Are you getting ready to paint your home? This is an exciting project! However, despite your enthusiasm, you maybe can’t help but wonder just how much it’ll cost to break out the paint cans, hire a team of professionals, and transform your home’s appearance. Here’s a closer look at three of the main factors that contribute to the cost of painting your home’s exterior so that you can confidently kick off this process and feel good about the direction your abode is heading!
1. The Size of Your Home
This is perhaps the largest factor that affects the total cost of exterior painting. The average home often needs anywhere from 15 to 30 gallons of paint, and the cost per gallon will depend on the brand and type of paint you’ve chosen. Most high-quality exterior paints can cost between $50 to $100 or more per gallon; however, since these last longer, they don’t need to be reapplied as often as cheaper paints, thereby saving money in the long run. Not to mention, a freshly painted house has dramatically boosted curb appeal!
2. Prep Work
Quite a lot of preparation goes into painting; there are quite a lot of things you must take care of before your home can actually receive a new coat. Any damage to the foundation needs to be repaired, especially if there are chips, cracks, or areas that need to be re-caulked. You’ll also want to cover your landscaping, move away lawn décor and cars, and ensure any pets are secured for the duration of the project. All of these repairs and preparations will cost money, depending on how much needs to be done.
3. Cost of Labor
Professional painting services vary in cost, but for their hard work, you can expect to pay around $1.50 to $.400 per square foot – meaning this factor is also closely related to the size of your home and how many rooms you want to paint. Of course, the type of paint you opt for is also rolled into this price. More than likely, they’ll also have other fees built into their service to cover the cost of things like prep and cleanup, which are necessary anyway.
In any case, you may be tempted to do things yourself or hire a cheap service to lower your expenses. Just know that this will impact the quality of your results, too – and if the job is rushed or done incorrectly, you’ll just end up having to spend money in the future to address it.
About Platinum Painting
Platinum Painting of Frisco has proudly served homeowners across Frisco and the rest of the DFW metroplex for over 15 years, offering assistance with a wide range of interior and exterior painting projects. Please reach out online or call us today for additional information or to set up a FREE in-home estimate. Telephone: (972) 992-1613.