How Much Will My Exterior Painting Project Cost?

With spring fast approaching, you may be considering getting the exterior of your home painted. With snowfall and other harsh weather, your house’s paint may be peeling or simply look rundown. Giving the siding of your home a fresh coat of paint can definitely revitalize it and can even give it a totally new look. Although you may think an exterior painting project is just simply slapping on a paint of fresh coat of paint, there are a lot of factors and preparation that can go into a paint job. Every home is unique and will require different kinds of paint and a different number of coats (this includes houses that are even built by the same builder). Giving your home a new look is important, but you also want your paint job to outlast the wear and tear of weather throughout the years.

When it comes to painting the exterior of your home, you get what you pay for. When looking for a painter, figure out what brand of paint they’re using, that their painting is quality and made for longevity, and that they have prepared the outside of your home properly for a paint job.

Here are some of the factors that may impact the price of your exterior painting project:

1. The current condition of your home’s exterior. If there are gaps in between your siding or if the existing paint is chipping or peeling, repairs will need to be made to ensure that surfaces are able to be painted.
2. The kind of surfaces that will be painted. Bare brick or stucco will soak paint up while rougher surfaces need different materials and applications of paint, which can slow down your project.
3. The land your home is built on and the height of your home. If your home has steep hills on the side of it, it may make it harder to place a ladder. Also, the bigger the surface area, the more paint you will need to cover it.
4. The colors of your exterior. If you plan on adding more than one color, your project will need more time and materials..
5. The number of surfaces that need to be painted. If your exterior painting project requires multiple sides of your home to be painted, you will need more time and require more materials to complete the project. This would include any windows and/or decks that require repairs, painting, or staining.

Because each home is different, determining the price of an exterior painting project can be difficult. Thankfully, CertaPro Painters® of Midlothian and NW Richmond, VA offer free in-person estimates. A professional painter will come to your home to evaluate your project, discuss options, and answer any of your questions.

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