June 2023
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Room Painting Cost Non-discounted retail pricing for: Interior wall and trim paint. Latex based, paint and primer in one. Flat, satin, eggshell finish options. Quantity includes typical waste overage, material for repair and local delivery. | 129 square feet | $107.19 | $145.02 | |
Living Room Painting Labor, Basic Basic labor to paint living room with favorable site conditions. Prep up to 3 hr per 100 SF - clean, scrape, sand and patch up to 4 defects per 100 SF. Caulk gaps and spot prime. Roll / brush 2 coats of paint over lightly textured ceiling/walls. Paint up to 2 doors and door trim per room. Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup. | 129 square feet | $107.19 | $145.02 | |
Living Room Painting Job Supplies Cost of related materials and supplies typically required to paint living room including: masking tape and paper, surface repair and preparation material, primers, and cleanup supplies. | 129 square feet | $107.19 | $145.02 | |
Option: Prime Surface Prep up to 1 hr per 400 SF - scrape, sand and patch up to 4 minor defects per 100 SF. Roll or brush 1 coat of primer. | 129 square feet | $107.19 | $145.02 | |
Unused Minimum Labor Balance of 2 hr(s) minimum labor charge that can be applied to other tasks. | ||||
Totals - Cost To Paint Living Room | ||||
Average Cost per Square Foot |
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In June 2023 the cost to Paint a Living Room starts at $3.70 - $7.92 per square foot. For accurate estimating, use our Cost Calculator for estimates customized to the location, size and options of your project.
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