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Painting in Grand Rapids, MI

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $396–$1187.

Top Painting Companies in Grand Rapids

  1. 1.CertaPro Painters of Grand Rapids

    4.7★ (623 reviews)

    4.7★ from 623 reviews

    +16167242424Website

  2. 2.Fresh Paint Pro LLC

    4.9★ (85 reviews)

    4.9★ from 85 reviews

    +16162047014Website

  3. 3.Tim Oliphant Painting

    5.0★ (65 reviews)

    5.0★ from 65 reviews

    +16169657010Website

  4. 4.Escobar Painting LLC

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +16163088651Website

  5. 5.E h painting residential & commercial llc

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +16163223415

Painting Cost in Grand Rapids

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

ServiceTypical range in Grand Rapids
Interior room$396–$1,187/room
Whole-home interior$3,956–$9,890/job
Exterior repaint$2,967–$7,912/job
Cabinet painting$2,967–$6,923/job

Painting prices in Grand Rapids 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 5 companies serving Grand Rapids, rated 4.9★ on average across 777 customer reviews.

Grand Rapids Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Grand Rapids's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 27
First fall frost
October 15
Annual precipitation
38.27"
Heating degree days
6,485
Cooling degree days
698
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.1°30.7°2.09"
Feb19.9°33.7°1.79"
Mar26.9°44.4°2.37"
Apr37.7°58.2°3.35"
May47.8°69.5°3.98"
Jun57.7°79°3.77"
Jul62.2°82.8°3.78"
Aug61°80.6°3.59"
Sep52.7°73°4.28"
Oct41.8°60.3°3.26"
Nov33°47.3°3.51"
Dec23.5°34.8°2.5"

NOAA station data 8.65 miles from Grand Rapids.

Permits & Regulations in MI

  • Painting jobs of $600 or more in Michigan require a LARA maintenance and alteration license in the painting and decorating trade, or a residential builder license
  • Licensing requires 60 hours of prelicensure coursework and an exam
  • 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: Michigan M&A license, painting and decorating (jobs of $600 or more)

Sources: www.michigan.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Grand Rapids

How much does painting cost in Grand Rapids?

Painting a typical interior room in Grand Rapids runs $396-$1187, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Grand Rapids?

We track 5 painting companies serving Grand Rapids.

When can exterior painting be done in Grand Rapids?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Grand Rapids the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 27 to before the first around October 15.

Is painting in Grand Rapids more expensive than average?

Painting in Grand Rapids runs about -1.1% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Grand Rapids summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Grand Rapids reaches 83F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Grand Rapids rainfall affect exterior paint?

Grand Rapids gets about 38.27 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 MI?

In MI, Painting jobs of $600 or more in Michigan require a LARA maintenance and alteration license in the painting and decorating trade, or a residential builder license. Homes built before 1978 in Grand Rapids also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Grand Rapids?

Typically 5-10 years; Grand Rapids winter lows near 18F and summer highs near 83F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.