Ad. 2. Estimate the amount of paint, with a gallon of primer, or base paint, covering 330 square feet and a gallon of other paint providing coverage up to 350 square feet. 1  The composition of base paint is different, which is why it covers fewer square feet per gallon. 2  Paint costs can range from $15 to $60 per gallon.igure the cost per square foot of a professional's flat fee by dividing the cost by the square footage. 1  For example, an $800 estimate for 1,500 square feet would be 800 divided by 1,500 which is equal to a 53.3 cent cost per square foot. 2  4 Edit step.
1 Since a wrist tattoo is usually done in a smaller area, plan on budgeting anywhere from $50 to as much as $225.2  However, for a reputable artist, the costs can be much higher. 3  Artists usually charge for a minimum amount especially if they have state-of-the-art facilities in the clinic. Tattoos that are done by veteran and licensed tattoo artists are usually more expensive than those done by an apprentice. 2  Plan on spending a minimum of $75 an hour. 3  A few answers on this FunAdvice.com page claimed that a small wrist tattoo was $80 while someone else paid around $150.
Cost is one of the most common tattoo questions. Hopefully this article will provide an answer to the price of a tattoo. If you go locally, tattoo shops (or parlors) have a minimum amount that they charge. So whether that little flower is on your wrist or your finger, itâll cost the same. Shop minimum varies with location. On the outskirts of Chicago you can't get quality art for less than $60.