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House Painting Cost Estimates

Instantly Calculate Your Home Painting Costs - Use Our Paint Estimate Calculator

Get a Real-Time Estimate for Interior & Exterior House Painting

This is a smart house painting calculator. Built specifically for U.S. homeowners, it breaks down painting costs in real-time based on real square footage, surfaces, and preferences

Quick & Accurate

Start Here: Your House Painting Estimate Calculator

Choose your options. Enter your square footage. Get your quote. Our tool is optimized to reflect current market rates across the U.S.

What's Included in Your House Painting Estimate?

  • ✓Square Footage (Room, Floor, or Full Home)
  • ✓Type of Painting (Interior, Exterior, or Both)
  • ✓Wall & Surface Condition (Good, Minor Repairs, Major Repairs)
  • ✓Paint Quality Level (Standard, Premium, Eco-Friendly)
  • ✓Accessibility Factors (1-3+ stories, trims, ceiling height)

🏠 House Painting Cost Estimator

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Typical House Painting Costs in 2025 (U.S. Averages)

Wondering if your quote is fair? Compare your estimate against real averages:

Home Size

Interior Estimate

Exterior Estimate

1,000 sq ft
$2,000 – $4,000
$1,500 – $3,500
2,000 sq ft
$4,000 – $8,000
$3,000 – $6,000
3,000+ sq ft
$6,500 – $12,000+
$4,500 – $9,000+

Interior vs. Exterior Painting: What Changes the Cost?

Not all surfaces are priced equally. Here's how the cost structure shifts:

Interior:

More detailed prep (wall patching, trim taping)

Paint type affects indoor air quality, drying time

Exterior:

Weather impact + surface condition matters

Safety equipment or extra labor for 2+ stories

DIY vs. Hiring a Painter: The True Cost Comparison

Let's be honest—DIY isn't always cheaper. Here's why:

DIY Painting

Paint & Supplies

$300-800

Your Time Investment

40-80 hours

Quality Risk

High

Warranty

None

Professional Painter

Total Cost

$2,000-4,000

Your Time Saved

40-80 hours

Quality Guarantee

Professional

Warranty

2-5 years

Regional Pricing

Labor and material rates vary. A 2,000 sq ft job in California might cost $1,000 more than in Georgia

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