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1. Repair damaged siding. Walk around the exterior of your home, inspecting the walls for damage. Fill any holes, cracks, or gaps between siding and trim with caulk and sand it until smooth. You may also need to repair chips in bricks, stone, or concrete.
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The exterior of your home is the first thing potential buyers see. Some homes, like those made of brick, won’t require fresh paint. But exteriors like stucco or siding might.
A paint’s finish essentially describes how shiny it is. High-gloss and semi-gloss paints are the shiniest and most durable against water damage and the like, and they’re usually the most expensive options.
The cost to paint your home’s exterior will be a bit less overall, though the paint products themselves are a bit more costly. On average, expect to pay between $3,500 and $7,000. On top of enhancing your curb appeal, repainting your exterior increases the value of your home. Plus, it gives you the chance to customize the look of your home to your exact specifications.
Masonry walls, including brick and concrete, can be painted. First clean them with a solution of TSP (tri-sodium phosphate) or a phosphate-free alternative. Wear rubber gloves and safety glasses or goggles while mixing and applying the solution. Rinse the area thoroughly.
The average house size is approximately 2,500 sq. ft. and usually includes three bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, and a kitchen. If you’re thinking about painting the interior of a home this size, you can expect to pay between $7,500 and $10,000. An exterior painting job of the same square footage costs between $3,750 to $9,750 on average. To paint the entire house will cost between $10,300 and $19,750.
Some rooms simply have more detail and require more specialty painting including cabinetry, molding, multiple colors, faux finishes, wallpaper removal, etc.
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The three experts we spoke with all recommended warm neutral colors. Norris suggests using beiges, tans, golds, grays and “greige”—a blend of gray and beige. Avoid white, which is too stark.
There are surfaces that require extensive prep work. For instance, if there is excessive mold or severe peeling, you may need to designate a few extra days to remedy the situation. Therefore, it will be great to talk with an experienced painter to fix extensive issues before you can get started.
How often your house needs repainting depends on the type of siding on your home, the climate where you live, how well you prepared for the last paint job, and the paint quality. You’ll know it’s time to repaint when you see signs like peeling or faded paint. Most homes could use a new paint job every 5 to 10 years.
Kitchens are typically on the easier spectrum of painting costs since much of the wall space is taken up by cabinets, appliances, and backsplashes. You can add a section or paint an entire wall in your kitchen with chalkboard paint. Want to learn more about how it works? Read all about chalkboard paint in our latest article.
The average cost to paint an apartment is $900 to $3,000 depending on the number of bedrooms or if it's a studio. A 900-square-foot one-bedroom apartment costs $900 to $2,500 to paint. Painting a 2-bedroom apartment with 10' ceilings costs $1,100 to $3,000 on average. Apartment Painting Price List Type Average Cost Studio $700 – $1,600 1-Bedroom $900 – $2,500 2-Bedroom $1,100 – $3,000
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Proper sealing of windows and doors prevents moisture from getting in and under your home’s exterior and causing damage.
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