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Painting in Denver, CO

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $470–$1411.

Top Painting Companies in Denver

  1. 1.Kind Home Painting Company

    4.9★ (1,025 reviews)

    4.9★ from 1025 reviews

    +17206374805Website

  2. 2.Paint Denver

    4.9★ (553 reviews)

    4.9★ from 553 reviews

    +13038007575Website

  3. 3.Dream Painting

    4.8★ (311 reviews)

    4.8★ from 311 reviews

    +17207312027Website

  4. 4.American Painting Specialists

    4.9★ (134 reviews)

    4.9★ from 134 reviews

    +17203434351Website

  5. 5.Color Theory Painting Co.

    5.0★ (18 reviews)

    5.0★ from 18 reviews

    +15618272483

Painting Cost in Denver

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Denver
Interior room$470–$1,411/room
Whole-home interior$4,704–$11,760/job
Exterior repaint$3,528–$9,408/job
Cabinet painting$3,528–$8,232/job

Painting prices in Denver run about 18% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 5 companies serving Denver, rated 4.9★ on average across 2,041 customer reviews.

Denver Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Denver's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
May 2
First fall frost
October 5
Annual precipitation
15.58"
Heating degree days
6,068
Cooling degree days
687
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan17.4°44.5°0.47"
Feb19.6°46.1°0.47"
Mar26.4°53.6°1.25"
Apr34.1°60.9°1.74"
May43.8°70.5°2.3"
Jun52.8°81.2°1.69"
Jul59°88.2°2.05"
Aug57.4°85.7°2.06"
Sep47.5°77.2°1.06"
Oct35.7°64.9°1.08"
Nov24.9°52.3°0.82"
Dec16.7°43.3°0.59"

NOAA station data 0.73 miles from Denver.

Permits & Regulations in CO

  • Colorado has no statewide painting or general contractor license; requirements are set by each city and county
  • Remodeling that needs a building permit generally requires a locally licensed contractor
  • Work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

License required: No state painting or remodeling license; local licensing

Sources: www.denvergov.org, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Denver

How much does painting cost in Denver?

Painting a typical interior room in Denver runs $470-$1411, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Denver?

We track 5 painting companies serving Denver.

When can exterior painting be done in Denver?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Denver the reliable window runs from after the last frost around May 2 to before the first around October 5.

Is painting in Denver more expensive than average?

Painting in Denver runs about +17.6% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Denver summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Denver reaches 88F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Denver rainfall affect exterior paint?

Denver gets about 15.58 inches of precipitation a year; siding must be dry before painting and the paint needs several dry hours to cure.

Do painters need a license in CO?

In CO, Colorado has no statewide painting or general contractor license; requirements are set by each city and county. Homes built before 1978 in Denver also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Denver?

Typically 5-10 years; Denver winter lows near 17F and summer highs near 88F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.