Painting a 100-square-meter house in Argentina: costs and timelines for July 2026

Painting a 100-square-meter home in Argentina can cost between ARS 6.5 million and ARS 9.3 million, according to industry professionals. This estimate covers both materials and labor for a typical job. Specialists advise repainting homes every five to seven years.

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The convenient thing is to renew the home's paint every five to seven years, approximately.

Material costs alone for premium brands, encompassing interior and exterior (front facade only), range from ARS 1.5 million to ARS 2.3 million. Labor, typically involving a team of three to four people, adds another ARS 5 million to ARS 7 million to the total expense. These figures can escalate if significant repairs, such as plastering, humidity treatment, or textured coatings, are required.

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in Argentina there is no single price to paint a whole house since the value depends on labor, type of paint, surface preparation and location.

The entire painting process for a 100-square-meter house is estimated to take approximately eight days. While paint dries to the touch within one to two hours, a full cure can take up to 24 hours for interiors and 24 to 48 hours for exteriors, depending on weather conditions. Professionals recommend waiting four to six hours between coats.

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The paint is increasing between 7% and 8% every two months, since September 2025 approximately

Some modern paints offer significantly reduced drying times, a benefit for homeowners. However, exterior painting is best scheduled between December and March to minimize the risk of rain-related complications. Before work begins, homeowners should prepare the space by removing or covering furniture, taking down decorations, and protecting surfaces.

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the average cost of first-brand materials to paint a 100 m² home, including interiors and exteriors (only front), is between ARS 1,500,000 and ARS 2,300,000.