Interior painting cost, cost to paint the exterior of a house, and cabinet painting cost for Twin Cities homeowners — published averages, then a free quote for your job. Final price after we see the work.
Below are some of our average cost ranges — an instant planning guide for Twin Cities homeowners. Your exact price can vary based on painting plans, room sizes, prep needs, and material cost. Ranges may not include every material line.
Final quote after we see the job. We finalize the number in person so it matches the real work, not a guess from a website.
Every job we take on meets a solid professional standard. We are a quality-first crew — honest about scope, careful with your home, and clear about price. Within that standard, we offer Good, Better, and Best levels so the package fits your budget without cutting corners on craft.
Good: Want us to just paint a room? You got it. Leaner and more affordable when walls are already in solid shape and you mainly need fresh color — still done clean and right.
Better: Want something more thorough? We patch, fix nail pops, and clean up dings and dents so the finish looks sharp — not just painted over.
Best: Want the full premium treatment? We take prep and detail further so the room looks right and holds up longer. Whatever your budget or standard, we will meet you there — and aim to exceed it.
Surreal Painting Inc. — St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Twin Cities metro.
| Job type | Average range |
|---|---|
| Average square-foot price (interior walls) Walls only, typical conditions — not ceilings or full-room packages. | About $1.25 / sq ft |
| Average room price Depends on room size and what is included (walls vs more). | $350 – $450 |
| Average trim painting cost Typical room trim package (baseboards, casing, doors). Market ballpark often ~$1–$3 per linear foot; per-room averages commonly land in this band by door count and condition. | $200 – $450 / room |
| Average exterior rambler Standard one-story exterior paint; heavy prep or larger homes run higher. | $3,500 – $4,500 |
| Average apartment paint job Typical unit size and scope — larger units cost more. | $350 – $450 |
| Average home pressure washing House and common hard surfaces; extra areas can add cost. | $300 – $500 |
| Average epoxy countertops Kitchen counter refinishing — size and condition matter. | $950 – $1,500 |
| Average cabinet job Typical kitchen cabinet paint / refinish by door count and finish. | $4,500 – $6,500 |
These are averages for planning, not a bid. Price may be lower or higher depending on the actual job size. Price may not reflect material cost. We confirm everything in person and give a clear free quote.
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About $1.25 per square foot for interior walls under typical conditions. Ceilings, trim, repairs, and tough access change the number.
Often $350–$450, depending on size and whether you need walls only or more.
A typical room's baseboards, casing, and doors often land around $200–$450, based on linear feet, door count, and prep. Industry guides often cite roughly $1–$3 per linear foot for interior trim work; we quote your house, not a generic spreadsheet.
Often $3,500–$4,500, depending on size, siding condition, and prep.
Often $350–$450, depending on unit size and scope.
Often $300–$500, depending on surfaces and access.
Often $950–$1,500, depending on counter size and condition.
Often $4,500–$6,500, depending on door count, finish, and kitchen size.
Not always. These averages are for orientation and may not reflect material cost. Your written quote will spell out what is included — prep and products chosen for a lasting finish, finalized after we see the job.
It depends on room count, ceilings, trim, repairs, and colors. Plan with room averages often $350–$450 and walls often about $1.25/sq ft, then request a free quote. Final price after we see the job.
Line up prep, primer, coats, products, exclusions, timeline, and insurance next to the price. A lower number that skips prep is often more expensive later. We publish averages for planning and give a clear free quote for your home.
Averages get you oriented. Final quote after we see the job — free, no pressure.
