Do painters move my furniture?

Usually yes — to the middle of the room and under drop cloths. Heavy or fragile items (pianos, art) are normally on you, but ask up front.

Interior painting cost in the U.S.

Interior painting jobs fall in the range below. Single rooms anchor the low end; whole-house repaints with trim and ceilings anchor the high end.

Typical national range

$3,000

typical project

Most projects fall between $1,000 and $8,000.

Industry estimate from public-source pricing data. Local prices vary widely — see your metro area below.

Factors that move the price

Scope
Walls only is cheapest. Adding ceilings is ~30% more labor; adding trim and doors is another 30-50%. Always specify exactly what's included.
Prep work
Patching, sanding, and priming is half the job on older homes. A cheap quote that 'spot-primes' is going to telegraph every drywall flaw through the finish coat.
Paint grade
Builder-grade paint costs less but covers worse and shows wear faster. Mid-grade (Sherwin-Williams ProClassic, Benjamin Moore Regal) is the workhorse.
Coats
One coat over a similar color: cheapest. Two coats over a dark or stained surface: standard. Three coats over white-over-red: realistic for stubborn colors.
Ceiling height
Standard 8-foot ceilings are quick. Two-story foyers and vaulted ceilings need staging, scaffolding, or rolling poles — material is the same, labor doubles.

Browse by metro area

Prices in your area can run noticeably above or below the national number depending on labor costs, permitting, and material availability. Pick your metro for a localized range.

Get real quotes for your project

These ranges are useful for ballparking, but the only way to know what your specific project will cost is to get quotes from local contractors. Submit your project once and let them come to you.

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Common questions

Do painters move my furniture?: Usually yes — to the middle of the room and under drop cloths. Heavy or fragile items (pianos, art) are normally on you, but ask up front.