10/27/2026
$986.60 before a can of paint is opened
That’s the prep-material budget in this example of a standard 1,500- 2,000 sq ft project, and it doesn’t include the labor to put it all to work.
Floor protection. Plastic for furniture. Seam tape, delicate-surface tape, and masking tape. Drywall compound, sanding supplies, caulk, wood filler, stain-blocking primer, and cleaning rags.
Every item has a purpose: protecting your home / property and preparing the surfaces for a clean, lasting finish.
Then come the hours spent covering, patching, filling, caulking, sanding, and cleaning.
When you receive a painting quote, this is part of what goes into it. Swipe through for the breakdown.
The work starts well before the paint does.
