This is helpful to me, as we are under contract on a "new" house and we will be painting the entire interior as you are. I have spoken to friends that have had painting done to get an idea of what to expect. I was thinking it would be about $15k, including materials. One friend, with a similar space to yours, paid over $20k. Maybe her work was more intricate in nature? Another friend said $12k. Not sure if that included materials. So, it probably depends on what area you are in. My quotes are for the NYC area. Good luck!

Clean it thoroughly and paint it with the enamel of your choice that is meant for outdoor use. Practice on something cheap - you need to have the distance and speed under control for best results. Also, check the price of having it "powder coated" black. It's sandblasted and then electrostatically painted. It's a super finish, and might be in your budget. Look in your yellow pages for local firms.

Definitely NOT semigloss! Satin would be fine but it is still rather glossy...I don't use satin on the walls anywhere in my home, I hate shiny walls. If it were me, I'd use Eggshell on the walls...just a hint of shine. I use Benjamin Moore Aura in Eggshell finish on all of my walls and it wipes up nicely behind the range.

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