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Painting in Seattle, WA

Compare 4 local painting pros. Typical service: $489–$1468.

Top Painting Companies in Seattle

  1. 1.Paintzone LLC

    5.0★ (87 reviews)

    5.0★ from 87 reviews

    +12068995154Website

  2. 2.Seattle Painting Guys

    5.0★ (59 reviews)

    5.0★ from 59 reviews

    +12062577092Website

  3. 3.Five Star Painting of Seattle

    5.0★ (18 reviews)

    5.0★ from 18 reviews

    +12063169927Website

  4. 4.Flying Hawk painting

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

    +12065549395Website

Painting Cost in Seattle

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

ServiceTypical range in Seattle
Interior room$489–$1,468/room
Whole-home interior$4,892–$12,230/job
Exterior repaint$3,669–$9,784/job
Cabinet painting$3,669–$8,561/job

Painting prices in Seattle run about 22% 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 4 companies serving Seattle, rated 5.0★ on average across 176 customer reviews.

Seattle Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Seattle's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
March 5
First fall frost
November 24
Annual precipitation
37.72"
Heating degree days
4,370
Cooling degree days
188
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan37.3°48.6°5.47"
Feb37.1°51.4°3.52"
Mar39.7°55.4°3.85"
Apr42.9°59.9°2.79"
May48.8°65.8°2.01"
Jun53.3°70.7°1.57"
Jul56.5°75.8°0.85"
Aug57°76.2°0.94"
Sep53.1°70.8°1.3"
Oct46.8°60.7°3.38"
Nov40.6°52.4°5.98"
Dec36°46.9°6.06"

NOAA station data 3.2 miles from Seattle.

Permits & Regulations in WA

  • Painting and remodeling in Washington require Labor and Industries contractor registration, with no dollar-based exemption
  • Specialty contractor registration requires a $6,000 surety bond and liability insurance
  • 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: Washington L&I specialty contractor registration

Sources: lni.wa.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Seattle

How much does painting cost in Seattle?

Painting a typical interior room in Seattle runs $489-$1468, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Seattle?

We track 4 painting companies serving Seattle.

When can exterior painting be done in Seattle?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Seattle the reliable window runs from after the last frost around March 5 to before the first around November 24.

Is painting in Seattle more expensive than average?

Painting in Seattle runs about +22.3% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Seattle summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Seattle reaches 76F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Seattle rainfall affect exterior paint?

Seattle gets about 37.72 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 WA?

In WA, Painting and remodeling in Washington require Labor and Industries contractor registration, with no dollar-based exemption. Homes built before 1978 in Seattle also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Seattle?

Typically 5-10 years; Seattle winter lows near 36F and summer highs near 76F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.