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Painting in Salt Lake City, UT

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $391–$1172.

Top Painting Companies in Salt Lake City

  1. 1.On Top Painting Llc

    5.0★ (53 reviews)

    5.0★ from 53 reviews

    +13852585902Website

  2. 2.Integrity Painting & Design llc

    5.0★ (14 reviews)

    5.0★ from 14 reviews

    +18019152789

  3. 3.Brush Brothers Painting

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +13859935454Website

  4. 4.A&A painting LlC

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +18015415366

  5. 5.Cowboy Painting Inc

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +18016746222Website

Painting Cost in Salt Lake City

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

ServiceTypical range in Salt Lake City
Interior room$391–$1,172/room
Whole-home interior$3,908–$9,770/job
Exterior repaint$2,931–$7,816/job
Cabinet painting$2,931–$6,839/job

Painting prices in Salt Lake City run about 2% 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 Salt Lake City, rated 5.0★ on average across 83 customer reviews.

Salt Lake City Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Salt Lake City's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 20
First fall frost
October 23
Annual precipitation
16.1"
Heating degree days
5,607
Cooling degree days
1,159
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan21.6°37.4°1.25"
Feb25.2°43.2°1.25"
Mar33.6°53.7°1.79"
Apr39.5°61.6°1.99"
May47.8°71.9°1.95"
Jun56.4°83°0.98"
Jul64.7°92.6°0.61"
Aug63.4°90.5°0.69"
Sep53°79.2°1.21"
Oct41.3°64.7°1.52"
Nov30.6°49.4°1.45"
Dec22.6°38°1.41"

NOAA station data 1.83 miles from Salt Lake City.

Permits & Regulations in UT

  • Utah requires a DOPL contractor license for painting and remodeling projects of $7,000 or more
  • Smaller jobs fall under the handyman exemption, with liability insurance required from $3,000
  • 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: Utah DOPL contractor license (projects of $7,000 or more)

Sources: dopl.utah.gov, www.epa.gov, le.utah.gov

Painting FAQs for Salt Lake City

How much does painting cost in Salt Lake City?

Painting a typical interior room in Salt Lake City runs $391-$1172, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Salt Lake City?

We track 5 painting companies serving Salt Lake City.

When can exterior painting be done in Salt Lake City?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Salt Lake City the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 20 to before the first around October 23.

Is painting in Salt Lake City more expensive than average?

Painting in Salt Lake City runs about -2.3% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Salt Lake City summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City rainfall affect exterior paint?

Salt Lake City gets about 16.1 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 UT?

In UT, Utah requires a DOPL contractor license for painting and remodeling projects of $7,000 or more. Homes built before 1978 in Salt Lake City also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Salt Lake City?

Typically 5-10 years; Salt Lake City winter lows near 22F and summer highs near 93F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.