How often should you paint the exterior of your house?

<div><p>You should paint your home exterior every <b>five to 10 years</b>, on average. Climate and surroundings can affect how well paint holds up. Wood siding will likely need a fresh coat of paint every three to seven years. Paint on brick tends to last about eight to 17 years, on average.</p></div>

How do you calculate how much paint you need for a house exterior?

<div><p>Calculate the square footage of the area you want to paint. Divide the square footage by 350 (the average square footage a gallon of paint covers). Multiply the number of gallons you need by two, as you’ll likely be applying two coats of paint. For a more accurate estimate, subtract the square footage of the windows and doors from the initial square footage total. It’s a good idea to plan for an extra gallon of paint to make sure you have enough to finish the job.</p></div>

How do painters calculate exterior square footage?

<div><p>To calculate the square footage of a home exterior, painters multiply the length of the wall by the height of the wall to be painted. Then they add the total square footage for all of the walls to be painted. To calculate the price, they multiply the total square footage by their cost per square foot to prep and paint. Additional costs may factor in such as repairs, additional trim, and walls higher than the first story.</p></div>

How much does it cost to paint the exterior of a house?

<div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-paint-house-exterior.htm">cost to paint the exterior of a house</a> ranges from $1,900 to $4,500 or about <b>$1.50 to $4 per square foot</b>, depending on the size, height, and complexity of the home layout. Other cost factors include your location, the type of siding (e.g., wood, aluminum, brick, stucco, etc.), and the kind of paint (e.g. oil-based, latex, acrylic, etc.). Painting the trim a different color or painting intricately designed trim can also increase the cost.</p></div>

How many coats of paint should go on the exterior of a house?

<div><p>You should apply at least two coats of paint when painting the exterior of your house. Two coats of paint provides better durability and more even coverage than just one coat.</p></div>

Top 10 Best Exterior painters in Darien, IL

Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services

Lookswell Painting and Handyman Services

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

77 local quotes requested

Lookswell Painting has been serving clients as a family owned business since 1963. We are a full service painting contractor specializing in residential painting and decorating, commercial and industrial painting, and cabinet refinishing and restoration. Request a quote, or email us at [email protected] for immediate service. We are a licensed contractor with over 50 years of experience. We understand that quality goes a long way in making your surroundings look fresh and up to date. We use the finest materials when we work on any project resulting in high quality and lasting results.

"The Lookswell team, especially Jim, Omar & Cindy, were exceptionally professional & dedicated to the task. The final work looks great, appreciated the level of experience that allowed them to deal with our old house."

Charles F on January 2021

Lookswell Painting has been serving clients as a family owned business since 1963. We are a full service painting contractor specializing in residential painting and decorating, commercial and industrial painting, and cabinet refinishing and restoration. Request a quote, or email us at [email protected] for immediate service. We are a licensed contractor with over 50 years of experience. We understand that quality goes a long way in making your surroundings look fresh and up to date. We use the finest materials when we work on any project resulting in high quality and lasting results.

"The Lookswell team, especially Jim, Omar & Cindy, were exceptionally professional & dedicated to the task. The final work looks great, appreciated the level of experience that allowed them to deal with our old house."

Charles F on January 2021

FOREST PARK STUCCO, INC

FOREST PARK STUCCO, INC

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 97% of Angi customers

18 local quotes requested

Creators of your community's most striking stucco homes! Let the experienced craftsmen of Forest Park Stucco help preserve your home's beauty. We want our customers to be completely comfortable when they put their confidence in us. That's why we offer a full five year guarantee. A guarantee is only as good as the company that offers it. So you should know we are a family owned, born and raised in the same suburbs that we work and live in. We are members of the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, Forest Park Kiwanis, Better Business Bureau, and the Forest Park Moose *EPA Certified Company

"The company did excellent work. The owner was particularly responsive and swift at all stages, from initial meeting and proposal through to the finish, and was receptive to all questions. Prior to the work, the house had mismatch stucco patterns and needed cracks and corners repaired. This provider attended to all those details, including things we hadn't noticed. The house looks terrific now! I cannot recommend this company enough - Very high satisfaction!"

Anna M on November 2020

Creators of your community's most striking stucco homes! Let the experienced craftsmen of Forest Park Stucco help preserve your home's beauty. We want our customers to be completely comfortable when they put their confidence in us. That's why we offer a full five year guarantee. A guarantee is only as good as the company that offers it. So you should know we are a family owned, born and raised in the same suburbs that we work and live in. We are members of the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, Forest Park Kiwanis, Better Business Bureau, and the Forest Park Moose *EPA Certified Company

"The company did excellent work. The owner was particularly responsive and swift at all stages, from initial meeting and proposal through to the finish, and was receptive to all questions. Prior to the work, the house had mismatch stucco patterns and needed cracks and corners repaired. This provider attended to all those details, including things we hadn't noticed. The house looks terrific now! I cannot recommend this company enough - Very high satisfaction!"

