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The average interior painting project Paris Painting completed in the Twin Cities in 2026 was about $5,000. Half of all projects fall between $2,400 and $6,800; the median is right around $4,000. A single bedroom runs $500 to $900 for walls, or roughly $1,200 to $1,800 with the ceiling, doors, windows and trim. Repainting the walls of an entire 2,500 sq ft home runs $6,000 to $9,000, and a kitchen cabinet refinish is usually $4,500 to $8,000.
Those figures come from the 400+ interior projects Paris Painting completed in 2026 and the 2,200+ interior estimates we wrote in 2025 and 2026. Finished projects typically come in about 15 percent above the base bid once homeowners add options (ceilings, closets, trim) and time-and-materials repairs. Below is room-by-room pricing pulled straight from recent proposals, what changes the number, and what is included when you hire us.
These ranges are for walls only, two coats of premium paint, standard prep (pole sanding, filling nail holes and minor dings, spot priming patches, caulking open cracks) and a Level 3 finish. Ceilings, trim and doors are priced separately below.
| Room | Walls only | Add ceiling | Add trim, doors & windows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom, 10×12 to 12×14 | $500 – $900 | +$250 – $450 | +$700 – $900 |
| Master bedroom, 14×16+ | $700 – $1,250 | +$350 – $550 | +$800 – $1,100 |
| Bathroom or powder room | $200 – $550 | +$120 – $300 | +$250 – $450 |
| Kitchen (wall space above cabinets/counters) | $400 – $1,200 | +$300 – $700 | +$250 – $600 |
| Living or family room | $700 – $1,500 | +$400 – $900 | +$700 – $1,300 |
| Dining room | $500 – $850 | +$270 – $450 | +$600 – $1,000 |
| Hallway or mudroom | $300 – $700 | +$150 – $350 | +$200 – $500 |
| Stairwell (two-story walls) | $500 – $1,300 | +$300 – $500 | +$300 – $700 |
| Walk-in closet | $300 – $450 | +$100 – $200 | +$100 – $250 |
The trim column assumes a typical room: two doors painted on both faces, two door casings, two window casings, two window sashes and the baseboards. Expect more for a dark-to-light or light-to-dark color change (an extra coat or primer), for walls over 9 feet, and for lead-safe prep on pre-1978 woodwork (about $140 per room).
When most or all of the rooms are on the list, the per-room cost drops because setup, protection and cleanup are shared. Here is what full-home repaints typically look like by size:
| Home size | Walls only | Walls + ceilings | Walls, ceilings, trim & doors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,200 sq ft (small rambler, condo) | $2,500 – $4,000 | $3,500 – $5,500 | $5,000 – $8,500 |
| 2,000 sq ft (typical 2-story) | $4,500 – $7,000 | $6,000 – $9,500 | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| 3,000 sq ft (larger 2-story with basement) | $7,000 – $11,000 | $9,500 – $14,500 | $13,000 – $22,000 |
| 4,000 – 5,000 sq ft | $10,000 – $16,000 | $14,000 – $22,000 | $20,000 – $35,000 |
Base-bid totals only; optional items and time-and-materials repairs are not included unless noted, and finished projects typically run about 15 percent above the base bid once they are added.
| Item | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling, standard 12×12 room | $200 – $475 | Flat ceiling paint, two coats. Stained ceilings get an oil primer first. |
| Ceiling, large open kitchen/living area | $900 – $1,800 | Vaulted or 10-ft+ ceilings at the top of the range |
| Baseboards, bedroom (per room) | $215 – $360 | Standard prep, caulk, two coats of enamel. Bathrooms and closets $105 – $135; an open main level $360 – $610. |
| Baseboard and crown, stained wood to painted (per room) | $300 – $450 | Degrease, sand, bonding primer, two coats |
| Interior door, both faces | $95 – $105 per door | One face only about $60. Bifold closet doors about $140 per bedroom. |
| Door casing or window casing | $35 – $45 each | Brushed. Sprayed casings (stained-to-painted conversions) about $105 each. |
| Window sash, interior faces | $75 – $80 per window | Two-pane double-hung, brushed. Sprayed sash and casing together about $230. Lead-safe practices apply on pre-1978 windows. |
| Accent wall | $60 – $130 | Added to a room already being painted |
| Lead-safe prep, pre-1978 woodwork | $140 – $145 per room | Containment, hand scraping with no sanding, HEPA cleanup |
| Radiator | $120 – $250 | Rust-inhibiting primer, BM Command enamel |
Cabinet refinishing is the most labor-intensive interior job we do, and the one where prep quality shows the most. Typical Twin Cities kitchens run $4,500 to $8,000; large kitchens with islands, built-ins or two-tone finishes reach $10,000 to $12,000. Bathroom vanities and small built-ins are priced the same way, typically $800 to $1,600.
