House Painting Cost in Dallas (2026)
Average cost in Dallas
$3,478 – $15,000
$1 – $7 per sq ft
In Dallas, the average is $7,853 and most projects cost between $3,478 and $15,000, or about $1 – $7 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 8 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedProfessional application and crew wages
41%
Premium paint, primer, and supplies
26%
Insurance, licensing, and equipment
16%
Contractor profit and business operations
17%
Sales Tax at 6.25%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically Includes
- Interior or exterior paint (2 coats)
- Primer
- Surface preparation (sanding, patching)
- Trim painting
- Masking & protection
- Cleanup
Typically Excludes
- Wallpaper removal
- Extensive repairs (drywall, siding)
- Lead paint abatement
- Specialty finishes (faux, texture)
- Deck or fence staining
Based on painting a standard 1,500 sq ft home exterior or 3-4 rooms interior.
🧮Estimate your project
LiveYour estimate in Dallas
Likely range $3,534 – $15,000
- Labor41%$3,220
- Materials26%$2,042
- Overhead16%$1,256
- Margin17%$1,335
Interior only
$7,853
Exterior only
$10,994
Interior + Exterior
$17,277
Calibrated to 8 researched sources for Dallas. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$7,088
Today
$7,853
House Painting in Dallas is ↑ 10.8% compared to roughly a year ago — about $765 more on the average project.
Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.
🏢Top Painting Contractors in Dallas
Verified providersThat 1 Painter Dallas
2435 North Central Expressway 12th floor, Richardson, TX 75080, USA
290 reviews
CertaPro Painters of Central and North Dallas
8300 Douglas Ave Suite 843, Dallas, TX 75225, USA
205 reviews
Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.
💬What People Actually Paid
Community❓Common Questions
Intense UV exposure and summer temperatures exceeding 100°F can cause standard paint to fail in 3-5 years. Using high-reflectivity, elastomeric paints specifically designed for the Texas heat is recommended, though it adds approximately $500-$1,200 to material costs.
Yes, most DFW-area HOAs (especially in Plano, Frisco, and Irving) require color-match approval before work begins. Failure to obtain a permit or using unapproved colors can result in fines starting at $500 or legal orders to repaint the property.
For multi-story homes, contractors typically add a 20% to 30% premium (averaging $1,500 to $3,000) to account for specialized ladder work, scaffolding, and increased safety risks.
The ideal windows are late fall (October-November) and early spring (March-April). Painting during the peak summer heat can cause paint to dry too rapidly, leading to poor adhesion and premature peeling.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 8+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: 1 months ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.
About this data
Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.
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