Professional interior painting in Georgia and Florida costs $2–$6 per square foot of wall space, or $200–$600 per room for standard bedrooms. A full 2,000 sqft home interior runs $4,000–$10,000 depending on ceiling height, prep complexity, paint quality, and number of colors. This consistently delivers the highest ROI of any renovation — 150–300% return at resale — because the material cost is low and the visual impact is massive.
| Scope | Cost Range | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Single room (walls only) | $200–$600 | Prep, two coats, standard ceiling height |
| Room + ceiling + trim | $400–$1,000 | Walls, ceiling, baseboards, door/window trim |
| Whole home (walls only) | $4,000–$8,000 | All rooms, hallways, closets — one color |
| Whole home + trim + doors | $6,000–$14,000 | Walls, ceilings, all trim, interior doors, closets |
| Cabinet painting | $3,000–$7,000 | Kitchen cabinets: strip, prime, spray 2–3 coats |
The cost difference between cheap paint and premium paint is $20–40 per gallon — roughly $200–$400 total on a whole-home job. Premium paints (Benjamin Moore Regal, Sherwin-Williams Duration, PPG Diamond) offer better coverage, richer color, superior washability, and 2–3x longer life before showing wear. On a $6,000 paint job, the upgrade to premium paint is a 5% cost increase for a dramatically better result. There is no good reason to use cheap paint.
The quality difference between a $3,000 paint job and a $6,000 paint job is almost entirely in prep. Professional prep includes: filling nail holes, cracks, and dents with lightweight spackle. Sanding all patches smooth. Caulking gaps between trim and walls. Priming all repaired areas and any stains. Taping edges or cutting in by hand (experienced painters cut in faster and cleaner than tape). Covering floors, furniture, and fixtures. This is where corners get cut on cheap bids — and where it shows within 6 months.
Georgia and Florida’s humidity affects paint selection and application timing. Latex paint needs temperatures above 50°F and humidity below 85% for proper curing. Summer afternoons in both states frequently exceed 85% humidity — morning application is standard practice. For bathrooms and kitchens, satin or semi-gloss finishes with mildew-resistant formulations are essential. Benjamin Moore’s Aura Bath & Spa line and Sherwin-Williams’ bathroom-specific products are formulated for high-moisture environments.
If you’re painting for resale, stick with warm neutrals — greige, warm white, soft beige. These photograph well, make rooms feel larger, and appeal to the widest buyer pool. If you’re painting for yourself, do whatever makes you happy — paint is the easiest renovation to redo. The real estate impact of paint color is significant: homes with neutral interiors sell 1–3% higher than equivalent homes with bold or dated colors, according to multiple real estate market studies.
Bowser Construction Group includes professional interior painting as part of renovation projects across Georgia and Florida. Color consultation, proper prep, and premium paint products on every job.
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