Big 5: Cost & Pricing
Cost & Pricing
Most painters will not talk about money until they are sitting in your kitchen. We would rather you know the numbers before you call anybody, including us.
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Cost & Pricing
What interior painting actually costs in Huntley and the Fox Valley
Interior painting starts at $1.10 per square foot of wall. A 10 by 10 room in two coats runs about $589. Ceilings, base trim, closets, windows, doors and door frames add to the cost of the project. Here is what can move the final rate toward $5.00 per square foot.
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Cost & Pricing
What wallpaper installation costs, and why installers are getting hard to find
Wallpaper installation runs about $1.75 per square foot. Here is why good installers are scarce and what a bad install looks like later.
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Cost & Pricing
What wallpaper removal costs, and what makes the number go up
Wallpaper removal starts from $1.25 per square foot. Layers, old adhesive, and drywall damage are what push it higher.
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Cost & Pricing
Cabinet refinishing versus new cabinets, what each one really costs
Refinishing is priced by door, drawer, face, handle and hinge count, plus a materials base. New cabinets are a different trade with a different cost structure entirely.
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Cost & Pricing
Why a cheap painting quote is usually cheap for a reason
A low bid can be the right call sometimes, but usually it means thin coats, skipped prep, or no insurance behind the work.
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Cost & Pricing
Why painting companies have a minimum job size
We have a minimum job size, but we do not publish an unverified dollar amount. Setup, travel, and cleanup still cost the same on a small job.
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