Clean the Brick. Begin with your pressure washer. It’s the simplest way to clean exterior brick. Load the brush by dipping about 2 in. Of the bristles into the paint.

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Cost to Paint a House Exterior - Notes and General Information

These estimates are for BASIC work performed in serviceable conditions by qualified trade professionals using MID GRADE materials. Work not mentioned on this page and/or work using master craftsman, premium materials and project supervision will result in HIGHER COSTS!

These estimates are NOT substitutes 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 House Exterior 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 House Exterior Painting jobs.

The cost estimate does NOT include:

• Costs for removing, relocating, repairing, or modifying existing framing, surfacing, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems - or bringing those 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 House Exterior 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.

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References - House Exterior Painting

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• Product and Supplies Data: Home Depot Paints, Stains and Supplies Home Depot, Apr 2021, Website
• Product and Supplies Data: Lowes Paints, Stains and Supplies Lowes , Apr 2021, Website
• Product and Supplies Data: Menards Paints, Stains and Supplies Menards, Apr 2021, Website
• Product and Supplies Data: Exterior Paint and Supplies Catalog Do It Best, Apr 2021, Website
• The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 2: Exterior Walls U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
• The Building Estimator's Reference Book , Mar 2012,
• Home Improvement 1-2-3: Expert Advice from The Home Depot Homer, TLC, Apr 2021, Editorial Staff, ISBN 696213273
• Carpentry and Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6th edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X