House painters in Loudoun County typically charge $3,500–$12,000 for a full interior repaint in 2026, and $4,500–$13,000 for a full exterior, with the spread driven by home size, surface type, prep work, and whether ceilings and trim are included. This guide gives you the actual ranges by home size, what’s included, where the budget goes, and how to spot quotes that look cheap because they’ve left out the work that matters. Get this right and you’ll fairly compare three bids in an afternoon instead of guessing.
Interior repaint prices by home size, 2026
Rough Loudoun County ranges for a professional crew, walls in sound condition, one color change, two coats:
- Single room (12’×14′), walls only: $400–$650
- 1,500-sqft townhouse, walls only: $2,800–$4,200
- 1,800-sqft townhouse, walls + ceilings + trim: $5,500–$8,500
- 2,400-sqft colonial, walls only: $4,500–$7,500
- 2,400-sqft colonial, walls + ceilings + trim: $7,500–$11,500
- 3,200-sqft home, walls + ceilings + trim + doors: $10,500–$15,500
Vaulted or two-story foyers add $400–$1,200 depending on access. Heavy color changes (light to dark, or dark to light) typically add a primer coat and 10–15% to labor.
Exterior repaint prices by home type, 2026
Professional crews, including proper power-wash, caulk, prep, and two coats:
- Painted brick, 2,000–2,400 sqft: $5,500–$9,500
- Vinyl siding, 2,000–2,400 sqft: $3,800–$6,500
- HardiePlank / fiber-cement, 2,000–2,400 sqft: $4,800–$8,500
- Wood siding, 2,000–2,400 sqft: $6,500–$11,500
- Mixed brick + HardiePlank colonial, 2,400–2,800 sqft: $7,500–$13,000
What house painters in Loudoun County should include
A real quote names every line below. If your bid leaves any of these vague, ask:
- Surface preparation — patching, sanding, caulking, power-washing on exteriors, masking floors and furniture.
- Product by brand and product line — not just “latex” or “100% acrylic.” Right answer for interior walls: Benjamin Moore Regal Select, Sherwin-Williams ProClassic or Emerald, or equivalent. Bathrooms and kitchens: a washable, mildew-resistant product like Benjamin Moore Aura Bath & Spa.
- Number of coats — two of finish on sound walls. Two of primer + two of finish on heavy color changes or new drywall.
- Trim and door treatment — whether trim is sanded and re-coated, whether doors are removed for clean lines on the edges.
- Furniture and floor protection — drop cloths are the minimum; the standard is plastic over built-ins and a moving plan for large pieces.
- Cleanup and touch-up policy — a real crew returns within two weeks to fix anything you notice after move-back.
- Warranty terms — minimum 2 years on interior labor, 1 year on exterior.
Where the budget actually goes
For a typical $8,500 full-interior repaint on a 2,400-sqft Loudoun County colonial:
- Labor (prep is roughly 60% of labor): 60–70%
- Materials (primer + finish + caulk + masking): 18–25%
- Overhead, insurance, warranty reserve: 8–12%
The quote that lands 25–40% below market for the same scope usually cuts prep — sanding, patching, caulking. That work doesn’t show in week-one photos but determines whether the paint holds at year three.
What changes the price most
Four things move a Loudoun County repaint up or down 20%+:
- Ceiling height. Standard 8′ ceilings vs. 10′ ceilings or vaulted: 15–25% more on the affected rooms.
- Trim complexity. A modern home with simple casing is one thing. A colonial with chair rail, crown moulding, and 6-panel doors is real labor.
- Color change. White-to-white repaints are cheapest. Light-to-dark or dark-to-light requires primer.
- Timing. November through February: 10–15% off spring prices in most years. Most crews fill April–June by mid-March.
Red flags in house painters’ quotes
- Verbal estimate only
- Deposit over 20% before materials
- No product brand named
- “We use commercial-grade paint” without specifics
- One-line scope (“Interior repaint, $X”)
- “Sign today” discount
- No warranty period in writing
The pattern: pressure on timing or price up front is selling speed, not work.
How to get three comparable quotes in an afternoon
Write a one-page scope. Three numbers, two lists:
- Home square footage and number of rooms to paint
- Ceiling height and any vaulted spaces
- Whether you want walls only, walls + ceilings, or full (walls + ceilings + trim + doors)
- List of bathrooms and kitchens (which need different products)
- List of color changes (current color → desired color, by room)
Hand that to three crews. The quotes come back comparable. Without it, you’ll get three different stories and no real way to compare them.
If you’d like a written estimate with line-item pricing, products named by brand, and warranty terms in writing — check availability at appaloosapaintingco.com or request an on-site walkthrough.
