The short version: the paint is the cheap part. For a standard 12 ร 12 room you'll spend roughly $70โ$120 on two coats of decent paint โ but if you hire a pro, it usually lands between $300 and $800.
Labor vs. materials โ where the money goes
| Cost component | Rough share of a pro job |
|---|---|
| Labor (prep, cutting in, rolling, cleanup) | 70โ85% |
| Paint & primer | 10โ20% |
| Supplies (tape, rollers, plastic, etc.) | 3โ8% |