How Do You Figure Cost To Paint & Square Feet?
Painting is one of those do-it-yourself projects almost anyone can realistically tackle, whether it’s an inside room or the exterior of a house. The first step is to get an accurate estimate of the size of the area to be painted. Otherwise, you’ll probably overestimate the quantity of paint needed and waste money or you’ll get too little and have to make multiple runs to the story. In this instance, the chance of you being able to exactly match the color is very slim. Pay close attention to the type and condition of surface you’ll be painting since this affects the amount of paint you’ll need, thereby affecting the cost. Find the length and height of each wall using a tape measure. If you are painting the exterior of a building, avoid climbing up and down a ladder by estimating the height as 10 feet for each story. If a wall has an overhang that must be painted, add an extra 2 feet to the height. Multiply the length by the height of each wall to find square feet. Then, add the square f
