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The short answer

Interior painting typically costs about $2 to $6 per square foot including labor and materials, or roughly $400 to $950 to paint the walls of a standard room. A whole-home interior commonly runs $2,000 to $8,000 or more. Ceilings, trim, prep work, wall height, and paint grade decide where you land.

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Typical U.S. interior painting cost ranges (2025)
Interior painting jobTypical cost
Per square foot, walls (labor + paint)$1.50–$3.50
Per square foot, walls, ceilings & trim$3–$6
Standard 12x12 room, walls$400–$950
Single room with ceiling & trimabout $1,100
Interior door, each$50–$200
Kitchen cabinets$2,000–$7,000
Whole-home interior$2,000–$8,000+
Common Questions

What Interior Painting Costs: 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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