Spring is here, and most homeowners begin to start those projects they could not complete in the winter. Some homeowners decide to renovate a part of their house. The reason this season is so popular amongst contractors and do it yourselfers is tax season. Most homeowners will receive a tax return and will decide to put that money to good use by remodeling and increasing the value of the home.
Most homeowners will decide on remodeling a bathroom or a kitchen, or maybe even finishing a basement to add a play room, or man cave. But if your one of those frugal shoppers and don’t want to break the bank on an expensive remodel, painting your home may be the next best thing.
According to opendoor.com, “painting the exterior of your home will result in a 55% ROI while painting the interior will result in a 107% ROI.” Painting your home can be done by a professional or you can take the project on yourself saving you money while still increasing the value.
Size Matters
Depending on the size of your home and the color you want to paint it, the cost will roughly be $.50-$3.50/square foot to pain the exterior of your home. Color comes into play if you have a white or light color house and want to cover with a dark color. This will require priming and 2 coats of paint to allow for complete coverage.
The interior of your home will depend on how many rooms you have. Painters usually charge $350-$850 per room, depending on the size. For example, at Temprano Construction, a 12X12 room will cost about $550. This includes painting the ceiling, walls, trim, closet, and patching any small holes from picture frames. This also includes the cost of the paint, brushes, paint sticks, and rollers.
Painting your home prior to selling is a great way to add value. You want to choose light and neutral colors. Some of the best colors are: gray, white, off white, beige, cream or tan. Remember, your just giving the home a fresh look. Whether you’re selling your home, just purchase your home, or looking for that fresh color, give Temprano Construction a call. We can make it right.
