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How Much Does It Cost to Repaint a House in May 2026?

How Much Does It Cost to Repaint a House in May 2026?

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Painting a house in Argentina costs between $1.5 million and $2.3 million for materials and $5 million to $7 million for labor for a 100 m² home.
  • Prices for paint are increasing by 7-8% every two months, and additional costs arise for significant repairs or special treatments.
  • A 100 m² house typically takes eight days to paint, with drying times varying from minutes to 48 hours depending on the paint and conditions.

Repainting a house in Argentina can be a significant investment, with costs for a 100 m² home ranging from ARS 1.5 million to ARS 2.3 million for premium materials and ARS 5 million to ARS 7 million for labor.

Specialists recommend repainting every five to seven years to maintain a home's appearance. However, the final cost depends heavily on factors like labor, paint type, surface preparation, and location. Prices for paint have been steadily increasing, with an estimated rise of 7-8% every two months since September 2025.

Additional expenses may be incurred for substantial repairs, such as plastering, humidity treatments, or textured coatings. Painting a 100 m² house is estimated to take about eight days. While some modern paints dry in minutes, a full cure can take 24 to 48 hours, depending on interior or exterior application and weather conditions.

The optimal time for exterior painting is between December and March to minimize the risk of rain, which can complicate the process. Proper preparation before work begins is crucial for an efficient job.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.