Saltar a contenido principal
Fotos
Fotos
Consejos
Lo último en Houzz
Conversaciones
Estudios de Houzz
Inicia sesión
Houzz Logo Print
Ver conversaciones
Dilemas de diseño
imani1

Should I paint my own house?

imani1
hace 8 años
Has anyone ever painted their own two story house? We are on a budget and want to splurge on the paint and do the labor ourselves. We think we could rent a boom and handle it ourselves. Anybody tried it? Here are inpiration pics and my actual house.
Respuesta destacada
  • Liz H
    hace 8 años
    I had my single-story, 1200-square-foot house painted last month. It took a team of three very experienced pros four full days of prep and another day-and-a-half for painting. The prep included the usual sanding and power-washing, plus a whole lot of patching and a fair amount of basic carpentry. I am extremely satisfied with the result. Now, if I'd done the work myself, I would have saved a ton of cash, but I would have been distinctly unsatisfied with the result because I am not an experienced pro. I would also have been sad that I'd wasted premium paint doing a lousy job. ON THE OTHER HAND.... I think that if you're youngish and toughish, have lots of time and patience, don't mind being out in the elements, aren't squeamish about bugs, feel comfortable about climbing on ladders, are up-to-date on health insurance and tetanus shots, and have the ability to laugh off potential failure, you should go for it. I do know people who've done it themselves and very nicely, too. Really, though, you might want to try painting a fence or something first to get an idea of what you'll be up against. Good luck!

    Comentarios (12)

    • PRO
      Sativa McGee Designs
      hace 8 años

      by the time you rent a sprayer, scaffolding/boom and take time off work you might not save as much money as you expect. It is very time consuming, especially since you have shutter to remove and reinstall.

    • michels_jennifer
      hace 8 años
      We painted our first house...many years ago. It was a small ranch. We found the hardest and most labor intense part was the prepping. Also the most important part of course.

      What does your siding look like now? Any rot damage or peeling paint?
    • Lila
      hace 8 años

      You could just hire someone to paint the second story and handle the main level yourself.

    • imani1
      Autor original
      hace 8 años
      Lila, I like the way you think. It crossed my mind, but I just didn't want to admit it.
    • imani1
      Autor original
      hace 8 años
      Jennifer, the aluminum and brick are in great shape. Just ugly. See the last pic.
    • imani1
      Autor original
      hace 8 años
      Good points Sativa. I just checked, the boom alone is $600 for the weekend.
    • Bev
      hace 8 años
      Última modificación: hace 8 años

      My husband and I debated just last month if we should paint our two story house or just have it done. We decided to splurge and have it done by professionals because we figured out that we would not save that much money doing it ourselves. What I did was contact 3 different house painting companies in our area and had them come out to bid for the job. That way, it will give you an idea how much you will be spending and you can decide which company to hire. I did make sure that the family owned company I hired was BBB accredited and I saw reviews from homeowners online as well. The other reason I hired them is that they do not expect to be paid until the job is done!

    • PRO
      Sativa McGee Designs
      hace 8 años

      Yeah it is the second story that doesn't save you money to DIY- first floor, is easy and can be done in a weekend with some family and friends.

    • PRO
      Sativa McGee Designs
      hace 8 años

      @lizzie91001 I love your humorous view on the real struggles of DIY project of this size. Luckily with vinyl siding there is a lot less prep work.

    • PRO
      BeverlyFLADeziner
      hace 8 años

      It's so much easier and the outcome can be so much better if you hire an experienced professional. They have all the equipment and tarps and all of that is not inexpensive. If it's done correctly, you're good for the next 10 years.

    • PRO
      BY Building Design
      hace 8 años
      The answer is If you do not have the time, knowledge, equipment and experience then the answer is NO. A good pro gets the paint cheaper, does not have to rent equipment, has the right tools, is down right faster and the result will be quality.
    Patrocinado

    Volver a cargar la página para no volver a ver este anuncio en concreto

    Más conversaciones
    Necesito cama individual en despacho
    4
    Cocina: Usar piso diferente o el mismo?
    5
    Que suelo poner
    4
    Diseño espacio diáfano de cocina, comedor y salón
    9
    Que puedo colocar en ese muro?
    3
    España
    Personalizar mi experiencia con el uso de cookies

    Houzz utiliza cookies y tecnologías similares para personalizar mi experiencia, ofrecerme contenido relevante y mejorar los productos y servicios de Houzz. Al hacer clic en 'Aceptar' confirmo que estoy de acuerdo con lo antes expuesto, como se describe con más detalle en la Política de cookies de Houzz. Puedo rechazar las cookies no esenciales haciendo clic en 'Gestionar preferencias'.