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Exterior painting cost in Papillion, and interior too.

Published price ranges and what moves them. Plus a free tool that tries colors on your room and emails you an estimate.

Short answer

A typical exterior repaint costs about $1,800 to $4,550. The average is about $3,180.[1] Interior painting runs about $2 to $6 per square foot.[2] A whole-house interior averages about $2,020.[1] These are national figures. A Papillion painter’s on-site quote is the real number.

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Published price ranges

What painting jobs cost nationally

Most online numbers are national. Use them to check a quote, not to replace one.

Typical total cost, whole jobUS dollars · bar = typical range · tick = average
Exterior repaint, typical home$1,819 – $4,551 · avg $3,178[1]
Interior, whole house$1,000 – $3,000 · avg $2,021[1]
Exterior, per sq ft of painted surface
$2.20 – $4.37[4]
Interior, per sq ft of home
$2 – $6[2]
Painter labor, per hour
$20 – $50[3]

What drives the price

Prep is most of the price

Paint is the smaller part of a quote. Hours are the bigger part. These set the hours.

PP-02 · Exterior

Exterior painting cost drivers

  • Height and stories. A two-story home or walkout basement means ladders, lifts and slower work.
  • Siding type. Rough cedar soaks up paint. Vinyl is quicker but needs vinyl-safe colors.
  • Condition. Peeling paint, failed caulk and bare wood need scraping, sealing and primer first.
  • Trim detail. Soffits, fascia, shutters and window trim are slow, careful brush work.
  • Paint line. Premium paint costs more per gallon. It can also last longer.
PP-03 · Interior

Interior painting cost drivers

  • What’s included. Walls only, or ceilings, trim and doors too. Each adds hours.
  • Ceiling height. Vaulted living rooms and stairwells need tall ladders or scaffolding.
  • Repairs. Nail holes are quick. Cracks, stains and patches need primer first.
  • Color change. Deep red to off-white, or the reverse, can take an extra coat.
  • Furniture and access. A furnished room takes longer to protect than an empty one.

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A planning range from published pricing data, not a quote. Papillion Painters is a referral service, not a painting company. See our privacy page.

Comparing quotes

What a good painting estimate spells out

Quotes that are far apart usually cover different work. Ask every painter to write these down. Then you’re comparing the same job.

  1. 01Surfaces includedWalls, ceilings, trim, doors, soffits, fascia: listed one by one.
  2. 02Prep stepsWashing, scraping, sanding, caulking, patching and spot-priming.
  3. 03Product and coatsThe exact paint line and sheen, and how many coats.
  4. 04Protection and cleanupHow floors, furniture, plants and fixtures are covered, and daily cleanup.
  5. 05Schedule and weatherStart date, how many days, and what happens if it rains.
  6. 06Warranty and insuranceWarranty terms in writing, plus proof of liability insurance.
  7. 07Lead-safe practicesFor homes built before 1978, the painter's EPA Lead-Safe certification.

FAQ

Painting cost questions

How much does exterior painting cost?

A typical professional exterior paint job costs about $1,800 to $4,550 nationally. The average is around $3,180 (Angi data reported by NerdWallet). By painted surface, HomeWyse estimates about $2.20 to $4.37 per square foot. Two stories, wood siding and heavy scraping push it up.

How much does it cost to paint a room?

Interior painting typically runs $2 to $6 per square foot (Angi). Labor is often $20 to $50 an hour. A medium bedroom with walls, ceiling and trim usually lands in the mid hundreds. Our estimator gives a range for your rooms.

Why do painting quotes vary so much?

Most of a quote is labor, and most labor is prep: moving furniture, patching, scraping, caulking and priming. Quotes can also assume different coats or paint lines. Ask each painter to list prep, coats and the exact product. Then compare.

Can vinyl siding be painted?

Usually, yes, with a paint made for vinyl. Watch the color. Dark colors absorb heat and can warp vinyl. Paint makers publish vinyl-safe color lists. Ask the painter which colors are safe before you choose.

Is the estimate from your visualizer a quote?

No. It's a planning range from national pricing data and the details you enter. A painter sets the real price after seeing the job. Papillion Painters is a referral service and doesn't paint.

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Sources

  1. [1] NerdWallet, Cost to Paint a House in 2026 (citing Angi 2026 data)
  2. [2] Angi, How Much Does It Cost to Paint the Interior of a House?
  3. [3] Angi, How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Room?
  4. [4] HomeWyse, Cost to Paint House Exterior

Figures checked November 2026. Prices are national ranges. They aren’t quotes, and they aren’t specific to Papillion.