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 mentioned previously. However, an approximate budget can be created for a 90 m² home where popcorn texture needs to be removed, walls smoothed, and painted.

Seal cracks in walls (scrape and open cracks for later 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 to be renovated, the price will increase by around 6 €/m² more, and smoothing walls can cost up to 14 €/m². 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 discounts that significantly improve these prices.
• Paint quality: not all paints are the same, choosing quality materials can increase the budget by up to 20%, even more in some cases. However, it will always be a good investment because quality paints offer better finishes and are more durable.
• Wall condition: if it's necessary to repair or level walls before painting, work costs can increase significantly. Renovating surfaces to cover cracks or smooth them costs between 4 € and 6 €/m², depending on the work.
• With 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 choice for painting home interiors because it dries quickly, barely emits 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, although with primer you can also paint 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 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 reach 12 € - 15 €/m².

• Presence of windows and doors: this influences the budget because their surface is deducted from the total surface area of the room being painted, although only if it's large. If these openings are small, the price won't vary, since it will cost the same to protect the element as it would to paint that opening.
• Coats of paint: 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 in colors, and finishes can also influence the cost of painting the house, especially if it's glossy paints.
• Other work: can be quite varied and their price too. Removing popcorn texture 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.