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.
Interior paint comes in finishes from flat to gloss. Eggshell and satin suit most walls because they resist scuffs and clean up well; flat hides imperfections on ceilings; semi-gloss holds up on trim, doors, and cabinets. Choose low-VOC or zero-VOC paint for bedrooms and poorly ventilated rooms. Color and sheen both shape the result.
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| Finish / sheen | Best for |
|---|---|
| Flat / matte | Ceilings and low-traffic bedrooms; hides wall imperfections |
| Eggshell | Living rooms, bedrooms, hallways; soft look, cleanable |
| Satin | Kitchens, baths, kids' rooms; durable and easy to wipe |
| Semi-gloss | Trim, doors, and cabinets; tough and moisture-resistant |
| Gloss | Accent trim and high-use surfaces; hard, high shine |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tell us about your project, we'll match you with a local painter, free and with no obligation.
