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Painting in Lexington-Fayette, KY

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $386–$1159.

Top Painting Companies in Lexington-Fayette

  1. 1.BL Radden & Son, Inc.

    5.0★ (14 reviews)

    5.0★ from 14 reviews

    +18592521445Website

  2. 2.Paint EZ of Lexington & Central KY

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +18594445766Website

  3. 3.Alpine Painting And Maintenance Co. Llc

    +18592705682Website

  4. 4.Alpha Omega Paint & Epoxy

    +18593101014

  5. 5.All American Crafts Painting

    +17065251737

Painting Cost in Lexington-Fayette

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

ServiceTypical range in Lexington-Fayette
Interior room$386–$1,159/room
Whole-home interior$3,864–$9,660/job
Exterior repaint$2,898–$7,728/job
Cabinet painting$2,898–$6,762/job

Painting prices in Lexington-Fayette run about 3% 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 Lexington-Fayette, rated 5.0★ on average across 21 customer reviews.

Lexington-Fayette Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Lexington-Fayette's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 13
First fall frost
October 26
Annual precipitation
45.17"
Heating degree days
4,610
Cooling degree days
1,191
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan24.9°40.9°3.2"
Feb28.1°45.6°3.2"
Mar35.7°55.4°4.07"
Apr44.7°65.8°3.6"
May53.9°74.4°5.26"
Jun62.5°82.9°4.44"
Jul66.3°86.1°4.65"
Aug65°85.6°3.25"
Sep57.5°78.8°2.91"
Oct46.6°67.5°3.13"
Nov37.3°55.4°3.53"
Dec28°43.9°3.93"

NOAA station data 8.35 miles from Lexington-Fayette.

Permits & Regulations in KY

  • Kentucky has no statewide painting or general contractor license; local building departments set requirements
  • Remodeling permits are issued locally
  • 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; local requirements

Sources: dhbc.ky.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Lexington-Fayette

How much does painting cost in Lexington-Fayette?

Painting a typical interior room in Lexington-Fayette runs $386-$1159, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Lexington-Fayette?

We track 5 painting companies serving Lexington-Fayette.

When can exterior painting be done in Lexington-Fayette?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Lexington-Fayette the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 13 to before the first around October 26.

Is painting in Lexington-Fayette more expensive than average?

Painting in Lexington-Fayette runs about -3.4% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Lexington-Fayette summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Lexington-Fayette reaches 86F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Lexington-Fayette rainfall affect exterior paint?

Lexington-Fayette gets about 45.17 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 KY?

In KY, Kentucky has no statewide painting or general contractor license; local building departments set requirements. Homes built before 1978 in Lexington-Fayette also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Lexington-Fayette?

Typically 5-10 years; Lexington-Fayette winter lows near 25F and summer highs near 86F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.