The front door is the focal point of most homes, and a fresh coat of paint can lift curb appeal in just a few hours. Yet homeowners are often surprised by the wide range of prices they hear. CountBricks brings clarity by combining real-time material pricing, local labor rates, and AI-driven takeoffs to pinpoint the true cost to paint front door projects anywhere in the country.
• Door material: Wood, fiberglass, and steel each require different prep and primers
• Existing condition: Peeling paint, cracks, or rot increase prep time and repair products
• Color change: Shifting from dark to light (or vice versa) may need extra coats and specialty primers
• Hardware removal: Handlesets, kick plates, and smart locks add labor minutes per item
• Finish level: Satin, semi-gloss, or high-gloss coatings have tiered price points
• Climate zone: Humidity and temperature can affect drying times, extending crew hours
• Access: Second-story entries or tight stoops may require additional safety setup
CountBricks data from thousands of residential projects shows that the average cost to paint a standard single front door falls between $185 and $420. Premium hardwood slab doors with transoms or sidelights can reach $600–$750, while budget steel replacements often stay near $150. These figures include labor, materials, surface prep, and two full coats for lasting protection.
Quick web searches often display national averages that ignore regional labor markets and current paint costs. Relying on those figures can leave contractors underbid or homeowners overpaying. CountBricks solves that gap by pulling daily pricing from local suppliers and trade wage data, then applying AI to match your exact door dimensions, finish choice, and site conditions.
1. Voice-Activated Walkthrough: Using the CountBricks mobile app, simply speak your scope—“Repaint oak front door, new hardware install, Dallas zip 75201.”
2. Instant Takeoff: Our AI reads your blueprint or snaps captured on-site, determining precise square footage, edges, and jambs.
3. Material Match: The engine selects primer, finish coat, sandpaper, tape, and cleanup items in seconds, all priced from suppliers in your metro area.
4. Labor Calculation: CountBricks benchmarks local painter productivity rates and factors weather forecasts that might slow drying.
5. Adjustable Markup: Contractors can set profit margins; homeowners can toggle quality tiers.
6. Sharable Quote: A branded PDF with line-item costs is ready to email or e-sign.
• DIY material bundle averages $65–$110, excluding tools you may already own
• A first-time painter typically spends 6–8 hours, versus 2–3 hours for a seasoned pro
• Touch-ups after drips or brush marks often add an extra quart of paint and another hour of labor
• Professional crews bring sprayers, drop cloths, and sanding systems that deliver factory-smooth results
• CountBricks quotes show labor makes up 55–70 % of the total cost, reminding homeowners that expertise is the real value
In Dallas-Fort Worth, CountBricks data for Q1 shows:
• Average painter labor rate: $54 per hour
• Popular finish: UV-resistant satin for extreme sun exposure
• Typical total cost: $225–$395 for single doors, $480–$690 for double entries
Because CountBricks updates these numbers daily, you’ll always bid or budget with confidence.
• Schedule during shoulder seasons—mild temps reduce drying delays
• Opt for quality primer; it shortens total coats and labor
• Remove and label hardware yourself before the crew arrives
• Stick with a similar color family to avoid extra coverage coats
• Use CountBricks.com/services to bundle additional exterior painting for volume discounts
1. Capture project details via voice or blueprint upload.
2. Review AI-generated tasks, costs, and schedule.
3. Approve the quote; materials are auto-ordered through participating suppliers.
4. Site crew checks in with the CountBricks mobile timer—no manual timesheets.
5. Progress photos sync to CountBricks.com/portfolio for homeowner transparency.
6. Final inspection triggers an auto-generated invoice ready for online payment.
Doors with deep moisture damage or warped panels may need replacement. CountBricks instantly switches from “Repaint” to “Replace” templates, recalculating materials, disposal fees, and install labor so you can present both options side-by-side.
Whether you’re a homeowner eyeing a weekend makeover or a contractor bidding multiple remodels, CountBricks removes the guesswork from calculating the cost to paint front door projects. Start a free trial at CountBricks.com/consultation and watch AI deliver razor-sharp estimates in under three minutes.
A Dallas remodeling firm recently used CountBricks to bid a repaint on a weathered mahogany double door with ornate hardware. Traditional spreadsheet methods produced a $480 estimate that failed to include:
• Specialty marine-grade varnish required by the HOA
• Removal and reinstallation of a smart lock set
• Additional dry time for 85 % humidity forecast for that week
After a quick voice walkthrough on CountBricks, the system flagged those variables and recalculated:
• Materials: $158 (including varnish, high-adhesion primer, masking film)
• Labor: 4.5 hours at $56 per hour = $252
• Overhead & profit (15 %): $61
Total Quote: $471
The adjusted figure was only $9 under their manual bid, but the details told a bigger story—profit was protected, and the homeowner saw every line item in a clean PDF. The clarity led to same-day approval, and the crew avoided a potential loss from under-estimating weather delays.
• Use CountBricks templates to preload your preferred paint brands, ensuring every future quote syncs with your supplier discounts
• Deploy the mobile timer to measure real door-painting productivity; that data feeds back into smarter future estimates
• Showcase before-and-after photos in your branded portal at CountBricks.com/portfolio to win more entryway upgrade projects
Many contractors treat a door repaint as a gateway service that leads to full exterior work. CountBricks automatically suggests complementary tasks—shutter repainting, trim touch-ups, or hardware upgrades—allowing you to upsell while remaining transparent about costs. Homeowners appreciate the packaged pricing, and contractors see average ticket sizes rise by 32 %.
If you’re ready to tighten your bids and wow clients with bulletproof transparency, explore CountBricks.com/services. In minutes you’ll move from rough guessing to data-driven confidence—and that front door will swing open to bigger, more profitable residential projects.
