The cost to repaint a house varies widely depending on factors such as the size of the house, whether it's interior or exterior painting, the quality of paint used, labor rates, and the complexity of the job.
Exterior House Painting Costs
- For a typical 1,500 to 2,000 square foot single-story home, a one-coat exterior repaint generally costs between $5,500 and $6,500
- On average, exterior painting costs range from $1.50 to $4 per square foot, with total costs for a whole home ranging from $600 to $7,700. Most homeowners pay around $3,178
- In the UK, painting the exterior of a 3-bedroom semi-detached home typically costs between £2,000 and £6,000, depending on paint quality and property size
Interior House Painting Costs
- Professional painters typically charge between $3 to $6 per square foot for interior painting, or $20 to $50 per hour
- The average cost to paint the interior of a house in the US is around $2,000, with typical ranges from $966 to $3,087 depending on area, paint type, and size
- For a medium-sized room (~18 m²), the average cost is about £450 in the UK, while painting a 5-bedroom house can cost around £6,000
- The average cost per square foot for interior painting is about $2 to $5, with paint costing between $15 and $30 per gallon
Factors Affecting Cost
- House size and number of rooms
- Quality and type of paint (basic paints cost less; premium paints can be $100+ per gallon)
- Labor costs and painter experience
- Surface preparation needs (repairs, sanding, priming)
- Number of paint coats required
- Complexity of the project (trim, molding, multiple stories)
- Accessibility and furniture moving
In summary, repainting a house can cost anywhere from a few thousand dollars to over $10,000 depending on the scope and quality desired. Exterior painting for an average home often costs $5,000 to $7,000, while interior painting costs typically range from $2,000 to $6,000 or more