Anna M on November 2020

Elevated Finishes Painting Co.

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Elevated Finishes Painting Co.

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32 local quotes requested

1 years of experience

At Elevated Finishes, we specialize in transforming homes with our top-notch services. Located in Downers Grove, we offer interior and exterior painting, deck and fence staining, drywall repairs, concrete staining, and pressure washing. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 5-star ratings on Google and Angi, and our membership in the Downers Grove Chamber of Commerce. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality workmanship using premium materials like Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams products. Our experienced team ensures each project is completed to the highest standards, providing you with lasting results and a beautiful finish.

Dann Dolce Painting Co.

Dann Dolce Painting Co.

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

32 local quotes requested

Dann Dolce Painting Co., in Lombard, IL, is the leading painting contractor serving Cook, DuPage and Lake counties and surrounding areas since 2004. We offer interior and exterior painting, refinishing and recoating, trim work, wallpaper installation and removal, spray finishes, staining, home remodeling and much more. For your next painting project, contact Dann Dolce Painting Co. in Lombard.

"Really appreciated the team of painters that did a great job and were respectful and pleasant to work with. Work was completed on schedule and at the agreed upon price and project details. Would hire them again."

Diane E on March 2023

Dann Dolce Painting Co., in Lombard, IL, is the leading painting contractor serving Cook, DuPage and Lake counties and surrounding areas since 2004. We offer interior and exterior painting, refinishing and recoating, trim work, wallpaper installation and removal, spray finishes, staining, home remodeling and much more. For your next painting project, contact Dann Dolce Painting Co. in Lombard.

"Really appreciated the team of painters that did a great job and were respectful and pleasant to work with. Work was completed on schedule and at the agreed upon price and project details. Would hire them again."

Diane E on March 2023

ProVision Painting Inc

ProVision Painting Inc

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 94% of Angi customers

103 local quotes requested

If you are looking for Interior Painting on Ceilings, Walls, and Trim for an entire house, or even 3 to 4 rooms, Matt of ProVision Painting has not just run his own company for 30 years, he also is a Color Consultant and Certified Stager. He focuses on proper drywall prep and using quality Benjamin Moore Products. He is a graduate of The American Academy of Art of Chicago and has always had a passion for art. He specializes in interior design and color matching and can turn your home into an artistic masterpiece. Award winning. ProVision.

"Matt and his team are the ultimate professionals. Matt spent hours with us recommending color choices for our living room, kitchen, main bathroom, hallway, master bedroom/bathroom and family room. His color consultation and choice of colors for the various rooms in our house was priceless. He mixed a custom color for the wall behind our bar. This took about 10 different formululations and turned out perfect. Our master bedroom had textured paint and ceilings that needed to be scraped/sanded down. Multiple coats of joint compound were applied to smooth out the walls. The team did a wonderful job and the walls turned out beautiful. He returned after we had carpeting installed in our master bedroom and touched up all of the marks from the installers. He went over our house with a fine tooth comb after the painting was completed and any imperfections that were found were fixed immediately. We highly recommend Matt and his team. We would absolutely hire again."

Jean S on April 2025

If you are looking for Interior Painting on Ceilings, Walls, and Trim for an entire house, or even 3 to 4 rooms, Matt of ProVision Painting has not just run his own company for 30 years, he also is a Color Consultant and Certified Stager. He focuses on proper drywall prep and using quality Benjamin Moore Products. He is a graduate of The American Academy of Art of Chicago and has always had a passion for art. He specializes in interior design and color matching and can turn your home into an artistic masterpiece. Award winning. ProVision.

"Matt and his team are the ultimate professionals. Matt spent hours with us recommending color choices for our living room, kitchen, main bathroom, hallway, master bedroom/bathroom and family room. His color consultation and choice of colors for the various rooms in our house was priceless. He mixed a custom color for the wall behind our bar. This took about 10 different formululations and turned out perfect. Our master bedroom had textured paint and ceilings that needed to be scraped/sanded down. Multiple coats of joint compound were applied to smooth out the walls. The team did a wonderful job and the walls turned out beautiful. He returned after we had carpeting installed in our master bedroom and touched up all of the marks from the installers. He went over our house with a fine tooth comb after the painting was completed and any imperfections that were found were fixed immediately. We highly recommend Matt and his team. We would absolutely hire again."

