Residential House Painting Pricing Guide
Homes in and around Louisville East, KY
How Much Will It Cost to Paint My Home in Louisville East, KY?
A room-by-room and surface-by-surface pricing guide for interior and exterior projects:
Many homeowners in Louisville East and the surrounding communities want a clear idea of what a painting project may cost, whether they’re refreshing the interior of their home or updating the exterior. To help you plan and budget, CertaPro Painters® of Louisville East, KY has created this guide outlining typical interior and exterior painting costs based on homes in the local area. These figures reflect average pricing, and your final estimate may vary depending on the specific details of your project.
In general, these things will affect the cost of the project:
1) The number of surfaces being painted: Are we painting just interior walls, or will ceilings, trim, doors, baseboards, or cabinets be included? For exterior projects, this may include siding, trim, shutters, doors, garages, porches, or fences.
2) The current condition of your surfaces: Surfaces in good condition require less preparation. However, repairs such as filling nail holes, patching drywall, sanding rough areas, addressing wood rot, or removing peeling paint will increase prep time. Older homes in the Louisville East area may also require extra preparation due to aging materials or previous coatings.
3) Ceiling and wall height: Interior projects with tall ceilings, stairwells, or vaulted spaces require additional equipment and labor. Exterior projects with multiple stories, steep rooflines, or limited access areas can also impact pricing.
4) Color changes: Dramatic color changes, darker shades, or specialty finishes may require additional coats for full coverage. For exteriors, factors such as sun exposure and surface material can also influence the number of coats needed.
Example Pricing for Exterior Painting in the Louisville East, KY Area
Exterior pricing is based on common home styles and materials found throughout the Louisville East area. Estimates typically account for proper surface preparation, including scraping, sanding, caulking, and priming as needed. Final pricing depends on the size of the home, surface materials, and overall condition.
Assumptions Included in Exterior Pricing:
- Siding and trim receive appropriate prep and full paint coverage
- Pricing reflects standard residential exteriors with typical access
- Materials include mid-grade paints from Sherwin-Williams® or Benjamin Moore®
Below, you’ll find example pricing for common home sizes and architectural styles in the Louisville East area. These examples are intended to provide a general cost range and help you understand how home size and style can impact exterior painting pricing.
Colonial-Style Home: 2,500 sqft
Typical Range: $7,500 – $11,000
Includes:
- Siding
- Soffits
- Windows
- Doors
- Trims
Large Contemporary Home: 3,500 sqft
Typical Range: $9,250 – $18,000
Includes:
- Custom Trims
- Windows
- Doors
- Ornate Trims
One-Story Ranch Home: 1,800 sqft
Typical Range: $4,500 – $5,000
Includes:
- Siding
- Trims
- Windows
- Doors
Two-Story Bare Brick Home
Typical Range: $3,000 – $6,900
Includes:
- Wooden Trims
- Windows
- Doors
Tudor-Style Home
Typical Range: $6,000 – $10,000
Includes:
- Siding
- Trims
- Windows
- Doors
Deck Staining
Typical Range: $900 – $5,000
Shed
Typical Range: $600 – $1,900
Example Pricing for Interior Painting in the Louisville East, KY Area
These examples reflect average room sizes commonly found in homes throughout Louisville East and surrounding communities. Wall pricing typically assumes two coats of paint. Ceilings, trim, and doors are often priced as one-coat refreshes using quality, mid-grade paints from trusted manufacturers. Pricing may vary based on the total scope of your project.
Assumptions Included in Interior Pricing:
- Walls and ceilings receive two coats of paint
- Doors and trim receive one coat (including baseboards, door frames, crown molding, and wainscoting)
- Materials include mid-grade paints from Sherwin-Williams® or Benjamin Moore®
Below, you’ll find example pricing for common interior rooms and room sizes in the Louisville East area. These examples provide a general cost range and help illustrate how room size and features can influence interior painting pricing.
Standard Bathroom: 6′ x 9′
Typical Range: $500 – $700
Includes:
- Walls – $270
- Ceiling – $100
- Baseboards – $60
- Door & Frame – $115
- Window Frame & Sill – $35 per window
- Window Sash – $85 per window
Kitchen with Eat-In-Area: 16′ x 28′
Typical Range: $1,200 – $1,500
Includes:
- Walls – $600
- Ceiling – $35
- Baseboard Molding – $330
- Door & Frame – $115 per side
- Window Frame & Sill – $35 per window
- Window Sash – $85 per window
Standard Bedroom: 12′ x 12′
Typical Range: $700 – $900
Includes:
- Walls – $275
- Optional Accent Wall – $190
- Ceiling – $110
- Baseboard Molding – $95
- Door & Frame – $115 per side
- Window Frame & Sill – $35 per window
- Window Sash – $85 per window
Living Room: 18′ x 24′
Typical Range: $1,200 – $1,700
Includes:
- Walls – $560
- Ceiling – $260
- Baseboard, Crown Molding, or Chair Rail – $155 each
- Door & Frame – $115 per side
- Window Frame & Sill – $35 per window
- Window Sash – $85 per window
Master Bedroom: 15′ x 20′
Typical Range: $900 – $1,500
Includes:
- Walls – $385
- Ceiling – $210
- Baseboard Molding – $130
- Door & Frame – $115 per side
- Window Frame & Sill – $35 per window
- Window Sash – $85 per window
Master Bathroom: 12′ x 14′
Typical Range: $700 – $900
Includes:
- Walls – $285
- Ceiling – $115
- Baseboard Molding – $200
- Door & Frame – $115 per side
- Window Frame & Sill – $35 per window
- Window Sash – $85 per window
Foyer: 14′ Ceilings
Typical Range: $1,800 – $2,300
Includes:
- Foyer & Staircase Walls – $910
- Ceiling – $355
- Molding (including wainscot, baseboards, stair risers, and stair trim) – $600 – $850
Dining Room: 14′ x 16′
Typical Range: $900 – $1,500
Includes:
- Walls – $610
- Ceilings – $185
- Baseboard – $125
- Crown Molding – $125
- Wainscot – $125
- Door & Frame – $115 per side
- Window Frame & Sill – $35 per window
- Window Sash – $85 per window
Cabinet Painting
Includes:
- Drawer Faces – $155 each
- Cabinet Doors – $155 (both sides included)
- Cabinet Boxes – $155 each
Areas Served
CertaPro Painters® of Louisville East, KY proudly serves the following areas in and around Louisville East:
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