Bathroom Painting Calculator

Know the number before the painter arrives. Real production rates and paint coverage, not a rule of thumb. Free, no signup.

Estimate the cost to paint a bathroom. Bathrooms usually take a moisture resistant paint, which the material cost reflects.

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Rooms

Please enter a room name.
Enter dimensions above to see area calculation.

Surfaces

Please enter a surface name.
Add walls above to see total area.
Please enter linear footage.
Enter dimensions above to see area.
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Typical sizes: A 2-story home has roughly 1,200 to 2,000 sq ft of siding per side. A standard fence panel is ~48 sq ft. A deck runs 200 to 400 sq ft for most homes.

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All prices in USD. Estimates are based on industry-average production rates and material costs. Actual pricing may vary based on local labor rates, specific product choices, and job-site conditions.

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How to Use This Painting Estimate Calculator

Getting a reliable painting estimate has never been easier. Follow these three steps to calculate the cost of your next painting project:

1. Choose Interior or Exterior

Start by selecting whether your project is inside or outside the home. Interior estimates let you add multiple rooms for a whole-house quote. Exterior estimates cover siding, stucco, brick, trim, decks, fences, and more.

2. Set Quality and Condition

Select your paint quality tier (economy, standard, or premium) and the current surface condition. These factors significantly impact both material cost and prep time, giving you a more accurate estimate.

3. Add Your Rooms or Surfaces

For interior jobs, enter each room's dimensions: length, width, and ceiling height. The calculator works out wall and ceiling area automatically. For exterior, enter measurements for each surface and stack them into one combined estimate. Hit "Get My Estimate" to see a low-to-high price range with full breakdown.

How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Room?

The average cost to paint a standard bedroom is between $350 and $800, depending on size, number of coats, and local labor rates. A larger living room or kitchen typically runs $500 to $1,200. These ranges include paint, primer, materials, and labor. Use the calculator above to get a more tailored estimate for your specific room.

How to Estimate a Painting Job Like a Pro

Professional painters estimate jobs by measuring total paintable surface area, calculating production hours based on surface type, adding prep and cleanup time, then applying their labor rate and material markup. This calculator mirrors that exact workflow so you can quote with confidence.

What a typical bathroom measures

These are the starting numbers above, worked out from a 9 ft by 7 ft room with 8 ft ceilings. Change the dimensions to match your own and every figure updates.

Wall area before deductions256 sq ft
Doors and windows deducted 20 sq ft (1 doors, 0 windows)
Paintable wall area236 sq ft
Ceiling 63 sq ft
Trim30 linear ft
Total painted area299 sq ft
  • Small area but high labor density. Cutting in around tile, mirrors, vanities and fixtures is most of the time on the job.
  • Usually takes a moisture resistant satin or semi gloss, which costs more per gallon than a flat wall paint.
  • The smallest rooms are where a minimum job charge matters most, since setup and cleanup do not scale down.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to paint a bathroom?
Bathrooms are small but not cheap per square foot. There is a lot of cutting in around fixtures, tile and mirrors, and the room usually needs a moisture resistant paint.
What paint should I use in a bathroom?
A moisture resistant satin or semi gloss is standard. Choose the premium grade in the calculator to reflect the higher material cost.
Why does a small bathroom still cost a few hundred dollars?
Setup, masking, cutting in and cleanup do not scale down with the room. That fixed overhead is why most painters carry a minimum charge.