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House painting: compare local pros.

Compare local painters by rating, years in business and availability. Most handle interior repaints, trim and doors, ceilings, cabinets and small drywall repairs.

  • Free for homeowners
  • No lead fees for pros
  • Rankings can't be bought

Typical prices

Interior Painting · national averages

  • One room

    $350–$850

  • Per square foot of wall area

    $1–$3

  • Per square foot of floor space

    $3–$7

  • Whole interior, 2,000 sq ft home

    $6,000–$8,000

Typical, per room

$350–$850

Pros never pay for leads

Areas we serve

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What it costs

$350–$850

per room, national average · source: HomeGuide

Price ranges
  • One room$350–$850
  • Per square foot of wall area$1–$3
  • Per square foot of floor space$3–$7
  • Whole interior, 2,000 sq ft home$6,000–$8,000
  • Interior door$75–$150
  • Kitchen cabinets$900–$3,800
Full interior painting cost guide

Pricing

What changes the price

  • 1Square footage and ceiling height
  • 2Number of colors and amount of trim
  • 3Prep work like patching and drywall repair
  • 4Paint quality and number of coats

Pros on Job Hound never pay for leads, so no lead fee is built into their price.

How it works

Hire painters in three steps

How Job Hound works
  1. 01

    Describe the job

    Pick the service, add your zip code and a sentence about the work. No account needed.

    No account

  2. 02

    Get matched with painters

    Your request goes to one or three local pros who do this work. It's never resold.

    Never resold

  3. 03

    Compare quotes and hire

    Pros never paid a lead fee to reach you, so there's nothing extra built into the price.

    No lead fees

Before you hire

How to choose painters

  1. 1

    Ask what prep is included

    Good paint jobs are mostly prep: patching, sanding, caulking and taping. Ask exactly what each quote includes.

  2. 2

    Ask about paint and coats

    Quotes should name the paint brand and line, and how many coats. A cheaper quote with one coat is not the same job.

  3. 3

    Ask about lead paint in older homes

    If your home was built before 1978, the painter should be EPA lead-safe certified for work that disturbs old paint.

  4. 4

    Check insurance

    Ask for proof of general liability insurance before work starts.

FAQ

Questions about painters

How long does it take to paint a room?

A single average bedroom is often done in a day, including prep. Larger rooms, high ceilings or lots of trim take longer.

Should I buy the paint or let the painter buy it?

Either works. Many painters get a contractor discount, so letting them buy it can cost less. Just make sure the quote names the product.

Do I need to move my furniture?

Most painters move and cover furniture as part of the job. Small items and wall hangings are usually up to you. Ask when you get the quote.

Does it cost anything to use Job Hound?

No. Job Hound is free for homeowners, and pros never pay for leads.

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Tell us about the job once. We match you with up to three local pros. No account, no fee, and your request is never resold.

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