Painting your property can be one of the most impactful changes you can make to the inside and outside of your home. It can add value and increase your home’s curb appeal, brighten your interiors, and give everything a fresh new look. You can decide on the impression you want to give off and the impact you want to make, to have it looking cheerful, clean, cosy, or modern.
The biggest factor keeping many homeowners from painting their property is the expense, but how much does it really cost, and is it truly worth it? Read on to learn more to help you decide for yourself…
How to know when it’s time to paint your house
There are so many reasons why you may need to paint your house, not the least of which is that not doing so can make you look disinterested or uncaring. The outside of a house can look old, shabby, and tired when it is in need of painting. Not doing anything about it can cause issues within the neighbourhood, and could even harm the value of your home.
Having a freshly painted exterior, on the other hand, demonstrates that you take pride in your house. It can increase curb appeal, attracting more buyers or at least not putting them off, and increasing your chances of making a sale. Studies show that brightening up your outside can increase the value of your home by up to 5%, proving that the cost you expend could very much be worth it.
Painting your interiors can have a similar impact on the value of your property, as well as having a positive impact on you and your family. No one wants to live in a house with faded, chipped, and outdated paint on the walls. It can make the rooms seem darker, gloomy, and less welcoming. Choosing new paint colours, on the other hand, can change how you and others see your home.
Giving your property in Australia a thorough clean and a new coat of paint can make it seem like a whole new house. It can also keep dust and dirt to a minimum, help to cover up any marks and stains, and can even prevent greater maintenance costs. Painting your interiors and exteriors can protect against damage from the weather, dampness, and pests, saving you money in the long run.
These are just some of the reasons to paint your property, and if you take a good look around, you will be able to see if your home is ready for that coat of paint to be applied. Doing so could add value both now and in the future, as well as save you money on costs if you fail to paint your home when it is needed.
The cost of painting a house interior in Australia
When it comes to the actual costs of painting the interior of your home, there are many factors that can alter the price. It will cost less for you to paint your house yourself as you will only need to buy the materials. However, you will then have to put in the time and effort to do it yourself, factoring in the cost of your own valuable time, all to get an end result that won’t be of expert quality.
Hiring a professional to paint your house guarantees you a perfect final finish, letting you sit back and enjoy your free time while your house gets the makeover it needs.
Another factor that can impact the cost of painting your home is how large your property actually is. It will understandably cost less to paint a one-story home with just a couple of rooms than it would a larger property. You would need more materials, more labour, and more time to get it done.
On average, painting a one-story house can cost around AU$1000 up to AU$4000, while a two-story averages around AU$3000+ and a larger home two or three times as much. You should always get a proper quote from any painting company, based on the size of your property and the kind of paint you want them to use, before hiring them for the job.
The cost of painting a house exterior in Australia
The cost of painting the exterior of your home will again vary depending on the size, but also on several other factors. The kind of material that would need painting can make a difference, with brickwork sometimes more pricey to paint than timber. Australian painters can charge around AU$15-45 per square metre for brickwork, and AU$12 and up for timber.
Another key factor when looking at painting the outside of your house is the type of paint that you wish to use. Interior paint can be cheaper as it doesn’t usually have to be weatherproof, or quite as hardwearing as outdoor paint. Choosing the wrong paint can be disastrous, and consulting professional painters can be the best option if you really want to get it right.
As well as not being able to save money on cheaper paint, you will also save less than you might on your interiors by attempting to do it yourself. This is mainly due to the cost of scaffolding. Between the effort and costs involved in preparing the surface, finding the right materials, setting up, and actually painting your house, you would be better off hiring a professional to do it right.
Painting your exteriors can cost anything from AU$2000 to AU$20,000, depending on the kind of property, paint, and the company that you hire. Make sure that you choose an expert, do your due diligence, and check Google reviews, testimonials, and past projects to find the right company and get multiple quotes from at least three companies to get the best possible job, carried out at the cheapest possible price.
Final thoughts
There is no doubt that painting the interiors and exteriors of your home can be a pricey undertaking, but the benefits do tend to outweigh the costs. Getting a professional paint job can prevent structural damage as well as general wear from the weather, pests, and more. It can add real value to your home both while selling it, and also for your quality of life while you still live there.
All in all, while it may cost several thousand dollars to paint your home both inside and out, if you choose the right company for the job you will find that it was worth every penny.
