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Painting in Little Rock, AR

Compare 4 local painting pros. Typical service: $362–$1085.

Top Painting Companies in Little Rock

  1. 1.Brush and Pride Painting Company

    4.9★ (31 reviews)

    4.9★ from 31 reviews

    +15017105052Website

  2. 2.Mr. Paint

    4.4★ (27 reviews)

    4.4★ from 27 reviews

    +15015514002

  3. 3.Cecil & Parker Painting, LLC

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15017652069

  4. 4.McCormick Painting Co./ Laydown Yard

    +15013745599

Painting Cost in Little Rock

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

ServiceTypical range in Little Rock
Interior room$362–$1,085/room
Whole-home interior$3,616–$9,040/job
Exterior repaint$2,712–$7,232/job
Cabinet painting$2,712–$6,328/job

Painting prices in Little Rock 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 4 companies serving Little Rock, rated 4.8★ on average across 59 customer reviews.

Little Rock Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Little Rock's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 19
First fall frost
November 13
Annual precipitation
49.75"
Heating degree days
3,053
Cooling degree days
2,206
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan31.2°50.5°3.55"
Feb34.5°55.1°3.66"
Mar42.7°64°4.68"
Apr51°73.1°5.14"
May61.1°81.1°4.87"
Jun69.4°88.9°3.65"
Jul73.2°92.5°3.27"
Aug72.4°92.6°2.59"
Sep64.5°85.6°3.18"
Oct52.6°74.8°4.91"
Nov42.2°63°5.28"
Dec33.7°52.3°4.97"

NOAA station data 6.97 miles from Little Rock.

Permits & Regulations in AR

  • Arkansas has no painting-specific license; larger residential remodeling is licensed by the Residential Contractors Committee
  • Local business licensing applies to smaller jobs
  • 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: Arkansas residential contractor licensing above the state threshold

Sources: labor.arkansas.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Little Rock

How much does painting cost in Little Rock?

Painting a typical interior room in Little Rock runs $362-$1085, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Little Rock?

We track 4 painting companies serving Little Rock.

When can exterior painting be done in Little Rock?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Little Rock the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 19 to before the first around November 13.

Is painting in Little Rock more expensive than average?

Painting in Little Rock runs about -9.6% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Little Rock summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Little Rock 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 Little Rock rainfall affect exterior paint?

Little Rock gets about 49.75 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 AR?

In AR, Arkansas has no painting-specific license; larger residential remodeling is licensed by the Residential Contractors Committee. Homes built before 1978 in Little Rock also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Little Rock?

Typically 5-10 years; Little Rock winter lows near 31F and summer highs near 93F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.