So you’re ready to spruce up the interior of your home. But how much does interior painting cost? Painting is the most exciting way of adding pizzazz and giving your home a makeover. It makes everything look refreshed and new. But, it also has other benefits. It can make a room look bigger or smaller, it will cover grime, marks and stains that come with age, and it will add new character to an outdated space.
REMODEL OR NEW PAINT?
Doing a remodel is definitely costly. Painting can be a fraction of the cost while still giving you the new look you want. Before you paint, you need to get an estimate. There are a number of components and considerations that go into pricing your job that you may not think about. Here are some factors that will help determine the cost.
- What is the square footage of your home (or the rooms you want painted)?
- What are the components you want painted? Is it just the walls? Ceiling, trim and doors add to the cost because they take time and extra materials.
- Do you have vaulted ceilings or high stairwells?
- How much repair damage is there to the walls? Do holes/drywall need to be patched?
- How many different colors are you choosing?
- Are you going from a dark color to light? Is a primer coat needed?
- Is there a lot of detail work and cutting in?
- What quality of paint will you choose?
GETTING THE ESTIMATE
Before the paint professional arrives, you should decide all the areas you want painted. Getting the walls, trim, ceiling and doors done at the same time will save you money. If you wait until the walls are done and then add in the extras or have to call the painters back you will definitely be spending more.
A good professional painter will look over the job, ask you questions about your vision for the project and take measurements before arriving at the final cost. You should ask any questions and make sure you have a good rapport.
THE COST
You can always opt to DIY your project and save money, especially if that type of project is up your alley. But if you opt to use your free time with friends and family and eliminate unforeseen headaches, call a professional. If the final estimate from a professional paint company seems high, make sure you take into account everything you may encounter if you decide to DIY your project. When you hire a professional you get many advantages. They will:
- Move all furniture
- Remove and replace switch plates, cover plates, etc.
- Cover and protect furniture
- Come prepared with all necessary tools
- Provide high quality paint
- Bring their experience and expertise
- Leave your home the way they found it…only better!
FINAL THOUGHTS
If you are ready to update the interior look of your home without the added cost of remodeling or redecorating, a fresh coat of paint may be just the ticket! The professionals at ColaTown Painting will get the job done to your satisfaction in no time! Call Britt – 803-603-6486 – or e-mail him at ellisb@colatownpainting.com for a free, no-obligation estimate. You’ll be glad you did!
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