Repainting a home is one of the fastest ways for homeowners to give their space a completely new look. Understanding how much it costs to paint the exterior of a house can help homeowners make more efficient budgets for their next project while ensuring great results.
Key Takeaways
- The average cost ranges for professional painting services for the exterior of a house (1500 sq ft) in St. Louis, Missouri, range from $3,800 – $4,400 for composite, wood, and vinyl siding to $4,500 – $6,800 for stucco.
- Vinyl, composite, and wood siding are often more affordable to paint than brick or stucco.
- Costs can vary based on factors like the size of the home, complexity of the project, how much prep work is needed, whether professional painting services are used, and the type of paint used.
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Average Costs for Exterior House Painting
The costs below are averages for exterior painting projects in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area and assume two coats of paint.
Wood, Vinyl, or Composite Siding
- 1000 sq ft home exterior total cost: $2,500 – $3,500
- 1500 sq ft home exterior total cost: $3,800 – $4,400
- 2000 sq ft home exterior total cost: $5,000 – $7,000
- 3000 sq ft home exterior total cost: $8,000 – $11,000
Stucco
- 1000 sq ft home exterior total cost: $3,000 – $4,500
- 1500 sq ft home exterior total cost: $4,500 – $6,800
- 2000 sq ft home exterior total cost: $6,000 – $9,000
- 3000 sq ft home exterior total cost: $9,000 – $13,500
Factors That Impact Exterior Painting Costs
Type of Siding Materials
The materials that make up the exterior of your home can influence how much prep work, primer, and paint are needed to get your home exterior looking its best. Wood and vinyl siding is often more affordable to paint than stucco or brick, for example.
Type of Paint
The type of paint you use can impact overall project costs. Brand, composition (e.g., acrylic latex), and finish all influence the price of a paint can and, therefore, the potential cost of your project.
Prep Work
All painters need a good canvas to work with; home painters are no different. All home exteriors need proper prep work for proper paint adhesion and curing. Not all homes require the same amount of prep, though. Old homes with worn siding may need repairs completed before painting begins, whereas well-kept properties may only need pressure washing and a layer of primer.
Professional Labor Costs
Professional painting contractors can elevate any home improvement project, but they aren’t free. Professional prep work, priming, painting, and cleanup will all add to the total project costs.
Square Footage of Home
The size, especially the height, of the home exterior is one of the single most important factors influencing overall project costs. Simply put, the larger the square footage of the space needing paint, the higher the cost of the project.
FAQs
Can you paint homes with vinyl siding?
Yes, painting vinyl siding is a common exterior paint job that we at Kennedy Painting see in the St. Louis area.
s October too late to paint outside?
Early to mid-October is usually not too late to paint outside homes or businesses in St. Louis, Missouri. However, we don’t recommend starting exterior painting projects later in October.
Which factors increase exterior house painting costs the most?
Factors that increase exterior painting costs include how much prep work is needed, how accessible the painting area is, and the size of the building.
Is there an average cost to paint the exterior of a house (per square foot)?
You can expect a baseline price anywhere from $2.50 – $4.50 per square foot for siding. Depending on the height of the home and surfaces being painted (like windows, trim, and doors), pricing can increase to $7.00 – $9.00 per square foot and up.
What is the average cost to hire professional painters?
In St. Louis, Missouri, the average cost to hire professional painters for a wood, vinyl, or composite home exterior (1500 sq ft) is between $3,800 – $4,400. For a stucco home exterior (1500 sq ft), the cost to hire professional painters is a little higher, often averaging between $4,500 – $6,800.
Of course, these numbers are only average. In our years of experience, we have found that the overall cost of painting projects can change depending on factors like:
- The type of paint you use, with high-quality paints costing more upfront (but leaving a better-looking and longer-lasting finish)
- Whether you hire painters to just paint or if they will also be caulking, power washing, or otherwise enhancing the space with extra services
- The square footage/size of your home exterior
- Type of siding materials that will be painted
- Location of your home or business
Final Thoughts
The average cost to paint the exterior of a home varies based on factors like the type of siding, type of paint, and size of the home. That said, professional painting services in St. Louis often range between $3,800 – $6,800 for 1500 square-foot homes.
Ready to give your space a makeover? Place your home in good hands with Kennedy Painting. We’re a community-driven, reliable team of expert painters that pride ourselves on honest guidance and detail-driven prep work, so you can get results you’ll love, every single time.
