Cost to Paint a Door
August 2024
| Item | Qty | Low | High | |
| Door Paint Cost Non-discounted retail pricing for: Exterior enamel paint. Latex based, paint and primer in one. Eggshell and semi-gloss finish options. For wood, vinyl, masonry, stucco, brick. Mildew resistant. 15 yr warranty. Quantity includes typical waste overage, material for repair and local delivery. | 1 doors | $9.33 | $10.24 | |
| Door Painting Labor, Basic Basic labor to paint door with favorable site conditions. Prep up to 1 hr per door - remove/mask hardware, scrape and sand, spot prime. Roll / brush 2 coats of paint. Replace hardware. Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup. | 1 doors | $9.33 | $10.24 | |
| Door Painting Job Supplies Cost of related materials and supplies typically required to paint door including: masking tape and paper, surface repair and preparation material, primers, and cleanup supplies. | 1 doors | $9.33 | $10.24 | |
| Unused Minimum Labor Balance of 2 hr(s) minimum labor charge that can be applied to other tasks. | ||||
| Totals - Cost To Paint Door | ||||
| Average Cost per Door | ||||
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In August 2024 the cost to Paint a Door starts at $117 - $234 per door. Use our Cost Calculator for cost estimate examples customized to the location, size and options of your project.
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Cost to Paint a Door - Notes and General Information
This example estimate is for BASIC work performed in easily serviceable conditions by qualified trade professionals, using popular, IN STOCK products, materials and supplies commonly available at home improvement retailers. Your actual costs will vary due to the unique situation, requirements and choices of your project. Work not mentioned on this page, work with schedule difficulty, and work using master craftsman, premium materials, custom built products and project supervision will result in HIGHER COSTS!
This example estimate is for educational and illustrative purposes - it is NOT a substitute for written quotes from trade professionals. Homewyse strongly recommends that you contact reputable professionals for accurate assessments of work required and costs for your project - before making any decisions or commitments.
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Door Painting, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Door Painting jobs.
The cost estimate does NOT include:
- Costs for removing, relocating, repairing, or modifying existing framing, surfacing (including molding), HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems - or bringing any systems into compliance with current building codes.
- Costs for testing and remediation of hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, etc.).
- General contractor overhead and markup for organizing and supervising the Door Painting. Add 13% to 22% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion thereof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
References - Door Painting
- Product and Supplies Data: Home Depot Paints, Stains and Supplies Home Depot, Aug 2024, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Lowes Paints, Stains and Supplies Lowes , Aug 2024, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Menards Paints, Stains and Supplies Menards, Aug 2024, Website
- Product and Supplies Data: Here's a Painting Price List Contractor Talk, Aug 2024, Website
- Interior Design: Materials and Specifications Fairchild Publications; first edition, Oct 2008, Lisa Godsey, ISBN 1563674874
- Home Improvement 1 2 3 Homer, TLC, Aug 2024, Editorial Staff, ISBN 696213273
- Carpentry and Building Construction Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6th edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Product and Supplies Data: The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 5: Partitions, Ceilings, Floors, and Stairs U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- Project Spending Data: Harvard University JCHS Homeowner Expenditures Harvard University, Aug 2024, Website
- Labor Wages and Costs: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Aug 2024, Staff
Door Painting Budget Management
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