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Painting in Portland, ME

Compare 4 local painting pros. Typical service: $511–$1534.

Top Painting Companies in Portland

  1. 1.CertaPro Painters of Maine

    4.7★ (396 reviews)

    4.7★ from 396 reviews

    +12078785935Website

  2. 2.Innovation Painting & Remodeling

    5.0★ (72 reviews)

    5.0★ from 72 reviews

    +12075187733Website

  3. 3.Seacoast Paint Professionals L.L.C.

    5.0★ (21 reviews)

    5.0★ from 21 reviews

    +12077524906Website

  4. 4.Graduate Painting

    4.2★ (15 reviews)

    4.2★ from 15 reviews

    +12079107570Website

Painting Cost in Portland

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

ServiceTypical range in Portland
Interior room$511–$1,534/room
Whole-home interior$5,112–$12,780/job
Exterior repaint$3,834–$10,224/job
Cabinet painting$3,834–$8,946/job

Painting prices in Portland run about 28% 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 4 companies serving Portland, rated 4.7★ on average across 504 customer reviews.

Portland Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Portland's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 30
First fall frost
October 9
Annual precipitation
47.25"
Heating degree days
7,106
Cooling degree days
360
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan13.4°31.2°3.38"
Feb16.4°34.6°3.25"
Mar24.9°42.1°4.24"
Apr34.7°53.3°4.32"
May44.2°63.5°4.01"
Jun53.6°73.2°3.79"
Jul59.4°78.8°3.61"
Aug58.2°77.7°3.14"
Sep50.3°70°3.69"
Oct38.9°58.7°4.87"
Nov30.9°48°4.93"
Dec20.4°37.3°4.02"

NOAA station data 5.99 miles from Portland.

Permits & Regulations in ME

  • Maine does not license remodeling or painting contractors
  • A remodeling contract over $3,000 must be in writing and include the Attorney General's required warnings and a warranty statement
  • 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 license; written contract required over $3,000

Sources: legislature.maine.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Portland

How much does painting cost in Portland?

Painting a typical interior room in Portland runs $511-$1534, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Portland?

We track 4 painting companies serving Portland.

When can exterior painting be done in Portland?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Portland the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 30 to before the first around October 9.

Is painting in Portland more expensive than average?

Painting in Portland runs about +27.8% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Portland summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Portland reaches 79F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Portland rainfall affect exterior paint?

Portland gets about 47.25 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 ME?

In ME, Maine does not license remodeling or painting contractors. Homes built before 1978 in Portland also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Portland?

Typically 5-10 years; Portland winter lows near 13F and summer highs near 79F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.