Exterior Painting Flashcards
Exterior painting usually has a
paint scheme of three colors
What is the paint scheme usually broken down into
one for the siding
one for the trim
one for the doors and shutters
What are decks usually painted to
match one of the other three areas
What are the factors that effect the cost of painting
required prep work size of job number of coats of paint complexity of job difficulty of job type of paint required
What is the most commonly ignored factor that can double your price
prep work required
What are some things that preparation may include
pressure washing
caulking siding joints and seams, scraping old paint, or caulking nail holes
Whats the typical mid grade paint cost
20-40 per gallon
For an investor-quality painter, materials will ususally cost
20percent of the total cost of the project
Painting trim will usually cost
50 percent more than painting siding
Hand brushing will generally add
25 percent or more to the cost compared to spraying
What is a benefit to hand brushing
it lasts much longer than spray finishes
How many coats of paint is usually fine for light colors
1
How many coats of pait might be needed for darker colors
2
How much more does the 2 layer of paint usually cost
25 percent more
When are prices typically cheaper
October-March
Is touching-up exterior paint easy
not usually because it fades quickly so the new paint doesnt match
What are you looking for in your inspection
chipping paint
major discoloration
How long does a paint job usually last before it starts to fade
7-10 years
When should you seriously consider repainting besides from obvious damage
if the house hasn’t been repainted in 15-20 years
If the siding paint is in good condition and your trying to save money, what’s something you can do
just paint the trim
How much does a typical 1- or 2-story house between 1,000 and 3,000 square feet, requiring basic prep work (pressure washing, some caulking), one coat of mid-grade exterior paint, hand-brushing the trim, and spraying the siding cost usuaully
1.50-3 per SF of above ground interior floor space
How much does it usually cost to paint just the trim
.50-1 per SF of interior floor space
How do you pay for paint jobs
Either pay them after completion or if they are doing the interior and exterior, pay them for each part as they finish them
If the painter asks for a deposit upfront or to pay for materials never pay
over 30 percent of the jobs total as 30% is def enough to cover materials or consider paying the paint supplier directly for the actual paint purchased
