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Painting in Reno, NV

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $438–$1313.

Top Painting Companies in Reno

  1. 1.Battle Born Painting

    4.7★ (364 reviews)

    4.7★ from 364 reviews

    +17754144843Website

  2. 2.J C N Painters Reno

    4.9★ (155 reviews)

    4.9★ from 155 reviews

    +17752275620Website

  3. 3.Enchanted Painting

    4.9★ (46 reviews)

    4.9★ from 46 reviews

    +17757991043Website

  4. 4.Miguel's Paintings

    5.0★ (21 reviews)

    5.0★ from 21 reviews

    +17756571711Website

  5. 5.Paint EZ of Reno

    4.9★ (13 reviews)

    4.9★ from 13 reviews

    +17752968779Website

  6. 6.Painting Pros, LLC

    4.9★ (7 reviews)

    4.9★ from 7 reviews

    +17757479900Website

Painting Cost in Reno

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

ServiceTypical range in Reno
Interior room$438–$1,313/room
Whole-home interior$4,376–$10,940/job
Exterior repaint$3,282–$8,752/job
Cabinet painting$3,282–$7,658/job

Painting prices in Reno run about 9% above 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 6 companies serving Reno, rated 4.9★ on average across 606 customer reviews.

Reno Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Reno's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 30
First fall frost
October 21
Annual precipitation
8.26"
Heating degree days
5,268
Cooling degree days
873
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan25.4°43.2°1.02"
Feb28.2°47.8°1.06"
Mar32.7°55.3°0.78"
Apr36.4°61.9°0.53"
May44.2°71.3°0.67"
Jun52°81.4°0.56"
Jul61.3°90.8°0.22"
Aug58.6°88.5°0.23"
Sep50.5°79.3°0.38"
Oct40.6°66.3°0.61"
Nov32.3°52.2°1.02"
Dec25.6°43°1.18"

NOAA station data 3.18 miles from Reno.

Permits & Regulations in NV

  • Painting jobs of $1,000 or more in Nevada require a State Contractors Board C-4 Painting and Decorating license
  • Each license carries a board-set monetary limit on job size
  • 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: NSCB C-4 Painting and Decorating license (jobs of $1,000 or more)

Sources: www.nvcontractorsboard.com, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Reno

How much does painting cost in Reno?

Painting a typical interior room in Reno runs $438-$1313, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Reno?

We track 6 painting companies serving Reno.

When can exterior painting be done in Reno?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Reno the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 30 to before the first around October 21.

Is painting in Reno more expensive than average?

Painting in Reno runs about +9.4% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Reno summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Reno 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 Reno rainfall affect exterior paint?

Reno gets about 8.26 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 NV?

In NV, Painting jobs of $1,000 or more in Nevada require a State Contractors Board C-4 Painting and Decorating license. Homes built before 1978 in Reno also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Reno?

Typically 5-10 years; Reno winter lows near 25F and summer highs near 91F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.