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 Novi, MI

M.L. Painting Pros

24606 Olde Orchard Street

24606 Olde Orchard Street

Customers say: Quick response

71 local quotes requested

9 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We love to paint!

"Mario is very authentic and has great work ethic when it comes to his painting work. Not only he gives very competitive pricing, he and his team does phenomenal work with perfection and ensures the customer is satisfied. There were little details and extra mile that he went which commendable. One example is when the team power washed the vinyl and it broke the vents, Mario not only bought replacement vents for no additional cost, he matched the color of the house and applied on the vent instead of leaving it as white. I know who I am calling when I have another painting job."

Mithun S on July 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We love to paint!

"Mario is very authentic and has great work ethic when it comes to his painting work. Not only he gives very competitive pricing, he and his team does phenomenal work with perfection and ensures the customer is satisfied. There were little details and extra mile that he went which commendable. One example is when the team power washed the vinyl and it broke the vents, Mario not only bought replacement vents for no additional cost, he matched the color of the house and applied on the vent instead of leaving it as white. I know who I am calling when I have another painting job."

Mithun S on July 2025

Professional Painters of Michigan LLC

5201 Autumn Kirsten Cir

Professional Painters of Michigan LLC

5201 Autumn Kirsten Cir

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

42 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet our consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job is.

"they showed up when they said and did a excellent job"

Michael D on October 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet our consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job is.

"they showed up when they said and did a excellent job"

Michael D on October 2024

GMC Painting, LLC

27745 Cordoba, Apartment #1302

27745 Cordoba, Apartment #1302

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 98% of Angi customers

10 local quotes requested

G.M.C. Painting is a full painting service located in Farmington Hills, MI. For many years in business and with a combined experience of more than 35 years, father and son team have provided custom painting for residential and commercial areas in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne. We are proud to say that we have provided our customers quality and professionalism, with competitive pricing and done in a timely manner. We are fully licensed, bonded and insured by liability and workers comp to make sure you receive the best services possible. Our license number is: 2102205832 For many years G.M.C. Painting has provide highest quality work, using the best quality products such as: Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, Lambert and Pratt, Pittsburgh Paints, and etc. We believe in valuing and treating your home as we would ours. By providing thorough preparation (prep is key) and the most quality coatings, we assure that our final product will outlast and outshine our competitors.

"Excellent experience. Courteous, knowledgeable, professional and highly skilled. I work from home and they were quiet and accommodating. They painted 90% of our homes interior and the work was very good. Took extra time to clean up. Highly recommended."

Gary G on April 2023

G.M.C. Painting is a full painting service located in Farmington Hills, MI. For many years in business and with a combined experience of more than 35 years, father and son team have provided custom painting for residential and commercial areas in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne. We are proud to say that we have provided our customers quality and professionalism, with competitive pricing and done in a timely manner. We are fully licensed, bonded and insured by liability and workers comp to make sure you receive the best services possible. Our license number is: 2102205832 For many years G.M.C. Painting has provide highest quality work, using the best quality products such as: Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, Lambert and Pratt, Pittsburgh Paints, and etc. We believe in valuing and treating your home as we would ours. By providing thorough preparation (prep is key) and the most quality coatings, we assure that our final product will outlast and outshine our competitors.

"Excellent experience. Courteous, knowledgeable, professional and highly skilled. I work from home and they were quiet and accommodating. They painted 90% of our homes interior and the work was very good. Took extra time to clean up. Highly recommended."

Gary G on April 2023

Paint It Right

1515 Ridge Rd Lot 309

1515 Ridge Rd Lot 309

Customers say: Quality work

37 local quotes requested

3 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Ken did a fantastic job repairing and refinishing our deck!"

Dave D on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Ken did a fantastic job repairing and refinishing our deck!"

