How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House in Portland, OR?

Online calculators use total floor square footage to give you a general budgeting range for whole-home projects. However, what actually gets painted are walls, ceilings, trim, and exterior surfaces—not floors. During an on-site estimate, we measure the actual paintable areas and account for ceiling height, architectural details, prep needs, and access challenges. This ensures you receive accurate, transparent pricing with no surprises.

A whole-home painting project covers all interior or exterior surfaces of your home, not just individual rooms. For interiors, this typically includes all walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and baseboards throughout the house. For exteriors, it includes all siding, trim, eaves, and sometimes decks or fences. Partial projects (like single rooms) are priced separately and won't match whole-home square footage estimates.

Most whole-home interior projects take 5-10 business days depending on size and complexity. Exterior projects typically take 7-14 days, weather permitting. Portland's climate means we schedule exterior work during dry seasons and may need to pause for rain. We'll provide a detailed timeline during your on-site estimate and keep you updated throughout the project.

Yes! Color selection is included with every whole-home project. We help you choose colors that complement your home's architecture, lighting, and your personal style. We can provide sample swatches and test patches before committing to final colors.

Standard prep includes surface cleaning, patching minor holes and cracks, sanding rough areas, caulking gaps, and spot priming. For exteriors, we pressure wash, treat mildew, scrape loose paint, and repair minor wood rot. Extensive repairs (major wood replacement, structural issues) are quoted separately to maintain pricing transparency.

Pacific Northwest moisture requires extra prep work including mildew treatment, longer drying times, and weather-resistant coatings. We may need to schedule work during optimal weather windows, which can affect project timelines. Our pricing accounts for these regional requirements to ensure your paint job withstands Portland's wet climate.

While our online calculator provides rough ranges, we strongly recommend an on-site estimate for accurate pricing. Every home has unique factors—from ceiling heights to surface conditions—that significantly impact final costs. On-site visits are free, no-pressure, and typically take 30-45 minutes. This ensures you know exactly what to expect before committing.

We typically require a deposit to schedule your project, with the balance due upon completion. We accept multiple payment methods and will outline all terms clearly in your written estimate. No payment is required for your initial consultation and quote.

Our 5-year craftsmanship warranty covers workmanship-related issues for the duration specified, regardless of ownership. This can be a valuable selling point when listing your home. We'll provide documentation of the warranty with your final project paperwork.

We move smaller furniture items and protect everything with drop cloths. For large pieces, we work around them or ask you to move them to the center of the room. We handle all other prep work including taping, covering floors, and protecting fixtures. We'll discuss specific logistics during your on-site estimate.