The house is now ready for the first coat of primer or paint. Any holes can be filled with caulking or putty and this is the time to replace any damaged siding panels or do any stucco repair. The final steps for preparation is to smooth the surface using sandpaper or an electronic sander. A wire brush can scratch metal and a putty knife or chisel used as a scraper can gouge wood that must be repaired before any painting.
Be sure to use a method that does not damage the surface. The next step is the arduous task of removing the old paint with a wire brush, a scraper or a chemical paint remover. Any repairs to damage caused or uncovered by the pressure washer will add to the cost of the paint job. A high-pressure spray can cause damage to fragile siding so always keep the spray under control. Using a dish or laundry soap is not advised. The use of a pressure washer is advised to remove dirt and grime and there are detergents specifically designed for exterior house cleaning.
COST TO PAINT 2 STORY HOUSE EXTERIOR PROFESSIONAL
If you have the time to invest and are willing to do some physical work, the prep work on the house exterior can be a DIY task to minimize payments to a professional painter. For this article any cost estimates will be for a single-story house. Also, a two-story house will cost approximately twice as much to paint, a three-story house will cost up to three times compared to a single-story house. This alone will cost around $10,000 for a professional to remove lead tainted paint from an average two or three-bedroom house.įor this article we will assume that there are no issues with lead that would triple the cost of an average house painting. If so, it must be removed and properly disposed of prior to any new painting.
If you are painting an older house, you will need to shell out $40 to $50 for a lead testing kit to see if the old remaining paint on the house contains lead. It requires some planning, the proper tools, the dreaded job of cleaning the exterior wall or siding and hoping that good weather is in the forecast. Painting a house exterior is much more than grabbing a 5-gallon container of paint, a roller, a radio and a six pack of beer to make the job more enjoyable.
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