Painting Prices in Carmel, IN | AltaVista Painting Pro
AltaVista Painting Pro — Pricing Guide
We believe in transparent pricing. Below are real ranges from interior, exterior, and cabinet projects across Central Indiana — including premium Sherwin-Williams paint, labor, prep, and cleanup. No hidden fees.
Interior Painting
$400 – $1,400
Whole-Home Exterior
$4,200 – $17,500
Cabinet Painting
$1,700 – $8,000+
Interior Painting Pricing
One of the first questions we hear from homeowners is: “How much does it cost to paint a room?” The honest answer is — it depends. Room size, ceiling height, paint grade, and prep work all affect the final number. Below are the factors we weigh and the real ranges we charge for each scope.
What Affects the Price of Interior Painting?
Room size and height — larger rooms and higher ceilings require more time and material.
Scope — walls only vs. walls + ceiling + trim is a meaningful price difference.
Paint line — we offer Cashmere, Duration, and Emerald. Each has different coverage and durability.
Prep work — minor patching is included in every quote. Heavy drywall repairs are scoped separately.
Color change — going from dark to light often requires an extra coat.
Every interior quote includes:
Sherwin-Williams Cashmere, Duration, or Emerald — your choice of finish
2 coats on all painted surfaces
Standard prep: minor patching, caulk, tape, floor and furniture protection
Bathrooms: SW Emerald Bath (mold and mildew resistant) at no extra charge
Daily cleanup
Bedrooms
Room Size
Walls Only
Walls + Ceiling
Full Package
Small Bedroom
$400–$500
$525–$625
$650–$750
Standard Bedroom
$500–$600
$640–$760
$775–$900
Large Bedroom
$600–$700
$780–$900
$930–$1,050
Primary / Master Bedroom
$750–$900
$980–$1,175
$1,150–$1,400
Bathrooms
Room Size
Walls Only
Walls + Ceiling
Full Package
Powder Room / Half Bath
$325–$375
$395–$445
$495–$545
Standard Bathroom
$375–$475
$460–$570
$565–$675
Primary / Large Bathroom
$500–$650
$625–$810
$750–$1,000
Living Room, Dining Room & Great Room
Room Size
Walls Only
Walls + Ceiling
Full Package
Standard Living Room
$700–$850
$950–$1,150
$1,100–$1,300
Large Living Room
$900–$1,000
$1,275–$1,375
$1,450–$1,550
Open-Concept Great Room
$1,100–$1,400
$1,575–$2,025
$1,800–$2,250
Dining Room
$450–$600
$600–$800
$700–$925
Kitchen — walls only
$375–$525
$500–$675
$575–$825
Hallways, Entry & Staircases
Area
Walls Only
Full Package
Notes
Short Hallway
$240–$295
$395–$460
Long Hallway
$350–$410
$550–$620
Entry / Foyer
$350–$600
$525–$950
2-story foyer: add 25–50%
Staircase — Single Flight
$500–$625
$975–$1,125
Spindles priced per piece (+$6–$9 each)
Staircase — Double Flight
$825–$950
$1,475–$1,625
Includes scaffold and ladder setup
Other Rooms
Room
Walls Only
Full Package
Home Office
$475–$625
$725–$950
Laundry Room / Mudroom
$300–$375
$500–$575
Nursery / Kids Room
$475–$525
$725–$825
Bonus / Flex Room
$600–$700
$975–$1,075
Finished Basement Room
$750–$850
$1,225–$1,325
Reach-In Closet
$150–$200
$250–$300
Walk-In Closet
$275–$425
$465–$665
Interior Add-On Services
Service
Price Range
Ceiling only (per room)
$125–$250
Trim and baseboards only (per room)
$125–$225
Crown molding (per room)
$150–$300
Accent/feature wall
$125–$200
Extra coat — dark-to-light color change (per room)
Exterior painting pricing is driven by the square footage of paintable surface area — which is different from your home’s living area. The number of stories, siding type, and scope (siding only vs. full package) are the biggest cost drivers.
What Affects the Price of Exterior Painting?
Home size and stories — more paintable surface area and height means more time, material, and setup.
Siding type — vinyl, fiber cement, wood, and stucco each have different prep requirements.
Scope — siding only vs. siding + trim + soffit/fascia + doors + shutters.
Condition of surfaces — heavy peeling or weathering requires additional scraping and priming.
Number of colors — a second body color or detailed accent work adds time and material.
Every exterior quote includes:
Sherwin-Williams Duration Exterior or Emerald Exterior — 2 coats
Power washing before painting
Standard prep: scrape loose paint, caulk gaps, prime bare wood
Full cleanup after job completion
Story upcharge: 2-story homes add 25–35% to siding price. 3-story or scaffolding-required jobs require a custom quote. Full Package = Siding + All Trim + Soffit/Fascia + Doors + Shutters + Gutters.
Whole-Home Exterior — By Home Size
Home Type
Siding Only
Siding + Trim
Full Package
Small Ranch / Cottage (~900–1,100 sf siding)
$2,700–$3,000
$3,300–$3,600
$4,200–$4,600
Standard Ranch (~1,100–1,400 sf)
$3,400–$3,700
$4,100–$4,400
$5,300–$5,750
Large Ranch (~1,400–1,700 sf)
$4,100–$4,400
$4,950–$5,350
$6,500–$7,000
Standard 2-Story Colonial (~1,600–2,000 sf)
$5,000–$5,500
$6,100–$6,600
$7,900–$8,600
Large 2-Story Colonial (~2,000–2,500 sf)
$6,200–$6,900
$7,600–$8,300
$9,900–$10,700
Large 2-Story / Custom Home (~2,500–3,200 sf)
$7,900–$8,600
$9,600–$10,400
$12,400–$13,400
Estate / 3-Story (~3,200–4,500 sf)
$10,500–$11,500
$12,700–$13,700
$16,500–$17,500
By Siding Type — Price Per Square Foot
Siding Material
Siding Only
Full Package
Notes
Vinyl Siding
$2.50–$3.00/sf
$4.25–$4.75/sf
SW Duration. Paintability should be verified first.
Cabinet painting is one of the highest-impact transformations we do — a fresh finish on your kitchen cabinets delivers a brand-new look at 80–90% less than the cost of full cabinet replacement. We spray doors off-site in a controlled environment for a factory-smooth finish, then paint boxes in place.
What Affects the Price of Cabinet Painting?
Number of doors and drawer fronts — the primary cost driver. Each piece is removed, sanded, primed, and sprayed.
Paint grade — we use SW ProClassic Waterborne Alkyd, the professional standard for cabinetry.
Two-tone layouts — upper and lower cabinets in different colors adds time and material.
Kitchen condition — heavy grease or lacquer on older cabinets requires additional degreasing and prep.
Islands and pantry units — freestanding pieces are scoped as an add-on.
Every cabinet quote includes:
Sherwin-Williams ProClassic Waterborne Alkyd — professional cabinetry coating
Doors and drawer fronts removed, sprayed off-site, and rehung
Cabinet boxes painted in place
Standard prep: light sanding, cleaning, tack-wiping
Every project is different. We visit your home, measure everything, and give you a detailed written quote, no guesswork, no surprises. Most estimates are scheduled within 48 hours.
Prices reflect the Indianapolis / Carmel metro market (2026). Final price depends on actual room measurements, surface condition, and selected paint line.
Interior minimum: $1,200 per project. Exterior minimum: $1,500 per project.
All interior prices include SW Cashmere, Duration, or Emerald. Bathroom prices include SW Emerald Bath at no extra charge.
All exterior prices include SW Duration Exterior or Emerald Exterior, power washing, and standard prep.
