Metro Atlanta prices
House Painting Cost in Atlanta
We looked at what our customers in metro Atlanta actually paid for interior, exterior and cabinet painting, and matched each job to the home's square footage. Below are the price ranges by house size, the per square foot numbers, and the things that push a price up or down.
Painting cost by house size
These are the price ranges for the middle half of the jobs we completed in each size band, so a quarter of homeowners paid less and a quarter paid more. Square footage is the home's listed living area.
Where these prices come from: every price on this page comes from Atlanta Painting Company's own completed jobs in metro Atlanta, not national averages or survey data.
| House size | Exterior | Interior |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2,000 sq ft | $3,920 to $7,280 | $3,000 to $4,760 |
| 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft | $5,220 to $8,200 | $3,350 to $7,700 |
| 3,000 to 4,000 sq ft | $4,380 to $8,190 | $3,900 to $8,000 |
| 4,000+ sq ft | $6,970 to $10,900 | $4,990 to $11,090 |
Exterior house painting cost in Atlanta
The exterior jobs we completed in metro Atlanta ran a median of about $2.33 per square foot of living space. For a typical house in the 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft range, most exterior jobs landed between $5,220 and $8,200.
Two houses the same size can still be thousands apart. A two story house needs more ladder and lift time than a ranch. Wood siding takes more prep than fiber cement or brick, and any rotten trim has to be replaced before it gets paint.
Interior painting cost in Atlanta
Interior jobs ran a median of about $2.11 per square foot. That number assumes walls across most of the house; a few rooms will cost less, and adding ceilings, trim and doors will cost more. For a 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft home, most interior jobs came in between $3,350 and $7,700.
Cabinet painting cost
Cabinet jobs don't track house size, so we price them by the kitchen. Most of our cabinet jobs came in between $2,500 and $4,930. See our cabinet painting page for how we do it.
What changes the price
- Number of stories, and how tall the walls and peaks are
- Siding type: wood, fiber cement, vinyl, brick or stucco
- Wood rot and other repairs that have to be fixed before painting
- How much prep the surfaces need (peeling, caulk, patching)
- Scope: walls only, or ceilings, trim, doors and cabinets too
- Color changes, especially dark to light
Cost questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to paint a 2,000 sq ft house in Atlanta?
The middle half of 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft homes we painted in Atlanta cost $5,220 to $8,200 for the exterior and $3,350 to $7,700 for the interior, with stories, siding and wood rot moving the price within that range.
How does interior painting cost compare to exterior painting cost?
Our Atlanta jobs ran a median of $2.11 per sq ft for interiors and $2.33 per sq ft for exteriors, so the two land closer than most people expect.
How much does cabinet painting cost?
Most of our cabinet jobs came in between $2,500 and $4,930, depending on how many doors and drawers you have.
Is the estimate free?
Yes. Call (770) 551-0101 and we will come look at the house and give you a written price at no charge.
Get a free estimate
The only way to get your real number is to have us look at the house. Call (770) 551-0101 to set up a visit.