best-curb-appeal-products

Exterior paint costs $30 to $80 per gallon for standard acrylic or latex. Mineral-based exterior brick paint costs $100 to $150 per gallon. Exterior paint costs $200 to $1,200 total for an average house. One gallon of paint covers 250 to 400 square feet with one coat. Two coats are recommended for long-lasting coverage. Exterior paint cost Home size (SF) Paintable surface (SF) Gallons needed (two coats) Total paint cost 1,000 800 4 – 6 $120 – $480 1,200 1,000 5 – 8 $150 – $640 1,500 1,200 6 – 10 $180 – $800 1,800 1,500 8 – 12 $240 – $960 2,400 2,000 10 – 16 $300 – $1,300 3,000 2,500 12 – 20 $360 – $1,600 3,500 3,000 16 – 24 $480 – $1,920 Primer costs $20 to $50 per gallon and covers 200 to 300 square feet. Primer is required on most bare surfaces and recommended on all surfaces for the best results. Two coats do not always require double the paint because the second coat often uses less paint. Porous and textured surfaces like brick, stucco, and concrete require more paint. Estimate one gallon of trim paint for every 6 to 8 gallons of exterior paint.