I was wondering what the correct bid for a painting contract. Total of 7 rooms , that's including all bathrooms and kitchen. The home is approximentley 1,000 sq. ft. so if you don't mind I would like to hear what you think is a fair bid on this job.

Thank you, DLS Remodeling

Around where I live, the going rate is about .70 cents a square foot for two coats. This would be for surfaces that are perfectly flat. If there is any texture on the walls or the ceilings, then the labor cost would be a little more. The going rate around where I live for doing trim is around $1.20 per linear foot. Neither cost would include the cost of the paint nor a primer coat if it is necessary. If there are any textured surfaces, then it will take more paint than if you were painting something that is perfectly flat.

It would be helpful in knowing where you will be doing the work in order to provide the best answer for you. It could be that the going rates for painting around where you will be working may be available online and much different than the prices that I have given to you.

1,000 sq. ft. x .70 cents = $700.00. Generally, you will get around 350 to 375 square feet of coverage per gallon of paint if the surface is perfectly flat. But, you need to check the cans of paint for what the manufacturer says is the coverage.

inject some math > a 1,000 sq.ft home... that is floor the area... a 10'x12' room w/8'walls contains 470 sq.ft. of paintable surface (4 walls & ceiling). With estimates it is usually best to get 3 to find an average cost. Do not base your decision only on cost. Qualify the workmanship; get references. Materials vary greatly. I find it best to specify the materials and process; better to do this before the work is done to avoid a surprise while the work is underway. Knot Hole