Dave D on August 2025

KV Painting & Home Improvements

KV Painting & Home Improvements

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

34 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"i would never recommend this company to anyone. The main reason I hired them was because they said they would power wash my garage before painting. They did not. I came home and the workers were painting my garage in the rain!!!! They scraped the garage and I asked them why they did not use paper or plastic to catch the paint chips as I had done before. The worker said they would clean it up. They did not. While painting the front of my garage they dropped white paint onto the concrete. The worker said they would clean it up. They did not. They did not paint a portion of the garage over the door. I had to point this out after the owner said they were finish. There was some small openings in the top of the garage. I asked him why they did not fix the holes. He said it need some wood filled in. Okay why didn't you do that I asked. He then had his worker to fill the holes with caulking. Okay, but he did not smooth the caulking over. Now there are big clumps of caulking across the front."

Freita H on May 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"i would never recommend this company to anyone. The main reason I hired them was because they said they would power wash my garage before painting. They did not. I came home and the workers were painting my garage in the rain!!!! They scraped the garage and I asked them why they did not use paper or plastic to catch the paint chips as I had done before. The worker said they would clean it up. They did not. While painting the front of my garage they dropped white paint onto the concrete. The worker said they would clean it up. They did not. They did not paint a portion of the garage over the door. I had to point this out after the owner said they were finish. There was some small openings in the top of the garage. I asked him why they did not fix the holes. He said it need some wood filled in. Okay why didn't you do that I asked. He then had his worker to fill the holes with caulking. Okay, but he did not smooth the caulking over. Now there are big clumps of caulking across the front."

Freita H on May 2025

Monarch Paints

384 Starkweather Street

384 Starkweather Street

12 local quotes requested

Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Monarch Paints! We are proud to be the first official local retailer of Wise Owl Paint in Plymouth, Michigan. Monarch Paints is committed to excellence and offers a wide range of high-quality, eco-friendly paints and finishes. The Chalk Synthesis Paint is completely free of VOCs, and the solvent-free salves and waxes are made from local beeswax and hemp seed oilno unnecessary fillers or preservatives. No matter your stylebe it shabby chic, rustic, modern, or contemporarythe products we carry will help you bring your vision to life. And the best part? Wise Owl Paint is proudly made right here in Michigan!

"Monarch Painting did a great job! Every step of the way they were prompt with responses, estimates, call backs, etc. The team arrived early on the day of the job and worked for 5 hours to complete. They did a fantastic job and we were all very happy. My son’s garage looks awesome. I would highly recommend them for any paint job!"

Cindy L on June 2025

Welcome to Monarch Paints! We are proud to be the first official local retailer of Wise Owl Paint in Plymouth, Michigan. Monarch Paints is committed to excellence and offers a wide range of high-quality, eco-friendly paints and finishes. The Chalk Synthesis Paint is completely free of VOCs, and the solvent-free salves and waxes are made from local beeswax and hemp seed oilno unnecessary fillers or preservatives. No matter your stylebe it shabby chic, rustic, modern, or contemporarythe products we carry will help you bring your vision to life. And the best part? Wise Owl Paint is proudly made right here in Michigan!

"Monarch Painting did a great job! Every step of the way they were prompt with responses, estimates, call backs, etc. The team arrived early on the day of the job and worked for 5 hours to complete. They did a fantastic job and we were all very happy. My son’s garage looks awesome. I would highly recommend them for any paint job!"

Cindy L on June 2025

Supreme Custom Painting

Supreme Custom Painting

14 local quotes requested

1 years of experience

Supreme Custom Painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Josh and Colton did an excellent job painting my shutters and security doors. They look new. They were very friendly and professional. I'd use them again and recommend them to others."

Eydie B on June 2025

Supreme Custom Painting is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Josh and Colton did an excellent job painting my shutters and security doors. They look new. They were very friendly and professional. I'd use them again and recommend them to others."

