Did you know it takes 5-6 days to paint a three-story or five-bedroom home? After spending so much time at home, people turning to home improvement projects and painting is at the top of the list.
Some were looking to add a splash of color while others were looking to touch up the walls that had been painted so many years ago. Keep reading and we will walk you through the typical cost to paint a house.
Why Paint Your Home?
People were looking for ways to make their house feel new, fresh, comfortable, or improve it before selling it. There are ways to make your house look more spacious or add more decoration just by painting it.
Some may want to paint their front door red, others may look for something more subtle. For example, if you use white paint there are many ways it can improve your house.
- White creates a clean and fresh aesthetic
- You can create a gallery wall or add fun art – your options are endless when you want to dress up a white wall
- White can create an illusion that there’s more space in a room than there actually is
- The color white attracts natural light, which can brighten up any room
You can paint anywhere from the interior or exterior of your house. To keep your house looking good as new, you want to repaint the exterior every 5-8 years.
You can call a professional service to paint and we are here to help. Get more information on painting your home with St. Paul’s experts BFB Painting.
Cost to Paint a House
Painting your house can cost anywhere between $650 to over $6,000. The average cost to paint a house is about $2,000.
If you paint yourself, you will be paying for a lot of equipment more so than the actual paint. The equipment you need includes:
- Brushes
- Rollers
- Buckets
- Ladder
- Sprayer
- Protective cloths
You want to make sure you are set up for success if you plan to paint on your own. However, you can also hire a professional service to paint your house.
Whether we are painting the interior or exterior of your house, price is based on square footage. You should give the full scope of the project you want done and get a quote.
You can consult with an expert to make sure you are getting the most efficient and expert work for the right price. You can also work with us on a budget to make sure you stay on track with how much you wanted to spend.
Ready to Paint
People are looking for a change, and adding a pop of color to your room or painting the walls white to brighten a room is a quick and fun home improvement.
If painting is a home project you want to do on your own, the equipment and paint itself altogether can be expensive. If you hire a service, it can also be expensive and you should consider your options.
Start picking out your new color to paint a house or read more here on our blog about how to make your home a sanctuary.
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