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Painting in Knoxville, TN

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $327–$982.

Top Painting Companies in Knoxville

  1. 1.Jake's Affordable Painting

    5.0★ (1,725 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1725 reviews

    +18659733393Website

  2. 2.Painter1 Knoxville

    4.9★ (242 reviews)

    4.9★ from 242 reviews

    +18653455800Website

  3. 3.Fresh Coat Painters of Knoxville

    4.9★ (235 reviews)

    4.9★ from 235 reviews

    +18652450999Website

  4. 4.Randy the Painter & Crew

    4.9★ (117 reviews)

    4.9★ from 117 reviews

    +18655223222Website

  5. 5.A1 Affordable painting co

    5.0★ (26 reviews)

    5.0★ from 26 reviews

    +18655826858Website

  6. 6.Painting Pros of Knoxville

    4.8★ (20 reviews)

    4.8★ from 20 reviews

    +18337768776Website

Painting Cost in Knoxville

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

ServiceTypical range in Knoxville
Interior room$327–$982/room
Whole-home interior$3,272–$8,180/job
Exterior repaint$2,454–$6,544/job
Cabinet painting$2,454–$5,726/job

Painting prices in Knoxville run about 18% 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 6 companies serving Knoxville, rated 4.9★ on average across 2,365 customer reviews.

Knoxville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Knoxville's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 30
Annual precipitation
51.93"
Heating degree days
3,955
Cooling degree days
1,339
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan27.2°47°4.84"
Feb29.6°51.6°4.63"
Mar36.1°61°4.64"
Apr43.7°69.8°4.31"
May53.4°77.6°4.8"
Jun62.6°84.9°3.9"
Jul66.8°87.8°5.57"
Aug65.5°87.5°3.35"
Sep58.2°82.1°3.74"
Oct46°71.5°2.84"
Nov36.3°60.4°4.24"
Dec29.7°49.5°5.07"

NOAA station data 5.01 miles from Knoxville.

Permits & Regulations in TN

  • Residential remodeling in Tennessee requires a home improvement license between $3,000 and $25,000 in participating counties, and a contractor license at $25,000 and above
  • Painting-only work below those thresholds needs no state license
  • 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: Tennessee home improvement license ($3,000-$25,000) or contractor license ($25,000+)

Sources: www.tn.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Knoxville

How much does painting cost in Knoxville?

Painting a typical interior room in Knoxville runs $327-$982, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Knoxville?

We track 6 painting companies serving Knoxville.

When can exterior painting be done in Knoxville?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Knoxville the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 11 to before the first around October 30.

Is painting in Knoxville more expensive than average?

Painting in Knoxville runs about -18.2% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Knoxville summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Knoxville reaches 88F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Knoxville rainfall affect exterior paint?

Knoxville gets about 51.93 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 TN?

In TN, Residential remodeling in Tennessee requires a home improvement license between $3,000 and $25,000 in participating counties, and a contractor license at $25,000 and above. Homes built before 1978 in Knoxville also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Knoxville?

Typically 5-10 years; Knoxville winter lows near 27F and summer highs near 88F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.