Eydie B on June 2025

4 years of experience

I am a single individual with contacts of many professionals for any job or project from the smallest and simplest to the biggest and most detailed and professional, I myself have 4 years in the renovation and construction industry with knowledge over a handful of trades, I will give full attention to your needs and worries and communicate perfectly with the best of my abilities with other professionals.

5 years of experience

Specialize in soft washing and power washing cleaning roofs decks fences gutters concrete brick.. We use all eco friendly chemicals we also wash construction equipment and truck fleets as well

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Apex Homeworks is a family-owned and operated business serving Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland county Michigan. We're dedicated to providing high-quality home renovation services with a focus on customer satisfaction. We are fully licensed and insured for your peace of mind. What We Offer: Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling: From small updates to complete overhauls, we create beautiful and functional spaces. Basement Finishing: Transform your unused basement into a comfortable living area, home theater, or extra bedroom. Basement Waterproofing: Keep your basement dry and protected from water damage. Radon Testing & Mitigation: We test for radon and provide effective mitigation solutions to protect your family's health. Additions: Expand your living space with a new room, sunroom, or second story. Exterior Renovations: Boost your curb appeal with new siding, windows, roofing, and decks. Interior & Exterior Painting: Freshen up your home with a new coat of paint. Fence & Deck Building: Create beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces. Home Repairs & Maintenance: We handle everything from drywall repair and painting to plumbing and electrical work. Home Inspections: We provide comprehensive home inspections for buyers and sellers. Why Choose Apex Homeworks? Free Estimates: We'll provide a detailed estimate for your project with no obligation. Experienced Professionals: Our team is highly skilled and knowledgeable in all aspects of home renovation. Quality Materials: We use only the best materials to ensure lasting results. Customer Satisfaction Guarantee: Your satisfaction is our top priority. Financing Available: We offer flexible financing options to make your dream home a reality. Ready to start your dream home renovation? Visit our website to learn more and schedule a consultation: https://www.apexhomeworks.com We look forward to serving you! Apex Homeworks 888-979-2739 [email protected]

"We love our new basement from Apex! The guys were very polite every day and made sure the house was clean and orderly. The attention to detail was spectacular. We are still blown away every time we walk downstairs. We would hire Apex again in a flash."

Aaron V on February 2025

Apex Homeworks is a family-owned and operated business serving Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland county Michigan. We're dedicated to providing high-quality home renovation services with a focus on customer satisfaction. We are fully licensed and insured for your peace of mind. What We Offer: Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling: From small updates to complete overhauls, we create beautiful and functional spaces. Basement Finishing: Transform your unused basement into a comfortable living area, home theater, or extra bedroom. Basement Waterproofing: Keep your basement dry and protected from water damage. Radon Testing & Mitigation: We test for radon and provide effective mitigation solutions to protect your family's health. Additions: Expand your living space with a new room, sunroom, or second story. Exterior Renovations: Boost your curb appeal with new siding, windows, roofing, and decks. Interior & Exterior Painting: Freshen up your home with a new coat of paint. Fence & Deck Building: Create beautiful and functional outdoor living spaces. Home Repairs & Maintenance: We handle everything from drywall repair and painting to plumbing and electrical work. Home Inspections: We provide comprehensive home inspections for buyers and sellers. Why Choose Apex Homeworks? Free Estimates: We'll provide a detailed estimate for your project with no obligation. Experienced Professionals: Our team is highly skilled and knowledgeable in all aspects of home renovation. Quality Materials: We use only the best materials to ensure lasting results. Customer Satisfaction Guarantee: Your satisfaction is our top priority. Financing Available: We offer flexible financing options to make your dream home a reality. Ready to start your dream home renovation? Visit our website to learn more and schedule a consultation: https://www.apexhomeworks.com We look forward to serving you! Apex Homeworks 888-979-2739 [email protected]

"We love our new basement from Apex! The guys were very polite every day and made sure the house was clean and orderly. The attention to detail was spectacular. We are still blown away every time we walk downstairs. We would hire Apex again in a flash."

Aaron V on February 2025