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Exterior Painting Cost Calculator

Estimate exterior paint, primer, supplies, and sprayer rental for your home.

Intermediate Medium risk Roofing & Exterior
Estimated resale recovery: 70%–120%
Estimated resale recovery / marketability impact
Plan exterior paint materials from home footprint and stories. Most cost is prep, not color. Pair with the local exterior paint market answers — and choose siding replacement instead if cladding is failing.

Project Details

Ground floor area. Use 1500 for typical 3-bedroom ranch.
Affects total wall area.
Common questions
How much does exterior painting cost?

DIY materials for a typical one-story ranch often plan roughly $700–$2,800. Professional exterior paint commonly lands $3,500–$10,000 for fair-condition homes; two-story/heavy prep can reach $8,000–$18,000+. This calculator focuses on materials planning — get pro quotes for installed work.

Paint or replace siding?

Paint when cladding is sound. Replace when vinyl is brittle/buckled, water is behind cladding, or rot is widespread. Painting failing siding wastes money.

Can I DIY exterior painting?

One-story fair-condition homes can be DIY with safe ladders and good weather. Pre-1978 homes may need lead testing/safe methods. Two-story and severe peeling are usually pro jobs.

Worked example: ~1,500 sq ft ranch in Michiana

Assumptions (not a quote): one story, fair paint-grade siding, primer + 2 coats, trim included. DIY materials often ~$800–$2,200. Pro paint often ~$3,500–$8,500. See the local exterior paint market answers for citeable ranges.

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