Fast Snap ProCommercial painting cost calculator
Budget a commercial paint job in seconds. Enter the paintable square footage, building type, coats, prep and access to get a price range per square foot, total price, gallons and painter-hours.
Typical 2026 US ranges for budgeting. Your own labor rate, paint spec and overhead beat any average.
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Try Fast Snap Pro freeFrequently asked questions
How much does commercial painting cost per square foot?
Most commercial interiors run about $1.50 to $4.00 per sq ft of paintable surface for two coats, and exteriors about $2.00 to $4.50. Open warehouse interiors that can be sprayed can come in under $1.00 to $2.00. Lifts, heavy prep and night or weekend work push the price up.
How do you calculate commercial painting square footage?
Measure the perimeter of each area, multiply by the wall height, and add ceilings if they're being painted. Subtract large openings like overhead doors and storefront glass. Price by paintable surface, not by the building's floor area.
How much does it cost to paint a 10,000 sq ft commercial building?
For 10,000 sq ft of paintable office interior with two coats and light prep, a typical range is about $15,000 to $35,000. The same surface with a boom lift, heavy prep or after-hours work can be 30-60% more.
Why do painters charge more for nights and weekends?
Occupied offices, stores and clinics often require work after closing. Premium pay, smaller crews and setup/teardown each night add roughly 15-25% to the labor cost.
How many square feet can a commercial painter paint per hour?
On open commercial walls, roughly 150 to 250 sq ft per painter-hour per coat with rollers, and more with sprayers on warehouse surfaces. Cut-in heavy rooms and high ceilings are slower.