Pricing Guide · 2026
Painting a room costs $350 to $850 on average, or roughly $2–$6 per square foot of floor area (walls, ceiling, and trim included). Small rooms cost less; large rooms and high ceilings cost more. Here's 2026 pricing — and how painters charge.
| Room | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Bathroom (small) | $150 – $400 |
| Bedroom (average) | $350 – $850 |
| Living room (large) | $600 – $1,200 |
| Per square foot (floor) | $2 – $6 |
| Basis | Rate |
|---|---|
| Per sq ft of wall | $1 – $3 |
| Per hour | $20 – $50 |
| Ceilings / trim / doors | Itemized extras |
Prices are 2026 national averages and ranges from published cost data; actual costs vary by region, room, and condition. Always get a local quote.
Painters usually quote per square foot or per room, then add trim and ceilings.
Per-sq-ft pricing (walls $1–$3, or $2–$6 of floor area including ceiling and trim) scales cleanly; hourly ($20–$50) suits small or prep-heavy jobs. Ceilings, trim, doors, and extra coats are itemized so the quote reflects the real work.
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$350–$850 on average for a standard bedroom, or about $2–$6 per square foot of floor area including walls, ceiling, and trim. Small bathrooms start around $150; large living rooms can reach $1,200.
Most painters charge $1–$3 per square foot of wall (or $2–$6 per sq ft of floor area including ceiling and trim), or $20–$50 per hour. Itemize ceilings, trim, and extra coats separately.
Roughly one gallon per 350–400 sq ft of wall per coat. The free paint calculator turns your room size into exact gallons and coats, with door and window deductions.
Not always. Walls are the base; ceilings, trim, doors, and closets are usually itemized as extras, so confirm what a quote covers.
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