How Much Does It Cost To Paint a House in Tampa Florida?

If you’re on this page of Presto Painting Services’ website, there’s a high probability that you want to have the exterior or interior of your house painted. Additionally, you’re probably trying to find out how much your painting project may cost before calling a painting company in Florida for a quote. This page of our website is designed to provide a better understanding of the factors painting companies like Presto Painting Services need to consider when giving customers interior and exterior painting estimates. We have also provided a range of prices you might receive for an interior or exterior painting project in the Tampa Bay area.

Tampa Home Being Painted by Presto Painting Services of Tampa Bay

Even though this page has useful information about painting price ranges, the best way to get an accurate estimate is to request a free painting quote from a company like Presto Painting Services. If you would prefer to get a free, no-pressure, and accurate estimate for your painting project in Tampa Bay, reach out to Presto Painting Services.

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What are Some of the Factors that Impact the Cost of an Interior Painting Project?

Number of Paint Coats Needed on Interior Walls

Painting the Inside of a Tampa Residence

The color of your walls can drastically increase the amount of prep work and the number of coats required to cover your existing paint. If the current color of paint on your wall is a lighter color, less prep work may be required. On the other hand, when the existing paint color is dark, it will require multiple coats of paint. Therefore darker paint increases the cost of materials and labor for the painting company. Basically, if your walls currently have lighter colors, your interior painting quote will be lower than if you have dark colors.

Square Footage of the Walls

It will likely come as no surprise that the cost to paint the interior of a home is largely dependent upon the square footage of the area being painted. The larger the area that is being painted, the more materials and labor will be required to finish the project. When people think about the square footage of their home, they usually associate that with the floor space in their home. A small 10 by 12 ft room only has a 120 square foot floor space. However, if that same room has a 9-foot ceiling, it will have 372 square feet of wall space. You can measure the square feet of your walls by measuring the height of the ceiling and the length of each wall. You can then multiply the height times the width of each and add the total of each wall together to get the square footage of your walls.

Quality of Paint

The higher the quality of paint that is used, the higher the quote will be on your painting project. However, using lower-quality paint in an attempt to reduce the cost of a painting project is not something we would recommend. When it comes to paint, the old adage, “You pay for what you get” is certainly true. The quality of the paint used on a painting project has a monumental impact on the outcome of your painting project. Most reputable painting companies will only use high-quality paints since they know it will be a direct reflection on their company’s reputation. The best way to get a good understanding of why you should not use low-quality paint, it’s probably best to talk about the ingredients that go into paint.

All paint is comprised of four primary components that play a key role in creating a great end product:
  • Pigment – High-quality paints have pigments that are superior to lower-quality paints. These high-grade pigments create more vibrant and consistent colors. Pigments are also partially responsible for determining the amount of light the paint will refract.
  • Binders – Binders are a mixture of natural materials that determine the durability of the paint, drying time, color longevity & more.
  • Solvents – These are the liquid portion of paint. Solvents allow paint to be applied easily to surfaces. Additionally, they determine the rate and manner in which paint will dry.
  • Additives – Additives are added to high-quality paints to prevent mildew & stains. These additives also reduce imperfections such as brush strokes and surface irregularities which creates a more smooth finish.

Do you have questions about paint? Do you need help finding the right paint color? Call Presto Painting Services, we will be happy to answer any questions you have about paint and provide you with some fun and easy methods of finding the best paint color for your home.

Ease of Access to Area Being Painted

How easy it is for someone to access your walls is something most homeowners never have to think about. However, this is something that painters have to take into consideration on every job site. Every home and space is different. It’s far easier to paint an 8-foot wall in an open room than a 15-foot wall with a large bathroom vanity in front of it. The easier it is to access the walls that are being painted, the less time it takes to complete an interior painting project. Therefore, if an area is easier to access, the quote will be lower.

Equipment

Interior Painting Scaffolding inside a Tampa house

What equipment is required to complete the interior painting project? Most interior painting projects require equipment such as rollers, brushes, trays, & paint sprayers. However, painting companies must also take into consideration whether other equipment is required to complete an interior painting project. Will the project require 10-foot ladders? 20-foot ladders? 30-foot ladders? Is this a project that will require scaffolding? A project takes longer to be completed when ladders and or scaffolding are needed for an interior painting project. That’s because climbing up and down ladders takes more time. It also creates a higher degree of risk for the painting company too.

