How much does it cost to paint a house exterior in Branson?
Exterior house painting in Branson averages $5 to $9 per square foot, depending on how much prep work and repair the surface needs.
For example, 2,000 square feet of wall surface works out to roughly $10,000 to $18,000 at those averages. The low end is a surface in good shape that needs washing and light prep. The high end is a surface that needs scraping, sanding, repairs or rotted trim replaced before any color goes on.
These are averages, so your fixed price comes after a free estimate. Projects of any size are welcome, with several payment options: monthly payments, or do the project now and pay later. Washing, scraping, sanding, spot-priming and caulk at every trim joint are part of the price, not extras.
How often should I repaint my home's exterior?
As a rule of thumb, painted siding and trim need repainting every 7 to 10 years. Sun, moisture and the prep from the last paint job decide where you land in that range.
South- and west-facing walls take the most sun and wear out first. Shaded walls stay damp and can grow mildew. Cracking, peeling, chalking, faded color and bare wood are signs it is time, and peeling usually points to a prep problem the last time around.
Fiber cement siding such as James Hardie is different. On average it needs repainting about every 15 years.
When is the best time of year to paint outside in Missouri?
In Missouri and the Ozarks, spring and fall are the best times to paint outside, when temperatures are mild and there are several dry days in a row.
Paint needs to cure without rain, heavy dew or freezing temperatures, and wood has to be dry before it is coated. Mid-summer heat can make paint dry too fast in direct sun, and winter cold falls outside most products' temperature limits. Every Sherwin-Williams product has its own temperature range, and we follow it.
Booking ahead for spring and fall gets you on the schedule. Your project manager keeps you posted on weather delays.
How long does an exterior paint job take?
The average exterior paint job takes about 1 week, and larger homes typically take 2 weeks.
Most of that time goes into preparation: washing, scraping, sanding, repairs, caulking and priming before the finish coats go on. Size, height, the number of repairs and weather all affect the schedule.
Your project manager tells you the plan before we start and keeps you posted along the way.
What prep do you do before painting?
Every exterior paint job includes washing, scraping, sanding, spot-priming and caulk at every trim joint before any color goes on.
Prep is what makes a finish last, and most paint failures start with skipped preparation. We wash away dirt and mildew, scrape loose paint, sand rough spots, spot-prime bare wood and caulk the joints that let water in. Rotted trim is replaced as an add-on.
We protect your property, and your colors are recorded in the Home Passport for next time.
Which Sherwin-Williams exterior paints do you use?
We apply Sherwin-Williams Duration, applied to Sherwin-Williams' spec, and Sherwin-Williams Emerald Rain Refresh with two full coats.
Every paint we apply comes with the same prep and the same Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty on our workmanship. After your Free Estimate we write a detailed fixed price for your full scope, with several payment options.
We also help you pick exterior paint colors with a color consultation, and color renderings are available as an add-on.
