The cost to paint an average size room (10X12) ranges from $380-$790, not including ceilings, trim or cost of the paint. DIY, this can cost between $200-$300. When estimating the cost, painters will start with how much paint will be required to complete the job. To know this, they first need to know the size of the area to be covered. The easiest way to calculate the size of the paintable area is to add together the length of the wall and multiply it by the width of the room

In terms of painting quotes, I have seen everything from a scribbled number on the back of a napkin to a four-page detailed estimate with enough small print to make you cross-eyed. What information do you reasonably need to see on an interior painting estimate? I’ll start with the most obvious. It needs to be in writing and it needs to be after the paint contractor has seen the job. I get calls all the time from customers that want a price for the painting of their condo, ove