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Painting in Spokane, WA

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $462–$1386.

Top Painting Companies in Spokane

  1. 1.Sawyer's Painting

    5.0★ (292 reviews)

    5.0★ from 292 reviews

    +15097206745Website

  2. 2.Spokane Painting Pros

    4.7★ (116 reviews)

    4.7★ from 116 reviews

    +15092102799Website

  3. 3.Vern & Me Painting

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +15098793210Website

  4. 4.Artizen Painting LLC

    3.4★ (5 reviews)

    3.4★ from 5 reviews

    +15099799747

  5. 5.Black's Painting Inc.

    2.6★ (5 reviews)

    2.6★ from 5 reviews

    +15098383342

Painting Cost in Spokane

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

ServiceTypical range in Spokane
Interior room$462–$1,386/room
Whole-home interior$4,620–$11,550/job
Exterior repaint$3,465–$9,240/job
Cabinet painting$3,465–$8,085/job

Painting prices in Spokane run about 16% 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 5 companies serving Spokane, rated 4.1★ on average across 421 customer reviews.

Spokane Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Spokane's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
May 2
First fall frost
October 8
Annual precipitation
17.78"
Heating degree days
6,294
Cooling degree days
407
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan25.9°36.8°1.95"
Feb26.5°42.1°1.38"
Mar31.1°50.5°1.57"
Apr36°58.4°1.24"
May42.1°67.7°1.71"
Jun50°74.8°1.37"
Jul54.3°85.4°0.82"
Aug54.4°84.2°0.7"
Sep46.4°74.6°0.84"
Oct36.8°59.3°1.37"
Nov30.4°43.8°2.27"
Dec24°35.3°2.56"

NOAA station data 5.37 miles from Spokane.

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 Spokane

How much does painting cost in Spokane?

Painting a typical interior room in Spokane runs $462-$1386, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Spokane?

We track 5 painting companies serving Spokane.

When can exterior painting be done in Spokane?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Spokane the reliable window runs from after the last frost around May 2 to before the first around October 8.

Is painting in Spokane more expensive than average?

Painting in Spokane runs about +15.5% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Spokane summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Spokane reaches 85F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Spokane rainfall affect exterior paint?

Spokane gets about 17.78 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 Spokane also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Spokane?

Typically 5-10 years; Spokane winter lows near 24F and summer highs near 85F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.