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 Loudon, NH

Adam's Quality Painting

Adam's Quality Painting

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

56 local quotes requested

We are following all necessary precautions pertaining to COVID-19 guidelines. Adams Quality Painting is completely dedicated to client satisfaction. Specializing in all aspects of residential and commercial painting, we offer all of our clients the attention to detail they deserve! Offering competitive pricing and flexible scheduling, if you need something done by a professional on short notice, we can get it done right the first time. Call now for a free estimate and get the quality workmanship you deserve.

"Excellent job! Adam went out of his way to get the job done. His wood working skills are also impressive. I highly recommend Adam to paint your home."

John C on July 2025

We are following all necessary precautions pertaining to COVID-19 guidelines. Adams Quality Painting is completely dedicated to client satisfaction. Specializing in all aspects of residential and commercial painting, we offer all of our clients the attention to detail they deserve! Offering competitive pricing and flexible scheduling, if you need something done by a professional on short notice, we can get it done right the first time. Call now for a free estimate and get the quality workmanship you deserve.

"Excellent job! Adam went out of his way to get the job done. His wood working skills are also impressive. I highly recommend Adam to paint your home."

John C on July 2025

RP Pro Paint & Contracting LLC

RP Pro Paint & Contracting LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

67 local quotes requested

For over 8 years, RP Pro Paint LLC has provided the greater Merrimack, NH community with professional painting and carpentry services perfect for properties large and small. We’ve served residential and commercial clients alike throughout Londonderry, Bedford, Amherst, Nashua, Hollis, Brookline, Milford, and beyond in the pursuit and achievement of their dream property. We believe that quality is key at RP Pro Paint, and we provide extensive training to our licensed and certified teams to ensure that our craftsmanship is at the top of our industry.

"Wonderful. They were on time. I dealt with either sal or sol. They were neat and clean and efficient. They even stayed on a Sunday to finish it. They were just wonderful and so good with my mom too."

Maureen P on June 2023

For over 8 years, RP Pro Paint LLC has provided the greater Merrimack, NH community with professional painting and carpentry services perfect for properties large and small. We’ve served residential and commercial clients alike throughout Londonderry, Bedford, Amherst, Nashua, Hollis, Brookline, Milford, and beyond in the pursuit and achievement of their dream property. We believe that quality is key at RP Pro Paint, and we provide extensive training to our licensed and certified teams to ensure that our craftsmanship is at the top of our industry.

"Wonderful. They were on time. I dealt with either sal or sol. They were neat and clean and efficient. They even stayed on a Sunday to finish it. They were just wonderful and so good with my mom too."

Maureen P on June 2023

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Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

30 local quotes requested

Premier Painting is a PG Home Services, LLC co.. We specialize in residential house painting, both interior and exterior. To fast response attached the town where you are located.

"We researched for exterior painters on Angi’s List; Home Advisor and also looked through google reviews as well. There are a lot of painters out there, but we did narrow it down to five and obtained estimates from all. We selected Pete of Premier Painting and so happy we did. From the beginning he was timely with his follow up to our calls/emails; he provided an initial estimate based on information and photos and then met with us to do a more detailed estimate (which didn’t change, except for additional items that we decided to include). His estimate was competitive and we just had a “good feeling” that he would be the right fit for us and based on reviews, a good painter. Although we were initially going to be scheduled for Spring of 2022, at the last minute Pete had an opening in the schedule for the end of this season and began in September. His work is great; he sprayed and brushed our home and when he sprayed he back brushed for complete coverage; he is neat; cleans up each day; is organized in his approach on how and what he painted so as the front was done first both trim and body so from the road it looked complete. During the course of his being here, we ended up making some changes in terms of stain treatment for our deck, which resulted in more sanding; adding an item or two and he has always been professional and agreeable. In addition to painting the entire exterior - our deck balusters were all stained brown and he is painting them all white - pretty labor intensive but the finished product is just what we hoped for. For various reasons he ended up painting our home by himself and he is here every day - 6 days a week, weather permitting; is communicative if he won’t be here for weather related reasons - and he even returned our dog when he was leaving and found her down the road. A pleasure to work with; we highly recommend.--"

Carolyn B on October 2021

Premier Painting is a PG Home Services, LLC co.. We specialize in residential house painting, both interior and exterior. To fast response attached the town where you are located.