Jean S on April 2025

Z & Z Painting and Restoration Inc

Z & Z Painting and Restoration Inc

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

50 local quotes requested

We are a full service family owned and operated painting company serving North Shore, Chicago and Suburbs for over 10 years. We meet all your Residential, Commercial painting needs. Please visit us at https://www.zandzpainting.com for any inquiries. A good paint job is a smart investment in your property. Not only improving the aesthetics, but also protecting the structural integrity of your home. We have the resources, qualifications and experience necessary to finish each project in a professional and timely manner. Our company strives for excellence every time we paint. We believe it is important that you know we are properly bonded and insured to protect you and your property. We are a highly motivated group looking forward to working with you on your upcoming projects. Please visit us at https://www.zandzpainting.com for more information.

"Alex and his team did an unbelievable job on our kitchen. Repainting and refacing worn black cabinets with frosted glass and outdated hardware, Alex’s team painted our cabinets white, replaced panels and switched out hardware. The result is stunning! It’s hard to believe we were even considering replacing the cabinets. Additionally Alex was a complete joy to work with. He is kind, fastidious and has a shrewd eye for detail. We are thrilled with our new kitchen!"

Deborah R on May 2025

We are a full service family owned and operated painting company serving North Shore, Chicago and Suburbs for over 10 years. We meet all your Residential, Commercial painting needs. Please visit us at https://www.zandzpainting.com for any inquiries. A good paint job is a smart investment in your property. Not only improving the aesthetics, but also protecting the structural integrity of your home. We have the resources, qualifications and experience necessary to finish each project in a professional and timely manner. Our company strives for excellence every time we paint. We believe it is important that you know we are properly bonded and insured to protect you and your property. We are a highly motivated group looking forward to working with you on your upcoming projects. Please visit us at https://www.zandzpainting.com for more information.

"Alex and his team did an unbelievable job on our kitchen. Repainting and refacing worn black cabinets with frosted glass and outdated hardware, Alex’s team painted our cabinets white, replaced panels and switched out hardware. The result is stunning! It’s hard to believe we were even considering replacing the cabinets. Additionally Alex was a complete joy to work with. He is kind, fastidious and has a shrewd eye for detail. We are thrilled with our new kitchen!"

Deborah R on May 2025

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

44 local quotes requested

Ecopro Painting is a professional painting and carpentry company. We offer a wide variety of services to improve you home or business, including painting, drywall, carpentry and more. Let the professionals at Ecopro Paintings handle your next painting and decorating project. Call or email to setup a free estimate today.

"We hired Mike to paint our basement ceiling black, and he did an outstanding job! From the beginning, we had a clear and upfront agreement on both the scope of work and the costs. Mike completed the project smoothly and on time, with no issues or delays. He also made sure to clean up thoroughly after finishing the painting. We highly recommend Mike for his professionalism and quality work!"

Aditya A on September 2024

Ecopro Painting is a professional painting and carpentry company. We offer a wide variety of services to improve you home or business, including painting, drywall, carpentry and more. Let the professionals at Ecopro Paintings handle your next painting and decorating project. Call or email to setup a free estimate today.

"We hired Mike to paint our basement ceiling black, and he did an outstanding job! From the beginning, we had a clear and upfront agreement on both the scope of work and the costs. Mike completed the project smoothly and on time, with no issues or delays. He also made sure to clean up thoroughly after finishing the painting. We highly recommend Mike for his professionalism and quality work!"

Aditya A on September 2024

High Quality Painting LLC

High Quality Painting LLC

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

58 local quotes requested

High Quality Painting, LLC is a small company dedicated to offering services of paint, drywall,ceramic tile, we firmly believed that EVERYTHING IS FIXABLE. We are confident in the quality of our work, therefore offering warranty on every service provided to you, we guaranty the cleanliness on every step of our work from preparation of the work area to the final step, every day

"I contacted High Quality Painting LLC to repaint my fence after severely neglecting it for many years. Most of the paint was already stripped or peeling away, and had been for years, so there was significant damage to the wood as well. They were very confident about identifying the damaged boards and replacing them as well. When they got started, they found quite a few more damaged boards, and ultimately replaced more than what was quoted at no charge. They also recommended I get the fence stained instead of repainted, which is something I had not considered, and am very glad they pointed me in that direction because I think it will help prevent many of the problems I had in the future and be much easier to maintain. The workers were professional and willing to show up on incredibly hot days in between the rainy days to get the work done. I brought up another issue with the gate of the fence rubbing when opened, and that was also fixed at no charge which I appreciated."

