How much do painters charge per hour?

<div><p>Professional painters charge <b>$20 to $50 per hour</b>, on average. Hourly rate cost factors include the complexity of the paint job, the type of paint, the height of the walls and ceiling, and the type of prep and repairs needed. For example, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-remove-wallpaper.htm">removing wallpaper costs</a> an additional $3 per square foot because it can be very time consuming and labor intensive. Your location will also impact the hour rate.</p></div>

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Q: 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>

Q: How do you estimate the cost of painting interior walls?

<div><p>To estimate the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-paint-room.htm">cost to paint interior walls</a>, multiply the square footage by the average price range to paint interior walls, which is $2 to $6 per square foot. For example, a 12-by-12-foot room with 8-foot tall walls is 384 square feet, meaning that the cost to paint the room will range from $768 to $2,304. Painting the ceiling and any trim will add to the overall cost, as will any repairs.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2023
We had our 6 ft high fence all around the back of our property stained and Hunter and his team were great to work with. I will be scheduling them to stain my deck next spring.
PaintX
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Reviewed in August 2013
He was very prompt and polite. He paid attention to details. When he was finished he cleaned up and offered to return to put the furniture back on the deck. I will be calling him back in the Spring to stain the back steps when they are done.
Kaiser Painting
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Reviewed in July 2015
Ed always provides quality services. We always call him for all of our painting/drywall repair needs. This is the 4th time we have contracted him. He visited the site to ask the nature of the work. He provided a written estimate for the job. After giving a down payment, Ed purchased all the...
Expert Painting Wall Washing And Repairs
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Reviewed in November 2010
It went very well. Restored the front of our church. Painting, brickwork great group to work with. Explained in detail what he was doing and why. Explained products and options to us. After four estimates from other companies, not only was his the cheapest, but it was very detailed.
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Reviewed in July 2018
We could not have asked for a better contractor. Gene and Sally were knowledgeable and very helpful in our selection of paints. Having them in our home was like having friends in to help us with the work. Our dog looked forward to their coming everyday and waited at the door. The work is...
Spouse's Painting Houses-Sage Painting
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Reviewed in December 2012
He left roof uncovered and I got leaking resulting in wet attic insulation. Poor stain job. Basement windows not installed correctly. Caused a huge stress crack in kitchen ceiling. Damaged cypress tree with escessive bee spray. Other misc. Drinking on the job.
Kim Burnsworth
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Reviewed in June 2024
My experience with RedLine Contracting has been exceptional. Gino and his team were the epitome of professionalism. Living in a rural area, I often struggle to find contractors willing to make the trip, but Gino reached out within 24 hours and we promptly arranged a quote. The main goal was to...
RedLine Contracting
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Reviewed in August 2013
Randy and his crew are the most polite, and professional people you could hope to meet. They are excellent painters. The quality of the work done was very, very good. They took two days to complete the exterior work and both days they cleaned up after themselves, and stored their equipment to...
Waddell R L Painting & Decorating
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Reviewed in April 2017
The kitchen is so beautiful. New quartz counter tops with single bowl sink. Great back splash of 6 inch by 6 inch tile. The wood floor was sanded, re-stained a slightly richer chestnut color that complimented the existing cabinets and polyurethane applied. Cabinets cleaned and with new knobs...
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You should paint your home exterior every five to 10 years, 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.

Professional painters charge $20 to $50 per hour, on average. Hourly rate cost factors include the complexity of the paint job, the type of paint, the height of the walls and ceiling, and the type of prep and repairs needed. For example, removing wallpaper costs an additional $3 per square foot because it can be very time consuming and labor intensive. Your location will also impact the hour rate.

To estimate the cost to paint interior walls, multiply the square footage by the average price range to paint interior walls, which is $2 to $6 per square foot. For example, a 12-by-12-foot room with 8-foot tall walls is 384 square feet, meaning that the cost to paint the room will range from $768 to $2,304. Painting the ceiling and any trim will add to the overall cost, as will any repairs.

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.

The cost to paint the exterior of a house ranges from $1,900 to $4,500 or about $1.50 to $4 per square foot, 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.

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