The cost to paint the inside of your house depends on the overall size of the space. A single 300-square-foot area will be much more affordable than an entire home, especially a larger residence.

On average, expect to pay around $3 and $7 per square foot when employing a nearby painter to paint the inside of your house. You'll pay less if you paint the house on your own or reside in a region with low labor rates. However, other factors can cause the job to cost even more, and you may spend up to $8 per square foot or more if you have high ceilings, need wall repair, or want accent walls.

Cracked and chipped paint are some glaring things to keep an eye on; however, there are also some less obvious things that can cause problems as well. Painting an exterior can be an extensive project, so it's never a bad idea to book professional painters.

Unfortunately, there is no set deadline for a new coat, because every property differs from the other. Most experts express that you'll need to paint every five to ten years. This will be determined by factors like where you're located, climate, and the previous paint job.

Having recently become a homeowner, you may be uncertain about when it was last painted. It's a good idea to try and find out, because having in-depth information about the paint job will make a big difference. The type of paint used, the quality of paint, how many layers were applied, and even the color selected can all impact its lifespan. It's also useful to know the season in which it was painted, because whether the home was painted on a sunny or cloudy day can impact how well the paint dries.

Some of the services an expert painter typically conducts include:

• Pick Colors: If you're struggling to find the most suitable colors for your exterior or interior spaces, a full-service contractor will provide invaluable advice. Services like this will save you time, and you can count on the experience of your vetted professional.
• Preparing the Surface: Paint will have a harder time adhering to surfaces that haven't been properly cleaned, sanded and primed beforehand. A full-service professional painter knows this and will take care of this prep work before painting commences.
• Keep an Eye Out for Damages: As your residential painting service preps for the project, they should be assessing surfaces for trouble signs. A professional painting contractor will let you know if they find anything such as rotted wood, broken drywall, or damaged trim and moldings. These areas need to be addressed before painting can commence, of course. Your painter could then suggest other dependable contractors to perform these repairs, or they may take care of it themselves.
• Carry Out Light Fixes: Most painting contractors are proficient at making such repairs. These include drywall repairs, rotted wood replacement and removal, wallpaper removal, fixing damage to the carpentry and moldings, and other similar jobs. By employing an expert painter, you likely won't have to go looking for other contractors to repair your home.
• Paint: After the painter has cleaned the home's surfaces, looked for damage, and performed necessary repairs, they will commence painting your exterior and/or interior.

The average painter's cost of labor ranges between $22-$43 an hour, not counting tax or product included.

Keep in mind that this average is for the labor of painting services to pay a painting contractor per hour. Insurance, tax, equipment, or any gallons of paint is not reflected in that cost.