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In most cities there are free places to recycle old paint.It’s pretty common to have some leftover paint that you will never use.Recycling old paint is always a good idea rather than having it in our landfills.The places that do recycle old paint quite often sell used paint for very cheap prices.If you do have any old paint I urge you to recycle it.
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Experience LevelAverage Rate per HourApprentice$25 - $40Journeyman$45 - $70Master$60 - $100 Apprentice Painter
We want to help you fit the paint job of your dreams into your personal budget – no stress required.
Our formula is simple, and we don’t take any shortcuts. The project may take a little longer but will yield much better and longer-lasting results. Here’s how we do it.
Interior painting for new construction costs $2 to $5 per square foot depending on the size of the house, the heights of the ceilings, the number of colors used, and the level of detail. Typically, contractors will flat paint and spray the entire home interior one color.
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Conduct some research on any painting company you think you can hire. Crosscheck their references and the record of the company with consumer organizations like Angie’s List and the Better Business Bureau.
Another option for exterior paint build up is to have all the old paint stripped down to bare wood, primed and painted so all surfaces look nearly new and relatively smooth. This is a very time consuming, labor intensive and expensive process so your budget will drive the decision process.
5. Paint siding. Apply paint (preferably with an eggshell or satin finish) using a roller for large open spaces and a brush for more detailed work around the trim and other features. Work from top to bottom, and overlap each stroke to ensure you don’t miss any spots. After the first coat dries, you’ll likely have to add a second coat, maybe more depending on the siding material.
1. Pressure wash entire house, scrape loose paint, patch holes and stucco, prime bare wood, and mask off doors and windows.
To estimate the amount of paint you'll need for the trim, estimate the length of total trim. The average trim width is six inches. Multiply the total trim length by 0.5 feet. To estimate the gutter, determine the total length of the gutter. One linear foot of gutter approximates one square foot. TIP: As a rule, one gallon of paint will cover trim and gutters per eight gallons of body paint.
Several individual factors impact the overall cost of your painting project, including how many coats of paint you need and the type of paint you are using. As you may have guessed, higher quality paints cost more, but that is not the only thing that affects how much it costs. If you’re planning on going from a light color to a dark color or especially a dark color to a light color, it’s going to take a bit more work and money. Older homes require more prep work, often including drywall 4 or siding repairs.
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In reality, it is often a messy, time-consuming and frustrating job - especially if you don't know what you are doing.
Now assume you will need one primer coat and two topcoats. Your paint costs should run you about $120 per 400 square feet of painting, or $0.30 per square foot.
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