Painting the trim on a house costs an average of $1,000, with a published normal range of $700 – $2,500, according to Angi and HomeAdvisor.1,2 The corporate siblings publish the same average, range, and low/high ends ($500 / $3,750); matching figures between the sibling sites alone don’t establish independent corroboration.1,2 Fixr (updated January 2025) separately reports a $1,500 national average, scoped to painting 500 linear feet of interior trim with oil-based paint in a 1,500 sq.ft. home including prep, sanding, and caulking, within an average range of $1,000 – $3,000, a $500 low end (100 linear feet, latex paint, no prep), and a $9,000 high end (1,500 linear feet of intricate exterior trim).3 The publishers scope their averages differently, so the figures are presented separately below. Prices are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on linear footage, trim type and material, accessibility, and prep work.
Lead paint in pre-1978 homes
Trim painting involves sanding and scraping that disturbs existing paint. Angi prices lead paint removal at $8 – $17 per sq.ft. for older homes that need it.1 The EPA reports that homes built before 1978 are more likely to have lead-based paint (24% of homes built 1960–1977, 69% built 1940–1959, and 87% before 1940), and that renovation or repair activities that disturb painted surfaces in older homes may create large amounts of lead dust – projects that create even a small amount of dust can pose health risks.4
$1,000
average (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$700 – $2,500
normal range (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$1,500
average, 500 lin.ft. interior (Fixr)
$1 – $6
per lin.ft. (Angi/Fixr)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Oct 2026) | $1,000 average; normal range $700 – $2,500; low $500; high $3,750; $1 – $6 per lin.ft. | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor; headline figures match HomeAdvisor’s. Angi’s hourly labor rate is omitted: its page states both $20 – $50 and $25 – $50 |
| HomeAdvisor (2026 data, updated Jun 2026) | $1,000 average; normal range $700 – $2,500; low $500; high $3,750; $1 – $4 per lin.ft. for baseboards | Sibling-published figures match Angi’s headline. A “$1,250 total for most homes” figure in HomeAdvisor’s baseboards section is omitted; it differs from its own $1,000 headline average without explanation |
| Fixr (updated Jan 2025) | $1,500 average scoped to 500 lin.ft. of interior trim, oil-based paint, 1,500 sq.ft. home; average range $1,000 – $3,000; low $500; high $9,000 | Separately published, pages state no shared sourcing; the $500 low end matches the sibling low end but is differently scoped |
Cost per linear foot
Angi reports $1 – $6 per linear foot for interior or exterior trim.1 HomeAdvisor reports $1 – $4 per linear foot for baseboards.2 Fixr reports $1 – $6 per linear foot for either location, labor and materials included, with hard-to-reach areas (second floors, dormers, soffits) adding $1 – $2 per linear foot.3 Angi’s and Fixr’s overall per-foot figures match (separately published figures with no stated shared sourcing).
Fixr prices by total trim length, labor included:3
| Trim length | Cost (Fixr) |
|---|---|
| 100 linear feet | $100 – $600 |
| 500 linear feet | $500 – $3,000 |
| 1,000 linear feet | $1,000 – $6,000 |
| 1,500 linear feet | $1,500 – $9,000 |
Interior trim cost by type
All three publishers price interior trim types per linear foot:1,2,3
| Trim type | Angi | HomeAdvisor | Fixr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseboards | $1 – $5 | $1 – $4 | $1 – $4 |
| Crown molding | $1 – $5 | $1 – $5 | $1 – $4 |
| Doors and windows | $1 – $4 | $1 – $4 | — |
| Chair rail | $1 – $4 | — | $1 – $6 |
| Casing | — | — | $1 – $4 |
| Picture rail molding | — | — | $1 – $6 |
| Wall frame molding | — | — | $1 – $6 |
HomeAdvisor’s and Fixr’s baseboard figures match at $1 – $4 per lin.ft. (separately published figures with no stated shared sourcing); Angi’s sibling figure of $1 – $5 differs without explanation.1,2,3
Exterior trim cost by type
Angi and Fixr price exterior trim types per linear foot:1,3
| Trim type | Angi | Fixr |
|---|---|---|
| Eaves, fascia, and soffit | $3 – $6 | $5 – $6 |
