Paint Market Pricing
Analysis of 11,200 eBay listings for interior and exterior paint products.
What you'll usually pay
👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in Spray Paint, which sits 2% below the market median. Conversely, Exterior and Bitumen paints command the highest premiums, with deltas of 226% and 209% respectively.
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Price by type
Why? Prices vary by application, with Exterior paint at 66.59 and Spray Paint at 20.03.
Price by color
Why? Specialty or multicolor sets reach 77.21, while Black is the most affordable at 27.25.
Price by sheen
Why? Eggshell finishes are the most expensive at 73.13, compared to Gloss at 23.8.
Price by container size
Why? Pricing scales with volume, ranging from 15.99 for Half Pints to 66.88 for 5 gal containers.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a 1 gallon container of paint?
The median price for a 1 gal container is 60.58.
Which paint type is the most affordable?
Spray Paint is the most affordable option with a median price of 20.03.
How do prices differ between new and used paint listings?
New listings have a median of 23.33, while used listings are slightly higher at 23.99.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $10–$97, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 25, 2026.