04/13/2026
From worn-out and rotted… to clean, protected, and sharp.
This garage project wasn’t just paint — it was restoration + protection + craftsmanship.
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🎯 Scope of Work Completed
• Pressure washing entire structure
• Scraping + removing failing paint
• Minor wood repair & replacement (dry rot areas)
• Full prep + caulking
• Spot priming (bare wood + repairs)
• Full finish:
• Garage siding
• Trim
• Garage door
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🪣 Paint & Materials Used (Real Numbers)
1. Siding Paint
• ~2 gallons
• Recommended: Sherwin-Williams Duration / Behr Marquee
• Cost: $55–$75 per gallon
• Finish: Satin (durability + washability)
2. Trim Paint (Accent Color)
• ~1 gallon
• Recommended: Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel
• Cost: $80–$100 per gallon
• Finish: Semi-Gloss (clean, crisp contrast)
3. Garage Door Paint
• ~1 gallon
• Recommended: Exterior Acrylic Latex (Duration / Ultra)
• Cost: $50–$70 per gallon
• Finish: Satin or Semi-Gloss
4. Primer
• ~1 gallon (for repairs + exposed wood)
• Cost: $25–$40
👉 Total Material Cost Range:
$250 – $400
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💦 Pressure Washing
• Average rate: $0.25 – $0.50 per sq ft
• This project estimate:
👉 $100 – $200
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🔧 Labor Breakdown (Where the real value is)
Prep Work (MOST IMPORTANT)
• Scraping, sanding, caulking, masking
👉 $300 – $500
Repairs (Dry Rot Replacement)
👉 $150 – $350
Priming (1–2 coats where needed)
👉 $100 – $200
Painting (2 full coats on all surfaces)
👉 $400 – $800
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💰 Total Project Cost (Professional Range)
👉 $1,100 – $1,900
(depending on condition, repairs, and detail level)
