• One or two stories? Painting one story may be within the scope of an ambitious homeowner. Two stories means extension ladders and scaffolding — probably contractor territory.
At Three Brothers Painting, one of our most-asked questions during our house painting estimates with our clients is, “What’s the best way to choose a paint color?” The truth is, every client’s color preferences are different, so it really depends on what colors...

Now, in the likely case that two coats are needed, you’d take the number of gallons and multiply by 1.7 for the second coat. This is the industry standard for second coat coverage, which normally takes 30% less material than the first coat.
Paint supplies cost $50 to $200 on average, depending on the complexity and size of the room. These items are also reusable for multiple projects in the future. If you hire a professional painter, they will typically bring supplies. Supplies Needed To Paint A Room Item Average Cost Scraper $6 – $20 Sandpaper $5 – $15 Patching Compound $10 – $20 Painters Tape $3 – $10 Brushes $2 – $15 Paint Roller Kit $10 – $25 Paint Tray $2 – $5 Drop Cloth $5 – $30 Ladder $80 – $300 Paint Sprayer Rental $30 – $50 per day