Typical cost
$778–$3,307
Average $1,620
National price data from Thumbtack and Angi (HomeAdvisor). Updated June 2026.
Most people pay $778–$3,307, about $1,620 on average. Enter your ZIP to compare free quotes from top-rated pros near you.
Most people pay $778–$3,307 for ceiling painting. Compare free quotes from local pros below to see what your project will cost near you.
| Square Footage | Average Cost Range |
|---|---|
| 100 | $100–$500 |
| 200 | $100–$1,000 |
| 300 | $150–$1,500 |
| 400 | $200–$2,000 |
| 500 | $250–$2,500 |
| 1,000 | $500–$5,000 |
| 2,000 | $1,000–$10,000 |
| Source | Typical range | Average | Low–high end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thumbtack | $778–$3,307 | $1,620 | $309–$8,351 |
| Angi (HomeAdvisor) | $200–$500 | $250 | $150–$10,000 |
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Beatriz S. says, “Painted our guest room as well as kitchen ceiling, everything went really smoothly and we were really happy with the results”
Jeff K. says, “Great experience with drywall replacement and painting. Very communicative and detail oriented. Highly recommend.”
Jeff D. says, “Vira Surfaces painted the ceiling and walls of a large combined living/dining and entrance room (12 foot ceiling) with crown molding. He was very responsive in the initial phase of picking a paint (I purchased the paint), responding quickly to texts while I was at the paint store on a Saturday morning, and during the job with progress updates. I loved that provided a fair quote from just measurements and pictures. That was very helpful and showed a lot of trust. On site, Yevhenii showed good judgement balancing cost and quality. When the ceiling paint (SW Pro Mar 400) I selected did not cover the old paint, he first tried a heavier application and when that didn't work, he pivoted to a faster first coat, followed by a same day second coat. And he quoted a very fair price for the unexpected work and still finished on time. The final result met his (and my) high standards. The space looks great and the entire process was easy and stress free. Highly recommend this business.”
Cathy M. says, “Amazing care in preparing my home for the painting work and quality paint job, AND...good cleanup! Timely, professional. Not the cheapest, but great value for the care and attention to detail for the job.”
Charlcye M. says, “My newly painted room turned out perfect, ceiling and all. He was fast, thorough, and thoughtful. He went the extra mile on everything. I would be happy to work with him again.”
Himanshu Arora says, “The color consultant described in detail about different color combinations and color finish to use in different areas (trims, baseboard, ceiling and walls). The crew did an awesome job. We are pleased with the project planning and execution.”
Nicholas B. says, “Antony did great work fixing up some cracks in our ceiling and driveway, we could tell he took the time to do the work right instead of cutting corners and the result is just what we hoped.”
JanetandRandy J. says, “He even had to repair the ceiling in one of our bathrooms after the Directv installer stepped through the ceiling! He did a great job! He is a dream to work with and is a responsible and reliable professional. His quotes are very reasonable and he works around our schedules. He goes the extra mile and stands by his work. We would highly recommend him for any jobs you may have! You won't be sorry you found him! ”
Janis M. says, “Rosa and her team were FANASTIC. I couldn't choose all 5 of the 'what I like about working with R&RPainting' options but I would have. Definitely add Punctuality and Responsiveness to the list. Rosa responded right away. Their quote was very fair. They came fully prepared. The work was done efficiently and they really paid attention to the details. I actually had them come back for a second painting project right after the first! I would absolutely choose Rosa and R&RPainting again in the future.”
Priya S. says, “Very fast, value for money, work quality was very good. We highly recommend him for painting work.”
Answers to commonly asked questions about ceiling painting near you.
Most people pay $778–$3,307 for ceiling painting, based on national price data from Thumbtack and Angi (HomeAdvisor). The average is about $1,620. Small jobs can cost as little as $150, while large or complex ones can reach $10,000. Right now, local pros on this page list starting prices from $75.
The biggest price factors are ceiling paint, prep work, square footage, ceiling type, and ceiling paint price examples. Describe these details when you request quotes so each pro can price your job accurately. Right now, local pros on this page list starting prices from $75.
In the "Cost to Paint a Ceiling per Square Foot" comparison, 100 is the least expensive at $100–$500, and 2,000 costs the most at $1,000–$10,000.
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“Painted our guest room as well as kitchen ceiling, everything went really smoothly and we were really happy with the results”
“Vira Surfaces painted the ceiling and walls of a large combined living/dining and entrance room (12 foot ceiling) with crown molding. He was very responsive in the initial phase of picking a paint (I purchased the paint), responding quickly to texts while I was at the paint store on a Saturday morning, and during the job with progress updates. I loved that provided a fair quote from just measurements and pictures. That was very helpful and showed a lot of trust. On site, Yevhenii showed good judgement balancing cost and quality. When the ceiling paint (SW Pro Mar 400) I selected did not cover the old paint, he first tried a heavier application and when that didn't work, he pivoted to a faster first coat, followed by a same day second coat. And he quoted a very fair price for the unexpected work and still finished on time. The final result met his (and my) high standards. The space looks great and the entire process was easy and stress free. Highly recommend this business.”
“Amazing care in preparing my home for the painting work and quality paint job, AND...good cleanup! Timely, professional. Not the cheapest, but great value for the care and attention to detail for the job.”
“My newly painted room turned out perfect, ceiling and all. He was fast, thorough, and thoughtful. He went the extra mile on everything. I would be happy to work with him again.”
“The color consultant described in detail about different color combinations and color finish to use in different areas (trims, baseboard, ceiling and walls). The crew did an awesome job. We are pleased with the project planning and execution.”
“Great experience with drywall replacement and painting. Very communicative and detail oriented. Highly recommend.”
| Type of Ceiling | Cost per Square Foot |
|---|---|
| Popcorn | $1–$3 |
| Grid or drop tiles | $0.50–$3 |
| Tongue-and-groove | $1.50–$5 |
| Exposed basement | $2–$6 |
| Smooth or flat | $0.50–$3 |
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