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 June 13, 2025

Reviewed in August 2013
Jeff came and gave us an estimate/proposal and we agreed on a type of paint. He left us with paint samples and encouraged us to get the sample size paints and paint big blotches on the walls to see effect in various light. He painted the rooms in a timely famous; always arrived promptly on...
Jeff Wilson Painting LLC
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Reviewed in September 2011
Painted all the windows shut. Did no scraping or prep work. Painted one double hung window in garage with window half way open so only half of it got painted. He did go back and shut the window and paint the other half of it. Refused to fix the painted shut windows and claims the windows were...
T&B Painting
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Reviewed in March 2023
Corey of Mile High Painting does amazing work. Corey is a perfectionist and will make sure each and every job is exactly what the customer is asking for. He’s quick, professional and trusting!!!!
Mile High Painting
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Reviewed in December 2024
Went good showed up on time Let me know what was going on And kept to the time schedule Work well done Pleased with the work an professionalism good people to be arround
Allied Restoration, Inc DBA Alli
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Reviewed in April 2024
The job was done in a proficient and professional manner. The painting crew came in and went over the work to be done to confirm color choices and rooms to be painted. We had already moved all necessary furniture and the crew covered everything with tarps. The work was done very cleanly and...
Big Sky Country Contractors
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Reviewed in August 2013
Dealing with Tom at Signature Painting was a pleasure from the beginning. The work started on time and the painting crew were very professional and the work done was excellent. There were no issues or problems - Tom and his crew were on top everything - every step of the job.
Signature Painting Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2018
Gerald and his crew did an excellent job painting our home. His pricing was fair, he was prompt, timely and neat. We will definitely hire him again for future projects. We would highly recommend Marquis Painting!
Marquis Painting
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Reviewed in January 2016
Service was excellent. There were problems with the paint which required two coats instead of one. This was performed with no additional charges. Very professional and helpful with decisions. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting professional painting completed.
Cary's In and Out Painting
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Reviewed in March 2012
Treasure State Painting walked out in the middle of the job. I had to complete the job myself. Treasure State Painting refused to sign a contract. The quality of work was good. The owner was unprofessional.
Treasure State Painting
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