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Interior painting in Texas runs $2.25–$4.00/sqft and exterior painting runs $2.50–$4.75/sqft in 2026 (at the US average). Use the calculator below to estimate gallons needed, then apply these local rates for your full budget.

2026 Contractor Rates — Texas (TX)

Interior Labor

$2.25–$4.00

per sqft painted surface

Exterior Labor

$2.50–$4.75

per sqft painted surface

vs. US Average

Average

National avg: $2.25–$4.00/sqft

Quick Presets

Room Dimensions

Doors & Windows (deduct area)

Include ceiling paint (1 coat)

Number of Coats

2
1 coat2 coats3 coats

Coverage (sq ft / gallon)

350
250 (textured)350 (standard)450 (premium)

Price per Gallon

$per gallon

Waste / Overage Factor

10%
0%10% (recommended)20%

Results

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Painting in Texas — Pro Tips

Document slab cracks before every Texas flooring installation

Texas's expansive clay soils cause slab movement that can crack tile and pop LVP locks. Photographing all existing slab cracks before installation — and including a clause that excludes damage from slab movement — protects you from costly callbacks unrelated to your installation quality.

Texas Market Note

Large state with major regional variation: Houston and SE Texas are humid subtropical; Dallas/Fort Worth sees hail and severe weather; west Texas is hot and dry.

Texas Painting Costs — Common Questions

How much does interior painting cost in Texas?

Interior painting in Texas typically runs $2.25–$4.00 per square foot of painted wall surface in 2026 (labor only). The US average is $2.25–$4.00/sqft. Large state with major regional variation: Houston and SE Texas are humid subtropical; Dallas/Fort Worth sees hail and severe weather; west Texas is hot and dry.

How much does exterior painting cost in Texas?

Exterior painting in Texas runs $2.50–$4.75 per square foot in 2026. Multi-story homes, heavy prep requirements, and specialty surfaces like stucco or cedar push costs toward the high end of this range.

Are painting costs in Texas above or below the US average?

Texas painting costs are at the US average in 2026. Use the calculator above to estimate how many gallons you need for your specific room dimensions, then apply these local labor rates for a complete project budget.

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