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A: It takes about 15 minutes to paint a 1500 square foot house. The paint on a 1,500 square foot house takes about four days to complete. There are three painters working on the house at once, of course.
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A professional painter will have the proper equipment to paint your home quickly and efficiently. They'll have paint sprayers and scaffolding, which will cut the labor time down significantly from a DIY project.
Even if they were mixed at the same time using the same colour formula, paint colours can vary from one can to the next. To keep the colour consistent, pour all the paint you’ll need for the job into a single container (a five-gallon bucket usually does the trick) and mix them thoroughly.
The best time to paint your home’s exterior will depend on your location. Choose a month when the temperatures are above 50 degrees Fahrenheit and do not drop below 35 degrees Fahrenheit in the evening. Weather fluctuations can cause dew to form on the exterior and prevent the paint from drying properly. Maureen Stanley is a New Jersey-based writer and reporter that specializes on all things home. She's always on the search for the latest design trends to make a house a home. When she's not writing, Maureen enjoys tending to her vegetable garden. Save on your move and tackle upcoming to-dos with your free MYMOVE account By signing up, you’re opting in to receive email communication from MYMOVE.com and agree to MYMOVE’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Excellent work done by Antonio! It was so well done that my husband and I can't tell where the repair work was done! Antonio was extremely nice. There's not enough words to describe what a phenomenal job he did. We will definitely use Kelly Brothers again in the future. Two thumbs up!Also want to acknowledge Tony who was our painter for the day. He was top notch & professional on another project for us. Did a phenomenal job and we will certainly use Kelly Brothers Painting again.
To be frank, if that was the case you probably wouldn’t be reading this article. With this in mind, let’s dive into the cost of painting supplies, equipment, and your time.
We hired Ruben and his crew to paint the interior of our new home. They did a wonderful job and I was impressed. His crew painted roughly 1600 Sq ft of our home in two days. I'm pleased with the results, especially when reviewing his pricing.
"Josh was referred to me to paint the interior of my kitchen and living room. I was immediately surprised by his professionalism. He was always prompt, professional, very enjoyable to work with and did a wonderful job. Josh was always concerned that I was happy and he was always accommodating. I was so impressed with his work that I have accelerated, the time schedule, for a large painting job I have planned. I look forward to using his firm again and recommending him to others. I am very pleased with his work. Thank you Josh!!"
I am an owner of a 5 unit apartment building. I currently have a vacancy and need to have a unit painted prior to rerenting. The apartment unit is 1,100 square feet with high vaulted ceilings. They said they don't paint apartments only condos and townhomes?
Finally, the labour cost will also affect the cost. Depending on the condition of the building, prep work may require more time from the painter. Surface preparation, protecting the property, and cleaning up after the paint job are all hours to be accounted for.
You can expect to pay between $6,000 and $8,000 to paint a 2,000 sq.ft. house. You will need approximately five gallons to complete one coat. This size home is slightly under the current average home square footage, but it is still a substantial space with enough room for multiple bedrooms, a living room, one to two bathrooms, and a kitchen.
If you’re looking for ways to decrease the cost, consider doing some of the prep work yourself to decrease the number of ours the painters will spend on your home.
If you want your exterior trim to really pop, then this is the paint finish for you. A high-gloss sheen offers extreme durability and adds a beautiful richness to paint color. You may be tempted to paint your entire home exterior with this easy-to-clean, highly durable sheen, but it isn’t a good idea! Painting all of your siding with high-gloss paint will make your home look “plastic” and magnify surface imperfections. Simply use this finish for highlighting ornate architectural details, trim, and doors. Professional painters will happily paint your exterior walls and siding with a semi-gloss or satin paint to complement the high-gloss finish of your trim.
If you have gables, multiply the width of the gable by its height, and divide by two. Do this for each gable and add the total to the body measurement. TIP: Don't forget, each gallon covers between 250-400 square feet. Don't forget to factor in the paint for a second coat if necessary.
44 × 8 = 352 SF Subtract for windows and doors to get the coverage area – Subtract 21 SF per door and 16 SF per window.
Other costs to consider will be materials which tend to range from 10-20% of the cost of the job depending on the quality of paint you choose.