The specialists in decoration they assure that It is advisable to renew the home painting every five to seven years approximately. When considering the budget that this project will take, Guillermo Ortega, manager of the Sui Color network, explains that in Argentina there is no single price to paint a complete house since he value depends on laborthe type of paint, surface preparation and location.
However, Alejandro Sembinelli, owner of Wolfcolors, a company that is dedicated to painting and renovating, assures that the average cost of top brand materials to paint a 100 m² houseincluding interior and exterior (front only), is located between $1,500,000 and $2,300,000. On the other hand, labor is between $5,000,000 and $7,000,000, and is usually considered a team of between three and four people.
Values can be increased if required important repairs, plastering work, moisture treatment or textured coatingsprofessionals warn.
To paint a 100 m² house, Ortega estimates a duration of approximately eight days.
Regarding the touch drying of the paint, the manager of the Sui Color network explains that it usually takes one to two hours, while Complete drying may take around 24 hours indoors and 24-48 hours outdoorsdepending on humidity and weather conditions. To apply a new coat it is recommended to wait between four and six hours.
It must also be taken into account that nowadays there are paints that dry in minutes. “Unlike what happened in previous years, drying time decreased, thus benefiting the customer”comments Ortega.
A no minor detail, which Sembinelli reveals, is that the period in which they should be painted the exteriors of the houses is between December and Marchsince during the rest of the months there is a greater risk of rain, which implies complications in the process.
If we decide to completely renew the paint, there are some aspects to take into account and one of them is the advance preparation. In that sense, Ortega assures that To speed up the process, it is essential to prepare the house before the work begins.. This involves removing or covering furniture, taking down pictures and curtains, protecting floors and openings, and previously defining colors.
“The family must organize the spaces so that some areas are temporarily out of use, ensure good ventilation and coordinate schedules with the work team,” he says.
Professionals agree that painting a house is very different than an apartment. This is explained above all by the dimensions of both typologies: “The apartments have more standardized measurements. The houses are all differentwith higher ceilings and more complex recesses,” warns Sembinelli, adding that the plasters in older homes are usually made of brick dust. This detail influences the amount of paint that should be used because it is a material that absorbs more.
Although there are classic colors, which will never go out of style. to paint different environments, such as white and gray, Pantone – the universal color standard used to reproduce exact colors in the world – launched its ranking and the trends of 2026.
The maximum color prize, called Pantone Color of the Yearwas awarded to Cloud Dancer. This shade is described by the company as “a sublime white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society that rediscovers the value of calm reflection.” This tone contrasts with the color of 2025, Moccha Moussewhich the company called: “A warm brown hue imbued with an inherent richness that conveys the delicious quality of cocoa, chocolate and coffee, appealing to our desire for well-being.”
“The trends this season are the light neutralsbecause they visually enlarge the environments,” adds Ortega. Among the most demanded are off-white, light beige, light grey, sand, soft tan, soft olive green and light terracotta (widely used outdoors).
At the same time, he explains that in 2026 there will be many natural and warm palettes linked to minimalist and Mediterranean design. Along these lines, he concludes that the Colors related to nature, such as earth, green and sky tones, are becoming more and more prominent.
