s/o - insight on painting estimates for 12 x 15 rooms

[Anonymous]

While I would like the whole house interior painted, there is not time for it. I need two bedrooms and a kitchen and small adjoining room painted. 1920s colonial with plaster walls. Ceilings may also need to be painted.

Appreciate cost estimates for this project. thanks.

[Anonymous]

BUMP - this is for NW DC in case folks believe there is "surge" pricing.

[Anonymous]

BUMP - really appreciate any insight here. The last time I had this done, DH told me the cost was outrageous.

[Anonymous]

Just saw this in the new issue of Washington Checkbook posted online ... seems like there is a huge variation in pricing depending on whom you hire ... I'd probably make a few different calls and get estimates.

http://www.checkbook.org/interactive/painters/other/w/article.cfm

[Anonymous]

About $300 -$500 max, if you DIY

[Anonymous]

we got estimates on a similar job and they varied a LOT. Anywhere from $1200-3500. it was insane. We went with the lowest one and they did great job. It's painting, not surgery.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:About $300 -$500 max, if you DIY

What?! Paint is $25 a gallon. Surely 4-5 gallons would paint two/three rooms.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:About $300 -$500 max, if you DIY

What?! Paint is $25 a gallon. Surely 4-5 gallons would paint two/three rooms.

Not that poster but add in paint brushes, plastic, tape and other stuff and it adds up quickly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:About $300 -$500 max, if you DIY

What?! Paint is $25 a gallon. Surely 4-5 gallons would paint two/three rooms.

Not that poster but add in paint brushes, plastic, tape and other stuff and it adds up quickly.

Not that quick. $200 max for DIY.

You can get a painter or three for a day for $500-800.