Painting cost-per-room planning bands
Typical published planning values — NOT a certified spec or professional advice. Coverage and coats vary by product, surface, texture and color; confirm on the paint can’s stated spread rate and the manufacturer’s data. Surface prep, moisture/adhesion and pre-1978 lead paint are a pro’s call — follow the EPA RRP rule and hire a certified firm; lead-paint abatement, structural repairs and code certification are not engineered here.
Per-room prices are handy for a quick sanity check. The bands below are labeled planning bands — a sanity guide only; you enter the real price. They vary with room size, ceilings and trim, color change and prep. Use them with the cost by room type and cost to paint a room tools.
| Room | Band (low) | Band (high) |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | $350.00 | $850.00 |
| Bathroom | $150.00 | $400.00 |
| Living room | $600.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Kitchen (walls) | $400.00 | $900.00 |
| Whole interior (average home) | $2,000.00 | $6,000.00 |
labeled planning bands — a sanity guide only. Per-room prices vary with room size, ceilings and trim, color change and prep. Enter the real price from your own quote.