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Painting in Baton Rouge, LA

Compare 3 local painting pros. Typical service: $398–$1194.

Top Painting Companies in Baton Rouge

  1. 1.BR Painters

    5.0★ (61 reviews)

    5.0★ from 61 reviews

    +12254278064Website

  2. 2.Dominguez painting

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +12256106861

  3. 3.Jones Painting & Drywall

    +12252811643Website

Painting Cost in Baton Rouge

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

ServiceTypical range in Baton Rouge
Interior room$398–$1,194/room
Whole-home interior$3,980–$9,950/job
Exterior repaint$2,985–$7,960/job
Cabinet painting$2,985–$6,965/job

Painting prices in Baton Rouge 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 3 companies serving Baton Rouge, rated 5.0★ on average across 65 customer reviews.

Baton Rouge Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Baton Rouge's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 1
First fall frost
November 28
Annual precipitation
59.14"
Heating degree days
1,688
Cooling degree days
2,632
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan40°61.1°5.29"
Feb43.2°64.6°5.27"
Mar49.1°71.6°4.33"
Apr55.7°78.4°4.26"
May64.5°85.4°4.7"
Jun70.4°90°7.03"
Jul72.6°91.6°4.63"
Aug72.1°91.9°5.36"
Sep67.4°88.3°4.39"
Oct56.7°80.5°4.35"
Nov48.5°71.6°4.18"
Dec41.8°63.4°5.35"

NOAA station data 5.63 miles from Baton Rouge.

Permits & Regulations in LA

  • Residential painting and remodeling projects over $7,500 in Louisiana require LSLBC home improvement registration, and a residential contractor license above $75,000
  • Home improvement registrants file a $10,000 bond
  • 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: Louisiana home improvement registration (projects $7,500 to $75,000)

Sources: lslbc.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Baton Rouge

How much does painting cost in Baton Rouge?

Painting a typical interior room in Baton Rouge runs $398-$1194, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Baton Rouge?

We track 3 painting companies serving Baton Rouge.

When can exterior painting be done in Baton Rouge?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Baton Rouge the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 1 to before the first around November 28.

Is painting in Baton Rouge more expensive than average?

Painting in Baton Rouge runs about -0.5% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Baton Rouge summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Baton Rouge reaches 92F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Baton Rouge rainfall affect exterior paint?

Baton Rouge gets about 59.14 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 LA?

In LA, Residential painting and remodeling projects over $7,500 in Louisiana require LSLBC home improvement registration, and a residential contractor license above $75,000. Homes built before 1978 in Baton Rouge also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Baton Rouge?

Typically 5-10 years; Baton Rouge winter lows near 40F and summer highs near 92F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.