beautiful new tiled shower within the projected timeframe and at the estimated cost. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for superb service at very fair prices."

STEVE S on May 2024

Mike's handyman service

3050 County Road 601

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Mike's handyman service

3050 County Road 601

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A small just starting out business we can do any handyman service that fits your needs electrical plumbing small appliances hanging lights fixtures putting in faucets cleaning ac units cleaning gutters pressure washing I even detail vehicles anything handy man

Price & Co. Roofing and Renovations

100 Peabody Place

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Price & Co. Roofing and Renovations

100 Peabody Place

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Customers say: Terrific value

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

Your award-winning, family-owned, local contractors! Voted neighborhood favorite in Memphis! We know there are a lot of companies out there. Why choose us? * Award-winning, local, & family owned! We treat you like family! * A+ rating on the BBB! * Licensed, bonded, and insured! * Industry leading 5-year workmanship warranty on all of our work! * We use best-in-class software to get you the most competitive, easy to read estimates/quotes! We hope to earn your business!

"I'm highly pleased with the way Price Roofing handled my job. From the initial bidding process through the final clean up, Jerred was transparent and timely in all communications. I wish every contractor that I work with would be half as responsive as Jerred and Price Roofing have been. I highly recommend them for your roofing needs."

Bill C on May 2025

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Huckaby Roofing & Remodeling

15 Private Rd 4049

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Huckaby Roofing & Remodeling

15 Private Rd 4049

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Customers say: Super punctual

31 years of experience

Warranty on all work, free estimates, been in business since 1994.

11 years of experience

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Interior painting services FAQs

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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