How Much Does it Cost to Paint an Exterior Surface in South Elgin?

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Computing for the cost of an exterior painting South Elgin project is determined primarily by the surface size, your exterior wall substrate, labor, the kind of paint to be used and materials plus the amount of paint needed. Usually, a professional painter will give out estimates on an South Elgin exterior painting job based on the square footage of a home. The cost of painting a 500 to 1500 square feet surface is estimated to be between $4,589 to $8,241. The number of stories of your home plus the accessibility of the surfaces to be painted can also affect the overall expense of an exterior painting South Elgin job. It has been estimated that most homeowners would pay between $1700 and $3700 and an average of $2600 for an exterior painting South Elgin job.

Estimated final cost for exterior painting

Item Quantity Fair Price
Home Labor 88.6 Hours $5,115.90
Home Job Materials and Supplies 1600 Square Feet $1,239.19
Home Equipment Allowance $60.40
Totals - Cost to Paint Homes - 1709 Square Feet $6,415.49
Average Cost Per Square Foot $4.01

Should I use latex or oil paint in my exterior painting South Elgin project?

Latex is more environment-friendly than the regular oil based paints. It is usually water based and does not emit any foul odor. On the other hand, oil-based paints emit fumes upon application. Also, latex finishes on an exterior painting project typically stay elastic for many years, while oil based paint would become brittle. If the surface of your exterior expands or contracts through the years, latex will just move with the surface, whereas oil paints will tend to crack. One of the advantages though of using oil paint is that it has finer and smoother finish. It will not show brush marks, unlike latex.

How long will my exterior painting South Elgin last?

The longevity of your exterior painting will depend on the wall substrate or siding that you use. Stucco, for example, will last longer as compared to wood that is prone to contraction and expansions. Generally, the exterior painting could last for up to 5 to 10 years.

How long before paint dries after application in South Elgin?

It depends. Latex normally dries faster than oil paint. You will just have to wait for a couple of hours for latex to dry. Oil paint, on the other hand, will need plenty of time to dry.

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If you own a two-story house, you are more likely to pay between $3000 and $5000 for an overall South Elgin exterior painting project. Three story houses can cost roughly $5000 to $7000 or more. If your home’s exterior has sidings installed on it, the price of exterior painting South Elgin may differ too. Some professional painters may charge less or may charge more depending on your home’s exterior substrate or sidings. For instance, painting concrete siding may require preparation. It may include removal of previous paints, so the new paint will not peel off. It can cost you between $500 and $2000 for a 250 to 1000 square feet wall area of concrete siding. In the duration of your exterior painting South Elgin project, you or your hired painter may require additional painting supplies. It is best to save cost that you purchase and provide the materials that will not need a license to be obtained.

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    Prime Time Painting, Inc.

    Rating: 75
    22 Hilltop Ln. 
    South Elgin,  IL  60177
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    PAINT PRO PLUS

    Rating: 59
    196 RIVER ST. 
    South Elgin,  IL  60177
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    ROCHA PAPERING & DECORATING

    Rating: 59
    255 KANE ST. 
    South Elgin,  IL  60177
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    Nb Painting

    Rating: 59
    522 Terrace Lane. 
    South Elgin,  IL  60177
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    Those Painter Guys

    Rating: 67
    South Elgin,  IL  60177
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    Westwind Decorating Co

    Rating: 67
    929 N Camden Ln. 
    South Elgin,  IL  60177
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