Painting and wallpaper cost guide for Quincy
Typical 2026 ranges for all 40 services we do, side by side. Use them to plan, then call for a walk-through and a written estimate.
Typical ranges, service by service
Filter by type of work or sort by price. Every figure assumes normal Quincy-area access and prep; the walk-through sets the real number.
| Service | Typical range | Priced |
|---|---|---|
| Interior PaintingInterior Painting | $685 to $1,465 | per room |
| Ceiling PaintingInterior Painting | $310 to $745 | per room ceiling |
| Kitchen Cabinet PaintingInterior Painting | $4,140 to $7,965 | per kitchen |
| Trim & Door PaintingInterior Painting | $178 to $369 | per door with casing |
| Bathroom PaintingInterior Painting | $745 to $1,690 | per bathroom |
| Plaster Wall RepairInterior Painting | $365 to $1,245 | per wall |
| Drywall Repair & PatchingInterior Painting | $229 to $668 | per patch area |
| Popcorn Ceiling RemovalInterior Painting | $2.48 to $5.15 | per sq ft of ceiling |
| Staircase & Banister RefinishingInterior Painting | $1,585 to $4,120 | per flight |
| Radiator PaintingInterior Painting | $305 to $685 | per radiator |
| Exterior House PaintingExterior Painting | $7,680 to $17,350 | per house |
| Triple-Decker PaintingExterior Painting | $19,450 to $36,800 | per building |
| Clapboard & Siding PaintingExterior Painting | $2.45 to $5.10 | per sq ft of wall |
| Cedar Shingle StainingExterior Painting | $1.95 to $4.15 | per sq ft of shingled wall |
| Exterior Trim & Window PaintingExterior Painting | $275 to $615 | per window |
| Porch PaintingExterior Painting | $1,445 to $4,120 | per porch |
| Deck Staining & SealingExterior Painting | $1.55 to $3.45 | per sq ft of deck |
| Fence Painting & StainingExterior Painting | $7.15 to $14.90 | per linear foot |
| Brick & Masonry PaintingExterior Painting | $3.55 to $8.15 | per sq ft of wall |
| Wood Rot RepairExterior Painting | $295 to $1,185 | per repair area |
| Pressure WashingExterior Painting | $0.31 to $0.73 | per sq ft of surface |
| Wallpaper InstallationWallpaper & Wallcovering | $74 to $157 | per single roll hung |
| Wallpaper RemovalWallpaper & Wallcovering | $1.48 to $4.27 | per sq ft of wall |
| Grasscloth InstallationWallpaper & Wallcovering | $98 to $193 | per single roll hung |
| Commercial Vinyl WallcoveringWallpaper & Wallcovering | $2.36 to $5.18 | per sq ft installed labor |
| Mural Wallcovering InstallationWallpaper & Wallcovering | $668 to $1,615 | per accent wall |
| Wallpaper RepairWallpaper & Wallcovering | $204 to $593 | per repair visit |
| Skim Coating & Wall PrepWallpaper & Wallcovering | $2.62 to $5.09 | per sq ft of wall |
| Lincrusta & Anaglypta InstallationWallpaper & Wallcovering | $16.35 to $34.70 | per sq ft installed and finished |
| Lead-Safe PaintingSpecialty & Historic | $347 to $938 | per room, added to painting |
| Historic Home PaintingSpecialty & Historic | $14,650 to $38,920 | per house exterior |
| Venetian Plaster & LimewashSpecialty & Historic | $10.15 to $23.70 | per sq ft of wall |
| Faux & Decorative FinishesSpecialty & Historic | $7.15 to $20.35 | per sq ft |
| Epoxy Floor CoatingSpecialty & Historic | $4.65 to $8.35 | per sq ft |
| Color ConsultationSpecialty & Historic | $195 to $485 | per visit |
| Commercial PaintingCommercial & Multi-Unit | $1.75 to $4.05 | per sq ft of wall area |
| Office PaintingCommercial & Multi-Unit | $365 to $815 | per private office |
| Retail & Restaurant PaintingCommercial & Multi-Unit | $1,535 to $4,070 | per dining room or small shop |
| Apartment Turnover PaintingCommercial & Multi-Unit | $1,245 to $3,085 | per unit |
| Condo & HOA PaintingCommercial & Multi-Unit | $2.25 to $4.85 | per sq ft of wall area |
Why two Quincy jobs that look alike can price far apart
Prep is the largest line on almost every estimate we write. Walls that need a light sand and two coats are quick; horsehair plaster with cracks, loose keys and three layers of old paper can take longer to prepare than to finish.
Access is next. A first-floor bedroom and a third-floor gable on a Wollaston two-family are different days of work, and narrow side yards, permit parking near the Red Line and summer beach traffic all add staging time.
Then there is the paint itself. Pre-1978 surfaces get lead-safe containment and cleanup. Oil-based trim needs a bonding primer before latex. Wallpaper with a large repeat or a half-drop match uses more rolls and more hanging time than a plain stripe.
- Condition of the surface and how much repair it needs
- Height, staging and parking
- Lead-safe work on pre-1978 paint
- Number of colors, sheens and cut lines
- Paper type, repeat and match
- Furniture moving and occupied-home scheduling
Questions about painting prices
Are the prices in the Cranston Paint cost guide quotes?
No. They are typical planning ranges for Quincy-area jobs in 2026. Your price comes from a walk-through where we measure, test the old paint and plaster, and write up the exact scope.
Does the painting cost guide include paint and materials?
Yes, the ranges assume we supply standard paint, primer, caulk, patching and paste. Premium lines, specialty primers or a designer paper you supply can move the figure up or down, and we show those on the estimate.
Why is wallpaper priced per square foot or per roll in the cost guide?
Hanging time depends on the wall area, the paper type and the pattern match, so we price labor that way and list the roll count separately. Removal of old paper and wall prep are their own lines.
Can I lower my painting price by doing the prep myself?
Sometimes. Moving furniture and clearing rooms helps. Scraping, sanding and patching are best left to us on pre-1978 houses because of lead dust, and because poor prep is the usual reason paint fails.
Want your own number?
Call any hour to book a walk-through and a written estimate.