what is the labor cost to paint a ceiling in ms
1 Paint costs from $20-$50 a gallon or more for high-quality paint. 2  Labor costs $20-$45/hour. 3  Painting a 12x12 room will require 1-2 gallons of paint ($40-$100) 4  Labor for painting a 12x12 room will cost $150-$450.  Total cost to paint a 12x12 room is about $250-$600.