When homeowners ask CountBricks project managers “how much does it cost to paint a 10x12 room,” they usually expect a single number. The truth is that cost lives in a range, shaped by surface prep, paint quality, current room condition, and—most importantly—labor efficiency. Below we break down every factor, show typical price ranges, and explain how CountBricks uses voice-driven AI to generate estimates you can trust.
For most residential projects in 2024, CountBricks clients see totals between $350 and $850 to paint a single 10-by-12 bedroom. That figure includes two coats on walls, one coat on ceiling, and standard baseboard/trim.
• Materials: 20-30% of total cost
• Labor: 60-70% of total cost
• Cleanup & disposables: 5-10% of total cost
Paint: A 10x12 room with 8-foot ceilings has roughly 430 square feet of wall area. Two coats of premium low-VOC paint require about 2 gallons. Current retail averages:
• Standard builder-grade: $30-$35 per gallon
• Mid-tier washable: $45-$55 per gallon
• Designer or specialty finishes: $65-$90 per gallon
Primer: Older walls, bold color changes, or fresh drywall gain from one primer coat. Add 1 gallon—$25-$40 depending on brand.
Sundries: Tape, plastic, roller covers, brushes, pole extenders, patch compound, and sandpaper cost $25-$50 when purchased retail. CountBricks bulk-purchases sundries, passing savings on to clients.
Professional labor rates in residential construction vary by region. In Providence, RI–style markets, fully insured painting crews run $45-$60 per painter hour. A well-oiled two-person crew typically completes a 10x12 room in 6-10 hours, including:
1. Pre-job walkthrough and surface inspection
2. Furniture protection and room masking
3. Minor drywall repair and sanding
4. Edge cutting and rolling two wall coats
5. Ceiling and trim finish coats
6. Cleanup and client sign-off
That time frame delivers a labor subtotal of $270-$600.
• AI-generated takeoffs eliminate mid-project surprises
• Voice-enabled progress tracking keeps crews on schedule
• Pre-loaded task checklists standardize workmanship
• Fewer overtime hours mean lower final invoices
• Height greater than 10 feet requires ladders or scaffold
• Significant wall repair adds joint compound, dry time, re-sanding
• Multiple accent colors increase brush time and cleanup
• Historical trim profiles demand smaller brushes and patience
• Occupied homes need extra masking and daily tear-down
Our mobile app listens while you describe the room—“10x12 bedroom, 8-foot ceiling, one window, changing navy to light gray.” The algorithm instantly pulls regional labor rates, current paint retail, and sundry bundles, then speaks back a line-item estimate. Update finish level or color count, and the cost recalculates in real time.
DIY Purchase List
• 2 gallons mid-tier paint: $100
• 1 gallon primer: $30
• Supplies & tools: $75
Total cash outlay: $205
Time investment: 16-20 weekend hours. Opportunity cost at $25/hr of leisure time: another $400-$500.
CountBricks Pro Crew
• Materials: $140 (passed-through contractor pricing)
• Labor: $440 (two painters at 8 hours)
• Cleanup & consumables: $35
Total professional invoice: $615
The difference buys back your weekend, guarantees a blemish-free finish, and transfers risk to insured tradespeople.
CountBricks partners with homeowner finance programs, enabling payments as low as $29/month for a standard room repaint. Our AI estimator shows monthly options side-by-side with lump-sum costs so clients choose what fits the household budget.
• Schedule during winter when painter demand dips and rates soften
• Choose one neutral wall color to avoid multiple cleanups and tint fees
• Let CountBricks bundle several rooms—labor efficiency can drop per-room cost by 20%
• Opt for mid-tier washable paint; it outperforms builder grade without designer markup
• Clear the room ahead of crew arrival to cut setup time
General contractors using CountBricks.com/services embed our paint estimating module into broader renovation proposals. Automatic blueprint takeoffs import wall areas straight from PDFs, slash manual measurements, and sync to a living budget inside the client portal. Less time on math means more time on client relationships.
A Providence homeowner needed three bedrooms repainted ahead of a new baby’s arrival. By conducting a 15-minute voice walkthrough, CountBricks generated a bound proposal, secured e-signature, dispatched a vetted crew, and delivered final invoicing—all within a week. Total savings versus traditional estimating: 6 hours office time and $180 in materials overruns prevented.
Ready for an exact cost to paint your 10x12 room? Start a free voice consult at CountBricks.com/consultation or explore sample estimates inside our portfolio at CountBricks.com/portfolio. In less than five minutes you’ll know the real number, schedule options, and available color upgrades—no clipboard required.
A single 10x12 room is often the test-drive project for homeowners assessing CountBricks quality. But the platform is built to expand effortlessly, allowing you to layer additional spaces without starting from scratch.
• Shared setup: Masking hallways and flooring once can service multiple adjacent rooms, trimming labor hours per room by 10-15%
• Bulk paint purchasing: Ordering 10+ gallons unlocks contractor-tier discounts we pass straight to the client
• Continuous production flow: Crews move room-to-room while paint dries, minimizing idle time
CountBricks AI reviews the entire project scope, predicts crew availability, and auto-schedules sequences that shorten overall duration. A three-bedroom repaint that might take a traditional firm five days is compressed to three—without overtime—because our algorithm staggers primer and finish coats logically.
Homeowners often add crown molding or an accent wall mid-project. Because CountBricks keeps every line item live in the cloud, additions are priced instantly. You see the delta before saying “yes,” preventing invoice shock.
Rivera Renovations, a regional residential builder, integrated CountBricks estimates into its design-build process. By importing architectural PDFs, the team mapped 3,600 square feet of interior wall space in minutes. The AI auto-sorted rooms by color family, generated a sequenced task list, and produced a client-facing proposal. The result:
• 40% reduction in pre-construction administrative hours
• 12% increase in margin due to more accurate material allowances
• Zero end-of-project disputes—every change order had a digital approval trail
Whether you’re refreshing a single nursery or tackling a whole-home color overhaul, CountBricks delivers transparent pricing backed by real-time market data. Visit CountBricks.com/services to start your estimate, or request a live demo to see our voice-powered platform in action.
