Looking for tips on how to paint a bedroom and how much would that cost?

Well, your search ends here! We’ve got just the tips you need to figure out your bedroom painting cost regardless of how large the room is. 

We’ll cover the exact figures that you need to budget for and what you can expect to pay if you decide to hire a professional instead of doing it yourself. Keep reading to learn more!

Costs of DIY Painting

On average, it costs about $100 to $200 to purchase all the supplies you’ll need to paint your bedroom, including the brushes, paint, tape, and sandpaper. 

First, you’ve got the paint which costs between $15 to $30 per gallon. The average-sized room will require 2 to 3 gallons of paint and a little extra for touch-ups later. Go for high-quality paint that’s durable and that will go on nicely on your walls and last for many years to come. You won’t regret making the investment as it will save you money on the long run. 

Paint also comes in different types of gloss or shine depending on your preferences. 

  • There’s also a matte option, which basically doesn’t reflect light and it’s often utilized in high-traffic areas because it has the ability to hide imperfections on the wall including any scratches and marks. As such, it’s perfect for homes with small kids and pets. 

  • A satin finish paint, on the other hand, is shinier and easy to clean, but it will highlight imperfections. 

Next, you have your paint brushes, which vary from synthetic varieties which cost around $17 and natural bristle brushes whose cost starts at $22. Synthetic brushes work well with acrylic paint, while natural bristle brushes are typically used with varnishes, polyurethane, and oil paints. 

You may also utilize rollers if you like which are made with a detachable head, making them a convenient and cost-efficient option in the long run. 

You will also need some tape and 120- and 150-grit sandpaper. This will help to smooth out any imperfections present on the walls, while the tape will be used to cover door moldings and baseboards to protect them from the paint. 

Hiring a Painting Contractor

While painting your own bedroom can be fun, you always have the option to hire a professional to do it for you if you don’t have the time or patience to do it yourself. 

There are obviously loads of benefits that come with hiring a professional to paint your wall as opposed to doing it yourself. For one, professional painters have plenty of practice painting so they will take much less time to complete the job as it would if you were doing it yourself. 

That’s because it doesn’t take as much effort for them to perform the same tasks and they have certain tools and skills that help them to complete the job in a fraction of the time. 

Plus, pro painters offer a guarantee against their work to give you further peace of mind knowing that you’ll get your money back or at least a repeat job if you’re unhappy with the results. 

The labor costs of a painting contractor will depend on their experience level, with a price range that spans from $25 to $100 per hour. For best results, be sure to check their reviews before you hire any contractor and make sure that their rate is all-inclusive which means that it includes labor and material costs. 

The total bedroom painting cost is determined by a number of factors, including whether or not you choose to DIY or hire a professional contractor. Keep in mind that hiring a professional means benefiting from a clean and neat job with no paint drips or brush marks. 

Keep in mind:

It might be a good idea to hire a professional if you plan on incorporating details that require professional skills such as using different bedroom wall colors or incorporating detailed patterns. 


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