"We researched for exterior painters on Angi’s List; Home Advisor and also looked through google reviews as well. There are a lot of painters out there, but we did narrow it down to five and obtained estimates from all. We selected Pete of Premier Painting and so happy we did. From the beginning he was timely with his follow up to our calls/emails; he provided an initial estimate based on information and photos and then met with us to do a more detailed estimate (which didn’t change, except for additional items that we decided to include). His estimate was competitive and we just had a “good feeling” that he would be the right fit for us and based on reviews, a good painter. Although we were initially going to be scheduled for Spring of 2022, at the last minute Pete had an opening in the schedule for the end of this season and began in September. His work is great; he sprayed and brushed our home and when he sprayed he back brushed for complete coverage; he is neat; cleans up each day; is organized in his approach on how and what he painted so as the front was done first both trim and body so from the road it looked complete. During the course of his being here, we ended up making some changes in terms of stain treatment for our deck, which resulted in more sanding; adding an item or two and he has always been professional and agreeable. In addition to painting the entire exterior - our deck balusters were all stained brown and he is painting them all white - pretty labor intensive but the finished product is just what we hoped for. For various reasons he ended up painting our home by himself and he is here every day - 6 days a week, weather permitting; is communicative if he won’t be here for weather related reasons - and he even returned our dog when he was leaving and found her down the road. A pleasure to work with; we highly recommend.--"

Carolyn B on October 2021

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

50 local quotes requested

We offer a variety of painting services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"VMA Pro was the best very meticulous and always willing to please. The job was done to an exception and I would recommend them to anyone."

Nancy F on April 2025

We offer a variety of painting services. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"VMA Pro was the best very meticulous and always willing to please. The job was done to an exception and I would recommend them to anyone."

Nancy F on April 2025

Color Express Painting

Color Express Painting

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

30 local quotes requested

Interior and exterior painting services available. Give us a call or click to request a quote today!

"Great job done in a timely manner"

Arpita P on December 2024

Interior and exterior painting services available. Give us a call or click to request a quote today!

"Great job done in a timely manner"

Arpita P on December 2024

A&L Painting & Cleaning LLC

A&L Painting & Cleaning LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

25 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in interior and exterior painting services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! We are lead certified.

"10 out of 5 stars. My house needed exterior paint and was a challenging project due to deterioration due to weather and time. This team helped me make my house look new again. I am so pleased. I will certainly hire this team for future projects."

Jennifer H on July 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in interior and exterior painting services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today! We are lead certified.

"10 out of 5 stars. My house needed exterior paint and was a challenging project due to deterioration due to weather and time. This team helped me make my house look new again. I am so pleased. I will certainly hire this team for future projects."

Jennifer H on July 2025

The Construction & Demolition Man LLC

Conant St.

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The Construction & Demolition Man LLC

Conant St.

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71 local quotes requested

11 years of experience

We specialize in handyman services, remodeling, hauling, demolition, home repairs, home improvements, and much more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

NW Painting & Handyman Service

NW Painting & Handyman Service

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10 local quotes requested

7 years of experience

NW Painting is a family operated, local business out of Canterbury, NH built on quality workmanship and first-class customer service. With over 10 years of residential and commercial painting experience we aim to excel at quality workmanship and first-class customer service with every job – from the largest exterior painting job to the smallest of water filter installations. No matter the project, NW Painting and Handyman Services will strive for 100% satisfaction by implementing reliable, meticulous, and efficient business practices with every quote. Proud members of the Better Business Bureau & the Painting Contractors Association. Lead Certified Company through the EPA

"We are very happy with the work completed. Very professional and courteous workers. We will, in fact have already, recommend them."

