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Painting in Portland, OR

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $432–$1295.

Top Painting Companies in Portland

  1. 1.Rise & Shine Painting ✨👩‍🎨

    4.9★ (231 reviews)

    4.9★ from 231 reviews

    +15039701932Website

  2. 2.Portland Home Painting

    5.0★ (21 reviews)

    5.0★ from 21 reviews

    +15032703301Website

  3. 3.Hernandez Quality Painting LLC

    5.0★ (20 reviews)

    5.0★ from 20 reviews

    +13602810064Website

  4. 4.Lion pro Painting LLC

    5.0★ (11 reviews)

    5.0★ from 11 reviews

    +19713868060Website

  5. 5.El Pintor

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    Website

  6. 6.Bridgetown Painting

    3.7★ (3 reviews)

    3.7★ from 3 reviews

Painting Cost in Portland

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

ServiceTypical range in Portland
Interior room$432–$1,295/room
Whole-home interior$4,316–$10,790/job
Exterior repaint$3,237–$8,632/job
Cabinet painting$3,237–$7,553/job

Painting prices in Portland run about 8% 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 Portland, rated 4.8★ on average across 289 customer reviews.

Portland Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Portland's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
February 26
First fall frost
November 30
Annual precipitation
42.85"
Heating degree days
4,235
Cooling degree days
413
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan37.5°46.9°6.14"
Feb38.4°50.8°4.63"
Mar41°56°4.5"
Apr44°60.8°3.4"
May48.9°67.4°2.55"
Jun53.3°72.9°1.69"
Jul57.4°79.6°0.59"
Aug58°80.1°0.71"
Sep54.2°74.6°1.54"
Oct47.6°62.9°3.42"
Nov41.4°52°6.74"
Dec36.5°45.1°6.94"

NOAA station data 2.31 miles from Portland.

Permits & Regulations in OR

  • Painting and remodeling in Oregon require a Construction Contractors Board license; only casual, minor work under $1,000 on one project is exempt
  • A CCB license requires pre-license training and an exam
  • 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: Oregon CCB license (exemption under $1,000)

Sources: www.oregon.gov, oregon.public.law, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Portland

How much does painting cost in Portland?

Painting a typical interior room in Portland runs $432-$1295, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Portland?

We track 6 painting companies serving Portland.

When can exterior painting be done in Portland?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Portland the reliable window runs from after the last frost around February 26 to before the first around November 30.

Is painting in Portland more expensive than average?

Painting in Portland runs about +7.9% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Portland summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Portland reaches 80F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Portland rainfall affect exterior paint?

Portland gets about 42.85 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 OR?

In OR, Painting and remodeling in Oregon require a Construction Contractors Board license; only casual, minor work under $1,000 on one project is exempt. Homes built before 1978 in Portland also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Portland?

Typically 5-10 years; Portland winter lows near 37F and summer highs near 80F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.