Residential Interior Painting Pricing Guide
with CertaPro Painters® of East San Diego/Poway
The Costs of Painting Your Home’s Interior
At CertaPro Painters® of East San Diego/Poway, we understand that quality work and transparent pricing matter. You want a professional painting team that’s reliable, respectful of your space, and delivers outstanding results on time and on budget. We’re proud to serve homeowners throughout Poway, East San Diego, and surrounding communities, delivering the high-quality painting experience your home deserves.
What Can Affect the Cost of My Interior Painting?
In East San Diego and Poway, homes come in a variety of styles, from ranch-style houses in El Cajon to custom two-story homes in Rancho Bernardo and modern layouts in Scripps Ranch. Because every home is different, the cost of interior painting can vary based on several key factors:
- Ceiling Height: Standard 8-foot ceilings are quicker and easier to paint. If your home features vaulted ceilings or two-story entryways, these areas require additional equipment and time, which can increase the overall cost.
- Surface Types: Painting just the walls is one thing, but if your project includes ceilings, baseboards, crown molding, interior doors, or cabinetry, expect more detailed work and a higher overall cost. Textured ceilings or intricate trim also require more attention and care.
- Color Changes: Making a dramatic shift from dark to light (or vice versa) often requires extra coats to achieve full coverage. This adds to both material usage and labor time.
- Surface Condition: If your walls have nail holes, cracks, peeling paint, or other imperfections, they’ll need to be repaired and prepped before painting begins. High-quality prep work is essential for a smooth, long-lasting finish, and it’s factored into your estimate.
- Number of Rooms: Whether you’re refreshing a single guest room or planning a full interior repaint, the scope of the project will influence the price. Larger projects may qualify for volume-based pricing, but will naturally require more time and materials.
Interior Painting Price Breakdown
Standard Bedroom
Walls | 350 - 400 sq. ft. - $500.00
Ceilings | 100 - 200 sq. ft. - $200.00
Baseboards | 30 - 50 Ln. ft. - $100.00
Door and Door Frame | Per Side - $50.00
Accent Walls | Per Wall - $100.00
Standard Bathroom
Walls | 200 - 300 sq. ft. - $250.00
Ceilings | 40 - 60 sq. ft. - $90.00
Baseboards | 20 - 40 Ln. ft. - $90.00
Door and Door Frame | Per Side - $120.00
Accent Walls | Per Wall - $100.00
Living Room
Walls | 650 - 750 sq. ft. - $950.00
Ceilings | 100 - 200 sq. ft. - $450.00
Baseboards | 75 - 100 Ln. ft. - $150.00
Door and Door Frame | Per Side - $50.00
Accent Walls | Per Wall - $100.00
Standard Kitchen Cabinets
Walls | 650 - 750 sq. ft. - $650.00
Ceilings | 100 - 200 sq. ft. - $375.00
Baseboards | 75 - 100 Ln. ft. - $100.00
Door and Door Frame | Per Side - $50.00
Cabinet Door | Per Door/Opening - $150.00
Cabinet Drawer | Per Door/Opening - $150.00
Entryway / Foyer
Walls - $500.00
Ceilings - $250.00
Baseboards - $100.00
Door and Door Frame | Per Side - $50.00
Excellent job painting the interior of our house. Very responsive, professional, great work, and great timeline for completing the job.
- Yelena | East San Diego, CA
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Crown Molding Services
Crown molding is a great way to add elegance in a home. It is timeless, ornate and exquisite looking. The CertaPro Painters® of East San Diego/Poway team can work install decorative borders around your home including fireplace mantels, baseboards, door casings, and wainscoting.
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Cabinet Repainting
Your cabinets are perhaps one of the most touched surfaces in your home, so it’s no surprise that they wind up with a little wear and tear. At CertaPro we’ll work with you to find a paint that meets the needs of your home and daily routine.
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Drywall Repair
Whether your home has water damage that requires drywall repair or your walls have medium-to-large holes that need patching, the CertaPro crew will patch, sand and prime, to create a flawless surface to paint on.
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Color Consultation
Not sure which shade to choose? Struggling to differentiate matte, satin and gloss? We’ll help you navigate the sea of options to find a color that matches your home’s interior aesthetic and stands up to your family’s daily routine.
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Wallpaper Removal
Removing wallpaper can be a tricky task. Our team members are skilled in removing wallpaper and will make this time-consuming task, hassle-free for you.
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