Exterior Painting

Question 1

Exterior painting usually has a

Answer 1

paint scheme of three colors

Question 2

What is the paint scheme usually broken down into

Answer 2

one for the siding
one for the trim
one for the doors and shutters

Question 3

What are decks usually painted to

Answer 3

match one of the other three areas

Question 4

What are the factors that effect the cost of painting

Answer 4

required prep work 
size of job 
number of coats of paint 
complexity of job 
difficulty of job 
type of paint required

Question 5

What is the most commonly ignored factor that can double your price

Answer 5

prep work required

Question 6

What are some things that preparation may include

Answer 6

pressure washing

caulking siding joints and seams, scraping old paint, or caulking nail holes

Question 7

Whats the typical mid grade paint cost

Answer 7

20-40 per gallon

Question 8

For an investor-quality painter, materials will ususally cost

Answer 8

20percent of the total cost of the project

Question 9

Painting trim will usually cost

Answer 9

50 percent more than painting siding

Question 10

Hand brushing will generally add

Answer 10

25 percent or more to the cost compared to spraying

Question 11

What is a benefit to hand brushing

Answer 11

it lasts much longer than spray finishes

Question 12

How many coats of paint is usually fine for light colors

Answer 12

1

Question 13

How many coats of pait might be needed for darker colors

Answer 13

2

Question 14

How much more does the 2 layer of paint usually cost

Answer 14

25 percent more

Question 15

When are prices typically cheaper

Answer 15

October-March

Question 16

Is touching-up exterior paint easy

Answer 16

not usually because it fades quickly so the new paint doesnt match

Question 17

What are you looking for in your inspection

Answer 17

chipping paint

major discoloration

Question 18

How long does a paint job usually last before it starts to fade

Answer 18

7-10 years

Question 19

When should you seriously consider repainting besides from obvious damage

Answer 19

if the house hasn’t been repainted in 15-20 years

Question 20

If the siding paint is in good condition and your trying to save money, what’s something you can do

Answer 20

just paint the trim

Question 21

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

Answer 21

1.50-3 per SF of above ground interior floor space

Question 22

How much does it usually cost to paint just the trim

Answer 22

.50-1 per SF of interior floor space

Question 23

How do you pay for paint jobs

Answer 23

Either pay them after completion or if they are doing the interior and exterior, pay them for each part as they finish them

Question 24

If the painter asks for a deposit upfront or to pay for materials never pay

Answer 24

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