Honest ranges for interior and exterior painting. What drives price, what to expect, and how to get an accurate estimate.
"How much does painting cost?" is the first question every homeowner asks. The answer is always "it depends"—but here's what it depends on, with real ranges from 15+ years of painting in Kissimmee, Orlando, and Central Florida.
Includes ceiling, walls, trim, prep work (patching, sanding), two coats of paint, and cleanup. If the walls are dark and you're going lighter, add a coat of primer ($100-$200 extra).
Full interior includes all walls, ceilings, trim, closets, and hallways. Price depends on ceiling height, number of rooms, surface condition, and color changes. Vaulted ceilings, heavy texture, or extensive drywall repairs add cost.
Includes power washing, scraping loose paint, priming bare wood or stucco, two coats of quality exterior paint, and painting trim. Florida sun and humidity demand good prep—if we skip the wash or rush dry time, paint peels early.
Many Kissimmee and Orlando homeowners refresh just the trim, front door, and shutters to boost curb appeal before selling. Costs less than a full exterior repaint and makes a big visual difference in photos.
More square footage = more paint and more labor. Standard 8-foot ceilings are baseline. 10-foot ceilings cost 15-20% more. Vaulted or cathedral ceilings double the cost because they're harder to reach and take longer.
Smooth walls in good condition paint fast. Walls with holes, cracks, heavy texture, or water stains need patching and sanding first. Exterior wood rot, peeling stucco, or mildew-covered siding add prep time. More prep = higher cost.
Painting over the same or similar color is two coats. Going from dark to light (navy to white, for example) needs primer plus two coats. That's an extra $150-$400 per room.
Contractor-grade paint (Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Behr Premium) costs $40-$70 per gallon. Budget paint is $25-$35 but requires more coats and doesn't last. Exterior paint needs UV and mildew resistance for Florida—cheap paint fades and mildews in two years.
Our take: We use quality paint rated for Florida's climate. It costs a bit more upfront but lasts 5-7 years instead of 2-3. Repainting every few years because you went cheap the first time costs more long-term.
Painting trim, crown molding, baseboards, doors, and window frames takes time. Homes with lots of trim cost more than homes with minimal trim. If you want trim painted a different color than walls (white trim, colored walls), that's extra masking and cutting-in.
A complete painting estimate should include:
If an estimate just says "paint house $3,000," ask for details. You need to know what's included so you can compare apples to apples when shopping contractors.
No contractor can give you an exact price over the phone. They need to see the house, measure rooms, check surface condition, and ask about colors and trim. A real estimate takes 20-30 minutes on-site.
We do free estimates in Kissimmee, Orlando, Celebration, St. Cloud, and Poinciana. We walk the property, measure, ask what you want painted, and give you a written quote with all costs itemized. No surprises.
Most contractors (us included) supply the paint. We buy at contractor pricing and know which products hold up in Florida. If you already bought paint, let us know—we'll use it, but we can't warranty the finish if the paint fails.
We move small furniture (chairs, lamps, decor) away from walls and cover it. Heavy furniture (beds, dressers, couches) we work around. If you need help moving big pieces, let us know before the job starts.
Single room: 1 day. Whole house interior: 3-7 days depending on size. Exterior: 3-5 days including power wash dry time. We give you a schedule upfront so you know when we'll be there.
If a quote is way below market, the contractor is either skipping prep, using cheap paint, rushing the job, or planning to upsell you mid-project. Quality painting isn't the cheapest—but it's not the most expensive either. Look for fair pricing + experience + clear scope.
Interior painting costs $300-$900 per room or $2,500-$10,000 for a whole house. Exterior painting costs $2,500-$12,000 depending on size and condition. What drives price: square footage, ceiling height, surface condition, color changes, and trim work. Get an on-site estimate so you know exactly what you're paying for—no surprises.
We provide free, detailed estimates in Kissimmee, Orlando, and Central Florida. On-site measurement, itemized quote, and no pressure. Call or request online.
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