The cost of painting a house can be pretty expensive. I’ve always been one of those customers who wants a reasonable price and quality work. But the simple fact is that painting two coats on an average size home of 2,000 square feet takes about 160 hours for seasoned pros. For a homeowner to tackle a project this size, it can take twice as long!
What can we do to minimize the cost of having a professional painting contractor, such as Klappenberger & Son, paint your home?
Ceilings
First, look at the ceilings before you assume they need to be painted. If the ceilings are still clean and you are okay with the color, let’s hold off on painting them.
Not painting a standard 8 foot high ceiling would save you about $0.75 per square foot. In other words, a 14 foot x 14 foot room would save you about $147.00 per coat!
Painting Closets
As mentioned, closets cost between $8 to $10 per square foot to paint. That means a 2 foot x 6 foot closet may cost around $100.00 or more. If the closets are full of stuff, it might not make sense to paint them.
Remove the Wallplates
Removing one wallplate might take less than a minute, but the average home has over 75 outlets. That means removing and reinstalling wallplates can take several hours. Time is money, and offering to do this will speed up the job for the contractor.
Moving The Furniture
Having 2 feet of space around the perimeter of a room is all one needs to paint the walls and trim. If you are painting the ceilings, it may require that the rooms have some of the contents removed. When the space is properly cleared and ready for prep and paint, it makes a contractor’s job much easier and more enjoyable. Ask the contractor if that will reduce the cost of painting a house.