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Painting in Shreveport, LA

Compare 3 local painting pros. Typical service: $346–$1037.

Top Painting Companies in Shreveport

  1. 1.2nd To None Painting & Carpentry

    5.0★ (46 reviews)

    5.0★ from 46 reviews

    +13187620830Website

  2. 2.McConnell Painting Corporation

    4.2★ (14 reviews)

    4.2★ from 14 reviews

    +13186882800Website

  3. 3.Gator Paint Services LLC

    4.7★ (3 reviews)

    4.7★ from 3 reviews

    +13185605897Website

Painting Cost in Shreveport

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

ServiceTypical range in Shreveport
Interior room$346–$1,037/room
Whole-home interior$3,456–$8,640/job
Exterior repaint$2,592–$6,912/job
Cabinet painting$2,592–$6,048/job

Painting prices in Shreveport run about 14% 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 Shreveport, rated 4.6★ on average across 63 customer reviews.

Shreveport Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Shreveport's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 10
First fall frost
November 19
Annual precipitation
51.41"
Heating degree days
2,225
Cooling degree days
2,481
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan36.2°57.3°4.2"
Feb39.7°61.5°4.75"
Mar46.3°69.5°4.14"
Apr53.6°76.9°4.19"
May62.7°83.8°4.93"
Jun69.5°90.1°5.4"
Jul72.7°93.4°3.65"
Aug72.1°94.1°2.73"
Sep65.6°88.2°3.16"
Oct54.6°78.2°4.96"
Nov45.2°67.5°4.53"
Dec37.7°58.5°4.77"

NOAA station data 2.31 miles from Shreveport.

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 Shreveport

How much does painting cost in Shreveport?

Painting a typical interior room in Shreveport runs $346-$1037, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Shreveport?

We track 3 painting companies serving Shreveport.

When can exterior painting be done in Shreveport?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Shreveport the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 10 to before the first around November 19.

Is painting in Shreveport more expensive than average?

Painting in Shreveport runs about -13.6% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Shreveport summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Shreveport reaches 94F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Shreveport rainfall affect exterior paint?

Shreveport gets about 51.41 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 Shreveport also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Shreveport?

Typically 5-10 years; Shreveport winter lows near 36F and summer highs near 94F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.