Does anyone have any guidelines/formulas for estimating the cost of interior painting?
It will depend on how many gallons of paint you are going to use and any other supplies that may be needed for repair or preparation of the surface to be painted. I.e., spackling compound, masking tape, drop cloths, abrasive paper, brushes, rollers, etc. Another factor that determines how many gallons you will be using is your method of application, roller, brush or by spraying. I like to use a minimum of two coats of paint. Plus, you may need to apply a primer to an area or room. So, that will also affect your cost. If the surfaces that you are going to paint are textured at all, expect to use more paint. The following is from the site Howstuffworks “Estimating Interior Paint”. Estimating Interior Paint Estimating the paint you’ll need for a job is easy. Take a few minutes at home to measure the area to be painted. A gallon of paint will typically cover 450 square feet according to the manufacturer’s calculations. It’s safer to figure 400 square feet of coverage per gallon of paint. I
