Pricing
Hi im in the painting and cleaning business as well as a few other services but my biggest problem is pricing for painting some say im too high and some painting owners have told me im being taken ad...
Forum Discussion
Current Market Rates
- Interior Walls: $2.50 to $4.00 per sq. ft. (wall surface area) for a standard 2-coat job.
- By the Room: $400 to $600 for an average 12x12 bedroom (walls only).
- Trim & Doors: Always charge extra. Trim is $2 to $4 per linear foot; doors are $40 to $70 per side.
What the Price Must Include
To stop losing money, your final number must cover:
- Prep Work (75% of the job): Moving furniture, taping, masking floors, caulking, sanding, and minor drywall patching.
- Materials: The cost of premium paint (marked up slightly) plus 10% to 15% extra for consumables (tape, plastic, rollers).
- Overhead & Profit: Your hourly labor rate plus a 20% to 30% profit margin to cover insurance, fuel, software, and truck maintenance.
The Takeaway: If other owners say you're getting taken advantage of, you are likely forgetting to charge for prep time and materials, or you're giving away trim work for free. Itemize your estimates so clients see the value. Hope this helps you out!!!