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Exterior House Painting Cost in Louisville, KY (2026)

Typical price for a 2,800 sq ft two-story exterior, two coats of premium paint in Louisville, KY: about $8,344 installed. Use the free itemized estimate below to check contractor quotes.

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Materials & Supplies
$1,883
Paint, sod, chemicals or supplies for the job
= Rows 3–7 below, materials only
Prep & Site Work
$1,872
Prep work, protection and setup
= Rows 1–2 below, installed price
Turnkey Installed Total
$8,344
Complete job by a local pro
= All rows below, installed price

Prices updated Oct 2026

A fair bid from a local builder in Louisville, KY should land between $7,092 and $10,013, about 15% below to 20% above this estimate. Quotes for the same building can vary widely, so get 3 quotes on the same spec. If one is outside this range, ask what it includes or leaves out.

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Itemized cost breakdown

#ItemQuantityMaterialsLaborInstalled
1Pressure wash & surface prepWash, scrape loose paint, sand edges2,800 sq ft$60$770$996
2Caulk, patch & spot-primeElastomeric caulk at joints, primer on bare woodAllowance$180$550$876
3Premium exterior paint (2 coats)Satin acrylic, about 350 sq ft per gallon per coat16 gallons$1,088$1,870$3,550
4Trim, fascia & soffit paintSemi-gloss on trim, fascia and soffits5 gallons$360$770$1,356
5Doors & shuttersFront door, garage doors and shuttersAllowance$120$440$672
6Masking, drop cloths & plasticDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $9.99 spec sheet——🔒
7Ladders, lift or stagingDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $9.99 spec sheet——🔒
8Cleanup & paint disposalDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $9.99 spec sheet——🔒
Turnkey total$2,168$4,785$8,344

The totals above already include every row, including the 🔒 rows. The $9.99 spec sheet lists them item by item with quantities.

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Prices use 2026 material costs and typical local crew rates. Site work, custom options and material price swings can move your final price.

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Common questions

How much does exterior house painting cost in Louisville, KY?

For a 2,800 sq ft two-story exterior, two coats of premium paint, expect about $8,344 with a local pro in 2026. Fair quotes usually fall between $7,092 and $10,013.

Is this a free estimate template?

Yes. The breakdown on this page is free. The $9.99 Spec Sheet puts these same line items in an editable Excel file and a PDF spec sheet you can hand to contractors, plus a permit checklist and a bid-comparison sheet.

How do I compare contractor quotes?

Ask each contractor to price the same scope, then compare their numbers line by line against this breakdown. A quote far below the range often leaves something out.

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