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Whether you want to give your living room a visual lift or improve your home’s curb appeal before putting it up for sale, a professional paint job can help. Finding the correct paint business in Saint Louis for your home painting work is necessary to guaranteeing successful, quality outcomes.

You can get just about anything you need to locate a professional home painter at HomeAdvisor. Get started by entering your ZIP code and answering a few questions regarding your possible painting project.

We use that info to slim down the results so we can provide a curated selection of possible home painting contractors in your area. From that list, you can browse reviews and look at photographs of jobs that painting businesses have done in the past. That information helps you create a short list of contenders who are a fit for your project. Afterwards, you can contact professionals to get quotes.

General Charges Related to Expert Paint Services

The sort of painting services, favorite brand or sort of paint, and dimensions of the area requiring paint all play a role in how much interior or outdoor paintwork may set you back. Painting over uneven surfaces —for instance brick—or bold colors that may require numerous coats can cost more than painting over pastel or flat surfaces.

Typically, interior home painting services comes to about about $3.50 per square foot. Exterior residential painting costs $1.50 to $4 per square foot, typically.

Some other factors that might change the cost of residential painting services include:

  • Paint type and quality. Not all paint is priced evenly, and choosing a more expensive kind of paint obviously increases the total cost.
  • Prep services necessary. If painting professionals must prime walls or repair exterior boards or siding before they paint, the price typically raises.
  • Locale. The prices for all services and goods vary based on your state and location, and painting jobs are no different.
  • How High. If painting team members must put up scaffolding or use other equipment to reach high surfaces to paint, the price can rise by up to 120%. The price rises as the height rises, so homes with cathedral ceilings or multiple stories are likely to come to more to paint than a single-story home.

A good way to understand what your home painting job might cost is to obtain estimates from prospective painters in Saint Louis.

Frequently asked questions

Painters usually price a job by the square feet of the project. Sometimes they’ll include flat fees for fixed expenses, like overhead and permits.

We make finding a painter easy. Simple use our directory to find a painter. Here you can browse local pros, check their reviews and do your first screening without ever having to call. We’ve also prescreened all the pros for you, to give you peace of mind.

Interior painting makes for a doable DIY project. You can save some money and get a real sense of accomplishment by doing this yourself. And, with the right prep work – covering, taping and scraping – it’s fairly forgiving. But it takes a lot of time to move furniture, tape trim, prep the surface and cover your floor, let alone apply the actual paint. Instead, save yourself the time and hassle and find a local interior painter.

Leave exterior painting to the pros. Not only do you need to worry about the type and quality of the paint, you’ll also likely need a ladder and considerably more prep work. You’ll likely need additional equipment like ladders, scaffolding and possibly a paint sprayer. It’s almost cheaper to just hire a pro. Talk to a local exterior house painter about your project.

  1. Do your research. Understand what to expect and what to look for in a pro. Look at paint types, prices and costs.
    1. Interior home painting costs $1,000-$2,800
    2. Exterior painting costs $1,700-$4,100
    3. Painting a ceiling costs $150-$350
    4. Painting cabinets costs $350-$1,200
    5. Trim painting costs $500-$1,500
    6. Calculate paint coverage
  2. Call pros for site inspections and estimates. Always get three to five estimates.
  3. Check references, compare quotes, look at past work. After you have estimates in hand, do one final pass to compare the contractors.
  4. Sign a contract with the pro of your choice. You might need to make a down payment, usually 25% to 50% of the total project cost to cover material costs, but not all pros require this. Don’t pay for the entire project upfront.

  • A complete inspection. Each pro takes a walk around your home to evaluate the condition of your current paint, the size of the job and any obstacles for accessing the site. They do this to see how much prep work they’ll need and estimate how long the job will take. The more thorough the inspection, the more accurate the quote.
  • Color consultation. Expect each contractor to have varying color options and suggestions. However, you have the final say.
  • Listen to the pro – they’re experts after all – but don’t get pushed into a color combination or finish type that you don’t want. Understand the different exterior paints or interior paint choices before your pro arrives.
  • A rough estimate or complete quote. Finishing contractors vary here. Usually, they can quote straightforward projects on the spot. But some may need to take it back to their shop to run numbers and give you a detailed estimate with costs broken out. Neither method is better than the other, but just make sure to get multiple quotes.

  1. How long have you been in business? A long business history helps you avoid shoddy companies. It’s hard for a service business to stay in business if they don’t do good work.
  2. Are you licensed and insured? Not all states require a license for painting homes, but many do. Always use one that’s insured.
  3. Do you belong to any professional organizations? You’ll find many online, like the Painting Contractors Association or the Finishing Contractors Association?
  4. Do you have other work I can look at? Always check a portfolio or, in the case of painters, it’s better to look at work they did a few years ago to see how well it’s held up.
  5. How long will the job take? Get a rough estimate but get it in writing.
  6. How many people are in your crew? This is especially important if you work remotely. More people generally means more noise, but they’ll be done faster.
  7. Will I be in the way if I’m home during the painting? You usually won’t be in the way, but this question helps you understand what to expect while they’re working. They’ll need to lay down coverings and do a lot of prep work.
  8. Do you guarantee your work? Never hire a painter who doesn’t guarantee their work. This often means they’ll rush the prep work, since peeling never happens right away.
  9. What type of paint do you use, and how long is it rated to last? Different rooms need different paint and the exterior needs exterior paint. It comes in different grades with different guaranteed lifetimes.
  10. Can you supply a written estimate and contract? Never use a painter who isn’t willing to put his work in writing.

