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Painting in Memphis, TN

Compare 6 local painting pros. Typical service: $361–$1084.

Top Painting Companies in Memphis

  1. 1.Rivera painting

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    +13238618152

  2. 2.FPPG Painting services & Chimney Inspection ltd

    4.3★ (7 reviews)

    4.3★ from 7 reviews

    +14235013562

  3. 3.Riverview Painting Co

    4.2★ (5 reviews)

    4.2★ from 5 reviews

    +19013580224

  4. 4.JP Painting

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +19012578872

  5. 5.Shelby Pro Painting LLC

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +19013389692Website

  6. 6.Tony's Painting & Pressure Wash Service

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +19015967725

Painting Cost in Memphis

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

ServiceTypical range in Memphis
Interior room$361–$1,084/room
Whole-home interior$3,612–$9,030/job
Exterior repaint$2,709–$7,224/job
Cabinet painting$2,709–$6,321/job

Painting prices in Memphis 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 6 companies serving Memphis, rated 4.8★ on average across 21 customer reviews.

Memphis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Memphis's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 17
First fall frost
November 15
Annual precipitation
53.68"
Heating degree days
2,965
Cooling degree days
2,258
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan32.6°49.8°3.98"
Feb36.3°54.7°4.39"
Mar44.1°63.9°5.16"
Apr52.9°73°5.5"
May62.2°81.2°5.25"
Jun70.3°88.9°3.63"
Jul73.8°91.6°4.59"
Aug72.7°91.3°2.88"
Sep65.2°85.1°3.09"
Oct53.8°74.4°3.98"
Nov43.7°62.6°5.49"
Dec35.1°52.1°5.74"

NOAA station data 3.79 miles from Memphis.

Permits & Regulations in TN

  • Residential remodeling in Tennessee requires a home improvement license between $3,000 and $25,000 in participating counties, and a contractor license at $25,000 and above
  • Painting-only work below those thresholds needs no state license
  • 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: Tennessee home improvement license ($3,000-$25,000) or contractor license ($25,000+)

Sources: www.tn.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Memphis

How much does painting cost in Memphis?

Painting a typical interior room in Memphis runs $361-$1084, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Memphis?

We track 6 painting companies serving Memphis.

When can exterior painting be done in Memphis?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Memphis the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 17 to before the first around November 15.

Is painting in Memphis more expensive than average?

Painting in Memphis runs about -9.7% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Memphis summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Memphis reaches 92F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Memphis rainfall affect exterior paint?

Memphis gets about 53.68 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 TN?

In TN, Residential remodeling in Tennessee requires a home improvement license between $3,000 and $25,000 in participating counties, and a contractor license at $25,000 and above. Homes built before 1978 in Memphis also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Memphis?

Typically 5-10 years; Memphis winter lows near 33F and summer highs near 92F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.