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Painting in Nashville, TN

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $359–$1076.

Top Painting Companies in Nashville

  1. 1.The House Painters - Nashville

    4.8★ (156 reviews)

    4.8★ from 156 reviews

    +16159756464Website

  2. 2.Full Coverage Painting and Flooring

    4.9★ (132 reviews)

    4.9★ from 132 reviews

    +16157016920Website

  3. 3.Good Spirit Paint and Create

    5.0★ (49 reviews)

    5.0★ from 49 reviews

    +16156040575Website

  4. 4.Local Brushes House Painting

    5.0★ (28 reviews)

    5.0★ from 28 reviews

    +16157794975Website

  5. 5.Logan Painting

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +16072676080Website

Painting Cost in Nashville

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

ServiceTypical range in Nashville
Interior room$359–$1,076/room
Whole-home interior$3,588–$8,970/job
Exterior repaint$2,691–$7,176/job
Cabinet painting$2,691–$6,279/job

Painting prices in Nashville run about 10% 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 Nashville, rated 4.9★ on average across 371 customer reviews.

Nashville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Nashville's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 5
First fall frost
November 1
Annual precipitation
47.25"
Heating degree days
3,688
Cooling degree days
1,647
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan28.4°46.9°3.75"
Feb31.6°51.8°3.94"
Mar39°61°4.11"
Apr47.5°70.5°4"
May56.8°78.2°5.5"
Jun65.4°86°4.14"
Jul69.5°89.3°3.64"
Aug68.4°89°3.17"
Sep60.7°82.4°3.41"
Oct48.9°71.7°3.04"
Nov39.4°60.3°4.31"
Dec31.3°49.5°4.24"

NOAA station data 6.86 miles from Nashville.

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 Nashville

How much does painting cost in Nashville?

Painting a typical interior room in Nashville runs $359-$1076, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Nashville?

We track 5 painting companies serving Nashville.

When can exterior painting be done in Nashville?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Nashville the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 5 to before the first around November 1.

Is painting in Nashville more expensive than average?

Painting in Nashville runs about -10.3% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Nashville summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Nashville 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 Nashville rainfall affect exterior paint?

Nashville gets about 47.25 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 Nashville also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Nashville?

Typically 5-10 years; Nashville winter lows near 28F and summer highs near 89F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.