Interior Painting costs
Compare the project, repair and planning references below before choosing the work for your property. Confirm measurements, existing conditions and the services included in each proposal.
Cost scope: Benchmarks were reviewed October 24, 2026. Figures apply to the scope and market named by each reference. City/state examples outside Portland Metro are not Portland quotes. Labor, equipment, recurring expenses and complete projects are different budgets.
Installation and project costs
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| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to paint a living room | $600 – $2,000 | total cost |
| Cost to paint a living room | $1 – $3 | cost per square foot of surface area |
| Interior painting cost | $1 – $3 | cost per square foot of surface area |
| Interior painting cost | $350 – $850 | cost per room |
| Interior painting cost | $3,500 – $10,000 | cost to paint whole interior of house |
| Cost to paint a room | $1 – $3 | cost per square foot of surface area |
| Cost to paint a room | $300 – $1,000 | total cost per room (walls only) |
| Cost to paint a room | $600 – $2,000 | total cost per room (walls, trim, & ceilings) |
Related RemodelRates cost guides
- Paint Calculator: How much paint do I need?
- Cost to paint a living room
- Interior painting cost
- Cost to paint a room
Explore the related RemodelRates guides for project benchmarks and planning details.
Before requesting bids
Share measurements, photos, location, existing conditions and the desired result. Ask for a written scope covering preparation, permits, removal, material specifications, installation, disposal and finish repairs where relevant. Compare bids using the same quantities and exclusions.
Material cost
No separate material-only purchase range was verified for this collection. Ask for an itemized allowance with quantities, product specifications and delivery; do not infer it by subtracting unrelated ranges.