Stairs

Painted Stairs, Part of Tampa Interior Painting Project

Interior painting projects that take place on or around stairs will take longer to complete. Depending upon the trim, painter’s tape may have to be used around the edge of each stair to protect surfaces from paint. Skirt boards are boards that butt up against stairs and run the entire length. When skirt boards need to be painted, it takes longer to tape stairs than a normal straight surface such as baseboards. It is fairly common for stairway rooms to have 15 or even 20 foot ceilings. Painting stairway rooms usually requires working on tall ladders over the stairs. Painting around stairs takes additional time and creates additional risk. Therefore, when stairs are involved with a painting project, you can expect the interior painting estimate to be slightly higher.

Interior Trim

The amount of trim and type of trim in your home will have an impact on the price of an interior painting project. There are all different types of trim that can appear in a house, including: Shoe molding, quarter round, wainscoting, wall trim, crown molding, chair rails, baseboards, and more. In all, there are about 15 different types of trim that are frequently found in homes in the Tampa Bay area. Each trim is unique in its size, design, condition, and finish. For example, newly installed trim will need to have all nail holes filled and caulking applied before it can be painted. Any trim that does not have primer, will need to be primed before it can be painted. Before an interior painting project can be started, the trim has to be carefully taped off to ensure none of the paint intended for the wall ends up on the trim. The trim in a home increases the time and labor required to complete an interior painting project.

New Construction

Newly constructed home

You might think that new construction homes will require less work to paint. However, that is usually not the case. New construction homes have new drywall, trim, and doors. All of those new surfaces need to be prepped meticulously before priming and painting can begin. The expertise and time commitment required for a new construction project are drastically different from an interior painting project that just requires a fresh coat of paint. New construction projects require a wide range of tradesmen including: electricians, plumbers, flooring contractors, drywall, painters, & more. Painters should be the last type of contractor in your new construction home project. Having painters as the last type of contractor in your new construction home will reduce the probability of different types of contractors getting in each other’s way. Additionally, it will ensure that the painting company has an opportunity to fix any defects caused by other types of contractors such as drywall or plumbing contractors.

Price Ranges for Interior Painting in Florida

It’s important to keep in mind that there are a large number of factors that impact interior painting costs. The interior painting price ranges listed below are a roughly estimated price range. You may receive interior painting quotes that are higher or lower than the price ranges below. The best way to get an accurate interior painting estimate is to call an experienced professional painting company like Presto Painting Services. If you’re in Tampa Bay and need an interior painting quote, click the Call Now or Request an Estimate button below so you can get a free, no-pressure, interior painting estimate.

Average Price for Painting the Interior of Your Home in Tampa Bay

1800 sq ft4,05010,350
1900 sq ft4,27510,925
2000 sq ft4,50011,500
2100 sq ft4,72512,075
2200 sq ft4,95012,650
2300 sq ft5,17513,225
2400 sq ft5,40013,800
2500 sq ft5,62514,375
2600 sq ft5,85014,950
2700 sq ft6,07515,525
2800 sq ft6,30016,100
2900 sq ft6,52516,675
3000 sq ft6,75017,250
3100 sq ft6,97517,825
3200 sq ft7,20018,400
3300 sq ft7,42518,975
3400 sq ft7,65019,550
3500 sq ft7,87520,125

What Are Some of the Factors That Impact the Cost of an Exterior Painting Project?

Many of the factors that impact the cost of exterior painting are similar to the factors that affect the cost of interior painting projects. However, there are some distinct differences between interior and exterior factors that affect the cost of exterior painting projects.

Square Footage of a Home or Commercial Building’s Exterior

The square footage of a home or building’s exterior is one of the key factors painters must take into consideration when providing exterior painting quotes. Measuring the entire square footage of an exterior is more straightforward than measuring the entire interior. That is because the interior of a home has more surfaces to measure than the exterior of a home. The more square footage that needs to be painted, the larger the house painting estimate will be.

Existing Paint Color & New Paint Color

Painting Exterior of a Tampa Home

If the existing paint color of a house is a darker hue, it will take more paint to cover the old color. Therefore, painting contractors must take into consideration how many layers of paint they are going to need to use on your exterior painting project. The more paint required for a house painting project, the higher the painting quote will be. In addition to paint, high-quality painting companies such as Presto Painting Services will use Sherwin Williams pigmented primer prior to painting to help achieve the most accurate color possible.

