Interior Painting

Interior painting - walls, ceiling and trim cost in Knoxville & Knox County

Estimated range

$650 – $1,500

per room

1-2 daysMaterials extraEast Tennessee

What this job covers

Full room repaint including ceiling, walls, baseboards, casing and doors.

Before & after

A recent interior painting - walls, ceiling and trim job in Knoxville & Knox County — same room, start to finish.

Before: Cracked, water-stained ceiling with patchy texture — Cracked, water-stained ceiling with patchy texture

After: Texture matched, primed and painted uniform white — Texture matched, primed and painted uniform white

Photos show representative work of this type by our crews. Your scope and finishes are confirmed in writing before we start.

Why homeowners book it

Whole-room refresh
New construction
Move-in prep

Materials

Labor and prep included; paint quoted separately or supplied by the owner.

What can add cost

• Crown molding
• Built-ins
• Two-story foyers

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Prices shift by market across Tennessee. Enter your ZIP for the local range.

How these prices are calculated

Prices are estimated ranges for planning only. They are based on mid-to-high national cost data adjusted for your East Tennessee market. Final pricing depends on access, existing conditions, materials chosen, and the scope confirmed on site.

In Tennessee, a contractor's license is required for most projects of $25,000 or more, and a Home Improvement license may be required for projects between $3,000 and $24,999 in counties that have adopted it. Electrical, plumbing, gas, HVAC, and structural work must be performed by the appropriate licensed trade, and many jobs require a permit and inspection from your local codes office.

Cost baseline: HomeGuide - Interior Painting Cost · reviewed 2026-08-16