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  • NewProject: Paint or Stain Single Items
    Location: Saint Louis, MO
    Date: 09/25/22
    New color: Lighter than existing color
    Location: Home/Residence
    Historical Work: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Property Owner: Yes
    Quantity of cabinet doors: 1 - 9 Doors
  • NewProject: Paint or Stain Exterior Surfaces
    Location: Saint Louis, MO
    Date: 09/24/22
  • NewProject: Paint or Stain Single Items
    Location: Saint Louis, MO
    Date: 09/23/22
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
  • NewProject: Paint, Varnish or Stain Interior Surfaces- For Business
    Location: Saint Louis, MO
    Date: 09/23/22
    Location: Business
    Historical Work: No
    Desired Completion Date: More than 2 weeks
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Number of Rooms: 1 - 2
    Are you interested in financing?: No
    What is the total square footage of the rooms to be painted?: 1500-2500 sqft
    What is the average ceiling height of the rooms you want painted?: Other / I don't know
    What is the occupancy of the house?: Empty of furnishings and unoccupied
    Which best describes the condition of your walls?: I'm not sure - We'll help you determine this later
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Other
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Trim
    Customer moving in/out?: No
    Comment: need the inside of the fitting rooms and trim painted
  • NewProject: Paint or Stain Exterior Surfaces
    Location: Saint Louis, MO
    Date: 09/23/22
    Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Square Footage: I don't know
    Surface Material: Wood
    Number of Stories: One story
    Wall Condition: Good - Has minor cosmetic defects that may require repairs
    What do you want to paint?: Other
    Comment: I would like to get an estimate for replace and paint exterior doors/
  • NewProject: Paint, Varnish or Stain Interior Surfaces
    Location: Saint Louis, MO
    Date: 09/23/22
    Location: Home/Residence
    Historical Work: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Number of Rooms: 1 - 2
    Are you interested in financing?: No
    What is the total square footage of the rooms to be painted?: Under 1500 sqft
    What is the average ceiling height of the rooms you want painted?: 8 ft
    What is the occupancy of the house?: Furnished and occupied
    Which best describes the condition of your walls?: Fair - Has some cracking or peeling that may require filling and patching
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Kitchen
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Living Areas
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Ceiling
    Customer moving in/out?: No
    Comment: Our roof had hail/ storm damage in April 2022. We had ceiling water damage in the living room. It took the insurance company 4 months to finally agree to replace the roof which resulted in water leaking into our kitchen.
  • NewProject: Paint, Varnish or Stain Interior Surfaces
    Location: Saint Louis, MO
    Date: 09/23/22
    Location: Home/Residence
    Historical Work: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Number of Rooms: 1 - 2
    Are you interested in financing?: No
    What is the total square footage of the rooms to be painted?: Under 1500 sqft
    What is the average ceiling height of the rooms you want painted?: 9 ft
    What is the occupancy of the house?: Furnished and occupied
    Which best describes the condition of your walls?: Good - Has minor cosmetic defects that may require patching
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Living Areas
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Dining Room
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
    Customer moving in/out?: No
  • NewProject: Paint, Varnish or Stain Interior Surfaces
    Location: Saint Louis, MO
    Date: 09/23/22
    Location: Home/Residence
    Historical Work: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Number of Rooms: 5 - 6
    Are you interested in financing?: Yes
    What is the total square footage of the rooms to be painted?: Under 1500 sqft
    What is the average ceiling height of the rooms you want painted?: 8 ft
    What is the occupancy of the house?: Furnished and occupied
    Which best describes the condition of your walls?: Fair - Has some cracking or peeling that may require filling and patching
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Kitchen
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Bathroom(s)
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Bedroom(s)
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Dining Room
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Hallways
    Which rooms need to be painted? (Check all that apply): Stairways
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Ceiling
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Wall
    What needs to be painted? (Check all that apply): Trim
    Customer moving in/out?: No
  • NewProject: Paint or Stain Exterior Surfaces
    Location: Saint Louis, MO
    Date: 09/23/22
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Square Footage: 1500-3000 sqft
    Surface Material: Brick
    Number of Stories: One story
    Wall Condition: Good - Has minor cosmetic defects that may require repairs
    What do you want to paint?: The exterior trim
  • NewProject: Paint or Stain Single Items
    Location: Saint Louis, MO
    Date: 09/23/22
    Type of project: Paint
    Location: Home/Residence
    Historical Work: No
    Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Property Owner: Yes
    Comment: Paint a 12x13 9ft ceiling. White coat over existing white.

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