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Painting in Tulsa, OK

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $346–$1037.

Top Painting Companies in Tulsa

  1. 1.Purple Glaze Studio

    4.7★ (343 reviews)

    4.7★ from 343 reviews

    +19185926900Website

  2. 2.ALVARADO PAINTING PLUS LLC

    4.7★ (90 reviews)

    4.7★ from 90 reviews

    +19186715074Website

  3. 3.Tulsa Home Painting

    4.9★ (39 reviews)

    4.9★ from 39 reviews

    +19189861615

  4. 4.J&D Painting Services LLC

    5.0★ (23 reviews)

    5.0★ from 23 reviews

    +19187347379Website

  5. 5.TABO PAINTING LLC AND DAVIS PAINTING .INC

    4.8★ (19 reviews)

    4.8★ from 19 reviews

    +19182727449Website

Painting Cost in Tulsa

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

ServiceTypical range in Tulsa
Interior room$346–$1,037/room
Whole-home interior$3,456–$8,640/job
Exterior repaint$2,592–$6,912/job
Cabinet painting$2,592–$6,048/job

Painting prices in Tulsa run about 14% 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 Tulsa, rated 4.8★ on average across 514 customer reviews.

Tulsa Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Tulsa's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 29
First fall frost
November 4
Annual precipitation
40.97"
Heating degree days
3,574
Cooling degree days
2,037
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan27.5°48°1.66"
Feb31.3°53.2°1.85"
Mar40.1°62.4°3.29"
Apr49.3°71.8°3.79"
May59.1°79.4°5.91"
Jun67.7°87.5°4.72"
Jul72.7°93.1°3.36"
Aug71.3°93.1°2.9"
Sep62.1°83.9°4.26"
Oct50.6°73°3.93"
Nov39.6°60.9°2.81"
Dec29.6°49.3°2.49"

NOAA station data 5.06 miles from Tulsa.

Permits & Regulations in OK

  • Oklahoma has no statewide painting or general contractor license
  • Remodeling permits are issued by the city
  • 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

Sources: oklahoma.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Tulsa

How much does painting cost in Tulsa?

Painting a typical interior room in Tulsa runs $346-$1037, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Tulsa?

We track 5 painting companies serving Tulsa.

When can exterior painting be done in Tulsa?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Tulsa the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 29 to before the first around November 4.

Is painting in Tulsa more expensive than average?

Painting in Tulsa runs about -13.6% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Tulsa summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Tulsa reaches 93F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Tulsa rainfall affect exterior paint?

Tulsa gets about 40.97 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 OK?

In OK, Oklahoma has no statewide painting or general contractor license. Homes built before 1978 in Tulsa also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Tulsa?

Typically 5-10 years; Tulsa winter lows near 28F and summer highs near 93F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.