There is no formal training or education program required to become a house painter. Most residential or commercial painters learned their trade on the job. The skills required include a steady hand, upper body strength and no fear of heights. Many people who enjoy this work have an eye for colors and can appreciate the aesthetics of a space.
As an employee, you’ll often work with tools and materials provided by the contractor or employer. But if you work for one of the many employers who like to hire you as an independent contractor, you may have to buy brushes, rollers and other necessary tools. You can start with as little as $100, and add tools as you need them.

Every home is different, so it’s difficult to say how long your exterior paint job will actually last. Most painting experts will tell you that most homes needed to be painted every five to ten years. However, based on where you live, the general climate, and how good your previous paint job was, this timeline can differ greatly!
Certain information about the project needs to be determined before a painter can provide an accurate estimate: Will this be an interior or exterior painting job, or both? What parts of the house do you want painted? Just one wall, or every single room? Do you want your crown molding and baseboards painted, too? Do you want any wallpaper or ceiling texture removed? Is there any damaged wood in these areas that would require carpentry work before the painting starts?