This is so helpful! I’m getting ready to paint our upstairs apartment so our new renter can move in and it’s a daunting task. Do you have a recommendation for you favorite painter’s tape? I’ve never found one that seemed to actually do anything. Rosie February 27, 2015
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When planning a painting project, there are many additional costs to consider beyond the basic interior or exterior job. There are many tasks that painters complete while they do the job. If you need any of them done, it’s important to know the costs so that you can factor any additional projects into your overall painting project.
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Of course, how smooth your painted surfaces will look majorly depends on the climate of the area, but if you stick to the guidelines we have discussed here, you are sure to have an unblemished finish. Before you start painting, get your siding in top shape. Repair cracks and holes in finishes such as stucco, replace any rotten wood and treat insects and mold. Putty surface pitting and seal seams. If you want to remove peeling or cracking paint, you can sandblast. Follow up this with a power wash and ensure you apply the recommended amount of pressure.After power wash, allow your surfaces to dry completely so that you will have no trapped moisture under your paint. Also, in case it rains heavily, gives your house time to dry. Observe the weather to ensure that painting is done when the weather is dry and mild
To estimate the quantity of paint required, you will need to know the room wall sizes (length, height, and width), the number and size of the windows, and the number and size of doors. A standard living room (12’ x 8’) requires 2 to 3 gallons of paint using the industry average of 350 sq.ft. per gallon. If you plan to have a different color on the ceiling, trim, or accent wall, that will have to be calculated separately.
The house we’re working on is about 900 square feet. All in all it cost about $1300 to paint the entire place. The quote from our contractor was $2500 and that number didn’t include skim coating the dining room, which we ran into unexpectedly. So we saved over $1000 doing it ourselves, and our cost included a paint sprayer we purchased! Actually, let me break down all of the costs for you. (This is a rough breakdown, all numbers are rounded.)
A home’s exterior paint is akin to a person’s smile – it is the first thing people notice when they look at your property. The wrong kind of exterior painting job can detract from your home’s better qualities. The right kind can improve your home’s resell value and create curb appeal that draws the attention of those driving by. At 360° Painting of Tulsa, our house painters understand the important role exterior painting plays in your home’s appearance and value. We work hard to serve the Tulsa, OK area with the highest quality and exterior painting services.
Some house painters like to take on many jobs at once to make more money. They hire sub-contractors to actually do the work while they go out and find more jobs. It’s a situation you want to avoid. Instead choose a painter who actually does the work or who has full-time employees do the work.
7. Clean up. Pick up any drop cloths you laid out before you started working. Rinse the paint out of your brushes and rollers. Clean out the buckets you used to carry your tools and the pans holding the paint.
Painters charge $1 to $3 per square foot to paint a room or interior of a house. The average cost to paint a room is $350 to $850, and the cost to paint a home interior is $1,200 to $3,900. Labor costs alone account for 70% to 85% of your total paint job. Interior Painting Cost Per Square Foot Calculator Measure Cost Per Square Foot Coverage Area $1 – $3 Floor Space $3 – $7 Interior Painting Cost Room Average Cost Interior Door $75 – $150 Bedroom $350 – $850 Master Bedroom $650 – $1,400 Bathroom $150 – $400 Kitchen $150 – $250 Living Room $600 – $2,000 Apartment / Condo $900 – $3,000 1,500 SF House $1,300 – $4,400 2,000 SF House $1,600 – $5,600 2,500 SF House $1,800 – $6,300
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Painting interior doors properly is much tougher than most people think, especially if you want a professional finish. Interior doors are mostly painted in a higher gloss or semi-gloss finish which is less forgiving than the eggshell paint used for walls.
Once work begins, hold brief daily meetings to discuss the job and schedule and quash any misunderstandings. If there are surprises, seek middle ground. No contract can anticipate every possibility. Materials may be unavailable. Large chunks of rotten siding may crumble along with the old paint. Exterior jobs may be stopped cold by a week of steady rain. But know that you’ll pay extra if you change your mind about a color after the trim is already painted or otherwise add tasks to the project.
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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.
Brick and stucco are the most expensive types of siding to paint, while metal, wood, and vinyl are the most affordable. SIDING MATERIALAVERAGE COST TO PAINTMetal siding$1.59 per square footWood siding$2.00 per square footVinyl siding$2.06 per square footConcrete siding$2.17 per square footBrick$3.15 per square footStucco$3.33 per square foot