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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Choose a Licensed, Insured Painting Contractor
The standard advice for choosing a professional painter for an interior paint job is sound: hire someone who is experienced, licensed and insured. The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) point out that painting involves working with ladders and potentially harmful coatings, and hiring someone to do the job safely and correctly the first time is worth the higher cost. Expect to pay as much as $40 per hour, plus materials, for a professional painter.
On the Other: Painting is a Job Non-Professionals Can Tackle
Interior painting is a common do it yourself project for many homeowners. Some people parlay this experience into a summer or part-time job, or add it to a handyman repertoire of skills. These painters may not be insured or licensed, but will often do a very good interior paint job, often for just a little over hourly minimum wage if you pay cash.
Bottom Line
The size and scope of your job, along with your geographic location, will greatly influence what you can expect to pay. A basic one-color paint job could cost $100 or less for a small room, or you could pay thousands for a whole house interior. Whether you choose a licensed, insured professional, or a part-time painter, start by asking people you know for references, then getting three estimates. Choose a painter not on price alone, but also by reputation.
Source:
PDCA: Hiring and Contracting with a Professional Painting and Decorating Contractor
Choosing a Good Painting Contractor
Resource:
Cost Helper: Painting an Interior Cost
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