Interior Painting Ann Arbor Cost Guide
Interior painting in Ann Arbor typically costs $2,200-$6,500 depending on the number of rooms, ceiling height, and trim detail, with older homes in Dicken and Lower Burns Park often needing more prep for plaster walls than newer drywall construction.
By Homeowner Henry · Interior & Exterior Painting · Published August 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Plaster vs drywall pricing
Many Ann Arbor homes built before the 1950s have plaster walls, which take longer to patch and sand than modern drywall and typically add to labor cost.
Ask your painter whether their quote assumes drywall-level prep, since plaster repair is a common source of change orders mid-project.
Room-by-room cost ranges
A single bedroom repaint typically runs $350-$800, while a full 3-bedroom home with common areas runs $2,200-$5,000.
Kitchens and bathrooms often cost more per square foot due to cabinetry, trim cutting, and moisture-resistant paint requirements.
Finish and color considerations
Higher-sheen finishes in kitchens and bathrooms cost more per gallon but hold up better to cleaning and moisture.
If you are also repainting the exterior of a home in the Old West Side historic district, remember interior color changes do not require historic review, only exterior ones do.
Scheduling around exterior season
Interior painting can be done any time of year, and many Ann Arbor contractors prefer to fill winter schedules with interior jobs once exterior season ends in October.
Booking interior work in January or February can sometimes get you better scheduling flexibility and pricing than peak spring months.
Typical cost ranges
| Single room repaint | $350-$800 |
| 3-bedroom whole interior | $2,200-$5,000 |
| Whole house with trim and ceilings | $4,500-$6,500 |
| Plaster wall repair surcharge | $200-$900 |
Ranges are general estimates gathered from homeowner-reported quotes, not an offer or a quote for your project.
Common questions
Why does plaster wall repair cost more?
Plaster patching and sanding takes longer than drywall repair and is common in Ann Arbor homes built before the 1950s.
Is interior painting cheaper in winter?
Contractors often have more open scheduling in winter once exterior season ends in October, which can help with pricing and availability.
Does the Old West Side historic district regulate interior paint colors?
No, historic district review in Ann Arbor applies to exterior changes only, not interior finishes.
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