You must always have a ballpark estimation of how much it will cost you to hire a home painter and paint your space. Understanding the current painting rates in your locality helps you make an informed decision.

Clueless about how much it costs to paint your home? Fortunately, we have done our research and brought to you a list of key factors that affect painting costs so that you know what you will be paying for when you hire professionals to paint your home.

1. Pricing system 

The most common way in which a paint service charges homeowners is by the square foot of the wall that needs to be painted. Some other less common ways in which painters can charge you are per room, per hour or day basis. Ask your contractor about his pricing system before you hire him to do your home.

2. Scope of work 

It is observed that painting the exterior of your home is generally cheaper than doing your interior. Typically, interior painting cost ranges from ₹12 to ₹35 per sq. ft whereas exterior painting costs from ₹13 per sq. ft, excluding the labour chargers. You need to also keep in mind that painting a new wall is more expensive than repainting a wall. This is because you need to prep a new wall and apply numerous coats of primer and paint to get a flawless finish.

3. Labour cost 

Labour cost accounts for about 80-85 per cent of the total painting cost. The labour cost depends on the reputation of the paint service you hire and the area you live in. If you live in a posh area, then the labour cost will most probably cause a dent in your pocket. If you compromise on the quality of labourers and hire unskilled labourers, then you can’t expect them to give you a flawless and professional-looking finish.

4. Type of Paint 

The type of paint is another important factor that affects your painting cost. If you don’t mind a less durable paint, then you can opt for a distemper which is much cheaper than emulsion paints. Keep in mind that textured paints are the most expensive out of all the paints.

5. Materials 

Your painting cost majorly depends on the brands of paints and primers that you are using. If you are choosing a popular brand of painting supplies, then you will have to spend more. However, we advise you to never compromise on the quality of paints as by buying good quality products you will be saving your money in the long run.

6. Prep work 

Prep work for painting costs equally or sometimes even more than the actual painting work. A pro tip to reduce your painting cost is to do some of the prep work on your own so that you don’t have to pay the home painter to do it. Some of the things that you can consider doing on your own is cleaning the walls, sanding, patching holes and moving your furniture.

7. Colours used 

If you use many colours then your painting cost will undoubtedly shoot up. Keep in mind that jewel tones normally require several coats and this will increase your painting cost. Typically, lighter colours are cheaper than dark colours. The best thing to do is to use a maximum of 2-3 colours throughout your home to reduce your painting cost. A handy tip that your interior designers will never tell you is to choose the same colour which your old walls have so that you can get away with a single fresh coat of the paint.

Don’t hesitate to get multiple bids from different paint services in your area and choose one that best fits your budget and requirement. Contact the Asian Paints Safe Painting Service today to get the best quote for your new home.