Paint a House Exterior | |
The estimate covers the preparation work and application of two coats of paint on a one-story house with wood siding, 12 windows and two doors. The materials include two gallons of exterior primer for coating the worn and bare areas, four gallons of alkyd exterior trim enamel and 15 gallons exterior flat paint. This figure also includes three days rental ($75 a day) for a power washing machine to clean the siding and an additional $35 for incidentals like masking tape, drop cloths and mineral spirits. It's a time-consuming job, and preparation is key, so figure you'll spend more time preparing the surfaces than actually applying paint. Budget more money and time if the siding and trim require extensive repair and priming. |