Painting
The main factors are:
Scraping, sanding, power washing, caulking, and priming take more time than the painting itself. A home with peeling paint or damaged siding costs more to prep than one in good shape.
A contractor quote is mostly labor. If that estimate felt steep, here is the exact gear to tackle this job yourself. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
Airless sprayer that covers siding and trim far faster than a brush.
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$16.98
Durable multi-surface paint for doors, trim, and exterior accents.
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$420.34
Type IA 300 lb fiberglass ladder for reaching second-story siding.
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$169.00
2500 PSI washer to clean siding before paint goes on.
View on AmazonMost exteriors need repainting every 7 to 10 years, sooner for wood and in harsh climates, longer for fiber cement and well-maintained surfaces.