How to Price an Interior House Paint Job
A nice interior paint job gives your house a face lift and can make it seem like a new home even if you have lived there for years. Many people are hesitant to paint the inside of their house because they are afraid of the cost. A few simple steps will help you find out how much it will cost to paint the interior of your house, which will help you determine if you want to hire a professional or take a stab at doing it yourself.
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Instructions
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Measure the Existing Rooms
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Measure the height and width of every wall in each room.
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Measure the height of the ceilings in each room. You will need to use a ladder and help from an assistant if you have very tall ceilings.
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Write down the measurement of each room on your paper.
Calculate the Cost
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Visit your local home improvement store and pick out a paint color and brand to get an estimate on price.
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Write down how much it will cost per gallon and how many square feet each gallon will cover.
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Visit the website listed below to calculate the room paint quantity and cost. The website will ask about the quantity of doors and windows in each room.
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This calculator will give you an idea of how much it will cost based on the number of coats, rough cost of the paint per gallon and a rough estimate of the square footage covered per gallon.
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Tips & Warnings
You do not need to measure each door or window. The room calculator will give a rough estimate based on an average-size window and door. Price out different colors and brands to give you an idea of the price range. If you decide to have a professional do the job, ask him to give you an estimate based on the paint you already have chosen. Ask the professional what kind of preparation work is involved in their estimate. Most will only do a minimal job. If you want more, you will need to ask them specifically for it. If you are going to be living in the house at the same time you are painting, ask the professional if they will be moving the furniture or if you will need to do that.
The room calculator will give you a rough estimate cost based on the measurements and the amounts you entered. Do not rely on the price given as an accurate cost for your particular project. Every room and house is different. Ask a price from at least three different professionals so that you can get an average. Do not pick the lowest one just because it is the lowest. Ask them why they are lower from the others, especially if there is a significant price difference. They may have missed something the others did not.
