Painting a deck costs an average of $1,000 for a 300-square-foot deck, with a published normal range of $500 – $2,000, according to HomeAdvisor.2 HomeAdvisor’s page also publishes $200 and $2,880 low/high ends. Angi, HomeAdvisor’s corporate sibling, publishes the same widget figures and a $1,000 average scoped to a 300 sq.ft. deck, but its page also carries a differing general project range; Angi’s general-range figures are omitted (see the sources table).1,2 Fixr (updated January 2025) separately reports a $1,000 national average scoped to painting a 200 sq.ft. deck with railings and lattice work, within an average range of $600 – $1,500, a $200 low end (newly built 100 sq.ft. deck, no prep), and a $2,000 high end (400 sq.ft. deck with full prep and premium paint).3 Angi and HomeAdvisor, corporate siblings, both scope their $1,000 average to a 300 sq.ft. deck, while Fixr scopes its $1,000 average to a different project – a 200 sq.ft. deck with railings and lattice work; matching dollar amounts do not make those equivalent projects. Fixr’s page and the sibling publishers’ pages state no shared sourcing. Prices are national averages*.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on deck size, condition, paint type, and prep work.
Lead paint in pre-1978 homes
Deck prep work such as sanding and stripping can disturb surfaces that may contain lead paint, such as old painted decking, railings, and trim. 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.4
$1,000
average, 300 sq.ft. (HomeAdvisor/Angi)
$1,000
average, 200 sq.ft. (Fixr)
$2 – $5
per sq.ft. (Angi/HomeAdvisor)
$3 – $6
per sq.ft. (Fixr)
What the sources say
| Source | Headline figures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Angi (2026 data, updated Sep 28, 2026) | $1,000 average scoped to a 300 sq.ft. deck; widget shows the same figures as HomeAdvisor | Corporate sibling of HomeAdvisor. Angi’s general project-range figures are omitted: the page publishes two differing general ranges and does not establish their respective scopes |
| HomeAdvisor (2026 data, updated Jun 20, 2026) | $1,000 average scoped to a 300 sq.ft. deck; normal range $500 – $2,000; low $200; high $2,880 | Internally consistent page; figures presented with HomeAdvisor attribution |
| Fixr (updated Jan 31, 2025) | $1,000 average scoped to a 200 sq.ft. deck with railings and lattice work; range $600 – $1,500; low $200 (new 100 sq.ft. deck); high $2,000 (400 sq.ft. deck, full prep, premium paint) | Separately published, pages state no shared sourcing. In Fixr’s prep table, the combined “prep and staining” column is omitted: its header scope is unclear on a painting page; the prep-only column is kept |
| U.S. EPA | Lead-based paint likelihood by home age | Authority source for the safety note above |
Cost by deck size
Angi and HomeAdvisor report $2 – $5 per sq.ft. for deck painting (sibling-published figure); the average deck is around 300 sq.ft.1,2 Fixr separately reports $3 – $6 per sq.ft. depending on paint type and prep.3 The per-sq.ft. rates differ between the publishers and are presented separately.
