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Painting in New Orleans, LA

Compare 7 local painting pros. Typical service: $372–$1117.

Top Painting Companies in New Orleans

  1. 1.That 1 Painter New Orleans

    4.9★ (143 reviews)

    4.9★ from 143 reviews

    +15042172035Website

  2. 2.Richard's Painting of New Orleans

    5.0★ (92 reviews)

    5.0★ from 92 reviews

    +15043876116Website

  3. 3.Touch of Color NOLA - Cabinet Painting

    5.0★ (31 reviews)

    5.0★ from 31 reviews

    +15042249913Website

  4. 4.Adam Alan Paint-New Orleans

    4.6★ (14 reviews)

    4.6★ from 14 reviews

    +15045707784

  5. 5.New Orleans House Painters

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    +15049008189Website

  6. 6.New Orleans Painting Solutions

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +15049772585Website

  7. 7.House Painters

    +15045007003Website

Painting Cost in New Orleans

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

ServiceTypical range in New Orleans
Interior room$372–$1,117/room
Whole-home interior$3,724–$9,310/job
Exterior repaint$2,793–$7,448/job
Cabinet painting$2,793–$6,517/job

Painting prices in New Orleans run about 7% 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 7 companies serving New Orleans, rated 4.9★ on average across 287 customer reviews.

New Orleans Climate & Seasonal Timing

What New Orleans's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
January 24
First fall frost
December 29
Annual precipitation
56.77"
Heating degree days
1,203
Cooling degree days
3,202
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan46.4°60°5.12"
Feb49.8°64.2°4.86"
Mar56°70.5°4.75"
Apr62.8°77.4°4.01"
May70.7°84.6°4.34"
Jun75.9°89.2°6.6"
Jul77.9°90.5°5.68"
Aug78.2°90.8°5.22"
Sep74.6°86.7°4.12"
Oct66.1°78.7°3.1"
Nov56.7°70.7°4.1"
Dec48.8°62.6°4.87"

NOAA station data 5.66 miles from New Orleans.

Permits & Regulations in LA

  • Residential painting and remodeling projects over $7,500 in Louisiana require LSLBC home improvement registration, and a residential contractor license above $75,000
  • Home improvement registrants file a $10,000 bond
  • 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: Louisiana home improvement registration (projects $7,500 to $75,000)

Sources: lslbc.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for New Orleans

How much does painting cost in New Orleans?

Painting a typical interior room in New Orleans runs $372-$1117, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve New Orleans?

We track 7 painting companies serving New Orleans.

When can exterior painting be done in New Orleans?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In New Orleans the reliable window runs from after the last frost around January 24 to before the first around December 29.

Is painting in New Orleans more expensive than average?

Painting in New Orleans runs about -6.9% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in New Orleans summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when New Orleans reaches 91F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does New Orleans rainfall affect exterior paint?

New Orleans gets about 56.77 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 LA?

In LA, Residential painting and remodeling projects over $7,500 in Louisiana require LSLBC home improvement registration, and a residential contractor license above $75,000. Homes built before 1978 in New Orleans also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in New Orleans?

Typically 5-10 years; New Orleans winter lows near 46F and summer highs near 91F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.