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Painting costs vary greatly depending on a number of factors: the type of painting that is being done; the materials being used; the current condition of the surfaces being painted; how many coats are needed; etc. However, it is possible to know how much it would roughly cost to paint a house.
This is a rough outline of what to expect for interior and exterior house painting costs. This post talks about costs for repaints only, and does not reflect pricing for new construction homes.
I’m going to give some cost estimates and examples for interior painting, exterior painting, and deck & fence staining.
These are rough estimates to give you a ball park figure and are meant to be a guide. If you are looking to hire a painting company, one of the best ways to make sure you are getting a good price is to get multiple estimates from local painters through a service like Painter Choice.
Now let’s get into some ball park prices.
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| What’s being painted | Cost per square foot |
| Walls only | $1.75-$2.75 |
| Walls, ceilings and trim | $3.00-$4.00 |
*These numbers are based on the square footage of the home.
Example: 2500 square foot home
Walls Only: $4,375-$6,875
Walls, Ceilings, and Trim: $7,500-$10,000
Painting the whole interior is much more expensive than painting the whole exterior. There’s a lot more detail work and surface to paint on the interior.
| Type of house | Estimated painting cost (Exterior) |
| One-story ranch | $2,000-$5,000 |
| Two-story | $2,700-$6,500 |
| Three-story | $3,600-$8,500 |
**These do not take into consideration detailed Victorian style homes, or lead safe practices if required. See below for more details.
| What’s being painted | Cost per square foot |
| 6 Foot Stained Fence | $1.50-$4.00 |
| Deck Surface | $1.00-$2.00 |
| Deck Railings | $8.00-$12.00 |
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