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Painting in Louisville, KY

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $396–$1188.

Top Painting Companies in Louisville

  1. 1.Abell Painting

    4.9★ (116 reviews)

    4.9★ from 116 reviews

    +15029653530Website

  2. 2.Mz Painting LLC

    5.0★ (33 reviews)

    5.0★ from 33 reviews

    +15025720605Website

  3. 3.Gary Pollard Painting LLC

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    +15026640833

  4. 4.SnowPaint Studio

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15022378887Website

  5. 5.Handy Alex Gonzalez Painting & Remodeling

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15023415135

  6. 6.Cunningham's Painting Company

    +15024348657

Painting Cost in Louisville

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

ServiceTypical range in Louisville
Interior room$396–$1,188/room
Whole-home interior$3,960–$9,900/job
Exterior repaint$2,970–$7,920/job
Cabinet painting$2,970–$6,930/job

Painting prices in Louisville run about 1% below 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 6 companies serving Louisville, rated 4.2★ on average across 156 customer reviews.

Louisville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Louisville's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 2
First fall frost
November 3
Annual precipitation
44.91"
Heating degree days
4,097
Cooling degree days
1,614
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan26.8°43°3.24"
Feb29.9°47.8°3.18"
Mar37.8°57.9°4.17"
Apr47.3°68.8°4.01"
May57°77.1°5.27"
Jun66°85.3°3.79"
Jul69.9°88.7°4.23"
Aug68.5°88.3°3.33"
Sep60.5°81.5°3.05"
Oct48.9°70.1°3.22"
Nov39.5°57.9°3.59"
Dec30°45.8°3.83"

NOAA station data 3.31 miles from Louisville.

Permits & Regulations in KY

  • Kentucky has no statewide painting or general contractor license; local building departments set requirements
  • Remodeling permits are issued locally
  • 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 requirements

Sources: dhbc.ky.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Louisville

How much does painting cost in Louisville?

Painting a typical interior room in Louisville runs $396-$1188, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Louisville?

We track 6 painting companies serving Louisville.

When can exterior painting be done in Louisville?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Louisville the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 2 to before the first around November 3.

Is painting in Louisville more expensive than average?

Painting in Louisville runs about -1% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Louisville summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Louisville reaches 89F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Louisville rainfall affect exterior paint?

Louisville gets about 44.91 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 KY?

In KY, Kentucky has no statewide painting or general contractor license; local building departments set requirements. Homes built before 1978 in Louisville also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Louisville?

Typically 5-10 years; Louisville winter lows near 27F and summer highs near 89F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.