St Louis Painting Contractors Map - Interior & Exterior Painters Near You
Find professional painting contractors in the greater St Louis region for residential and commercial painting projects
Where can I find a painting contractor in St. Louis? St Louis Near Me Directory maps local interior and exterior painters across the metro — homes, businesses, and specialty finishes.
- Browse local providers by neighborhood and suburb on the live map
- See profiles, services offered, and contact details in one place
- Full metro coverage — St. Louis City, the Missouri suburbs, and the Illinois Metro East
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Need a professional painter near you? Our interactive map connects you with trusted painting contractors throughout the greater St. Louis region, serving Missouri and Illinois communities.
Whether you need interior painting, exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, or commercial painting services, find qualified painters ready to transform your space with expert preparation, quality materials, and flawless finishes.
Use the interactive map to explore 333 painting contractors throughout the St Louis metro region.
Click any pin to view contact information and any link to their Google Business Profile.
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About this map: The St Louis Painting Contractors Map plots interior and exterior house painters serving communities across the greater St. Louis metro — on both the Missouri and Metro East Illinois sides. Click any pin to see the painters’ name, contact details, location, and any available links. It’s one of several service-specific maps in St Louis Near Me Directory, so you can explore coverage visually and jump back into our city pages and business categories for more detail.
Painting Services Available
Interior Painting: Interior house painting, room painting, wall painting, ceiling painting, trim and molding painting, door painting, staircase painting, accent walls, color consultation
Exterior Painting: Exterior house painting, siding painting, deck staining, fence staining, trim painting, door painting, garage painting, pressure washing, surface preparation
Cabinet & Specialty: Cabinet painting, cabinet refinishing, kitchen cabinet painting, furniture painting, wallpaper removal, drywall repair, texture removal, popcorn ceiling removal
Commercial Painting: Office painting, retail store painting, restaurant painting, warehouse painting, apartment complex painting, HOA painting, commercial exterior painting
Specialty Finishes: Faux finishes, decorative painting, epoxy floor coatings, garage floor painting, deck refinishing, wood staining
How much does painting cost in St. Louis?
Interior work is usually priced per square foot or per room; exterior by the size of the home. Typical 2026 ranges:
| Painting job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Interior (per sq ft) | $2–$6 per sq ft |
| Interior (per room) | $300–$1,000 per room |
| Whole-house interior | $1,800–$12,000 (most spend $4,200–$9,500) |
| Exterior house | $3,500–$9,000 (2,000 sq ft, two-story) |
| Kitchen cabinets | $30–$70 per linear foot |
| Paint (per gallon) | $20–$100+ (labor is 60–85% of the job) |
National 2026 estimates (Angi, HomeGuide); St. Louis labor typically lands in the lower half of these ranges. Get an itemized written estimate.
The one thing to check before hiring a St. Louis painter
Missouri and St. Louis do not license painters as a trade — but there is a federal rule that matters enormously here. Any firm paid to disturb paint in a home built before 1978 must be EPA Lead-Safe Certified (the Renovation, Repair and Painting, or RRP, rule). Nearly 90% of housing in the City of St. Louis was built before 1978, so this is not a technicality — sanding or scraping old lead paint without containment is how lead dust poisons a household, and the EPA has penalized St. Louis-area renovators for violations. Ask for the firm’s EPA Lead-Safe certification, or check the EPA’s certified-firm search or the lead hotline at 1-800-424-LEAD before interior prep work begins.
Painting St. Louis brick and old plaster
Two local realities shape the work. St. Louis’s signature brick homes need breathable masonry paint and fully dry walls — trapping moisture in the pores causes peeling and blistering, and painting brick is largely a one-way decision. Inside, the region’s older homes have plaster walls that behave differently from modern drywall and need more prep. And because St. Louis summers are humid, exterior painting goes best in spring and fall, when paint cures properly instead of trapping moisture on a muggy 90-degree afternoon.
Why Choose Local St. Louis Painting Contractors?
✓ Professional Results - Expert preparation and application techniques
✓ Quality Materials - Premium paints and finishes for lasting beauty
✓ Licensed & Insured - Professional painters you can trust
✓ Clean & Efficient - Respectful of your home and schedule
Areas Served
Our directory includes painting contractors serving St. Louis, St. Charles, O'Fallon, Chesterfield, Clayton, University City, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Maryland Heights, Ballwin, Wildwood, Florissant, Hazelwood, and surrounding Missouri and Illinois communities throughout the metro area.
How to Find a Painting Contractor Near You
- Browse the map to find painting contractors in your area
- Click any pin to view contractor details and services
- Compare options based on location and specialties
- Contact directly to schedule your painting estimate
Common Painting Projects: Whether you're refreshing a single room, painting your entire home's interior, updating your home's exterior curb appeal, or refinishing kitchen cabinets, local painting contractors near you deliver beautiful, professional results that transform your space.
Color Consultation: Many painters offer color consultation services to help you choose the perfect colors for your project.
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FAQ – St Louis Painting Contractors Near You
Q. How much does it cost to paint the inside of a 1500 sq ft house?
A. Painting the interior of a roughly 1,500-square-foot St. Louis home typically runs about $3,000 to $7,500, depending on how many rooms, ceilings, and trim are included and the wall condition. Figured another way, interior painting runs about $2 to $6 per square foot of floor area. Older homes with plaster walls that need patching sit toward the higher end.
Q. How much is labor to paint the interior of a house?
A. Labor is the biggest piece — roughly 60% to 85% of an interior paint job’s total cost. Painters in the St. Louis area generally charge about $25 to $75 an hour, or price by the room or square foot. That’s why prep-heavy old homes cost more: the labor to patch plaster, sand, and mask takes longer than the painting itself.
Q. What time of year is best to paint a house?
A. For exterior painting in St. Louis, late spring and early fall are ideal — mild temperatures and moderate humidity let the paint cure properly. Summer’s heat and humidity can trap moisture and slow drying, and winter is usually too cold for exterior coatings. Interior painting can be done any time of year, though opening windows is easier in the shoulder seasons.
Q. How much does it cost to paint a full house interior?
A. A full interior repaint in St. Louis typically runs $1,800 to $12,000, with most homeowners spending about $4,200 to $9,500 for a roughly 2,000-square-foot home including walls, ceilings, and trim. The spread depends on square footage, the number of colors, trim and ceiling work, and how much prep the walls need. Always get an itemized written estimate.
Q. Is it cheaper to spray or roll paint?
A. Spraying is faster and usually cheaper on labor for large, open, or exterior surfaces, while rolling gives a thicker, more durable finish and far less masking on detailed interiors. Many St. Louis pros combine them — spray-and-back-roll — for coverage plus adhesion. On an older home with lots of trim and old paint, rolling and brushing often wins on quality.
Q. Is a map pin enough to promote my painting business?
A. Map pins show where you work, but they carry only limited contact and basic details. A full listing on St Louis Near Me Directory gives you room for a rich description, a portfolio of photos, services, offers, and reviews, plus category placement — far more than a pin alone. See how we’re different, and our Gold Plan puts your painting business in front of more local customers.