How much does painting work cost in Los Angeles, CA?
In Greater LA, CA, painting work on FinerNest is priced by the unit — per square foot, per fixture, per door — so you compare real rates instead of chasing quotes. Below are 10 painting services with typical price ranges, plus the local pros who do them.
Painting prices in Los Angeles
Typical FinerNest ranges for Greater LA, CA — no local pro has published painting rates here yet, so these are estimates, not quotes. Labor + consumables; larger materials are billed at cost or supplied by you.
| Service | What it includes | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
Interior wall paint (2-coat standard) Walls | Light prep + two coats — assumes vacant room / customer-moved furniture | $0.64–$0.64 per sq ft (wall area) |
Interior ceiling paint (2-coat standard) Ceiling | Light prep + two coats on ceiling — ceiling area only | $0.64–$0.64 per sq ft (ceiling area) |
Furnished / occupied home — prep surcharge Furnished prep | Furniture moving and covering, masking around fixed items, careful work in lived-in space | $0.64–$0.64 per sq ft (paint area) |
Heavy patching / damaged walls — prep surcharge Heavy prep | Extensive patching, sanding, priming on damaged walls beyond light spot-fill | $0.64–$0.64 per sq ft (paint area) |
Trim / baseboard paint | Light sand, prime if needed, two coats | $1.86–$1.86 per linear ft |
Interior door paint (both sides) | Light prep, prime if needed, two coats | $53–$53 per door |
Cabinet refinish (paint or stain) Kitchen cabinets | Light sand, prime, two-coat finish | $27–$27 per door/drawer face |
Exterior paint — house siding Standard siding | Pressure wash, prime as needed, two coats | $0.64–$0.64 per sq ft (wall area) |
Wallpaper removal | Strip, clean, prep for paint | $0.64–$0.64 per sq ft (wall) |
Primer / sealer coat | One coat of primer/sealer on walls, ceilings or exterior siding | $0.37–$0.37 per sq ft |
Estimates update as local pros publish their rates. Your final price is locked before work starts.
Painting pros in Los Angeles
We’re still building our network of painting pros in Los Angeles. Tell us what you need and we’ll match you as pros come online — or, if you do this work, claim a founding spot.
Painting cost FAQ — Los Angeles
How much does painting work cost in Los Angeles, CA?
Painting work in Los Angeles is priced by the unit rather than as one lump bid — each service has its own rate (per sq ft, per fixture, per door, and so on). The price table above lists current Los Angeles rates for 10 painting services, and your price is locked before work starts.
Why is FinerNest pricing different from a regular quote?
Instead of bidding, Los Angeles pros publish fixed per-unit rates for each painting service. You see and compare real prices before booking, and your price is locked before work starts — extras only apply if something hidden turns up, with photo evidence.
What painting services can I book in Los Angeles?
FinerNest lists 10 painting services in Los Angeles, each with its own per-unit rate — from common fixes to larger projects. Browse the full price table above.