A fresh coat of interior paint can liven up a bedroom, make it easier to clean the walls, and improve your home’s resale value.   If you are ready to start, the first question you will likely ask is: How much will it cost to paint a bedroom?

Factors That Affect Painting Costs

We are going to take a look at multiple popular bedroom sizes to calculate the cost.  Your exact cost will depend on factors such as the size of the room including ceiling height, the size of the window, and the number of doors.  

Each house will have different sized bedrooms.  Even within the same house bedrooms are a different size.  Master bedrooms are always bigger as they are normally meant to be used for couples where children’s bedrooms are meant for single smaller people.  We have picked out some of the most common sized bedrooms.

Why Choose Quality Paint?

In our example we are going to be using Benjamin Moore paint.  There are many brands of paint on the market, but Benjamin Moore is widely seen as the best interior paint at the time of writing that is available on the market.  We also want to provide value for your time.  While there are dozens of different brands of paint available the cheaper options don’t last as long, look less appealing, have fewer colour choices, and are harder to clean.  Cheap paint may peel over time and often rubs off onto cleaning rags when scrubbed.  Paint lasts for years.  During that time, life will get a little messy.  At a minimum walls will need to be dusted, sometimes they will need to be washed with water and a cleaning rag, and in rare cases scrubbed.  As a home owner you will want your paint to be able to stand up to this routine maintenance.  

The better the paint also means less coats of paint will be needed.  This means less of your time or if you are paying a professional painting service to paint the room it would lower the labour costs.  When you factor this in, the savings from cheaper paint may quickly disappear.  Less coats of paint also results in less downtime.  Every day your bedroom is out of commission due to painting means one more day of sleeping on a couch, bunking at a friend or relatives, or paying to stay at a hotel.  Please note that Benjamin Moore paint is not sold at big-box stores like Home Depot, Rona, Lowes, or Walmart and must be purchased through one of the many Benjamin Moore paint store retailers across the country.

Painting requires cleaning and sanding walls, laying down drop cloths to protect flooring or carpets, applying painter’s tape, and more.  I think most can agree that the less often these chores need to be done the better.

Best Paint Options for Bedrooms

Here are three of the best wall paint options from Benjamin Moore for bedrooms.

  Premium Option: Aura provides the best in durability, vibrancy, and a luxurious feel.

  Mid-Range Value: Regal Select is less expensive and still provides a high-quality and versatile paint.

  Budget-Friendly: Ben is a reliable and affordable choice.

Best Trim and Door Paint Option

Trim and door paint requires a more durable formula than wall paint to withstand frequent contact and cleaning.  For trim and doors Benjamin Moore Advance provides a smooth, durable, furniture-like finish.  We recommend Satin or Semi-Gloss.  Estimate is for two coats of paint.

Costs to Paint a Bedroom

We would like to give a special thanks to Color Company, a Benjamin Moore paint shop in London Ontario for assisting us with the estimates.

Small Master Bedroom (12 X 12 feet) with 9-foot ceilings.  Gallons required: 3 gallons (2 gallons of wall paint and one gallon of Benjamin Moore Advance door and trim paint.)

Large Master Bedroom (15 X 20 feet) with 9-foot ceilings.  Gallons required: 4 gallons (3 gallons of wall paint and one gallon of Benjamin Moore Advance door and trim paint.) 

Second Bedroom (10 X 12 feet) with 9-foot ceilings.  Gallons required: 3 gallons (2 gallons of wall paint and one gallon of Benjamin Moore Advance door and trim paint.)

As paint prices change frequently and as Benjamin Moore often has sales it is suggested to visit tintitlater.ca for current market prices.

Painting a bedroom is an investment in both aesthetics and functionality. Using high-quality paint like Benjamin Moore ensures a lasting finish that stands up to daily wear and tear. Whether you choose to DIY or hire a professional, these material cost estimates should help you plan your next home improvement project.