If you’ve decided that it’s finally time to refresh your home with a new coat of exterior paint, you’re probably feeling excited at the prospect of showing off your new style while also boosting your home’s total value. However, you might also have concerns about how much the potential project will drain your bank account. Believe it or not, it’s fairly straightforward to determine the cost of exterior painting by weighing a few key factors beforehand – and the price itself is often surprisingly affordable! Here’s what you need to know.
1. Preparation Comes with Built-In Costs
You cannot just dive into a painting project without first taking care of all the prep work. This includes things like cleaning and repairing any surfaces being painted, moving away or storing anything near the walls, and of course, gathering all the different necessary materials like brushes, rollers, tarps, painter’s tape, scaffolding, ladders, and cans of paint. If your home is already in decent shape, this prep work shouldn’t tack too much onto your total bill. However, if a lot of cleaning and preparation is needed, factor these initial costs into your total budget so you aren’t hit with any surprises when the painters show up.
2. Square Footage Matters
The size of your home is arguably the largest factor that influences the cost of exterior painting – the larger the area that is being painted, the more paint you’ll need! Not to mention, larger homes, as well as those with multiple stories, often take longer to complete and require additional supplies, meaning that the total cost will also rise. On average, you can expect to pay around $1 to $5 per square foot, but don’t make any assumptions until you’ve spoken with a team of professionals and crunched the numbers beforehand.
3. Consider Your Home’s Materials
Houses don’t just differ in size and shape – they also differ in what they’re constructed from, and paint adheres quite differently to various building materials. In some cases, certain types or qualities of paint must be used to ensure consistent, lasting results. Needless to say, this greatly influences the price point. Aluminum siding normally costs around $1 to $3 to paint, while higher-quality materials like brick, concrete, and stone can cost up to $5 or more per square foot. Mid-range materials like vinyl, stucco, and engineered wood can fall anywhere within the $1 to $4 price range. You should also consider additional exterior surfaces, such as the fascia, trim, shutters, and even window sashes. All of these can be made of different materials from the rest of your house.
Above all else, keep in mind that every home and painting situation is inherently different, and only by realizing all of these relevant factors can you ensure that the job is well done and you’re working within your budget!
About Platinum Painting
Our team here at Platinum Painting of Fort Worth has proudly assisted homeowners across the DFW metroplex for the last 15 years, offering a wide variety of interior and exterior painting services. If you’re ready to paint your home, you can count on us to help you achieve spectacular results! If you have any questions about the blog or you’d like to get in touch with us to set up a FREE in-home estimate, please visit us online or call today for additional information. Telephone: (817) 380-4404.