Basic
$3.37 – $6.54 per sq ft
Clean walls, fill small holes, one coat of mildew-resistant acrylic over a similar color, trim cut in

Paint Bathroom: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Paint Bathroom in Charlotte, North Carolina typically costs $3.97 to $7.70 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Charlotte are 7.0% lower than the national average for paint bathroom.
National average: $4.23 – $8.20 per sq ft
$3.37 – $6.54 per sq ft
Clean walls, fill small holes, one coat of mildew-resistant acrylic over a similar color, trim cut in
$3.97 – $7.70 per sq ft
Clean and patch, spot-prime, two coats of mildew-resistant satin acrylic, crisp cut lines at tile, ceiling and trim
$4.96 – $9.62 per sq ft
Mildew wash, patch and sand, stain-blocking primer, two coats of bath-grade moisture-resistant satin, fixtures masked
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.84 – $3.58 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.30 – $2.53 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.49 – $0.95 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.33 – $0.64 | sq ft |

Bright aqua painted bathroom walls with a wicker shelf, towel bar and toilet

Teal painted wall with paint flaking off in patches to bare beige substrate
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Material costs in Charlotte run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local paint bathroom contractors in Charlotte for personalized quotes based on your specific project.