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Painting in Kansas City, MO

Compare 4 local painting pros. Typical service: $406–$1217.

Top Painting Companies in Kansas City

  1. 1.Greco Paintworks - Mural Artist Kansas City

    5.0★ (96 reviews)

    5.0★ from 96 reviews

    +18168240445Website

  2. 2.Forbes Brothers Painting

    5.0★ (80 reviews)

    5.0★ from 80 reviews

    +18168781247Website

  3. 3.Home Pros Painting And Home Repairs of Kansas City

    4.8★ (21 reviews)

    4.8★ from 21 reviews

    +18166311186Website

  4. 4.Tip Top Painting & Construction LLC

    4.0★ (1 reviews)

    4.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18164681750

Painting Cost in Kansas City

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

ServiceTypical range in Kansas City
Interior room$406–$1,217/room
Whole-home interior$4,056–$10,140/job
Exterior repaint$3,042–$8,112/job
Cabinet painting$3,042–$7,098/job

Painting prices in Kansas City run about 1% 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 Kansas City, rated 4.7★ on average across 198 customer reviews.

Kansas City Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Kansas City's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 4
First fall frost
November 1
Annual precipitation
39.06"
Heating degree days
4,686
Cooling degree days
1,673
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan22.4°39.5°1.14"
Feb26.3°44.6°1.48"
Mar35.8°56.2°2.15"
Apr46.6°66.7°3.71"
May57.1°75.9°5.13"
Jun66.7°85°5.52"
Jul72°90.1°3.97"
Aug70.2°88.6°4.39"
Sep60.5°80°4.16"
Oct48.9°67.8°3.52"
Nov36.6°54.2°2.14"
Dec25.6°41.8°1.75"

NOAA station data 1.86 miles from Kansas City.

Permits & Regulations in MO

  • Missouri has no statewide painting or general contractor license; requirements are set by the city or county
  • Remodeling permits are issued by the local building department
  • 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 painting or remodeling license; local licensing

Sources: www.mo.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Kansas City

How much does painting cost in Kansas City?

Painting a typical interior room in Kansas City runs $406-$1217, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Kansas City?

We track 4 painting companies serving Kansas City.

When can exterior painting be done in Kansas City?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Kansas City the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 4 to before the first around November 1.

Is painting in Kansas City more expensive than average?

Painting in Kansas City runs about +1.4% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Kansas City summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Kansas City reaches 90F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Kansas City rainfall affect exterior paint?

Kansas City gets about 39.06 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 MO?

In MO, Missouri has no statewide painting or general contractor license; requirements are set by the city or county. Homes built before 1978 in Kansas City also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Kansas City?

Typically 5-10 years; Kansas City winter lows near 22F and summer highs near 90F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.