In general (note I am generalizing here) you get what you pay for when it comes to painting. The biggest factor is usually the time spent in prep work. It's often possible to get a fair discount if you remove and replace most of the trim yourself as that is a fairly time consuming, low skilled job most anyone can do. A paint job at Maaco costs $400 because they mask and spray, period. A paint job at Junior's House of Color costs $15,000 because they spend weeks on the prep and finish work. Alan is right, be realistic, both about how much you want to spend but also about what you'll get for your money. If you repaint spend some time talking to the paint shop owner so you are sure your expectations are the same as his. Also, shop around because if you are looking for a really god job not only do the skill levels differ but also a shop owner who is more of a quickie paint specialist may set a high price to make it worth tying up the room in his shop. Lastly, DieselAddict's point about the touchup is a good one. A good paint shop can do area repairs that are very well hidden and cost far less than a total paint job. Take an afternoon to visit a few shops and get estimates then decide what you want to do. Good luck.

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