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Painting in Columbus, OH

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $420–$1259.

Top Painting Companies in Columbus

  1. 1.Painter1 of Columbus

    4.9★ (265 reviews)

    4.9★ from 265 reviews

    +16144822337Website

  2. 2.Boyer Brothers Painting LLC

    5.0★ (59 reviews)

    5.0★ from 59 reviews

    +16146419078Website

  3. 3.Jonid’s Painting And Other Stuff

    4.9★ (47 reviews)

    4.9★ from 47 reviews

    +16149733159Website

  4. 4.Ranalli Painting Inc

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

    +16142795350Website

  5. 5.Two Brothers Painting

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

Painting Cost in Columbus

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

ServiceTypical range in Columbus
Interior room$420–$1,259/room
Whole-home interior$4,196–$10,490/job
Exterior repaint$3,147–$8,392/job
Cabinet painting$3,147–$7,343/job

Painting prices in Columbus run about 5% 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 Columbus, rated 5.0★ on average across 384 customer reviews.

Columbus Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Columbus's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 15
First fall frost
October 26
Annual precipitation
39.31"
Heating degree days
5,250
Cooling degree days
1,034
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan22.6°36.5°2.73"
Feb25°40.6°2.25"
Mar32.7°51.1°3.02"
Apr42.6°63.5°3.4"
May52.2°72.9°4.17"
Jun61.5°81.6°4.01"
Jul65.5°84.9°4.79"
Aug64.1°83.7°3.32"
Sep56.5°77°2.84"
Oct45°65.1°2.61"
Nov36.1°52.6°3.2"
Dec26.8°40.1°2.97"

NOAA station data 5.73 miles from Columbus.

Permits & Regulations in OH

  • Since January 1, 2026, contractors doing residential remodeling, repair or renovation on one- to three-family homes must register with the OCILB as Home Improvement Contractors
  • Registration requires a background check, a $25,000 bond and liability insurance
  • 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: Ohio OCILB Home Improvement Contractor registration (from January 1, 2026)

Sources: com.ohio.gov, com.ohio.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Columbus

How much does painting cost in Columbus?

Painting a typical interior room in Columbus runs $420-$1259, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Columbus?

We track 5 painting companies serving Columbus.

When can exterior painting be done in Columbus?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Columbus the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 15 to before the first around October 26.

Is painting in Columbus more expensive than average?

Painting in Columbus runs about +4.9% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Columbus summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Columbus reaches 85F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Columbus rainfall affect exterior paint?

Columbus gets about 39.31 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 OH?

In OH, Since January 1, 2026, contractors doing residential remodeling, repair or renovation on one- to three-family homes must register with the OCILB as Home Improvement Contractors. Homes built before 1978 in Columbus also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Columbus?

Typically 5-10 years; Columbus winter lows near 23F and summer highs near 85F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.