Is the Interior Painting Business Profitable?

Many times when someone is going into the house painting business, they consider targeting one specific type of painting. Many have found success in the Interior Painting business.

By doing just interior painting you are actually making a wise decision. The first benefit is you will be less effected by local weather and will require less equipment in most cases. While exterior painting usually requires tools such as power washers, extension ladders and scaffolding, in most cases you will not need anywhere near the equipment needed for exterior work.

Another secret is interior painting is a lot less stressful on your body. While this doesn't mean much when we're young, as the years go by, handling those extension ladders can prove to be a workout. Many of my associates have moved into interior work when they get into their 50's. So we can probably say that the interior painting business is healthier in the long run.

Another good point is that interior work is more profitable also. There are two types of painting to consider and that is new construction and re-paints of older homes. From my personal experience and that of my long time associates, re-paints are the way to go.

The negative side to repainting older homes is of course you have to work around the home's furnishings and deal with the home owners. This calls for more care and preparation time but of course this is reflected in your billing. I've known guys who like just charging a flat rate such as $300 to $600 per room depending upon the size and detailing. But I also know some who have become very well known custom painters and earn a good six figures year after year by just doing custom interior work. 

It is a good idea to focus on interior painting if you like dealing with home owners and want to work all year long.  You will find nothing more profitable than the interior painting business serving residential clients.  After a few years of good reports you'll find a growing client base which might be expanded to include real estate agents and investors.  You'll find additional information on building that client base in our house painting business plan.