Residential Interior Painting
Typical Charges for Painting One Room:
The cost typically depends on room size, paint quality, prep work, and geographical location, but here is a general breakdown:
Factors Affecting Cost:
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Quality and type of paint
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Wall conditions (repairs, sanding, priming)
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Ceiling painting and trim painting
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Number of coats needed.
| Task | Time Estimate |
|---|---|
| Preparation (taping, furniture moving, minor repairs) | 1–3 hours |
| Painting (per coat) | 2–4 hours |
| Drying time between coats | 1–3 hours per coat |
| Cleanup | 0.5–1 hour |
| Total Time (average) | 4–8 hours (single day) |
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Typically, a skilled painter can finish painting an average-sized room in one day.
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Complex jobs involving more prep or multiple coats might stretch into a second day.