How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House?

The budget for painting a house can vary greatly depending on the square meters as well as other factors we've mentioned earlier. However, an approximate budget can be created for a 90 m² home where popcorn ceiling needs to be removed, walls smoothed, and painted.

Repair cracks in walls (scrape and open cracks for subsequent repair).

• Square meters: the dimensions of the room or home are important. The cost, in the case of colored plastic paint, can be around 3.5 €/m². If walls need renovation, the price will increase by around 6 €/m² more, and smoothing walls can cost up to 14 €/m². In this way, the more complex the work and the more square meters the property has, the more expensive it will be to paint the interior. However, in the case of complete properties, painters usually offer deals that significantly improve these prices.
• Paint quality: not all paints are the same. Choosing quality materials can increase the budget by up to 20%, or more in some cases. However, it will always be a good investment because quality paints offer better finishes and are more resistant.
• Wall condition: if walls need to be repaired or leveled before painting, the work can increase significantly. Renovating surfaces to cover cracks or smoothing costs between 4 € and 6 €/m², depending on the work.
• With furniture or without furniture: painting empty rooms is easier and saves time, as it's not necessary to protect furniture. If furniture cannot be removed, painters usually increase the service price slightly.

It's the most common when painting the interior of homes because it dries quickly, barely produces odor, and covers well with one coat or, at most, two. Furthermore, it's a paint that can be cleaned with a damp cloth. It's normally applied over plaster, but with primer it can also be used on cement, stone, or brick surfaces. Painting with this type of paint costs between 3 € - 3.5 €/m² if white and 3.5 € - 4 €/m² if colored or 5 €/m² if satin or facade paint.

Acrylic paint

This is a type of paint with plastic components that make it especially water-resistant. These are also paints that dry very quickly, despite being water-soluble, and they are breathable. These characteristics make them especially suitable for humid environments, as they prevent mold growth. They can also be used on facades and exterior spaces. The cost in this case can rise to 12 € - 15 €/m².

• Windows and doors: this influences the budget because their surface is deducted from the total room surface to be painted, but only if it's large. If these openings are small, the price will not change, as it will cost the same to protect the element as it would to paint that opening.
• Paint coats: sometimes it's necessary to apply a primer coat to walls first so the paint adheres properly, and sometimes it's necessary to apply a couple of coats for the desired finish. All of this increases the budget.
• Paint color: painting in white is more economical than colors, and finishes can also influence the cost of painting the house, especially if it's shiny paint.
• Other work: can be quite varied and their price varies as well. Removing popcorn ceiling costs from 12 €/m², removing wallpaper or scraping old paint can cost from 2 €/m², and renovating a smooth wall has an average cost of around 6 €/m².