Paint Job Cost Calculator
Estimate material and labor costs for a paint job using square footage, gallon price, and add-on materials.
Inputs
Tip: If you already know gallons needed, enter it to override the default coverage assumption.
Results
Total estimated cost
$4,270
Materials: $270 • Labor: $4,000
Materials cost
$270
Based on 5.71 gallons.
Assumptions
- If gallons needed is left blank, coverage defaults to 350 sq ft per gallon.
- Labor cost uses total square footage without waste multiplier.
- Additional materials covers primer, tape, and sundries.
Example
A 2000 sq ft job at $45 per gallon and $2 per sq ft labor estimates about $4,270 total.