A new paint job can really change the look and feel of a room, not to mention, bring it back to life. However, many homeowners put off painting because they don’t know how to do it themselves, and they think that hiring a professional painting company is too far out of their budget. For those of you homeowners who want to paint but aren’t sure how much it’s going to cost you, we’ve put together this quick guide to help you better plan your budget.
Cost of Doing It Yourself
The majority of the cost of painting a room yourself lies in the materials--not including the paint. For starters, you’ll need to buy an angled brush for the trim, roller covers, a roller, an attachment for the roller (so you can reach the ceiling), a paint tray, paint tray liners, tape, wall putty, a spackling knife, sandpaper and a drop cloth. This stuff all adds up pretty quickly. For your convenience, here is a brief cost breakdown:
Total: $60.99 - $130.99
If you’re going to paint several rooms, I’d go with the higher quality materials, as they’ll last for several paint jobs. However, if you’re going to paint a single room, it’s okay to buy a cheaper drop cloth, a cheaper paint tray, etc.
That being said, when it comes to brushes and rollers,http://www.libertypaintandconstruction.com/#!faqs/cxr1 you definitely don’t want to skimp on quality, because a cheap brush or roller can mean a poor paint job and more time spent painting a single section. To see which brush is best for the particular paint you’re using and the end result you hope to achieve, check out http://www.libertypaintandconstruction.com/#!faqs/cxr1.
For a single, average-sized room, you’ll typically need 2-3 gallons of the chosen color plus a gallon or two of primer. A gallon of primer typically costs between $15 and $30, as does the average gallon of paint. In paint alone, you’re looking at spending anywhere between $45 and $120.
Now, how much you spend on paint all depends on the finish you’re going for, and how durable you wish the paint job to be. If you want a glossier or shinier finish, you’re going to spend more. However, if you’re fine with a flat or matte finish, the paint will be cheaper. To determine which finish is the best option for the particular room you’re painting, visit http://www.libertypaintandconstruction.com/#!faqs/cxr1.
Furthermore, if you want a professional looking paint job that will last you a long time, you want to do everything right, meaning: fill any holes with wall putty, clean and prime the walls, let dry, and then paint 2-3 coats of quality paint. This will cost you more but will last longer. If you don’t care to have a professional looking paint job, then you can skip the cleaning and puttying, and just prime and paint. However, a poor paint job is not something that you can hide, so if you care how it looks, I don’t think this is a good way to go.
In total, you’re looking to spend anywhere from $105 - $250 and a whole weekend day doing it yourself.
Cost of Hiring a Professional Painter
Despite what many people think, hiring a professional painter can actually be cheaper than doing it yourself, and a lot more efficient. Our professional house painters at Liberty Paint & Construction, LLC can get the job done for $225 or less – including the cost of paint and materials. We can also get the job done – correctly – in 4 hours or less. Furthermore, we have a satisfaction guaranteed policy, so if you don’t like the finished product, we’ll redo it for free.
Hiring a professional painter ensures that you’ll get a quality paint job the first time around. It also ensures that any major problems – such as excessive nail holes, drywall repairs, etc. – are invisible after the last coat of paint goes on. With a professional paint job, you can make your room(s) look like new again.
Last but not least, if you want to paint several rooms in your home, a professional paint company can put several people on the job to ensure the job gets done in a single day. For you to try to do it yourself, you’re looking at a several week project and a lot of wasted weekends. For many people, that alone is worth the cost of hiring a professional painter.
If you’re looking to breathe new life into your rooms, give us a call at 619-770-9437, or email us at [email protected] for a FREE ESTIMATE.
Cost of Doing It Yourself
The majority of the cost of painting a room yourself lies in the materials--not including the paint. For starters, you’ll need to buy an angled brush for the trim, roller covers, a roller, an attachment for the roller (so you can reach the ceiling), a paint tray, paint tray liners, tape, wall putty, a spackling knife, sandpaper and a drop cloth. This stuff all adds up pretty quickly. For your convenience, here is a brief cost breakdown:
- Quality angled brush: $17-$22
- Pack of 3 rollers: $7 - $13
- Roller: $3 - $6
- Roller attachment: $7 - $30
- Paint tray: $3 - $13
- Paint tray liners: $.99
- Tape: $3-5
- Wall putty: $5 - $7
- Spackling knife: $4 - $10
- Sandpaper: $2
- Drop cloth: $9 - $32
Total: $60.99 - $130.99
If you’re going to paint several rooms, I’d go with the higher quality materials, as they’ll last for several paint jobs. However, if you’re going to paint a single room, it’s okay to buy a cheaper drop cloth, a cheaper paint tray, etc.
That being said, when it comes to brushes and rollers,http://www.libertypaintandconstruction.com/#!faqs/cxr1 you definitely don’t want to skimp on quality, because a cheap brush or roller can mean a poor paint job and more time spent painting a single section. To see which brush is best for the particular paint you’re using and the end result you hope to achieve, check out http://www.libertypaintandconstruction.com/#!faqs/cxr1.
For a single, average-sized room, you’ll typically need 2-3 gallons of the chosen color plus a gallon or two of primer. A gallon of primer typically costs between $15 and $30, as does the average gallon of paint. In paint alone, you’re looking at spending anywhere between $45 and $120.
Now, how much you spend on paint all depends on the finish you’re going for, and how durable you wish the paint job to be. If you want a glossier or shinier finish, you’re going to spend more. However, if you’re fine with a flat or matte finish, the paint will be cheaper. To determine which finish is the best option for the particular room you’re painting, visit http://www.libertypaintandconstruction.com/#!faqs/cxr1.
Furthermore, if you want a professional looking paint job that will last you a long time, you want to do everything right, meaning: fill any holes with wall putty, clean and prime the walls, let dry, and then paint 2-3 coats of quality paint. This will cost you more but will last longer. If you don’t care to have a professional looking paint job, then you can skip the cleaning and puttying, and just prime and paint. However, a poor paint job is not something that you can hide, so if you care how it looks, I don’t think this is a good way to go.
In total, you’re looking to spend anywhere from $105 - $250 and a whole weekend day doing it yourself.
Cost of Hiring a Professional Painter
Despite what many people think, hiring a professional painter can actually be cheaper than doing it yourself, and a lot more efficient. Our professional house painters at Liberty Paint & Construction, LLC can get the job done for $225 or less – including the cost of paint and materials. We can also get the job done – correctly – in 4 hours or less. Furthermore, we have a satisfaction guaranteed policy, so if you don’t like the finished product, we’ll redo it for free.
Hiring a professional painter ensures that you’ll get a quality paint job the first time around. It also ensures that any major problems – such as excessive nail holes, drywall repairs, etc. – are invisible after the last coat of paint goes on. With a professional paint job, you can make your room(s) look like new again.
Last but not least, if you want to paint several rooms in your home, a professional paint company can put several people on the job to ensure the job gets done in a single day. For you to try to do it yourself, you’re looking at a several week project and a lot of wasted weekends. For many people, that alone is worth the cost of hiring a professional painter.
If you’re looking to breathe new life into your rooms, give us a call at 619-770-9437, or email us at [email protected] for a FREE ESTIMATE.