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How much of a PITA is it to paint an exterior of a house using a sprayer?
Posted on 4/24/23 at 10:33 am
Posted on 4/24/23 at 10:33 am
My dad has a really nice paint sprayer he's willing to let me borrow. I've got a wild hair to paint my brick exterior a new color. We've wanted to update the color for a while, but painters have quoted us between $5000 and $7500 to do the job. Estimating 15 gallons of paint plus tape and other supplies, I'm thinking the cost for a DIY job would be around $1000.
Anyone completed a job like this on their own? What kind of issues would I need to expect that I'm not expecting?
Anyone completed a job like this on their own? What kind of issues would I need to expect that I'm not expecting?
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Posted on 4/24/23 at 10:45 am to StringedInstruments
Assuming the house is around 2,000 sq ft, you’re atleast $1,500 just in paint.
I wouldn’t tape any when doing exterior, just use a shield
I wouldn’t tape any when doing exterior, just use a shield
Posted on 4/24/23 at 10:46 am to StringedInstruments
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Anyone completed a job like this on their own? What kind of issues would I need to expect that I'm not expecting?
My brother did, came out looking great. He bitched about it quite a bit but was glad he did it after the fact. I'll try to remember to ask him about it this evening.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 10:50 am to StringedInstruments
If you're going to spend a significant amount of time high on a ladder, then I would just pay somebody to do it. If not, it's not too bad.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 10:55 am to StringedInstruments
this was one of my COVID lockdown projects
paint was around $1500 for 2600 sq foot house plus garage
I borrowed a friends professional paint sprayer
the main thing is to learn how to really clean it and clean anytime you stop
don't tape, build a shield out of cardboard
I painted my entire house and garage in 3 days and it would have taken far less time but I hand to roll some areas behind hedges and I was too scare to spray inside my porch
paint was around $1500 for 2600 sq foot house plus garage
I borrowed a friends professional paint sprayer
the main thing is to learn how to really clean it and clean anytime you stop
don't tape, build a shield out of cardboard
I painted my entire house and garage in 3 days and it would have taken far less time but I hand to roll some areas behind hedges and I was too scare to spray inside my porch
Posted on 4/24/23 at 10:57 am to StringedInstruments
Good rule of thumb is wait for a super windy day.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 11:09 am to AmosMosesAndTwins
Save on paint by increasing spray coverage on a windy day amirite? Kinda like driving faster to get better MPG 
Posted on 4/24/23 at 11:21 am to StringedInstruments
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How much of a PITA is it to paint
Huge. Don't care what you are painting or the method, its always a colossal PITA.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 12:22 pm to Salmon
Bookmarked because this will be my project in the next couple years.
What kind of prep work did you do? ie. pressure wash, pull fixtures, shutters, etc?
Any specific kind of paint?
I have honestly thought about rolling it, because I am scared of leaving streaks with a sprayer. Its a 2400 sq.ft house but 8' ceilings with a low overhang on the exterior. The mortar is very shallow and the bricks have very little texture.
Exactly like this.
What kind of prep work did you do? ie. pressure wash, pull fixtures, shutters, etc?
Any specific kind of paint?
I have honestly thought about rolling it, because I am scared of leaving streaks with a sprayer. Its a 2400 sq.ft house but 8' ceilings with a low overhang on the exterior. The mortar is very shallow and the bricks have very little texture.
Exactly like this.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 12:50 pm to Jack Daniel
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Assuming the house is around 2,000 sq ft, you’re atleast $1,500 just in paint.
Is this a complete wooden house, or a brick house just painting eves, under carport, etc.?
VS
Posted on 4/24/23 at 1:04 pm to Shexter
He said he was painting the brick so that’s for a whole house
Posted on 4/24/23 at 2:10 pm to Pintail
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The mortar is very shallow and the bricks have very little texture.
Just my subjective opinion, but I wouldn't say that those bricks have "very little texture"
Posted on 4/24/23 at 2:24 pm to StringedInstruments
I own a pro sprayer and have painted some of my rentals/flip properties with it.
