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Painting Your Home: DIY vs Hire a Painter

Painting is one of the most popular DIY home projects — and one of the most commonly done poorly.

When DIY Makes Sense

  • 1 Repainting walls in the same colour
  • 2 Single room repaint
  • 3 Feature wall
  • 4 Small exterior fence or shed

When to Hire a Professional

  • 1 Exterior painting
  • 2 High ceilings or stairwells
  • 3 Changing from dark to light colour
  • 4 Heritage or detailed homes

What Does a Painter Cost?

A standard 4-bedroom house repaint typically costs $4,000–$8,000 including materials.

Pro tip: The single most impactful thing a painter does is surface preparation. Ask specifically what prep is included.

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