3. Tape off doors, windows, trim, etc. Use masking tape to protect the edges between your siding and any features you don’t want to get paint on, such as trim, doors, windows, and lights.
Depending on the curiosity level of the kiddos, it may be a good idea to make sure they’re out of the house while the painters are present.
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Following is a list of tools that are typically helpful. Most of these are sold at home improvement centers or online. If you don’t already own or want to buy some of the pricier tools, you can often rent them. Garden hose with high-pressure nozzle Stiff-bristle brush with extension pole Bucket and detergent or TSP substitute Drop cloths, plastic sheeting, and painter’s tape Hook-blade paint scraper and molding scraper Wire brush Respirator, dust masks, and safety goggles Putty knife and 5-in-1 tool Work gloves and latex gloves Stepladder and/or extension ladder Disk sander or random-orbit sander and sandpaper Caulking gun and caulking compound Paintbrushes (see below for information about selecting) Paint rollers and extension poles 5-gallon bucket with roller grid Paint sprayer* (see below) Select the Right Paintbrushes
Of course, how much you spend on materials and labor costs will ultimately depend on how large your house is and several other project specifics. Typical rates range from $1.25 to $4.17 per square foot of paintable surface area, with an average rate of $2.71 per square foot. How much does house painting cost? National average cost: $3,348Typical price range: $2,191 – $4,505Extreme low end: $829Extreme high end: $8,460
While prepping your home for painting, you may find bigger issues than just aged paint, such as mold or toxic lead paint. The company you hire to paint might be able to handle problems like these for you, or you may need to find a specialist to remove the harmful substance.
Part of the reason I was hired by the house flipper was that I had been a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, and had spent a few days painting with them. That’s one way to get experience (and help out a good cause), but you can also do what my new employer told me to do: learn online.
There are a few other extra details that factor into your final interior painting cost including: Higher quality paint products or designer paints increase your cost Painting walls with a lot of doors and windows can decrease costs Drastic color changes may require expensive extra coats for proper coverage Adding an accent wall increases cost/complexity as well
Now, in the likely case that two coats are needed, you’d take the number of gallons and multiply by 1.7 for the second coat. This is the industry standard for second coat coverage, which normally takes 30% less material than the first coat.
The Pro Painters website combines the power of text and multimedia to help tell a compelling branding story. The video background at the top of the homepage helps summarize what the company is all about. Scrolling down, you get to see video demonstrations of actual painting services. This multimedia grabs your attention.
A wildly popular exterior dark gray house color is Sherwin Williams Peppercorn (SW 7674). While it can look dark in a fan deck or as a paint swatch, this gray lightens up on exteriors that get lots of natural sunlight. This rich, modern color is a trend-worthy option for cedar shake siding that has staying power.
For an average-sized home with two or three bedrooms, you’ll likely pay a professional painter between $1,216 and $3,269 total to paint the interior of your home.
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The factors which impact the cost of your project are the size of the area you want painted, whether the job is multi-story and requires scaffolding and other specialized equipment, and how long it will take for the project to be complete, particularly if there are any unique challenges of the space.
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I’m so scared to paint our house but it desperately needs it. I feel a bit more confident after reading your process. Your house looks stunning December 6, 2021
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