There is a learning curve to develop techniques and settings. As others have said there is overspray possibility. The paint comes out pretty quick.
The preperation in any paint job is the key and the most time consuming. The painting goes quick.
There is a learning curve to develop techniques and settings. As others have said there is overspray possibility. The paint comes out pretty quick.
The preperation in any paint job is the key and the most time consuming. The painting goes quick.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 2:26 pm to StringedInstruments
Have you looked at staining the brick instead of painting? Not alot of experience with this, but it is more of a one time deal and it doesn't trap moisture like paint can. If you can get the look you want with stain it might be an option.
We had a building years back that we all hated the color of and did a series of stain samples. Because it was historic we never were able to get the approvals though.
We had a building years back that we all hated the color of and did a series of stain samples. Because it was historic we never were able to get the approvals though.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 2:52 pm to Pintail
We just paid about 6k for a crew to paint our 2300sq ft, single story house. They pressure washed on day 1. Four people came early the next day and caulked/covered every window and fixture.
As they were on the last side of the house in the mid morning, one guy started with the sprayer on the opposite side of the house. They finished the first coat by mid afternoon and decided to start the 2nd coat immediately after. They finished around dark.
They came back the next day and touched up anything that needed to be touched up. We were very happy with the result and speed of the process.
As they were on the last side of the house in the mid morning, one guy started with the sprayer on the opposite side of the house. They finished the first coat by mid afternoon and decided to start the 2nd coat immediately after. They finished around dark.
They came back the next day and touched up anything that needed to be touched up. We were very happy with the result and speed of the process.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 3:05 pm to StringedInstruments
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How much of a PITA is it to paint an exterior of a house using a sprayer?
painting is super easy, not also painting everything you dont want to get painted is the hard part.
plastic cover and tape off everything, pick a day with little to no wind at all, and use a good quality paint and sprayer, and you will get good results.
the cleaning and prep work is where all the labor is and that is mainly why it costs so much to pay to have it done.
PS - practice painting a sheet of paneling or plywood to learn how to adjust and use the sprayer before you ever try to do the whole house. dont try to get a good coverage the first time or you will have a million runs and drips. do it in 2-3 light coats for best results. by the time you get to the end of going completely around the whole house, it will be dry enough to keep on going to start the second coat
This post was edited on 4/24/23 at 3:08 pm
Posted on 4/24/23 at 3:46 pm to StringedInstruments
I work for Sherwin-Williams in Florida. You will be converting a maintenance free exterior to one that will require regular repainting. If you use SW products, I recommend Loxon Brick & Masonry Primer first then top coat with Duration or Emerald Rain Refresh. They are expensive but will greatly extend the time before you need to repaint.
I recommend spray and then back roll with a Purdy Colossus 1” roller. Your local store will be happy to print you out data pages which specify which tip to use for each product. Satin finish will clean easier and trap less dirt. Also tint your primer to 75% of your top coat color. Plan on roughly 300-350 sq ft per gallon. They also have a variety of shields. Use good caulk too - Sher Max or Pristine.
I recommend spray and then back roll with a Purdy Colossus 1” roller. Your local store will be happy to print you out data pages which specify which tip to use for each product. Satin finish will clean easier and trap less dirt. Also tint your primer to 75% of your top coat color. Plan on roughly 300-350 sq ft per gallon. They also have a variety of shields. Use good caulk too - Sher Max or Pristine.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 4:12 pm to StringedInstruments
My home is 130 years old. It’s an Acadian style two story restored home. My painter is starting next week for ~13k. Pressure wash, scrap, primer paint and reglaze the windows.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 5:39 pm to keakar
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painting is super easy, not also painting everything you dont want to get painted is the hard part.
Painting is super easy, the hard part for me is making it look good lol.
Posted on 4/24/23 at 7:33 pm to mworld938
I hope everyone paints their brick so I have a rare red brick house when the fad of painted brick goes away 
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