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Painting in Minneapolis, MN

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $493–$1478.

Top Painting Companies in Minneapolis

  1. 1.Varsity Painters

    4.9★ (157 reviews)

    4.9★ from 157 reviews

    +19529383886Website

  2. 2.On A Roll LLC

    5.0★ (117 reviews)

    5.0★ from 117 reviews

    +16122311234Website

  3. 3.Brushabilities

    4.9★ (38 reviews)

    4.9★ from 38 reviews

    +16129796927Website

  4. 4.Edina Painting Company

    4.8★ (32 reviews)

    4.8★ from 32 reviews

    +16129874010Website

  5. 5.Flanagan Painting

    5.0★ (8 reviews)

    5.0★ from 8 reviews

    +19524840750Website

  6. 6.Minneapolis Paint Pros

    +16122604249Website

Painting Cost in Minneapolis

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

ServiceTypical range in Minneapolis
Interior room$493–$1,478/room
Whole-home interior$4,928–$12,320/job
Exterior repaint$3,696–$9,856/job
Cabinet painting$3,696–$8,624/job

Painting prices in Minneapolis run about 23% 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 6 companies serving Minneapolis, rated 4.9★ on average across 352 customer reviews.

Minneapolis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Minneapolis's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 22
First fall frost
October 13
Annual precipitation
32.81"
Heating degree days
7,383
Cooling degree days
950
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan7.5°24.5°0.96"
Feb12.7°29.3°0.6"
Mar24.4°42.1°1.61"
Apr38°59°3.11"
May50.1°71.5°3.81"
Jun59.8°81.4°4.44"
Jul65.2°86.1°4.45"
Aug63.3°83.5°4.25"
Sep54.2°74°3.48"
Oct41°58.9°2.88"
Nov27.1°41.1°1.93"
Dec12.1°26.9°1.29"

NOAA station data 1.48 miles from Minneapolis.

Permits & Regulations in MN

  • Minnesota contractors offering only one special skill, such as painting, are exempt from residential contractor licensing
  • Remodeling that combines more than one skill requires a residential remodeler license
  • 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: Minnesota: painting-only exempt; residential remodeler license for multi-trade work

Sources: www.dli.mn.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Minneapolis

How much does painting cost in Minneapolis?

Painting a typical interior room in Minneapolis runs $493-$1478, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Minneapolis?

We track 6 painting companies serving Minneapolis.

When can exterior painting be done in Minneapolis?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Minneapolis the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 22 to before the first around October 13.

Is painting in Minneapolis more expensive than average?

Painting in Minneapolis runs about +23.2% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Minneapolis summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Minneapolis reaches 86F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Minneapolis rainfall affect exterior paint?

Minneapolis gets about 32.81 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 MN?

In MN, Minnesota contractors offering only one special skill, such as painting, are exempt from residential contractor licensing. Homes built before 1978 in Minneapolis also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Minneapolis?

Typically 5-10 years; Minneapolis winter lows near 8F and summer highs near 86F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.