Updated October 2026
Austin Painting Pricing Guide 2026
Plan your exterior, interior or cabinet project with clear ranges, then get a written price for your home.
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Residential Price Guide (PDF)
2 pages • Updated October 2026
Download PDFCommercial & Property Price Guide (PDF)
2 pages • Updated October 2026
Download PDFPainting prices at a glance
Choose a starting range. The tables below show the work behind it.
Exterior
$3,600–$9,500
Based on: Single-story home, 1,200–3,000 sq ft
Siding and trim, with standard prep included.
See full price guideInterior
$3,800–$11,000
Based on: Whole-home interior painting, 2,000 sq ft
Choose walls only or add trim and ceilings. Single rooms from $450.
See full price guideCabinets
$3,500–$7,500
Based on: A typical kitchen's doors, drawers and boxes
A smooth painted finish without a full remodel.
See full price guideExterior by home size
Single-story, 2 coats, power wash, standard prep, caulk and paint included.
Why we come see it first
A phone quote is a guess. Hood-up pricing is a number.
Any good mechanic will ballpark a repair over the phone, but the real number comes after the hood is up. Paint works the same way. A free 20-minute walk-around turns these ranges into one price you can hold us to, in writing.
- We measure real square footage
- We check caulk, siding and sun damage
- We confirm colors in your daylight
- You get an itemized, written scope
Exterior by siding type
Start with the home-size range, then account for the surface.
| Siding type | Adjustment | Why it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber cement | Base price | Base price |
| Wood lap | +5–10% | More joints and surface preparation |
| Stucco | +10–15% | Texture and surface-specific application |
We don't paint brick or stone or stain decks and fences.
Interior packages
Compare a standard 12x12 bedroom with a 2,000 sq ft home.
Walls
Refresh
A fresh start for your walls.
- Walls, 2 coats
- Light patching
Walls + woodwork
Complete
RecommendedBring the walls and woodwork together.
- Everything in Refresh
- Baseboards
- Doors and frames
The full room
Showcase
Finish the room from floor to ceiling.
- Everything in Complete
- Ceilings
- Minor drywall repair
Interior by room
Walls only, 2 coats. Room dimensions are in feet.
| Room | Planning range |
|---|---|
| Bathroom | $300–$600 |
| Small bedroom 10x10 | $400–$650 |
| Standard bedroom 12x12 | $450–$800 |
| Primary bedroom 14x16 | $650–$1,100 |
| Kitchen walls | $500–$1,000 |
| Living room 15x20 | $800–$1,600 |
| Stairwell or two-story foyer | $900–$2,000 |
Cabinet painting
$115–$175 Per door or drawer front, both sides; boxes sprayed in place.
Small kitchen
12–20 pieces
$3,500–$4,500Medium kitchen
20–35 pieces
$4,500–$6,500Large kitchen
35+ pieces
$6,500–$7,500+Kitchen ranges cover the full project, not just the removable pieces. Prep, layout and boxes affect the total.
Add-ons
Choose the extra surfaces you want included in your written estimate.
| Add-on | Planning price |
|---|---|
| Interior door and frame, both sides | $125–$175 |
| Baseboard | $2–$4 per linear ft |
| Ceilings | $1.50–$3 per sq ft |
| Accent wall | $150–$350 |
| Drywall patch | from $150 |
| Dark-to-light color change | +15–25% |
| Exterior front door | $175–$300 |
| Garage door | $250–$450 |
| Minimum job | $450 |
What moves your price
We look at these details before we write your estimate.
Stories
Extra height means more access equipment and setup.
Siding
Different surfaces need different prep and coatings.
Surface condition
Loose paint and damaged patches take more preparation.
Color change
Strong color shifts may need primer and extra coverage.
Ceiling height
Tall rooms take longer to protect and reach safely.
Trim detail
More edges, doors and profiles mean more careful work.
The price, in writing
A sample estimate
See how a project can be itemized. This example explains the format, not a completed customer job.
Illustrative example, not a past job
Single-story, 2,000 sq ft, fiber cement, Round Rock
| Siding and trim, 2 coats, power wash and prep included | $6,400 |
|---|---|
| Front door | $250 |
| Double garage door | $350 |
| Total | $7,000 |
How it works
Tell us what needs paint
Request a Free On-Site Quote and share the rooms or surfaces you have in mind.
We visit and put it in writing
We measure, check the prep and spell out products, timing and price.
We protect, paint and walk through
We complete the agreed work, clean up and review the finish with you.
Property managers and builders: per-unit make-ready and new-construction pricing
Download commercial guidePainting price FAQ
Do you price by square foot?
Home size helps set a planning range. We measure the surfaces, check their condition and write a price for your specific project.
Is paint included?
Yes. These ranges include paint and the listed preparation. Your written estimate names the products and surfaces we will paint.
When is payment due?
50% is due to schedule your project. The remaining 50% is due after the final walkthrough.
Is there a military discount?
Yes. We offer a 10% military, veteran and first-responder discount. Tell us when you request your estimate.
Why is my price different from this guide?
Height, surface condition, trim and color choices change the work involved. These are planning ranges; your written estimate is the price.
Ready for a price for your home?
Tell us what needs paint. We will measure, check the prep and give you a written estimate.
These are planning ranges for typical Austin homes, not quotes. Your written estimate is the price.