Basic
$1.26 – $2.68 per linear ft
Wipe clean, caulk gaps, one coat of semi-gloss acrylic over sound existing paint

Paint Molding: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Paint Molding in Charleston, South Carolina typically costs $1.49 to $3.16 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Charleston are 8.0% lower than the national average for paint molding.
National average: $1.60 – $3.40 per linear ft
$1.26 – $2.68 per linear ft
Wipe clean, caulk gaps, one coat of semi-gloss acrylic over sound existing paint
$1.49 – $3.16 per linear ft
Light sand, fill nail holes, caulk, spot-prime, two coats of semi-gloss acrylic trim paint
$1.86 – $3.95 per linear ft
Degloss and sand, fill and sand holes and joints, caulk, full prime, two coats of semi-gloss waterborne enamel
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.69 – $1.47 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.49 – $1.04 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.18 – $0.39 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.12 – $0.26 | linear ft |
White painted crown molding meeting a yellow wall at the ceiling corner
Photo: The Finishing Company Richmond Va · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisMaterial costs in Charleston run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Paint Molding, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 2026.
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