“How much will it cost to paint my doors?” is one of the first questions homeowners ask when refreshing a residence. Because doors are high-touch focal points, an inaccurate allowance can derail budgets and timelines. CountBricks uses live material pricing, historical labor data, and voice-to-estimate AI to reveal the true cost to paint doors—before the first brushstroke.
1. Door Type and Condition
• Hollow-core interior doors usually require minimal prep and less paint.
• Solid wood or raised-panel doors demand premium coatings and extra labor.
• Existing damage, oil-based finishes, or lead paint elevate prep time and disposal fees.
2. Coating System
• Single-prime plus two finish coats is industry standard.
• High-performance enamel or low-VOC products push material costs upward but boost durability.
3. Removal vs. In-Place Painting
• Spraying doors laid flat provides a factory finish but adds setup, transport, and storage labor.
• Brushing or rolling in place reduces handling costs but may increase masking and cleanup time.
4. Site Access and Scheduling
• Occupied homes require extra protection and staggered door removal.
• Fast-track schedules incur overtime or a second crew shift.
CountBricks data from thousands of San Diego area takeoffs shows:
• Standard hollow-core interior door: $65–$110 per side
• Solid core or panel interior door: $90–$150 per side
• Exterior fiberglass or steel entry door: $165–$280 per side
• Historic solid wood entry door with glazing: $300–$500 per side
These figures include labor, materials, setup, and standard masking, calculated with current local paint pricing streamed directly into CountBricks estimates.
Labor (55-70 % of total)
• Surface cleaning, light sanding, and minor repairs
• Priming, two finish coats, and dry-time management
• Re-installation, hardware reattachment, and punch list
Materials (30-45 % of total)
• Primer, finish paint, caulk, filler, masking film, sandpaper
CountBricks links to live supplier APIs so your estimate always reflects today’s paint shelf price, not last quarter’s catalog.
1. Your superintendent speaks measurements and notes into the CountBricks mobile app.
2. Our AI converts voice to structured quantities and categorizes each door by type.
3. Real-time material pricing and local labor rates populate instantly.
4. The system auto-applies primers, finish coats, and labor factors based on specification.
5. A branded proposal and schedule PDF are delivered within seconds.
This workflow eliminates spreadsheet guesswork and gives homeowners clarity before work begins.
• Order doors removed and sprayed in batches of six or more to spread setup time.
• Replace dated hardware while doors are off—same labor window, no extra trip charge.
• Opt for manufacturer-tinted primers to cut one finish coat on darker colors.
• Group door painting with baseboard or casing repaint to secure volume discounts.
• Use CountBricks.com/services to lock today’s material pricing for 30 days.
• Lead-based paint: CountBricks includes EPA-compliant containment and disposal costs.
• Severe water damage: Expect carpentry repair add-ons or partial door replacement.
• Texture mismatch: Skim coating may be required before priming.
Homeowner needed 18 solid wood doors refreshed to match new trim. Using CountBricks blueprint takeoffs, the contractor captured:
• 18 doors, two sides each, semi-gloss enamel
• Off-site spray booth finish
• Satin-nickel hardware swap
Final estimate: $4,860, within 2 % of actual cost. Zero change orders, project delivered two days early. View similar results at CountBricks.com/portfolio.
How long does door paint last?
With premium enamel, expect 6-10 years indoors, 4-6 years outdoors before touch-ups.
Is DIY worth it?
Homeowners often underestimate prep time. CountBricks data shows pro crews complete an average interior door in 1.3 labor hours versus 4-5 hours DIY.
Can CountBricks export to my accounting software?
Yes—one-click sync pushes approved estimates to QuickBooks, Xero, and other integrations listed at CountBricks.com/services.
Ready for a line-item breakdown tailored to your home? Talk through your project with our AI in under five minutes and receive an actionable estimate while you watch. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation to get started.
Traditional estimating relies on static unit prices that age quickly. CountBricks disrupts that model with three unique data streams that consistently lower the final cost to paint doors.
• Our system pings regional suppliers every six hours, capturing price drops on primers, enamels, and masking products.
• If prices dip between quote and purchase order, CountBricks automatically issues a material credit memo—transparency your clients will love.
• The platform studies previous schedules to predict when multiple trades compete for the same doorway.
• By rescheduling door removal to low-traffic periods, CountBricks slashes idle labor and overtime.
• Every closed project feeds performance data back into the algorithm.
• If a certain spray tip size shaves three minutes per coat, that gain is reflected in future estimates across your entire portfolio.
A three-story condo building required 42 fire-rated doors repainted within a five-day vacancy window. CountBricks optimized crew shifts and recommended a quick-dry alkyd conversion varnish. Results:
• 18 % labor savings compared to the contractor’s legacy spreadsheet estimate
• Zero schedule overruns despite HOA access restrictions
• Resident walk-through acceptance on first punch
• Capture door dimensions verbally as you walk—no clipboard needed.
• Lean on live pricing to adjust bids instantly when suppliers run promo days.
• Use performance analytics to reward high-efficiency crews with bonus structures.
Whether you oversee five custom remodels a year or manage hundreds of unit turns, CountBricks equips you with data, speed, and accuracy no manual workflow can match. Explore integration options at CountBricks.com/services and start converting estimates into signed contracts faster than ever.
