Painting Plastic Railings: A Cost-Effective Makeover?

Painting plastic railings can be a costly endeavour, with prices ranging from $42 to $75 per linear foot. The price will depend on the type of finish you want, with a two-tone finish costing more than a one-tone finish. If you're looking to paint a staircase, the cost can be even higher, ranging from $700 to $3000. This is because painting stairs and spindles is a time-consuming process, often requiring several days of work. The average cost to paint a pool deck is $500 to $2,500, while the average cost to paint a porch is $200 to $750.

The average cost to paint a pool deck is $2 to $5 per square foot

The pricing for painting a railing goes by the linear foot. The pricing for the entire system with a two-tone finish ranges between $65 and $75 per linear foot. The pricing for a one-tone finish is around $55 to $60 per linear foot. For the handrail, the post, or the bottom plate, the cost is around $42 to $50 per foot.

A painting contractor will charge $208 to sand, prime, and paint 100 square feet of rusted metal railing, which includes the labour and material. You can buy the primer and paint and do the job for $75, saving 64%. You’ll need sandpaper, a wire brush, a paintbrush, a drop cloth, and painter’s masking tape to protect the surrounding surfaces from paint drips.

Stair railing paint spindles and skirting with two coats of paint and a clear oak railing costs $1950 to $3000.

The cost to paint porch columns adds $20 to $100 per column

The cost of painting plastic railings will depend on the size of the job, the type of paint used, and whether you hire a professional or do it yourself.

The price of painting a railing is typically calculated per linear foot or per square foot. For example, the price for a one-tone finish is around $55 to $60 per linear foot, whereas the average cost to paint a pool deck is $2 to $5 per square foot.

If you hire a contractor, they will usually include the spindles in their estimate for painting railings. The cost to paint porch columns adds $20 to $100 per column.

You can save money by doing the job yourself. You will need to buy primer and paint, as well as sandpaper, a wire brush, a paintbrush, a drop cloth, and painter's masking tape to protect the surrounding surfaces from paint drips. The total cost of doing the job yourself is around $75.

The pricing for the entire system with a two-tone finish ranges between $65 and $75 per linear foot

The price of painting a railing can vary depending on the type of railing, the size of the area to be painted, and the number of coats of paint required. For example, the average cost to paint a pool deck is $2 to $5 per square foot, while the average cost to paint a porch is $2 to $5 per square foot, or $200 to $750 in total. Painting stair railing spindles and skirting with two coats of paint and a clear finish on an oak railing can cost between $1950 and $3000.

It is worth noting that some contractors may charge by the hour or by the day, depending on how long they estimate the job will take.

The average cost to paint a porch is $200 to $750

The cost to paint a railing can also vary depending on the material of the railing and the type of finish you desire. For example, a two-tone finish for the entire system can range from $65 to $75 per linear foot, while a one-tone finish is around $55 to $60 per linear foot. If you're painting the handrail, post, or bottom plate, the cost is around $42 to $50 per foot.

If you're looking to save some money, you can buy the primer and paint and do the job yourself for around $75. This will require additional tools such as sandpaper, a wire brush, a paintbrush, a drop cloth, and painter's masking tape to protect surrounding surfaces from paint drips.

A painting contractor will charge $208 to sand, prime, and paint 100 square feet of rusted metal railing

The cost of painting a railing will depend on the material of the railing and the type of paint finish you want. For example, the cost of painting an average pool deck ranges from $500 to $2,500, while the cost of painting porch columns adds $20 to $100 per column. The pricing for a two-tone finish ranges between $65 and $75 per linear foot, while a one-tone finish is around $55 to $60 per linear foot. For the handrail, the post, or the bottom plate, the cost is around $42 to $50 per foot.

If you are painting a stair railing, you can expect to pay between $1,950 and $3,000 for two coats of paint, with a clear finish on an oak railing. This includes the cost of painting the spindles and skirting.

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