Painting estimate in DFW

[Brad Birchfield]

I am looking for feedback on what people are typically paying for painting services in the DFW area. I just purchased a 1500 sq ft SFR in the north Fort Worth / south Keller area (76137 zip). I have one estimate in hand for painting the complete interior (including kitchen cabinets) and complete exterior for $10.5k. From what I've seen on here, that seems high to me. Am I wrong? Here are the relevant details: Exterior: $4k (brick exterior, but the back side is all wood siding, and the front is probably 50% wood siding; also includes replacement of about 6 boards and a few 4x8 sheets of siding; includes 2 colors) Interior: $6.5k (includes all walls (1 coat; 1 color), all trim, and all cabinets in the kitchen; does not include bathroom cabinets) Is this in line with what you are currently paying for painting in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area? If you have a recommended contractor that would do this for less, PLEASE send me or post their contact info.

[Bonnie Laslo]

$50 - $100/room is a good scale to use. Just post your add on "GIGS" in craigslist as a test. 

Looking for a painter to paint interior & ext for $1,000/each. Total job = $2,000 + $500 for some prep work.

Must have paint sprayer, be detail oriented, and can text me photos of your work.

Post the add above with your # & you'll have 10 painters by morning :) Good luck and hope this advise saves you thousands:)