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Painting projects

Whether it's a single room refresh or a full exterior coating, find the right painting professional for every kind of residential painting job.

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Interior Painting

A freshly painted interior can transform how a home feels. Professional painters work efficiently, protect your furniture and floors, and deliver clean edges and consistent coverage.

Wall prep & patchingPrimer coatMultiple roomsTrim & baseboardsClean lines
$1,000 – $8,000 Typical full interior, 2,000 sq ft home
Professional painting the exterior of a home

Exterior Painting

$3,000 – $10,000

Protect and refresh your home's exterior with proper prep, primer, and high-quality paint that stands up to the elements.

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Painter refinishing kitchen cabinets

Cabinet Painting

$2,000 – $6,500

Transform dated kitchen or bathroom cabinets with a professional spray finish - a fraction of the cost of replacement.

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Staining a wood deck

Deck & Fence Staining

$500 – $4,000

Protect wood decks and fences from weathering, rot, and fading with professional cleaning, prep, and staining.

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Commercial space being professionally painted

Commercial Painting

$2,000+

Interior or exterior painting for offices, retail, and commercial properties - completed efficiently to minimize business disruption.

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What drives the cost

Why two painting quotes for the same home can vary significantly

Painting costs depend on surface condition, scope, and the quality of materials used. These factors explain most of the spread between bids.

Surface prep quality

Peeling paint, cracks, and moisture damage all need addressing before a coat goes on. Prep often drives more of the cost than the paint itself.

Number of rooms & square footage

More square footage and more rooms mean more labor hours, more paint, and more drop cloths, tape, and protection.

Paint quality & coats

Premium paints last longer and provide better coverage. Two coats is standard; more coats add cost but improve durability.

Ceiling height & accessibility

Rooms with vaulted ceilings, stairwells, or hard-to-reach exterior areas require more equipment, scaffolding time, and crew hours.

Cost estimates

What painting typically costs

Painting costs range from a quick room refresh to a full exterior project. Use these ranges as a starting point - then get free quotes from local pros.

A note on pricingRanges are typical national figures for materials and labor. Local rates, permits, and project specifics can shift the final number - they're guides, not quotes.
Interior Painting$1,000 – $8,000
Exterior Painting$3,000 – $10,000
Cabinet Painting$2,000 – $6,500
Deck & Fence Staining$500 – $4,000
Commercial Painting$2,000+
What to expect

From color selection to final brush stroke

Most painting projects follow the same four phases.

01

Color consultation & quote

A painter assesses the scope, surface conditions, and helps estimate the amount of paint needed for your project.

02

Prep day

Furniture is moved, surfaces are cleaned, sanded, patched, and primed where needed - the prep work determines the final result.

03

Painting

Most interior rooms are done in one to two days. Exterior and larger projects may take three to five days depending on the home.

04

Final walkthrough

Inspect trim lines, coverage, and touch-ups before final sign-off. A good painter addresses any issues before calling the job done.

FAQ

Painting questions, answered

A typical 2,000 sq ft home interior runs $1,200–$6,000 depending on the number of rooms, ceiling height, surface condition, and paint quality chosen.

Most exterior paint jobs last 7–10 years on wood, and longer on fiber cement or stucco. Signs of peeling, fading, or chalking mean it's time.

Professional painters work faster, achieve better results, and handle all prep and cleanup. For anything beyond a single small room, hiring out is usually worth it.

Primer seals and prepares surfaces for paint adhesion, especially on bare drywall, repaired areas, or when making a dramatic color change. Skipping primer shows.

Quality exterior paint on properly prepared surfaces typically lasts 7–10 years. Cheaper products, poor prep, or harsh climates can shorten that significantly.

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