{"id":10146,"date":"2019-08-28T13:02:58","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T17:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/central-dallas.certapro.com\/?post_type=community&p=10146"},"modified":"2019-08-28T13:02:58","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T17:02:58","slug":"house-painting-cost","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/central-dallas\/community\/house-painting-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Save on the Cost to Paint a House"},"content":{"rendered":"

Painting a home is a big undertaking both mentally and financially. To paint the exterior of a 2,500 square foot home that\u2019s two stories, you\u2019re looking at about $4,000. For the interior, it\u2019s nearly $5,500. If you are on a strict budget, trim the house painting cost with these 5 tips to save on the cost to paint a house.<\/p>\n

How House Painting Cost Is Determined<\/h2>\n

Making large financial decisions cost you more than money; they can cost you your peace of mind. Fresh paint is good for your home and creates a solid barrier between you and the elements. Put a new paint job off too long and you could be allowing more damage to occur creating costly repairs.<\/p>\n

By planning ahead and pitching in with a little bit of elbow grease, you cut the cost down. When you prepare for your estimate, go in knowing that the cost to paint a house varies on the material you are painting, products and labor requirements. Your project will fall into two categories.<\/p>\n

Labor<\/h3>\n

Getting a crew to handle preparation and repairs takes quite a bit of time. Most pros will tell you that \u2154 of on-site time is dedicated to preparation and repairing issues before any paint cans are opened. Sealing, sanding, taping and caulking all takes a lot of time.<\/p>\n

Materials<\/h3>\n

Pro painters suggest that moderate to costly paints will provide you a longer life on the walls and carry a guarantee to support it. You can expect to pay $20-$70 per gallon depending on the brand and finish. Paint manufacturers now offer extra durability in the form of mold resistance or washable abilities, which can drive costs up a bit.<\/p>\n

Your estimator will most likely suggest a brand of paint that they have used and had good success with over their tenure. These can cost in the range of $50 a gallon on exterior paint. It\u2019s expected to last for up to 15 years.<\/p>\n

Estimates should also include all of the other necessary materials for the job like drop cloths, tape, rollers, cleansers and brushes.<\/p>\n

\"\"How to Save on the Cost of House Painting<\/h2>\n

Bids<\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s a great idea to get more than one estimate on your project. Use referrals to help narrow down options, then book estimates with each. Be wary of overly high or low estimates. You\u2019ll also want the estimate in writing and broken into costs for supplies and labor.<\/p>\n

Pitch in<\/h3>\n

Labor on sanding or repairs can add up quickly. If you are up to the job, why not pitch in? Get some inexpensive caulk, spackle and sanding materials to fix the walls prior to the painters arriving. Repairing a window frame or small wall ding is a relatively doable task for you before you get painters in your house to work. Some painters may balk at a homeowner doing the work, others might just not include the same warranty since they didn\u2019t complete the work themselves.<\/p>\n

At your estimate, ask if you can do prep work to cut the cost down some. This includes:<\/p>\n