Cameron M on August 2025

High Quality Painting, LLC is a small company dedicated to offering services of paint, drywall,ceramic tile, we firmly believed that EVERYTHING IS FIXABLE. We are confident in the quality of our work, therefore offering warranty on every service provided to you, we guaranty the cleanliness on every step of our work from preparation of the work area to the final step, every day

"I contacted High Quality Painting LLC to repaint my fence after severely neglecting it for many years. Most of the paint was already stripped or peeling away, and had been for years, so there was significant damage to the wood as well. They were very confident about identifying the damaged boards and replacing them as well. When they got started, they found quite a few more damaged boards, and ultimately replaced more than what was quoted at no charge. They also recommended I get the fence stained instead of repainted, which is something I had not considered, and am very glad they pointed me in that direction because I think it will help prevent many of the problems I had in the future and be much easier to maintain. The workers were professional and willing to show up on incredibly hot days in between the rainy days to get the work done. I brought up another issue with the gate of the fence rubbing when opened, and that was also fixed at no charge which I appreciated."

Cameron M on August 2025

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

86 local quotes requested

Due to our busy schedule our minimum is $600. Our goal is to make our customers comfortable throughout the whole painting process. We understand the challenges you endure when having work done on your home and work hard to try to alleviate those by providing honest, friendly, straight forward communications. We are professional, reliable, timely and do quality work. We appreciate the opportunity and look forward to helping to make your home beautiful again.

"Everything went well. I'm so happy and satisfied. Thank you"

Donna S on February 2025

Due to our busy schedule our minimum is $600. Our goal is to make our customers comfortable throughout the whole painting process. We understand the challenges you endure when having work done on your home and work hard to try to alleviate those by providing honest, friendly, straight forward communications. We are professional, reliable, timely and do quality work. We appreciate the opportunity and look forward to helping to make your home beautiful again.

"Everything went well. I'm so happy and satisfied. Thank you"

Donna S on February 2025

Steadfast Painting Solutions Corp

Steadfast Painting Solutions Corp

Customers say: Terrific value

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

189 local quotes requested

Steadfast Painting Solutions Corp was founded in 2013 by Anthony Salvatori. Anthony has over 24 years of painting experience and 19 years of owner/operator experience. Steadfast is driven to provide a high-quality, personable experience for all of its customers in hopes of creating lasting relationships; in-person estimates, full detailed proposals, competitive warranty, and professional painters - we do not subcontract our work. Our process will make your painting experience smooth and easy, we provide the relevant information at times you need it. Steadfast has a large focus on residential/commercial, exterior/interior, recoats/new construction, kitchen cabinet refinishing, and additional services such as carpentry, drywalling, wallpaper removal, deck refinishing/staining, and color consultations. We ask for a 15-25% deposit upon signing of the contract depending on the size of the project and the remaining balance upon completion. Prices provided in an estimate will not change unless the scope of work changes, no surprises! We are fully insured and comply with all EPA & OSHA safety standards and regulations. Our team follows the industry-leading standards of quality put forth by the Painting Contractors of America (PCA). To learn more about our company and services provided, please visit our website at www.steadfastpainting.com!

"Anthony, was responsive, helpful and knowledgeable. His team Jimmy and Torrey were great. They were nice a respectful of our home and dog! Will be definitely working with them on more projects. Thank you!!"

Adam S on March 2025

Steadfast Painting Solutions Corp was founded in 2013 by Anthony Salvatori. Anthony has over 24 years of painting experience and 19 years of owner/operator experience. Steadfast is driven to provide a high-quality, personable experience for all of its customers in hopes of creating lasting relationships; in-person estimates, full detailed proposals, competitive warranty, and professional painters - we do not subcontract our work. Our process will make your painting experience smooth and easy, we provide the relevant information at times you need it. Steadfast has a large focus on residential/commercial, exterior/interior, recoats/new construction, kitchen cabinet refinishing, and additional services such as carpentry, drywalling, wallpaper removal, deck refinishing/staining, and color consultations. We ask for a 15-25% deposit upon signing of the contract depending on the size of the project and the remaining balance upon completion. Prices provided in an estimate will not change unless the scope of work changes, no surprises! We are fully insured and comply with all EPA & OSHA safety standards and regulations. Our team follows the industry-leading standards of quality put forth by the Painting Contractors of America (PCA). To learn more about our company and services provided, please visit our website at www.steadfastpainting.com!

"Anthony, was responsive, helpful and knowledgeable. His team Jimmy and Torrey were great. They were nice a respectful of our home and dog! Will be definitely working with them on more projects. Thank you!!"

Adam S on March 2025