Goal of Painting the House

We highly recommend talking to the painting company about why you have chosen to have your house painted. When reputable painters know the purpose behind having your house painted, they can help you achieve that goal and you may be able to save money in the process. The most important thing a painting company can do is to listen to their client’s needs. Our painting company, Presto Painting Services, asks our clients a series of questions to make sure we have all of the information we need to fulfill a client’s intent for having the exterior painted. Below are some of the questions we ask our clients the most often so we can learn about their goals for painting.

If you want a painting company who listens to your painting goals and you need an exterior painting estimate, click the Call Now or Request and Estimate button below.

Are You Painting the Exterior So You Can Sell Your Home or Commercial Property?

If you are selling your home and need to change the color of the house to a color that is more appealing to most potential buyers, your primary focus will likely not be choosing the highest-grade paint on the market. Choosing lower-grade paint will allow painters to provide you with a lower estimate since the highest grade of paint will not be necessary for the project.

Is the Longevity of Paint the Most Important Thing to You?

Most people don’t want to paint their house often. Therefore, it’s not surprising that all customers want their exterior paint to stand up to the test of time. If the longevity of your paint is the most important factor to you, an experienced painting company can make sure the right paint is chosen and the painting methods used will maximize the length of time your exterior paint will last.

Is Your Main Goal To Protect Your Home From Water Intrusion?

When water penetrates the exterior of your home, it can cause severe damage to your home and health. There are three components that mold needs to thrive: organic material such as wood or dust, darkness, and water. The only missing element inside your house that toxic mold needs to thrive is water. Properly sealing and painting the exterior of your home is a critical part of protecting your home and health from mold-related issues. Tampa Bay is an excessively humid area. Choosing the right paint and painting company is the key to preventing water intrusion.

Exterior Trim on Home

Painting the Exterior Trim of a Tampa House

Painting the exterior of a home almost always involves painting trim. There is a different amount of trim on every home. Some are fairly easy with minimal trim, while others have trim around every door and window. Most homeowners choose to have their trim painted a color that does not match the primary color on the exterior of the home. When the trim is not going to match the rest of the home, it is taped off. Using painter’s tape to separate trim from the rest of the home is a requirement to prevent house and trim colors from bleeding into one another. The more trim there is, the more time it will take to exclude it from the rest of the home. Furthermore, there are additional costs due to two separate colors being used. Essentially, the more trim there is on a home, the more labor and materials will be required to complete the exterior painting project. Therefore, the amount of trim on a home and choices about the trim color will impact the overall cost of a house painting project.

Exterior Painting Surface Preparation

The exterior of a home takes an extraordinary amount of preparation compared to interior surfaces. An important component of providing the highest quality of exterior painting services involves carefully preparing surfaces for paint. The longer it is estimated to take to complete the prep work, the higher a house painting quote will be. Every house requires a different amount of prep work and the best way to get an accurate quote is to get a free estimate from an experienced local painting company.

Here are some of the types of prep work you can expect a professional painting company to complete.

  • Pressure Washing – The first step in prepping the outside of a home is cleaning any surfaces that paint will need to adhere to. Our painting company pressure washes all surfaces that paint will come into contact with. Pressure washing removes dirt, algae, grime, loose paint, and other obstructions that may interfere with the paint’s ability to bond to the surface. Pressure washing is an essential part of preparing the exterior of a home for painting.
  • Caulking the Exterior of a Tampa HomeCaulking – Another important part of the exterior painting preparation process is caulking. Before painting can begin, caulk is used to seal any small gaps between the interior and exterior of the house. Caulk will prevent moisture from getting into the interior of the home. If water gets underneath the paint it creates a pocket of moisture that will expand. Eventually, that paint will then crack and flake off. When caulking is done properly, paint will provide an extra layer of protection for the caulk and vice-versa.
  • Covering – Painting companies need to meticulously cover any surfaces with plastic that are not supposed to be painted. Windows, gutters, air conditioning units, & plants, are common surfaces that get covered with plastic so they are protected. If you’re concerned about paint (overspray) from an exterior painting project getting on anything outside your home, high-quality painters will be glad to cover any belongings to ensure they are protected.
  • Sealing – With all exterior painting projects, we apply a special sealant to the outside of a home. A sealant is a specialized coating that has a high volume of resins. The resins within the sealants act as a barrier and prevent the paint from soaking into materials such as wood or stucco. The sealant also creates an ideal surface for the paint to stick to and reduces the odds of the paint chipping. Since there is a barrier between the paint and the surface of the house, the paint will not soak into the home’s surface and there will be a more consistent and even coat of paint. Sealing is especially important in regions such as Tampa Bay that have high moisture content. Presto Painting Services applies sealer to all exterior painting projects. We use a clear sealer or pigmented sealer to ensure the new paint adheres properly to the surface.

