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The ceilings are all covered in popcorn finish. We really didn’t want to keep the texture at all, but decided to forgo removing it to save money since it’s mainly an aesthetic preference anyway. But we wanted to at least get the ceiling back to looking white. Previous residents must have been smokers, as the ceiling in the living and dining room had taken on a gross yellow patina. Although popcorn with butter is delicious, you don’t want your ceiling to look like buttered popcorn. There were some unsightly water stains as well. We initially just tried painting over the stains with KILZ primer (we actually just tested one spot to experiment.) The water based primer didn’t have a chance against the stain, and within minutes it was seeping through the (several) coats of primer.
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If it has been a while since you last painted, chances are, your home is in need of a new paint job. Homeowners face common issues, such as cracking in the stucco, discoloration, peeling, flaking, and chipping of the outer layer. If you live in an area such as Daly City, San Francisco, Marin County, Oakland, or anywhere else in the Bay Area, your home deals with weathering. Throughout the year, your home faces different extremes of weathering. The Bay Area is a place where houses can experience a huge range of environmental conditions. Over time, this can wear down even the sturdiest of houses, causing aesthetic losses which make the house appear aged.
Homeowners are more likely to tackle an interior paint job themselves than to take the DIY route for an exterior paint job. That, plus the cost of the paint itself, means that an interior paint job is generally cheaper than an exterior one. And it can be a great way to refresh your space without buying all new furniture or making more costly and time-consuming renovations.
If your drywall or stucco is damaged, we repair it before painting so the finish is smooth.
The good news? Some painting jobs can be done for less. To elaborate, empty space with easy access and little to no furniture can actually save you on costs.
Between supplies and materials, you can expect to pay between $3,000 and $4,000 to paint a 1,000 sq.ft. house interior. You will need between two to three gallons of paint to complete one coat. This size home will generally have two bedrooms, a main living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom. The layout of your space impacts the overall cost of your project.
Overall, high-quality paints with lighter shades last longer, especially if they were applied by pros in two or three coats. In regard to paint types, 100 percent acrylic paint is the best since it resists fading and last longer.
Painting the interior of an apartment can cost anywhere between $1,500 and $4,800. Many people living in apartments are renting, which can make it feel like there are limited options when it comes to redecorating. However, most landlords will be fine with you painting your apartment as long as you change it back before you move out.
Painting the exterior of your home increases its value, offers protection to your home’s surface, and improves curb appeal.
Following the same cost per square feet, set at $1.50 and $3.50, the cost to paint a 2500 square-feet house would be between $1500 and $3000, give or take.
It is worth mentioning that a master bedroom is typically larger-sized and costs more than a smaller guest bedroom. As a result, painting a master bedroom costs $480 – $940 on average.
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Speaking of priming, this is an important step in the preparation process. Primer seals the walls providing you with a base for the paint to adhere to.
Always make sure not to rub too hard or to use an abrasive sponge or cleanser, as this may dull the finish, particularly on flat paint.
As you may imagine, this makes for a lower-cost job resulting in an average cost of $225 – $650 for bathrooms. We recommend using this list of top 10 bathroom paint colors to find the perfect wall shade to match your decor.