Every cabinet proposal includes: removing doors, drawers and hardware; degreasing and scuff sanding; a full oil-based bonding primer; two sprayed coats of cabinet enamel such as Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane; a dust-controlled spray area on site or off; and reinstallation. Drilling for new hardware in a different profile is billed at $95 per hour.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Drywall and plaster repair, skim coating, retexturing | $95 – $125 per hour + materials |
| Wallpaper removal | $95 per hour + materials |
| Popcorn or texture removal | Quoted per ceiling; roughly $1,500 – $2,500 per room including the repaint |
| Handyman carpentry (trim, sills, doors) | $135 per hour + materials, 4-hour minimum |
Repairs are always listed as their own line so you can see exactly what the fix costs versus the paint. For anything found after the estimate, you approve an hour range before the crew starts.
Schedule a Free EstimateInterior estimates are done in person and take about an hour. Your estimator walks each room with you, listens to what you want to change, checks wall and ceiling condition (nail pops, cracked plaster, water stains, old wallpaper seams), and measures. Then you get a printed proposal on the spot, priced room by room, and we sit down and go through it together. Accept it that day or take your time; the price holds for 90 days.
During the busy season (roughly April through October) our interior minimum is $1,000. In winter it drops to about $500 to $800, which is one painter for one day, walls only. If you have a single room, winter is the best time to book it.
Scrapes and holes in the wall hurt the aesthetics of a painted wall. Minor repairs are performed to ensure your new interior will look its absolute best.
Painting is more than choosing colors. Professional technique and application will ensure you get a nice smooth finish on the final coat so you can be guaranteed to get the look you've been dreaming of.
We won't leave you with a mess! Our crews clean-up the job site daily to ensure your safety as well as maintain pleasing aesthetics throughout the project.
Your total satisfaction with your new look is our top priority. Therefore, before each project is completed, we walk through the entire project with you to ensure you are completely satisfied.
A standard bedroom runs $500 to $900 for walls only, and roughly $1,200 to $1,800 with the ceiling, doors, windows and trim. Bathrooms start around $200 for walls. Living rooms and stairwells are $700 to $1,300 for walls.
The average interior project Paris Painting completed in 2026 was about $5,000, with half of all projects between $2,400 and $6,800. Finished projects typically come in about 15 percent above the original base bid once options and repairs are added.
Whole-home walls-only projects in the Twin Cities work out to roughly $2 to $3.50 per square foot of living space. Adding ceilings, trim and doors brings the full-service figure to about $4 to $7 per square foot.
Most Twin Cities kitchens cost $4,500 to $8,000 to have cabinets professionally sprayed, with a typical job around $6,400. Large kitchens or two-tone finishes can reach $10,000 to $12,000.
Yes. $1,000 during the busy season and roughly $500 to $800 in winter (one painter, one day, walls only).
A single room is usually a day. Whole-home projects run several days depending on rooms and repairs. Cabinet projects take longer because of cure time between coats. Your proposal review covers the expected schedule.
No. We move furniture to the center of the room and cover it. Emptying shelves, closets and cabinets before we arrive keeps the price down.
Premium lines from Sherwin-Williams (Emerald, Duration Home, Scuff Tuff), Benjamin Moore (Regal Select, Aura, Advance) and Hirshfield's Platinum Ceramic and Radiance. The product and sheen for every surface is written on your proposal.
Yes. Every interior estimator also quotes exterior painting, so one appointment covers both.
Jason Paris, a proud Minnesota native, painted his way through college at University of Minnesota (Go Gophers!) before founding Paris Painting in 2012 with one clear mission—to bring professionalism to an industry once seen as the Wild West.
Since then, our team has grown around that vision—delivering consistently exceptional customer experiences. With 1,000+ five-star reviews, we’ve also earned BBB accreditation, EPA Lead-Safe certification, and membership in the Painting Contractors Association (PCA).
Our commitment to quality and service has been recognized with back-to-back neighborhood-trusted awards: we were named a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite (2021-2024) and, most recently, honored as a 2025 Minnesota’s Best Gold winner and a 2025 BBB Torch Award for Ethics recipient.
