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 9 painting services priced from the rates local pros actually charge, plus the pros who do them.
Painting prices in Los Angeles
The rates Los Angeles pros actually publish on FinerNest (from 9 local pros). Labor + consumables; larger materials (drywall, lumber, fixtures, tile, etc.) are billed at cost or supplied by you. Where pros differ, you’ll see a range.
| Service | What it includes | Local rate |
|---|---|---|
Interior wall paint (2-coat standard) Walls | Light prep + two coats — assumes vacant room / customer-moved furniture | $0.64–$1 per sq ft (wall area) |
Interior ceiling paint (2-coat standard) Ceiling | Light prep + two coats on ceiling — ceiling area only | $0.64–$1 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 | $0.50–$1 per sq ft (paint area) |
Heavy patching / damaged walls — prep surcharge Heavy prep | Extensive patching, sanding, priming on damaged walls beyond light spot-fill | $0.50–$3 per sq ft (paint area) |
Trim / baseboard paint | Light sand, prime if needed, two coats | $1.50–$2.66 per linear ft |
Interior door paint (both sides) | Light prep, prime if needed, two coats | $40–$100 per door |
Cabinet refinish (paint or stain) Kitchen cabinets | Light sand, prime, two-coat finish | $27–$40 per door/drawer face |
Exterior paint — house siding Standard siding | Pressure wash, prime as needed, two coats | $0.64–$1.50 per sq ft (wall area) |
Wallpaper removal | Strip, clean, prep for paint | $0.64–$1 per sq ft (wall) |
Rates update as pros adjust them. Your final price is locked before work starts.
Painting pros in Los Angeles
7 pros offering painting work near Los Angeles. Compare their published rates and book the one whose work you trust.
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 9 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.
Are there painting pros available near Los Angeles?
Yes — 7 pros are currently offering painting work near Los Angeles, each with published rates and reviewable work.
What painting services can I book in Los Angeles?
FinerNest lists 9 painting services in Los Angeles, each with its own per-unit rate — from common fixes to larger projects. Browse the full price table above.