John T on January 2025

NW Painting is a family operated, local business out of Canterbury, NH built on quality workmanship and first-class customer service. With over 10 years of residential and commercial painting experience we aim to excel at quality workmanship and first-class customer service with every job – from the largest exterior painting job to the smallest of water filter installations. No matter the project, NW Painting and Handyman Services will strive for 100% satisfaction by implementing reliable, meticulous, and efficient business practices with every quote. Proud members of the Better Business Bureau & the Painting Contractors Association. Lead Certified Company through the EPA

"We are very happy with the work completed. Very professional and courteous workers. We will, in fact have already, recommend them."

John T on January 2025

Missi Painting

506 Stafford St Apt 16

506 Stafford St Apt 16

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26 local quotes requested

6 years of experience

We provide first-class painting services for all phases of interior and exterior, residential, and commercial projects. We cater our business to your needs and provide FREE quotes, consultation and design assistance. We do not subcontract. Quality is most important to us. We are dedicated to making sure you are 100% satisfied. We offer a variety of services that will make your home or business look great inside and out. We take care of your home like it?s our own, and would be happy to take on your next painting project. We provide a 3 year warranty.

"They are absolutely ?100 percent best team I have ever had before they work fast , they work great , they are fast quick and young with integrity and there ethic of work beyond any workes I have work before and believe me I had a lot of people working for me and most of them wore lazy slow and sooo expensive . You can trust me . I Owen a huge house on Springfield vermont. "

Jeff K on August 2025

We provide first-class painting services for all phases of interior and exterior, residential, and commercial projects. We cater our business to your needs and provide FREE quotes, consultation and design assistance. We do not subcontract. Quality is most important to us. We are dedicated to making sure you are 100% satisfied. We offer a variety of services that will make your home or business look great inside and out. We take care of your home like it?s our own, and would be happy to take on your next painting project. We provide a 3 year warranty.

"They are absolutely ?100 percent best team I have ever had before they work fast , they work great , they are fast quick and young with integrity and there ethic of work beyond any workes I have work before and believe me I had a lot of people working for me and most of them wore lazy slow and sooo expensive . You can trust me . I Owen a huge house on Springfield vermont. "

Jeff K on August 2025

Sonart Construction Corp.

Sonart Construction Corp.

262 local quotes requested

12 years of experience

Sonart Construction Corp. has over15 years of experience in providing a variety of exterior and interior renovation services. We provide services to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Flooring and the list goes on. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach and keep the customer informed through every phase of the project. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing, and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your renovation needs. Give us a call today!

"Sign contract April 4th 2025 was told would take two to three weeks this job was removing pressure treated and replacing with composite material we picked out samples from local building material outlet and showed so-called supervisor what we wanted was told he would be ordering them funny thing where we got the samples all items were in stock at least a week delay items had to be special ordered what we were told another special order for the railings another week delay called or message several times to correct mistakes July 4th is just around the corner job is still not complete"

YVONNE B on June 2025

Sonart Construction Corp. has over15 years of experience in providing a variety of exterior and interior renovation services. We provide services to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.. We specialize in Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen Remodeling, Flooring and the list goes on. Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach and keep the customer informed through every phase of the project. When interacting with our company, you'll notice that we're particularly focused on the principles of quality workmanship, timely completion, competitive pricing, and integrity in all our business dealings. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your renovation needs. Give us a call today!

"Sign contract April 4th 2025 was told would take two to three weeks this job was removing pressure treated and replacing with composite material we picked out samples from local building material outlet and showed so-called supervisor what we wanted was told he would be ordering them funny thing where we got the samples all items were in stock at least a week delay items had to be special ordered what we were told another special order for the railings another week delay called or message several times to correct mistakes July 4th is just around the corner job is still not complete"

YVONNE B on June 2025