There is a lot of prep work that goes into painting. Patching and sanding costs $3.68 per square foot. Repairing cracks costs $0.30 per square foot. Drywall repair costs from $0.50 to $1 per sqft. Wallpaper removal costs between $0.30 and $0.80 per sqft. Cost To Prep For Painting Service Average Cost Patching and Sanding $3.68 /SF Stripping $1.91 – $2.38 /SF Re-plastering $200 – $400 Popcorn Ceiling Removal $1 – $2 /SF Power Washing $0.35 – $0.77 /SF Priming $2.63 – $7.05 /SF Repair Cracks $0.29 – $0.30/SF Installing Baseboards and Trim $2.60 – $4.74 /LF Drywall Removal and Replacement $1.65 – $3.62 /SF Drywall Repair $0.53 – $0.97/SF Cleaning Mold & Mildew $500 – $3,000+ Window Removal $32 – $103 EACH Window Replacement $163+ EACH Door Jambs/Hardware $21.50 /HR Moving Furniture $21.50 /HR Wallpaper Removal $0.31 – $0.77 /SF
One of the risks of sanding the old way was releasing dust containing lead into the air. Because we serve older areas of Philadelphia and the rest of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Nolan Painting often works inside homes built before 1978. This means there is a higher risk of lead paint being involved, but you don’t have to worry with the Festool CT HEPA Dust Extractor. The vacuum and filter are connected directly to the sanding tool, and capture dust as it is released, greatly reducing the chance of particulates filtering through the air.

Higher quality paints last longer and are easier to clean. Always buy the best-quality paint you can afford. Below are the interior paint estimates per gallon. Interior Paint Prices Brand / Sheen Flat Eggshell Satin Semi-Gloss Valspar $15 – $55 $23 – $49 $27 – $50 $25 – $52 Glidden $18 – $40 $20 – $40 $23 – $29 $22 – $30 Behr $15 – $42 $18 – $44 $31 – $45 $20 – $46 Benjamin Moore $43 – $80 $43 – $80 $40 – $80 $43 – $80 Sherwin Williams $36 – $43 $38 – $45 $39 – $46 $40 – $47 Latex paint is typically used on walls and ceilings, is easier to work with, dries quickly, and provides a long-lasting finish. Oil-based paint works well on trim, is more durable, has a good stain resistance, and provides better coverage. However, it's harder to clean up and takes longer to dry. Paint Gloss
The average cost to hire a professional painter ranges from $40 to $60 per hour, with the average homeowner paying around $50 an hour for a journeyman painter to prime and paint a home with a few drywall repairs needed. However, costs can be as low as $38 for an apprentice painter to prime and paint a home with no repairs needed or as high as $84 an hour for a master painter to prime and paint a home with drywall and siding repairs needed. Painter Hiring Painter Hiring CostsNational average cost$50Average range$40-$60Low-end$38High-end$84 Existing Home vs New Construction Painting Cost Cost to Hire a Painter by Level of Expertise Home Interior Painter Cost per Project Home Exterior Painter Costs per Project Primer Paint Cost by Type of Paint