Painting cost
House Painting Cost in Nashville
Where these prices come from: every price on this page comes from our own completed jobs in Nashville and nearby cities, from our Brentwood office, not national averages. Below are the price ranges by house size, the price per square foot, 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.
| House size | Exterior painting | Interior painting |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2,000 sq ft | Exterior: $3,500 to $6,850 | Interior: $3,550 to $5,980 |
| 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft | Exterior: $3,800 to $7,880 | Interior: $3,560 to $7,890 |
| 3,000 to 4,000 sq ft | Exterior: $6,230 to $12,120 | Interior: $4,680 to $9,490 |
| 4,000+ sq ft | Exterior: $7,660 to $13,500 | Interior: $4,900 to $11,350 |
Exterior house painting cost in Nashville
The exterior jobs we completed in Nashville and nearby cities ran a median of about $2.24 per square foot of living space. For a house in the 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft range, most exterior jobs landed between $3,800 and $7,880.
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 Nashville
Interior jobs ran a median of about $2.38 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 $3,560 and $7,890.
Cabinet painting cost
Cabinet jobs don't track house size, so we price them by the kitchen. Most of our cabinet painting jobs came in between $2,600 and $4,680.
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
Painting cost
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to paint a 2,000 sq ft house in Nashville?
The middle half of 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft homes we painted in Nashville cost $3,800 to $7,880 for the exterior and $3,560 to $7,890 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 Nashville jobs ran a median of $2.38 per sq ft for interiors and $2.24 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 $2,600 and $4,680, depending on how many doors and drawers you have.
Is the estimate free?
Yes. Call (615) 635-0350 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 (615) 635-0350 for a free estimate. Nashville Painting Company holds Tennessee Home Improvement license #8825.