Cost for a painter

[got twins?]

Originally Posted by Mom About Town

I'm sure the color you want to paint and size of the room are huge factors. I just got a quote for $200 for daughter's bedroom (including painting the ceiling and I would buy the paint). The quote for the master was $250. Same deal--they include the ceiling, but I would be buying the paint.

Would you mind sharing who gave you that quote? And if you ended up using them if you were happy with the job? I need to paint my daughter's room and was going to do it myself, but at that price I would be happy to hire it out and save myself the mess if they do a really careful job.

[van]

Originally Posted by fishergirl123

We aren't ready to do it yet- but does anyone know the general ballpark price to hire a pro painter for interior jobs?

There are several factors to consider, which is why I don't give estimates, site unseen. But you are looking at $200 - $250 for average rooms, plus the cost of paint. Thats just walls, no trim or ceiling. Most rooms need 2 gallons of paint, and should always get 2 coats. Brands such as Behr and Valspar average $30/gallon. If you want Sherwin Williams, you're looking at $42/gallon + .


Like I said, that's an average. Some painters cost more, there are many that are much less.

[fishergirl123]

Thanks everyone. I will do some thinking about all this, we won't be ready till late summer. Right now we are focusing on outside.

[Sticky Davis]

Originally Posted by J.R.

Make sure they are doing/quoting complete coverage!!! There are some around that initially charge a lower price for one coat then tell it's extra for a second coat if needed. Don't fall for the paint and primer in one either !! Still gonna take 2 coats for a professional job on builder paints more than likely though no 2 are the same.

Good point. When we first moved to Frisco and didn't have FOL to vet our referrals, we went with a local Frisco painter. My wife chose a decorator color, decent brand and the painter gave her an estimate of $400 for a 15x12 approx size room (daughter's room) no trim or molding, just the walls. No ceiling. I thought the price was a little on the high side but I was busy traveling and building my company so I just said yes. Painter bought the paint.

Two hours into the job, I get a call from my wife that it needs a 2nd coat and $300 more! (and this was late 1990's - prices I believe were lower then than now.) Plus the painter didn't show up - his out of work BIL came and subbed for him at the last minute. He then dripped purple paint on our carpet as he carried the cans from upstairs. My wife didn't notice so he didn't clean it up and it dried permanent. (very noticeable on the stairs until we replaced the carpet.)

He was in our home for less than 4 hours and we spent $700 on one guy.

I called the painter to come clean up his BIL's mess but he would not return calls.

All the reason to use reputable painters like JR and van. Stay away from amateurs who shouldn't be in the business.

[IBM5081]

Speaking of horror stories, our son once lived in a house with a two story entry (about 18 feet tall). Two young men were hired to paint it and arrived with a ladder that was too short for the job as well as no drop cloths to place on the floor.
After two hours on the job, it became clear that the amateurs were putting more paint on the floor than on the walls; the ceiling was unreachable to them. By mutual agreement, they abandoned the job which was beyond their capabilities.

[van]

There are a lot of people out there painting that shouldn't be, that's for sure. A large amount of work I get is correcting other peoples messes.

Originally Posted by fishergirl123

Thanks everyone. I will do some thinking about all this, we won't be ready till late summer. Right now we are focusing on outside.

Then I would recommend J.R. to you. His crew do a great job

[Joycmarr]

I always do my own interior painting, but hire out for exterior. One thing I would be careful about is cheap is usually not better. I had a friend who hired one of those $99 per room guys and it was a holy mess. Paint all on the trimwork and everything.

[Mom About Town]

I have used Van and JR and they both do great work and I would not hesitate to use them. This particular quote came from OJ Hernandez Custom Painting. They do all the painting for Darling in Newman Village and they were in doing some touch-up and trim repair in my home, so I asked them to quote a couple of rooms. My daughter's room has nothing hanging on the walls yet because we moved very recently and has no trim except plantation shutters. My room also has no trim, but has a tray ceiling.

Octavio Hernandez
214-707-1753

For what it's worth, JR just did a job for me and I didn't think he was higher than Octavio. Van did a faux finish on a ceiling, so that is a whole different ball game (and a higher skill level) so it would be impossible to compare the pricing.

[J.R.]

Originally Posted by Sticky Davis

Good point. When we first moved to Frisco and didn't have FOL to vet our referrals, we went with a local Frisco painter. My wife chose a decorator color, decent brand and the painter gave her an estimate of $400 for a 15x12 approx size room (daughter's room) no trim or molding, just the walls. No ceiling. I thought the price was a little on the high side but I was busy traveling and building my company so I just said yes. Painter bought the paint.

Two hours into the job, I get a call from my wife that it needs a 2nd coat and $300 more! (and this was late 1990's - prices I believe were lower then than now.) Plus the painter didn't show up - his out of work BIL came and subbed for him at the last minute. He then dripped purple paint on our carpet as he carried the cans from upstairs. My wife didn't notice so he didn't clean it up and it dried permanent. (very noticeable on the stairs until we replaced the carpet.)

He was in our home for less than 4 hours and we spent $700 on one guy.

I called the painter to come clean up his BIL's mess but he would not return calls.

All the reason to use reputable painters like JR and van. Stay away from amateurs who shouldn't be in the business.

I don't name names but there are actual "companies" out there that practice this. They advertise, have insurance, and are legitimate but not the most ethical. Dave from Southern Painting, Sharon "VAN", Diana Hudson, do not belong to that club !!! All solid people. All will give you a quote for a complete job.