Multiple Colors

Multiple Colors for House Painting

The number of colors a property homeowner chooses to have on the outside of their home affects the overall cost of a painting project. For each additional color a homeowner chooses to add to the exterior of their home, the more time and materials it will take to complete the house painting project. Every section of a home that has a different color of paint has to be separated from the other sections with painters tape and or plastic. Homes that have one solid color take less time to paint than homes that have a different color on every section such as the: doors, door frames, windows, window trim, fascia, soffit, garage doors, & accents. Each additional color added to a home will increase the cost of a painting project. Therefore, you want to make sure that each color is exactly what you’re looking for and it matches the vision you have for your home.

We strongly encourage every homeowner to use Presto Painting Services’ Free Color Visualizer Tool so you can see what your house would look like if it were painted a specific color.

Our color visualizer allows you to:

  • Upload a picture of your home.
  • Choose any surface.
  • Change it to any color you can imagine.
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Type of Material Being Painted & Condition

The type of siding material being painted and the condition of that material will impact the amount of time and paint it takes to complete a project. For example, wood may need some prep work and primer, but materials such as stucco and brick may need more extensive surface restoration such as scraping and patching. Additionally, brick walls require specific types of paint since they are porous. Wood plank siding has the potential to take less time than all other types of siding, but only if it is in good condition. The best way to get a better assessment of how your siding type will impact exterior painting costs is to reach out to an experienced local painting company for a free estimate.

Access to Exterior

When providing exterior painting estimates, experienced painting companies must take into consideration how easy it is to access the outside of the home or commercial building. Many painters have difficulty accessing the exterior of a building.

Here are some of the most common reasons.

A Tampa House with High Trees and Shrubs
  • Trees – When trees and tree branches are close to the exterior of a building, it makes it harder for painters to have easy access to the exterior while using a ladder. Trees cause accessibility issues and a whole host of other issues that painters must take into consideration when providing an estimate. For example, trees can cause staining on the side of the house. When leaves cause gutters to overflow, the discolored water from tannins in leaves can stain the exterior of the home. Additionally, if the leaves of the tree prevent the sun from reaching the siding, you may have additional algae build up on the exterior. This will create additional prep work to ensure there will not be an issue with the color consistency and paint adhesion. Not to mention that the shade from the trees can cause the paint to dry slower than in other areas.
  • Large Bushes – Large bushes, such as Nellie R Stevens Holly, can make accessing the exterior of a home much more difficult. It is a very popular ornamental bush that can grow up to 10 feet wide and a massive 20 feet tall. These ornamental shrubs not only make it hard to access the outside of the house, but they also have leaves with small sharp points on them. Those spiny leaves can be a real nuisance to work around and crowd the exterior of the home. It takes longer to paint the exterior when painters are forced to work in a crowded space such as behind bushes.
  • Swimming Pools – If a swimming pool is too close to the exterior of a home or commercial building, it can cause complications with using ladders that are required for most exterior painting projects. When dealing with swimming pools, painters must consider how close the swimming pool is to the outside of the home and the height of the home. The taller a home is the more space there will need to be for ladders. Scaffolding is better suited for some painting projects, but if there is not enough room due to a swimming pool, it can take more time to complete an exterior project.
  • Height – The taller the home or commercial building is that is being painted, the more a painting company will need to do to ensure they have access to the entire exterior. Therefore painters consider the height of the building when determining a price point for an exterior painting. Some house painting projects will only require 8 foot ladders while others such as townhomes may require 20, 30, or even 40 foot ladders to access the exterior of the building. There are even instances when painters will need to use specialized lifts to access the entire exterior for painting.

Paint Type & Quality

There are an endless number of paint types and a wide-range of paint quality. The quality of paint used on your exterior house painting project can make the difference between an exterior that is stunning and one that will leave you with regrets. If you’re painting your house a color that is considered more appealing to the general public so you can sell your home, you may not want to use high quality paint. You should always talk to your exterior painting company about the brand of paint they are going to use. Our professional painting company uses Sherwin Williams & Benjamin Moore paints because their brands have consistently provided the highest quality of paint. Our painting company would not stake our reputation on paint brands if we did not implicitly trust the quality of product they produce.

