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2026 Price Guide

Houston Painting Cost Guide

Complete pricing breakdown for interior, exterior, and cabinet painting in Greater Houston. Transparent costs with no hidden fees.

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Interior painting in Houston costs $2.50-$4.50 per square foot. A typical 2,500 sq ft home costs $6,250-$11,250. Exterior painting ranges $4,000-$15,000 based on size and condition. Cabinet refinishing runs $3,500-$8,500 for an average kitchen.

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Interior Painting Costs

Houston pricing for 2026

Price Per Square Foot
Basic (walls only, 1 color)$2.00 - $2.50/sq ft
Standard (walls, ceilings, trim)$2.50 - $3.50/sq ft
Premium (multiple colors, detailed trim)$3.50 - $4.50/sq ft
Luxury (specialty finishes)$4.50 - $6.00+/sq ft
By Home Size
1,500 sq ft home$3,750 - $6,750
2,000 sq ft home$5,000 - $9,000
2,500 sq ft home$6,250 - $11,250
3,000 sq ft home$7,500 - $13,500
4,000+ sq ft home$10,000 - $18,000+
What Affects Interior Painting Cost?
Ceiling height (standard 8-9' vs. 10'+)
Wall condition (new drywall vs. repairs needed)
Number of colors and accent walls
Trim and door painting included
Paint quality (good, better, best)
Furniture moving and protection
Ceiling texture type
Closet and pantry interiors

Exterior Painting Costs

Houston pricing for 2026

By Home Size (Single Story)
1,500 sq ft home$3,500 - $5,500
2,000 sq ft home$4,500 - $7,000
2,500 sq ft home$5,500 - $8,500
3,000+ sq ft home$6,500 - $10,000+
Two-Story Premium
2,500 sq ft (2-story)$7,000 - $10,500
3,000 sq ft (2-story)$8,500 - $12,500
3,500 sq ft (2-story)$10,000 - $14,000
4,000+ sq ft (2-story)$12,000 - $18,000+

Two-story homes cost 25-40% more due to scaffolding, ladders, and additional safety requirements.

By Siding Type

Wood Siding

$4.00 - $6.00/sq ft

Requires more prep, priming. Common in Heights, Montrose.

Hardie Board / Fiber Cement

$3.00 - $4.50/sq ft

Standard in newer construction. Excellent paint adhesion.

Stucco / EIFS

$3.50 - $5.00/sq ft

Textured surface. May need crack repair. Specialty coatings.

Brick (Paint)

$4.00 - $6.00/sq ft

Full coverage paint. Permanent decision. Requires proper prep.

Brick (Limewash)

$5.00 - $8.00/sq ft

European finish. Breathable. Reversible. Premium option.

Aluminum/Vinyl Siding

$2.50 - $4.00/sq ft

Requires special prep and adhesion primers.

Cabinet Refinishing Costs

Professional spray finish pricing

By Kitchen Size
Small (10-15 doors)$2,500 - $4,000
Average (20-30 doors)$3,500 - $6,000
Large (30-40 doors)$5,500 - $8,000
Extra Large (40+ doors)$7,500 - $12,000+
What's Included
Professional spray application (no brush marks)
Premium cabinet coatings (Emerald Urethane or equivalent)
Door and drawer front removal
Thorough cleaning and degreasing
Light sanding and surface prep
Priming and 2 coats of finish
Hardware reinstallation
5-year warranty on workmanship

Why Painting Prices Vary in Houston

Paint Quality

We use premium Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore paints. Cheaper contractors use contractor-grade paints that fade faster and require repainting sooner.

Premium paint costs more but lasts 2-3x longer.

Prep Work

Proper preparation takes time: pressure washing, scraping, sanding, caulking, priming. Cheap quotes often skip these steps, leading to premature failure.

80% of paint job quality is in the prep.

Insurance & Warranty

Licensed, insured contractors with written warranties cost more but protect your investment. Uninsured painters put your home at risk.

Our 5-year warranty backs every project.

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