House Paint Cost Estimator
Painting quotes vary wildly, so it helps to know the fair cost first. Enter your wall area and the per-square-foot rate to get an instant painting cost estimate — including ceiling area and a contingency buffer for surprises.
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How to use
- Enter the wall paint area in sq ft.
- Enter the per sq ft rate — check whether the rate includes labor and putty or not.
- Enter the ceiling area and rate separately.
- The total cost with contingency will be shown.
Tips
- Measure each wall (height × width) and subtract large windows and doors for an accurate area.
- Two coats are standard — confirm with your painter whether the quoted rate covers one coat or two.
- Keep 5 to 10% extra paint for touch-ups later; exact shades are hard to match.
Note: Rates vary a lot by painter and paint brand — get a written quotation before starting the work. Rates change — verify with the official source before relying on this.