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Painting in St. Louis, MO

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $484–$1453.

Top Painting Companies in St. Louis

  1. 1.CertaPro Painters of St. Louis County and Madison County, IL

    4.9★ (137 reviews)

    4.9★ from 137 reviews

    +13143970195Website

  2. 2.Color Me Beautiful Painting LLC

    4.6★ (16 reviews)

    4.6★ from 16 reviews

    +13146399020Website

  3. 3.Paint St. Louis

    5.0★ (10 reviews)

    5.0★ from 10 reviews

    +13142553762Website

  4. 4.Payne Drywall & Painting

    3.3★ (12 reviews)

    3.3★ from 12 reviews

    +13143251483

  5. 5.Days' Painting & Lettering Co

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +13144216271

Painting Cost in St. Louis

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

ServiceTypical range in St. Louis
Interior room$484–$1,453/room
Whole-home interior$4,844–$12,110/job
Exterior repaint$3,633–$9,688/job
Cabinet painting$3,633–$8,477/job

Painting prices in St. Louis run about 21% 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 5 companies serving St. Louis, rated 4.6★ on average across 176 customer reviews.

St. Louis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What St. Louis's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 2
First fall frost
November 4
Annual precipitation
43.03"
Heating degree days
4,471
Cooling degree days
1,678
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan23.8°39.8°2.45"
Feb27.8°45.1°2.39"
Mar37°55.4°3.36"
Apr47.3°67°4.1"
May57.4°76.8°4.8"
Jun66.7°85.3°4.34"
Jul71°89.1°4.19"
Aug69.7°88.1°3.41"
Sep61.1°80.8°3.38"
Oct49.5°68.9°3.43"
Nov39.3°55.9°4.22"
Dec28.1°42.9°2.96"

NOAA station data 1.45 miles from St. Louis.

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 St. Louis

How much does painting cost in St. Louis?

Painting a typical interior room in St. Louis runs $484-$1453, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve St. Louis?

We track 5 painting companies serving St. Louis.

When can exterior painting be done in St. Louis?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In St. Louis the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 2 to before the first around November 4.

Is painting in St. Louis more expensive than average?

Painting in St. Louis runs about +21.1% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in St. Louis summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when St. Louis reaches 89F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does St. Louis rainfall affect exterior paint?

St. Louis gets about 43.03 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 St. Louis also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in St. Louis?

Typically 5-10 years; St. Louis winter lows near 24F and summer highs near 89F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.