Peeling paint and cracked siding aren’t a good look for any home, and most homeowners turn to professional painters to give their home a brand new look. But, painting a house isn’t just as simple as buying a few paint buckets and having experts paint it; there are a lot of considerations, and cost is the most important of them all. This blog gives you a detailed look at how much refreshing your interiors and renewing your exteriors will cost you this year, depending on the area you live in, the size of your home, and the materials that you would like your painters of choice to use.
Exterior House Painting: Costs & Factors
Your home’s exteriors face the brunt of harmful UV rays, powerful blizzards, and torrential rains, suffering the most damage. This is where Upright Construction steps in. Our company has helped countless homeowners raise the curb appeal of their properties, and we think we’re one of the best to guide you on the expected cost of your exterior painting project this year.
Keep reading to find out an approximate estimate of how much you’ll have to spend on renewed exteriors.
- The Price Of The Area You Live In
One of the first things that influences the asking price for a professional exterior painting project is whether you live in a big bustling city or a small rural town. The demand for painting services is higher in major metropolitan cities like Jersey City or Seattle, so the price of materials and labor will be much higher, too.
Conversely, if you’re looking for professional painters to renew your battered and dusty exteriors in a town like New Ulm, Minnesota. In Forks, Washington, the cost of repainting will be much lower.
- Square Foot: The Larger The House, The Higher The Price
Next, consider the size of your home. On average, it can cost about $2-4 per square foot to paint a house. If you want to get about 1000 square feet painted, expect to spend about $2000-$4000. But if you’re looking to have professionals paint and reseal about 3000square feet, expect to spend around $6000 to $12000 on the entire area.
- Cost Of Painting Different Siding
Depending on the type of siding you have, painters will need to use different types of paints and employ various techniques to ensure a durable finish. Vinyl and wood siding, for example, are easier to paint and often come pre-primed, so they cost less to color. On the other hand, some metal siding, along with bricks, is a bit more expensive because it requires multiple coats of paint.
- The Price Tag Of Skilled Painters
Finally, take into consideration the local labor charges. Some might charge by square foot–$1 to $3 per square foot—or they might charge you $30-$98 per hour. Depending on what you choose, this will also play a role in how much you paint your home’s exterior at the end.
- Other Factors Influencing The Cost Of Painting Your Exteriors
Obviously, there are other things, such as ease of accessibility and the amount of prep work needed, that will influence the cost of having your exteriors professionally painted. For example, the average cost of having your soffit and fascia painted is about $2.5 to $6 per linear foot, and having them painted on your exterior doors can cost you $120-$445 per square foot.
The Price Of Professionally Painting Your Interiors
Now what about your interiors? Can’t leave them looking shabby and dull. Just like your exteriors, how much money you’ll need to paint your interiors will also depend on several factors, such as the size of your home, the products used, and the rooms you want painted.
Let’s take a look at a few factors that play into the final price of refreshing your interiors.
- Size & Location Of Your Home
Houses in rural areas tend to use average quality paint and have much lower labor costs compared to houses located in major cities that might use specialty paint.
If you have a house roughly 1000sqft, expect to pay about $2000 to $5000, while a house of about 4000sqft of paintable area will cost you anywhere between $8000 to $20000 to paint.
- The Price Tag Of The Paint You Choose
Aside from primer, which will cost you about $15-$25 per gallon, the type of paint you choose will play a huge role in determining the cost of painting your interiors. For example, chalk paint resides somewhere between $ 20-$35 per gallon, latex paint costs about $15-$30 per gallon, while oil-based paint retails at about $20-$35 per gallon.
- The Money For Materials Painted
Just like your siding outside, the surfaces in your interiors also have varying painting requirements, prep work, and techniques needed to paint properly. Here is a look at how much you’ll have to spend on painting each surface
- Kitchen/bathroom tile: $4/10 per sqft
- Trims & crown moldings: $1-$5 per linear foot
- Walls and ceilings: $2-$5 per sqft
- The Cost Of Painting Each Room
Finally, consider which rooms you want to have painted. Though the cost will vary depending on other factors, the average cost of painting each room is as follows:
- Bathroom: $200-$600
- Kitchen: $400-$1000
- Bedroom: $200-$500
- Dining room: $300-$800
Conclusion
Having your home professionally painted in 2025 can cost you about $1819 to $4551 for the exteriors, while having your interiors painted can cost you about $2000-$7000. This all depends, however, on the size of your home, the area you live in, and the type of paint you want used.
FAQs
- How far in advance should I schedule my residential painting project?
Schedule your home painting at least 4-8 weeks in advance - What is the best time to have my home painted?
While your interiors can be painted at any time, it is best to schedule exterior painting during the summer and spring. - How do I choose the right painters?
Look for painters who are licensed, with good references, and transparent fees. - How much does professional house painting cost in 2025?
The average price ranges from $2 to $6 per square foot, depending on home size, paint quality, and labor rates. - Does repainting my home increase its value?
Yes. A fresh coat of paint can boost curb appeal and increase resale value by 2–5%.
