The specialists in decoration they assure you of that It’s a good idea to renew your home’s paint every five to seven years. approximately. Guillermo Ortega, manager of the Sui Color network, explains that in Argentina there is no uniform price for painting an entire house, considering the budget that this project will take The value depends on the processing, type of paint, surface preparation and location.
However, for reference, he assures this The average material cost to paint a 1,000-square-foot home, including interior and exterior, was between $800,000 and $900,000 this yearwhen considering a medium quality paint brand. Add to that about $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 for labor Professional. “This value can increase if important repairs, plastering, moisture treatments or the use of high-quality paints or textured coatings are required,” warns Ortega.
Regarding the budget, he claims that it usually includes the preparation of surfaces, which includes sanding, filling and applying sealants; the work of applying two or three coats of paint; basic materials such as paints, primers and tools; and the final cleaning of the processed area.
“In some cases, the purchase of the paint can be budgeted separately if the customer chooses to purchase on their own,” he clarifies. As for the number of workers required to carry out this project, the manager of Sui Color assures A 100 m² house usually requires a team of two to three professional painters.. While total work time is typically between five and eight work days, the work alone in this home is full days when taking into account surface preparation, interior and exterior painting, and drying times between coats.
If we decide to completely renew the paintwork, there are some aspects that must be taken into account and one of them is the Advance preparation. In this sense, Ortega assures that to speed up the process it is essential to prepare the house before starting work. This includes removing or covering furniture, taking down pictures and curtains, protecting floors and openings, and deciding on colors in advance.
“The family must organize the spaces so that some areas are temporarily out of use, ensure good ventilation and coordinate schedules with the work team,” he says. The paint usually takes one to two hours to dry to the touch Complete drying may take approximately 24 hours indoors and 24-48 hours outdoorsdepending on humidity and weather conditions. It is recommended to wait between four and six hours to apply a new coat.
Finally, for those who want to plan the work, it is good to be aware of the trends in painting for 2026, which, according to Ortega, have a strong presence warm and natural tones. “In Interiors Warm neutral tones stand out Creams and beige tonesthe sounds earthy, soft greens and muted blues“, as well as deep colors for accent walls,” he explains Outdoor areas Colors inspired by nature predominate, such as: warm gray, green and sand tonescombined with details that give personality without losing elegance.
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