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Painting Interior Cycle Budget Calculator
Interior paint runs on cycle. This calculator budgets.
Annual paint budget
$28,500
Annual unit paint
$16,500
Annual common paint
$12,000
How the math works
Unit annual = units × paint / cycle. Common annual = budget / cycle. Total = sum.
180 units × $550 / 6 years = $16.5k/yr. Common $48k / 4 = $12k/yr. Total $28.5k/yr paint budget. Spreads cost; avoids spikes during major refresh years.
How to Use
- Enter unit count.
- Enter paint cost per unit.
- Enter repaint cycle years.
- Enter common area paint cost.
- Enter common area cycle years.
- Read annual paint budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cycles?
Multifamily unit interiors: 5-7 year cycle (every turn if longer). Office interiors: 5-10 years (tenant-specific). Retail interiors: 3-7 years. Hotel/hospitality: 5-8 years. Common areas higher traffic: 3-5 years. Specs matter — semi-gloss in high-touch areas lasts longer.
Unit costs?
Apartment repaint: $350-800 per unit (labor + material). Commercial office: $1.50-3.50/SF. Retail: $2-5/SF. Full repaint vs touch-up: 3-4x cost. Planned cycle vs turn-driven: 15-25% cheaper when planned.
Capex vs OpEx?
Small repaints: OpEx (routine maintenance). Full-floor, lobby, corridor: borderline — depends on GAAP treatment. Consistent classification across years. Some owners capitalize larger batch jobs to normalize earnings.
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