How much per square foot is painting?

Answer 1

In charleston, sc it averages anywhere from $1 to $5 per sq foot. Interior painting on the low end of the spectrum and exterior on the high end. Contractors also base their bid on whether or not ceilings, walls, and trim are going to be part of the deal and also if it is new construction where primer, caulk, and puddy are required.

Answer 2

This is a common mistake that homeowners make so don't feel alone. When asking for an estimate on the amount of paint you will need, come up with the square footage of the walls you wish to paint. Don't take your blueprints to the paint store and ask for someone to figure it out for you, they don't have time to do this. Spend a little time just figuring out what the print says. All the information you will need is right there. If the walls exist then just get out a tape measure and measure the length and width of each surface you wish to cover, rounding up to the nearest foot. Multiply these two numbers to get the square footage of that wall. Now add all the walls up and this is your total square footage. Once you know how many square feet you need to cover, a good starting point is to divide this number by 300. The answer is a rough guess at what you will need for one coat of paint. Different paints have different rates of coverage so check with your local paint store for specifics.

Answer 3

A gallon will typically cover around 400 square feet.

Answer 4

Per square foot i think that i should be about 50 cents.

Answer 5

Unfortunately there is no set cost. Types of paint used and the surface to be covered would affect the cost a great deal.

Answer 6

it depends on the smoothness and porosity of the material that is being painted but most paint brands cover 300-400 square feet

Answer 7

It is completely dependent on the size/surface area of the house.