Home Cost Desk
Interior and exterior painting costs, materials, prep, labor, and planning.
A San Francisco-specific exterior painting guide covering local pricing, Victorian detail, lead-safe preparation, fog, scaffolding, historic review and contractor bids.
A Dallas-specific 2026 guide to interior painting costs, including walls, ceilings, trim, textured drywall, prep, paint quality, permits and contractor bids.
A practical 2026 guide to peeling paint: diagnose moisture and adhesion problems, recognize lead-paint risks in older homes, correct the underlying cause and choose a durable repair method.
Compare flat, matte, eggshell, satin and semi-gloss paint finishes for every room in 2026, including durability, cleaning, moisture resistance and surface flaws.
Exterior house painting averages about $3,178 in 2026, with many projects around $1,819–$4,551. Compare prep, siding, height, repairs, lead-safe work, and contractor quotes.
Interior painting costs about $400–$1,600 per room in 2026, with whole-house pricing driven by prep, square footage, ceilings, trim, paint quality, access, and lead-safe requirements.