Painting the exterior of your home or business is an investment. You’re investing in protecting your home from the elements and creating an aesthetically appealing home you will be able to enjoy for years to come. Paint changes the way you feel about your home so it is important that you love the color and the quality of the painting company’s work.

Visualizer on Exterior of Tampa Home

We strongly recommend using Presto Painting Services’ Free Color Visualizer so you can see what your house or business would look with a new color of paint. All you have to do is upload a picture of your home or business, then choose a paint color. Our free tool will show you what your house would look like if it were another color. You can change the color as many times as you would like. If you find a look that you love and you want to receive an estimate, you can request an estimate right on Presto Painting Services’ Color Visualizer page.

Here are some things that affect the quality of paint in exterior paint:
  • Pigment – The highest quality exterior paints have better quality pigment which creates a more consistent and vibrant color. Pigments are also partially responsible for determining the amount of light the paint will reflect.
  • Binders – Binders are a mixture of natural materials that determine the durability of the paint, drying time, color longevity & more. Binders are really important in exterior painting projects. They will help your paint stay in the best condition possible over time.
  • Solvents – The solvents are the liquid portion of paint. They allow paint to be applied easily to surfaces. Additionally, solvents determine the rate and manner in which paint will dry. Paints with proper solvent ratios will help the paint spread consistently over the exterior of your home or commercial property.
  • Additives – Additives are added to high quality paints to prevent mildew & stains from building up. Additives are particularly important on exterior paint. Additives will help your paint surface require less cleaning over time and protect it from natural elements that would build up and reduce the clarity of your paint color. These additives also reduce imperfections such as surface irregularities which will allow there to be a more consistent finish.

If you have questions about paint, our color visualizer, painting projects, or you would like to receive a quote, call us today. One of our knowledgeable painting experts will be more than happy to assist you with any questions.

Nationwide Chain, or Local Painting Company?

Presto Painting Services Work Van

The type of house painting company you work with will affect the amount you’re quoted for a house painting project in Tampa Bay. Locally owned and operated painting companies can be more flexible with their pricing than nationwide chains. Don’t get us wrong, some reputable nationwide painting companies do great exterior painting work. However, they are not able to work with a property owner in the same manner that a locally owned & operated painting company can. Owner-operated painting companies can get more creative with our processes since we do not have a corporate headquarters dictating our methodology or billing policies.

If you’re interested in working with a locally owned and operated painting company in Tampa Bay, click the Call Us Now button below.

Financing & Payment Method

Even the method you choose to use to pay your house painting company can affect the price you pay for your painting project. If you’re paying in cash or with a check, you may be able to receive a lower price than if you’re paying with a credit card. That is because your painting company will be able to avoid credit card fees associated with processing a credit card transaction.

If you have a limited budget, you should ask your house painting company if they have financing options. Our painting company, Presto Painting Services, has financing options available for interior and exterior painting services. The promotions our financing company has will change over time. However, they currently offer no-interest financing when the balance is paid in full within 6 months. Financing is a way to pay for your painting project immediately and to minimize the amount of money you have to pay out of pocket on the start date of the painting project. If you’re interested in learning more about financing options at Presto Painting Services, give us a call, or apply for financing on our website.

Price Ranges for Exterior Painting in Florida

Tampa Home Being Painted

As we have pointed out on this page of Presto Painting Services’ website, there are a large number of factors that impact exterior painting costs. The exterior painting price ranges listed below are rough estimate price ranges. You may receive quotes for exterior painting that are higher or lower than the price ranges listed below. The best way to get an accurate exterior painting estimate is to call an experienced professional painting company like Presto Painting Services.

If you’re in Tampa Bay and need an exterior painting quote, click the Call Now or Request an Estimate button below to get a free, no-pressure, exterior painting estimate.

Average Price for Painting the Exterior of Your Home in Tampa Bay

1800 sq ft3,60010,800
1900 sq ft3,80011,400
2000 sq ft4,00012,000
2100 sq ft4,20012,600
2200 sq ft4,40013,200
2300 sq ft4,60013,800
2400 sq ft4,80014,400
2500 sq ft5,00015,000
2600 sq ft5,20015,600
2700 sq ft5,40016,200
2800 sq ft5,60016,800
2900 sq ft5,80017,400
3000 sq ft6,00018,000
3100 sq ft6,20018,600
3200 sq ft6,40019,200
3300 sq ft6,60018,800
3400 sq ft6,80019,400
3500 sq ft7,00020,000
Ron, Owner of Presto Painting Services of Tampa Bay

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