Another option for exterior paint build up is to have all the old paint stripped down to bare wood, primed and painted so all surfaces look nearly new and relatively smooth. This is a very time consuming, labor intensive and expensive process so your budget will drive the decision process.
Completing an entire apartment top to bottom in 1 day? Not really - unless you have a small army of painters to help you.

The cost to repaint a whole house interior ranges from $1,000 to $7,500 depending on the size. Painting an entire 2,000 square foot house costs $1,600 to $5,600 on average. Prices fall on the higher-end of the range when also painting the ceilings, trim, doors, and baseboards. Whole House Painting Cost Home Square Feet Average Cost To Paint 800 $700 – $3,000 1,000 $800 – $3,600 1,200 $1,000 – $3,900 1,300 $1,100 – $4,100 1,400 $1,200 – $4,300 1,500 $1,300 – $4,400 1,600 $1,400 – $4,600 1,800 $1,500 – $5,300 2,000 $1,600 – $5,600 2,200 $1,700 – $5,900 2,500 $1,800 – $6,300 3,000 $2,000 – $7,500
Your local Small Business Administration office can provide information about the cost of becoming licensed, bonded and insured in your area. The initial investment for the necessary equipment to begin a small interior house painting business can be as little as $500. At minimum, you will need the following items: An 8’-12’ ladder Rollers, trays, and high-quality brushes of various sizes Drop cloths to protect carpets and furniture A caulking gun for replacing cracked or missing window caulking A masking gun to tape windows quickly A scraper for removing cracked or peeling paint A wire brush for creating an even surface A few sheets of 60 to 80 grit sandpaper to smooth out rough surfaces What are the ongoing expenses for a house painting business?