Angi prices common deck sizes:1
| Deck dimensions | Cost (Angi) |
|---|---|
| 10 x 10 (100 sq.ft.) | $200 – $500 |
| 12 x 12 (144 sq.ft.) | $288 – $720 |
| 12 x 16 (192 sq.ft.) | $384 – $960 |
| 12 x 20 (240 sq.ft.) | $480 – $1,200 |
| 14 x 24 (336 sq.ft.) | $700 – $1,680 |
| 16 x 24 (384 sq.ft.) | $800 – $1,920 |
| 24 x 24 (576 sq.ft.) | $1,200 – $2,880 |
Fixr publishes its own size table with labor included:3
| Deck dimensions | Cost (Fixr) |
|---|---|
| 8 x 10 (80 sq.ft.) | $240 – $480 |
| 12 x 12 (144 sq.ft.) | $430 – $865 |
| 10 x 16 (160 sq.ft.) | $480 – $960 |
| 10 x 20 (200 sq.ft.) | $600 – $1,200 |
| 12 x 20 (240 sq.ft.) | $720 – $1,440 |
| 14 x 20 (280 sq.ft.) | $840 – $1,680 |
| 16 x 20 (320 sq.ft.) | $960 – $1,920 |
| 20 x 20 (400 sq.ft.) | $1,200 – $2,400 |
Fixr also prices by deck material per square foot: wood at $3 – $5, aluminum and steel at $4 – $5, and vinyl and composite at $5 – $6.3
Cost to paint deck parts
Fixr prices individual deck parts for partial projects:3
| Part | Cost (Fixr) |
|---|---|
| Stairs | $3 – $6 per sq.ft. |
| Decking | $3 – $6 per sq.ft. |
| Handrails | $3 – $10 per linear ft. |
| Posts | $3 – $10 per linear ft. |
| Railings | $3 – $10 per linear ft. |
| Spindles | $5 – $14 per linear ft. |
Paint and primer costs
Angi and HomeAdvisor put deck paint at $20 – $70 per gallon, covering 200 – 400 sq.ft. per gallon, with two coats typical; HomeAdvisor adds primer at $20 – $50 per gallon (sibling-published figures).1,2
Each publisher prices paint types differently per gallon, presented separately:1,3
| Paint type | Cost per gallon (Angi) | Cost per gallon (Fixr) |
|---|---|---|
| Latex | $40 – $90 | $20 – $50 |
| Acrylic | $40 – $60 | $25 – $40 |
| Oil-based | $40 – $150 | $35 – $60 |
Fixr also prices deck paint by finish: eggshell and satin at $20 – $40, semi-gloss at $25 – $50, and high-gloss at $30 – $60 per gallon; and by brand: KILZ at $20 – $50, Rust-Oleum at $25 – $65, Benjamin Moore at $30 – $70, and Sherwin-Williams at $40 – $75 per gallon (Fixr’s published figures, updated January 2025).3
Labor costs
Angi and HomeAdvisor report professional deck painters at $25 – $100 per hour (sibling-published figure).1,2 Fixr separately reports $40 – $60 per hour, noting the hourly labor makes up more of the total than the paint itself.3 The hourly ranges differ between the publishers and are presented separately.
Prep and repair costs
Angi and HomeAdvisor both report adding $0.50 – $2 per sq.ft. to strip existing paint when repainting (sibling-published figure).1,2 Angi adds $1 – $1.50 per sq.ft. for professional light sanding,1 while Fixr reports sanding at $1 – $4 per sq.ft., cleaning at $0.25 – $0.50 per sq.ft., power washing at $0.30 – $0.40 per sq.ft., and stripping at $1 – $3 per sq.ft. as standalone prep steps.3 The sanding and stripping ranges differ between the publishers and are presented separately.
Angi reports the average cost of deck repairs at $2,000,1 and prices waterproof sealing at $0.75 – $4 per sq.ft.1
Related and add-on costs
Angi prices projects commonly bundled with deck painting: fence painting at $750 – $4,250, exterior door painting at $150 – $500 each, and home exterior painting at $1,800 – $4,400.1
Fixr separately reports fence painting at $1,800 – $4,000, patio painting at $4 – $6 per sq.ft. with specialty concrete paint, and outdoor lighting at $2,000 – $4,000.3 The fence figures differ between the publishers and are presented separately.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to paint a 20×20 deck?
Fixr reports $1,200 – $2,400 for a 400 sq.ft. deck with labor included.3
How much do deck painters charge per hour?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report $25 – $100 per hour.1,2 Fixr separately reports $40 – $60 per hour.3
How much does deck paint cost per gallon?
Angi and HomeAdvisor report $20 – $70 per gallon, covering 200 – 400 sq.ft.1,2 Fixr reports $20 – $60 per gallon depending on type and finish.3
How much does it cost to repaint a deck?
Fixr reports repainting at $3 – $6 per sq.ft. plus $40 – $60 per hour for prep work.3 Angi and HomeAdvisor report adding $0.50 – $2 per sq.ft. for paint stripping when repainting.1,2
Related guides
See our guides to deck painting cost calculator, deck staining costs, deck repair costs, exterior painting costs, fence staining costs, deck building costs, and pressure washing costs.
Sources
- Angi – How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Deck? [2026 Data] (accessed Nov 3, 2026)
- HomeAdvisor – How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Deck? [2025 Data] (accessed Nov 3, 2026)
- Fixr – Cost to Paint a Deck (updated Jan 2025)
- U.S. EPA – Reduce the Risk of Lead Exposure at Home (accessed Nov 3, 2026)