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Painting in El Paso, TX

Compare 4 local painting pros. Typical service: $313–$940.

Top Painting Companies in El Paso

  1. 1.That 1 Painter El Paso

    5.0★ (70 reviews)

    5.0★ from 70 reviews

    +19152091112Website

  2. 2.Pacific Drywall and Painting

    4.7★ (3 reviews)

    4.7★ from 3 reviews

  3. 3.Maintenance & Painting

    +19156910916

  4. 4.AAA Painting

    +19152839064

Painting Cost in El Paso

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

ServiceTypical range in El Paso
Interior room$313–$940/room
Whole-home interior$3,132–$7,830/job
Exterior repaint$2,349–$6,264/job
Cabinet painting$2,349–$5,481/job

Painting prices in El Paso run about 22% 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 El Paso, rated 4.8★ on average across 73 customer reviews.

El Paso Climate & Seasonal Timing

What El Paso's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 16
First fall frost
November 13
Annual precipitation
9.71"
Heating degree days
2,473
Cooling degree days
2,331
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan32.5°57.7°0.4"
Feb37.1°63.1°0.46"
Mar42.9°70.3°0.26"
Apr50.7°78.6°0.23"
May60°87.8°0.47"
Jun68°95.5°0.94"
Jul70.9°94.7°1.55"
Aug69.7°92.4°2.01"
Sep63.3°87.6°1.51"
Oct52°78.2°0.61"
Nov40.1°66.2°0.49"
Dec32.5°57.1°0.78"

NOAA station data 3.99 miles from El Paso.

Permits & Regulations in TX

  • Texas has no state painting or general contractor license; contractor registration and permits are handled by each city
  • Several Texas cities require contractors to register before pulling a permit
  • 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

Sources: www.tdlr.texas.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for El Paso

How much does painting cost in El Paso?

Painting a typical interior room in El Paso runs $313-$940, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve El Paso?

We track 4 painting companies serving El Paso.

When can exterior painting be done in El Paso?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In El Paso the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 16 to before the first around November 13.

Is painting in El Paso more expensive than average?

Painting in El Paso runs about -21.7% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in El Paso summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when El Paso reaches 96F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does El Paso rainfall affect exterior paint?

El Paso gets about 9.71 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 TX?

In TX, Texas has no state painting or general contractor license; contractor registration and permits are handled by each city. Homes built before 1978 in El Paso also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in El Paso?

Typically 5-10 years; El Paso winter lows near 33F and summer highs near 96F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.