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Painting in Dallas, TX

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $369–$1106.

Top Painting Companies in Dallas

  1. 1.JabsPainting

    5.0★ (38 reviews)

    5.0★ from 38 reviews

    +12142936175

  2. 2.Chicas Painting Services

    4.9★ (20 reviews)

    4.9★ from 20 reviews

    +14699966179

  3. 3.Gray Painting Co

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +12143525058Website

  4. 4.Louis Gloria Painting LLC

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +12143578400Website

  5. 5.Estrada & Son Painting Services- Residential, Commercial Painting & Dry Wall

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +14694384793

  6. 6.Galaxy Painting

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +19722433898Website

Painting Cost in Dallas

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

ServiceTypical range in Dallas
Interior room$369–$1,106/room
Whole-home interior$3,688–$9,220/job
Exterior repaint$2,766–$7,376/job
Cabinet painting$2,766–$6,454/job

Painting prices in Dallas run about 8% 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 Dallas, rated 5.0★ on average across 67 customer reviews.

Dallas Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Dallas's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 3
First fall frost
November 29
Annual precipitation
37.57"
Heating degree days
2,135
Cooling degree days
2,945
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan37.3°56.8°2.06"
Feb41.1°60.8°2.59"
Mar48.5°68.7°3.49"
Apr56.2°76.7°3.07"
May65.4°84.2°4.92"
Jun72.8°91.6°4.11"
Jul76.7°96°2.21"
Aug76.8°96.4°1.87"
Sep69°88.7°2.84"
Oct58.2°78.5°4.79"
Nov47.6°67.1°2.88"
Dec38.5°57.5°2.74"

NOAA station data 5.09 miles from Dallas.

Permits & Regulations in TX

  • Texas has no state painting or general contractor license; contractor registration and permits are handled by each city
  • Several Texas cities require contractors to register before pulling a permit
  • 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: www.tdlr.texas.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Dallas

How much does painting cost in Dallas?

Painting a typical interior room in Dallas runs $369-$1106, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Dallas?

We track 6 painting companies serving Dallas.

When can exterior painting be done in Dallas?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Dallas the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 3 to before the first around November 29.

Is painting in Dallas more expensive than average?

Painting in Dallas runs about -7.8% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Dallas summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Dallas reaches 96F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Dallas rainfall affect exterior paint?

Dallas gets about 37.57 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 TX?

In TX, Texas has no state painting or general contractor license; contractor registration and permits are handled by each city. Homes built before 1978 in Dallas also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Dallas?

Typically 5-10 years; Dallas winter lows near 37F and summer highs near 96F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.