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Interior Paint Guide is a free service that connects homeowners with local interior painters and painting companies. We are not a painting contractor and we do not perform the work ourselves.

The short answer

To choose an interior painting company, compare at least three written estimates and check each one's license where the state requires it, liability insurance, and recent reviews. Confirm what prep, how many coats, and which paint are included. For homes built before 1978, hire an EPA Lead-Safe certified firm. The clearest bid usually beats the lowest.

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Do Your Homework

How to vet any provider

A quick checklist to compare companies with confidence, before you commit to anything.

License & standing

  • Confirm the company is licensed or registered where your state requires it
  • Check its standing with your state regulator and the Better Business Bureau
  • Ask for proof of insurance where the work calls for it

Questions to ask

  • What are the total fees, and when are they charged?
  • What results are typical, and what is not guaranteed?
  • Who does the work, and what are their credentials?

Red flags

  • Pressure to sign or pay the same day
  • Fees demanded before any service is delivered
  • Promises that sound too good to be true
  • No written agreement or unclear terms
Common Questions

Choosing a Painting Company: questions homeowners ask

Is Interior Paint Guide a painting company?

No. We are a free matching service. We are not a painting contractor and we do not perform the work, we connect you with vetted local painters who do.

What does it cost to use?

Nothing. Our service is free for homeowners. The companies in our network pay us when we refer you, so you are never charged for the connection.

How much does interior painting cost?

Interior painting typically runs about $2 to $6 per square foot including labor and materials, or roughly $400 to $950 to paint the walls of a standard room. See our cost centre for sourced ranges, then compare local quotes.

Do painters need a license?

It depends on the state. Some require a painting contractor license above a dollar threshold; others regulate it locally or not at all. We match you with companies that carry the license their state requires and are insured.

What about lead paint in older homes?

For homes built before 1978, the federal EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule requires paid firms to be Lead-Safe certified. We connect you with companies that follow lead-safe practices where they apply.

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