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April 7, 2008
painting costs...
How much should it cost to hire someone to paint a 550-sq. ft. one-bedroom? Just trying to get a ballpark idea. Not painting the kitchen or bathroom; primer will be required (since the walls are currently darker than the color of the new paint).
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We paid $1200 for a 625 sq. ft. 1 bed, but that was including kitchen and bath. It was primer and two coats. You will probably need two coats, particularly if the underlying color is darker.
Posted by: guest at April 8, 2008 4:21 PM in response to painting costs...
I wouldn't suggest going with a guestimate. Any good painter will measure your room, look at the condition of the walls and ceilings to see if there is any repair and prep work the be done and warn you about it before hand and then give you a written estimate based on an agreed upon per square foot charge (I charge $1.60 per square foot, this includes labor and materials.) If there is any prep and repair work to be done and it is not done properly the underlying plaster or sheet-rock will simply crumble and your newly painted wall will not be there soon enough. If you would like I can come and look at the space and give you an estimate. Please send me an e mail, dan@danielmoynihan.com if you are interested in meeting with me. I come with full references as well.
Thanks,
Dan
Posted by: danm at April 9, 2008 1:54 AM in response to painting costs...
Hey, John. Can you give me a guesstimate? If it works, I'll give you a call.
Posted by: evey75 at April 7, 2008 9:40 PM in response to painting costs...