| Dormers | $3 – $5 | $3 – $5 |
| Gables | $5 – $6 | $5 – $6 |
| Doors and windows | $1 – $4 | $1 – $4 |
| Downspouts | — | $5 – $6 |
The dormer, gable, and door/window figures match across the two publishers (separately published figures with no stated shared sourcing); the eaves/fascia/soffit figures differ, with Fixr pricing each at $5 – $6.1,3
Whole-home project totals
Angi and HomeAdvisor both price repainting all interior trim of an average-sized home at $500 – $2,000 (matching sibling figures).1,2 Angi prices exterior trim – eaves, fascia, soffit, doors, windows, dormers, and gables – at $1,000 – $2,500 on average.1
By home size, Angi reports a 1,500 sq.ft. home at $500 – $2,500 and a 2,500 sq.ft. home at $1,500 – $7,500 or more.1
Fixr’s $1,500 average is scoped to 500 linear feet of interior trim with oil-based paint in a 1,500 sq.ft. home including prep, sanding, and caulking; its low end of $500 covers 100 linear feet with latex paint and no prep, and its $9,000 high end covers 1,500 linear feet of intricate, hard-to-reach exterior trim.3
Paint and primer
Angi prices paint at $15 – $40 per gallon for interior trim and $20 – $80 per gallon for exterior trim.1 Fixr prices by paint type and location, materials only:3
| Paint type | Interior (Fixr) | Exterior (Fixr) |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic latex | $15 – $50 | $20 – $50 |
| Water-based | $15 – $50 | $20 – $50 |
| Oil-based | $20 – $60 | $20 – $70 |
| Chalk | $80 – $160 | — |
Fixr prices primer per gallon, materials only: latex at $15 – $60 interior / $20 – $80 exterior, oil at $25 – $70 interior / $20 – $50 exterior, shellac at $30 – $80 interior / $20 – $60 exterior, and adhesive primer at $15 – $60 exterior only.3
HomeAdvisor notes one gallon covers 350 – 400 sq.ft.2
Labor costs
HomeAdvisor reports most painters charge $20 – $50 per hour for interior trim, with projects taking five to 25 hours depending on prep, access, trim size, and coats.2 Fixr reports a single painter at around $50 per hour, noting most painters charge a straight per-linear-foot fee of $1 – $6 including labor and materials.3
Related and add-on costs
HomeAdvisor prices paint stripping at $1 – $3 per linear foot when trim has multiple old layers.2 Angi prices lead paint removal at $8 – $17 per sq.ft. and soffit/fascia board replacement at $1,300 – $6,000.1
Fixr prices staining trim at $2 – $5 per linear foot as an alternative to painting, and painting a door itself at an average of $275.3
Angi prices related painting add-ons: garage door painting at $120 – $500, fence painting at $750 – $4,250, baseboard painting at $500 – $2,000, deck painting at $500 – $2,000, and shutter painting at $125 – $600.1
If trim needs replacement rather than paint, HomeAdvisor prices new baseboard installation at $262 – $414 for 46 linear feet and new crown molding installation at $4 – $23 per linear foot.2
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to paint trim per linear foot?
Angi reports $1 – $6 per linear foot for interior or exterior trim,1 HomeAdvisor reports $1 – $4 for baseboards,2 and Fixr reports $1 – $6 for either location, plus $1 – $2 for hard-to-reach areas.3
How long does it take to paint trim?
Angi and HomeAdvisor both report 30 minutes to an hour per room per coat, and five to 25 hours for the interior and exterior trim of an average-sized home (matching sibling figures).1,2
How much does it cost to paint all the interior trim in a house?
Angi and HomeAdvisor both report $500 – $2,000 for an average-sized home (matching sibling figures).1,2 Fixr scopes its $1,500 average to 500 linear feet of interior trim in a 1,500 sq.ft. home.3
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See our guides to baseboard installation costs, crown molding costs, interior painting costs, and exterior painting costs.
Sources
- Angi – How Much Does It Cost to Paint Interior and Exterior Trim on a House? [2026 Data] (accessed Nov 2, 2026)
- HomeAdvisor – How Much Does It Cost to Paint Baseboards? [2026 Data] (accessed Nov 2, 2026)
- Fixr – Cost to Paint Interior Trim | Cost to Paint Exterior Trim (updated Jan 2025)
- U.S. EPA – Reduce the Risk of Lead Exposure at Home (accessed Nov 2, 2026)