Exterior painting in Myrtle Beach costs more than the same job in an inland market — and it should. The product specifications required for coastal South Carolina's salt air, subtropical UV, and year-round humidity, combined with the preparation steps that those conditions make mandatory, legitimately increase the cost of a paint job that will actually last. This guide explains what drives the pricing and what you should expect to pay in 2025.
2025 Exterior Painting Prices in Myrtle Beach
| Home Size | Single-Story | Two-Story |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 1,200 sq ft) | $2,200–$3,800 | $3,200–$5,500 |
| Standard (1,200–2,000 sq ft) | $2,800–$4,800 | $4,200–$7,500 |
| Large (2,000–3,000 sq ft) | $3,800–$6,500 | $5,500–$9,000 |
| Estate (3,000+ sq ft) | $5,000–$9,000+ | $7,500–$15,000+ |
| Interior — standard 3BR | $1,800–$3,500 | — |
| Deck staining — standard | $350–$750 | — |
All pricing includes soft washing, caulking, spot priming, and two coats of premium product. Free estimates for all Horry County properties.
What's Included in a Quality Myrtle Beach Paint Job
The preparation steps are what separate a Myrtle Beach paint job that lasts eight to twelve years from one that fails in four. Every legitimate exterior paint job in coastal South Carolina should include:
- Professional soft washing: Salt deposits, mildew, and chalk from degraded existing paint all prevent adhesion. Washing removes them. A day of drying time follows.
- Caulking all gaps and seams: Every window frame, door frame, corner board joint, and exterior penetration inspected and re-caulked where needed.
- Spot priming all bare wood: Any area where sanding or repairs exposed bare wood gets primer before topcoat. Skipping this creates specific failure points regardless of topcoat quality.
- Two finish coats of premium product: Sherwin-Williams Emerald or equivalent coastal-grade product at the correct spread rate. Single-coat applications are not appropriate for Myrtle Beach's conditions.
Why Cheap Quotes Come Back Expensive
The lowest-priced exterior paint quotes in Myrtle Beach typically skip one or more of the preparation steps above, use standard-grade (non-coastal) paint products, or apply a single coat instead of two. A $2,000 paint job that fails in three years costs $667/year. A $4,000 paint job done correctly that lasts twelve years costs $333/year — 50% less for the property owner who paid more upfront.
Interior Painting — Off-Season STR Opportunity
Fresh interior painting is one of the highest-ROI improvements available to Myrtle Beach vacation rental owners during the November–February offseason. Improved listing photos taken after a fresh interior paint job — when most summer Myrtle Beach bookings are being made — directly affect booking rates. A $1,800–$3,500 interior paint job that improves listing photo quality can generate a return on its cost within a single summer season.
Exterior and Interior Painting in Myrtle Beach
Bakerss provides complete interior and exterior painting throughout Horry County. Coastal-grade products, proper prep included. Free estimates.
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