Updated for 2026. Here's what Arlington homeowners typically pay for painting services.
| Service | Low | High | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior painting (per room) | $275 | $650 | Standard room. Many 70s-90s homes have textured walls that require extra paint coverage |
| Whole-house interior (2,000 sq ft) | $3,500 | $7,000 | Older homes near Dalworthington Gardens need more prep; newer South Arlington builds are quicker |
| Exterior painting (full house) | $3,200 | $8,000 | Brick-and-siding combos from the 1980s-90s are the most common job type in Arlington |
| Cabinet painting/refinishing | $2,200 | $6,000 | Golden oak cabinets from 80s-90s homes are the most common refinishing project |
| Deck/fence staining | $650 | $2,000 | Large lots in central Arlington often have 200+ linear feet of cedar fencing |
| Popcorn ceiling removal | $900 | $2,800 | Extremely common in Arlington’s large 1980s housing stock; often combined with full interior repaint |
| Accent wall (single wall) | $125 | $400 | Popular with UTA student housing landlords updating rental units between tenants |
| Pressure washing before exterior paint | $175 | $500 | Needed on most 70s-90s homes; Arlington’s mature trees create mold-prone shaded areas |
| Trim and baseboard painting | $225 | $900 | Builder-grade trim in 90s homes yellows over time and is one of the most requested refreshes |
* Prices are estimates based on Arlington market data for 2026. Actual costs depend on project scope, materials, and contractor.
The majority of Arlington homes were built between 1970 and 1999, meaning most need some level of surface prep—filling nail pops, repairing drywall cracks, and removing wallpaper—before painting can begin
Heavy knockdown and orange peel textures common in Arlington homes from this era use 20-30% more paint than smooth walls and take longer to roll evenly
Properties near AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field sometimes see painter availability drop during major event seasons as commercial work in the area increases
Landlords with rental units near the University of Texas at Arlington campus often need quick-turnaround painting between tenants, which may carry a rush-job premium
Central Arlington’s established neighborhoods have dense tree cover that creates shaded, moisture-retaining conditions leading to mildew on exterior paint that needs treating before recoating
Homes built after 2005 in south Arlington near Sublett Road and the Viridian development have smoother drywall and fewer prep issues, reducing painting costs by 15-20%
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Arlington painters follow the DFW seasonal pattern with peak pricing from March to May and September to November. Because Arlington has a large concentration of rental properties near UTA, there’s a secondary spike in demand during July-August when student leases turn over and landlords need fast interior refreshes. If you’re a homeowner, avoid this late-summer crunch and book interior work in January or February when painters are least busy. Exterior work is best scheduled in spring or late fall.
Arlington is DFW’s sweet spot for painting affordability—labor rates run 10-15% below Dallas proper while the quality of available painters remains strong. The city’s massive inventory of 1980s-90s homes means most local painters are experts at dealing with that era’s quirks: heavy wall textures, popcorn ceilings, yellowed trim, and dated wood-tone cabinets. Popcorn ceiling removal combined with a full interior repaint is one of the most popular project bundles in Arlington. On the exterior side, the brick-and-siding combo typical of this era means painters are usually only coating the siding, soffits, fascia, and trim—not the full exterior—which keeps costs down compared to all-siding homes.
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