When your home needs sprucing up, one of the simplest (and cheapest) ways to give it a makeover is paint. Inside or out, a fresh coat of paint can transform the look and feel of a house.
Only how much does it cost to paint a house? That depends on a variety of factors, which are all worth considering before you ever sift through swatches or pick up a brush. Here’s everything you need to know.
How much does it cost to paint the exterior of a house?
According to HomeAdvisor, hiring professional painters to paint the exterior of a house costs $2,958 on average. Painting your home’s exterior yourself will cost about half that much, but beware: Painting a house requires time and expertise that you may not have.
The cost to paint a house will also vary greatly based on the size of your house. You can expect to pay 50 cents to $3.50 per square foot—or between $1,000 and $6,000 for a house of from 1,500 to 2,500 square feet.
Another factor that determines the price is what your house is made of. Painting stucco and brick costs more (about $1 per square foot extra) than other surfaces, such as vinyl and wood, and two- and three-story homes cost more to paint than single-story homes, due to the extra equipment involved (such as ladders and scaffolding).
How much does it cost to paint the interior of a home?
HomeAdvisor estimates that painting a home’s interior costs $1,892 on average, or $3.50 per square foot. Unlike painting an exterior, painting a room or home interior is a project that many homeowners can tackle; just expect to pay for equipment, which will cost around $200 to $300—plus paint.
Average ranges are great to give you a general idea of cost, but there are a couple of factors that will drastically affect where your project will fall within the norm. One of the biggest to consider is the type of paint you choose.
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