Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.
How much does it cost to paint a house interior?
The cost to paint the interior of a house is $1 to $3 per square foot of floor space or $1,300 to $6,300 for an average-size home. The average cost to paint a room is $300 to $1,000, depending on the size and complexity. Prices increase when including the ceilings, baseboards, and trim.
Average Cost
Interior Door $50 – $200
10×12 Room $300 – $800
10×12 Room Ceiling $150 – $300
14×16 Master Bedroom $700 – $1,300
Bathroom $200 – $600
Kitchen $200 – $600
Living Room $400 – $1,200
1,500 SF House Walls $1,300 – $4,400
2,000 SF House Walls $1,600 – $5,600
2,500 SF House Walls $1,800 – $6,300
Whole House Interior $2,900 – $8,800
Does interior painting add value to a house?
Interior painting is a cost-effective way to add value and boost home appeal. Interior painting has a 107% return on investment (ROI), while exterior painting has a 55% return on investment on average.
How often should you paint your walls or house interior?
Interior walls need painting every three to seven years on average, depending on the room type, traffic and condition, and previous paint job. Ceilings need painting every 7 to 10 years, and baseboards and trim need repainting every 2 to 4 years.
Signs interior walls need painting:
Paint is peeling, flaking, bubbling, cracking, faded, or chalky
There are stains and mold on the walls
The walls are damaged
The last paint job was longer than 7 years ago
You're tired of the current color
You're selling the home and want to increase the appeal
How long does it take to paint a room?
Painting a room takes two to six hours on average. The time it takes to paint a room depends on the prep work, primer requirements, room size, if ceilings need painting, number of coats, and clean up.
How long does it take to paint a house interior?
Painting an entire house interior takes two to six days on average. The time it takes to paint a house interior depends on the home size, painting team size, prep work, number of coats, and clean up.
Do you tip interior painters?
Interior house painters do not expect a tip. However, if they go above and beyond or spend more time than expected, a cold drink, hot lunch, or $10 to $20 tip is appreciated. Giving the painter a positive review on HomeGuide, Yelp, or Google is better than a tip.
How to find local interior painters?
Start by searching our list of professional interior painters, then compare reviews and costs. Next:
Get at least three free estimates in-person to compare.
Ask for recommendations from family, friends, and neighbors.
Select companies that are licensed, bonded, and experienced.
Verify their insurance, worker’s compensation, and bond guarantees.
Read reviews and check out their previous work on HomeGuide and Google.
Ask if they are part of their local chamber of commerce or any trade associations such as the Painting Contractors Association (PCA).
Ask about their warranties and guarantees.
Get a detailed estimate, contract, and warranty in writing before the work begins.
Avoid making large payments upfront. Come up with a payment schedule for work completed.
After asking questions and verifying their credentials, hire the best interior painters in your area.
What questions to ask interior house painters?
When hiring an interior painter, ask them the following questions:
How long have you been a painting contractor?
How many similar projects have you painted?
Can I see your portfolio?
Can you provide me with a list of references?
Are you licensed, insured, and bonded?
Are you a member of the BBB, chamber of commerce, or any trade associations?
Are your painters' employees or subcontractors?
What qualities do you look for in subcontractors? Do they have professional training?
What quality of painting materials do you use?
What is your preparation process before painting?
How do you handle damages that happen on the job?
Who's the project manager?
What hours do you and your crew work?
How long will the project take?
What permits do I need, and will you obtain them?
How long is your warranty, and what does it cover?
How much is your cost estimate?
Can you provide me a written and signed contract with a breakdown of all costs?
What is the structure of the payment agreements?
Are financing options available?
What do I need to provide to get started?
Reviews for Fullerton interior painters
Recent success stories from people in the Fullerton area.
Holden W.
Gilmer is very professional and thorough. He inspected the home inside and out. He issued a detailed report complete with photos, descriptions and recommendations for repairs. I receive the report with in the same day of my inspection. I was very happy and would recommend him highly.
GG Home Repair Services
Eric S.
Borja’s Flooring is exceptional!
Without a doubt, Paul and his Borja Flooring team is top class: speed of service, personal customer service, affordable pricing, and quality flooring!
Not only is their service prompt, work high-quality, and craftsmanship second to none, Paul’s personal customer service skills makes him the greatest choice for your flooring needs. Paul was able to walk me through the process of choosing what type of floor would serve me best, how long the process would take, and how best to choose the correct colors based on grain direction, floor size, etc based on my specific interior. He also was able to quickly get a quote to me and work with me for what scope of work would be best for me and my budget.
Paul stops at nothing to ensure that you’re satisfied with your installation. He sends picture updates of the work, does status checks to ensure it’s looking good so far for you, and responds quickly to any of your questions.
He is also connected to other quality service professionals and was able to refer me to other work I needed around my home like painting.
The results speak floor themselves! I love my new carpet free transformed home with squeak free stairs and beautiful 2nd floor!
Overall, I couldn’t be happier. The flooring is beautiful, solid and squeak free. The service was fantastic, the price was affordable, and Paul is excellent to work with. A+ across the board.
Borja Flooring
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