House Painting Cost in Portland (2026)
Average cost in Portland
$4,500 – $15,000
$2 – $7 per sq ft
In Portland, the average is $9,294 and most projects cost between $4,500 and $15,000, or about $2 – $7 per sq ft. Prices are before tax and based on 12 sources.
Cost Breakdown
ItemizedLoaded wages and surface preparation
48%
Premium paint, primer, and sundries
24%
Insurance, licensing, and equipment
18%
Business profit and warranty coverage
10%
None at 0%
📋What's Included
ScopeTypically Includes
- Interior or exterior paint (2 coats)
- Primer
- Surface preparation (sanding, patching)
- Trim painting
- Masking & protection
- Cleanup
Typically Excludes
- Wallpaper removal
- Extensive repairs (drywall, siding)
- Lead paint abatement
- Specialty finishes (faux, texture)
- Deck or fence staining
Based on painting a standard 1,500 sq ft home exterior or 3-4 rooms interior.
🧮Estimate your project
LiveYour estimate in Portland
Likely range $4,500 – $15,001
- Labor48%$4,461
- Materials24%$2,231
- Overhead18%$1,673
- Contractor Margin10%$929
Interior only
$9,294
Exterior only
$13,011
Interior + Exterior
$20,446
Calibrated to 12 researched sources for Portland. Before tax. Real quotes vary with site conditions.
📈Price Momentum
Year-over-year~1 year ago
$8,834
Today
$9,294
House Painting in Portland is ↑ 5.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about $459 more on the average project.
Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.
🏢Top Painting Contractors in Portland
Verified providersPacific Coat Painting
9400 NE Halsey St #3, Portland, OR 97220, USA
210 reviews
Veenhuizen Painting Specialties
8981 SE 76th Dr, Portland, OR 97206, USA
278 reviews
CertaPro Painters of Portland, OR
3449 N Anchor St #500, Portland, OR 97217, USA
374 reviews
JK Paint & Contracting
Durham House, 1012 SW King Ave #205, Portland, OR 97205, USA
164 reviews
Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.
💬What People Actually Paid
Community❓Common Questions
In Portland's damp climate, prep work often accounts for 50% of the total cost. Homes require extensive power washing to remove moss and mildew, followed by scraping and moisture-resistant priming to prevent premature peeling caused by the city's 150+ annual rainy days.
As of January 2026, the Oregon PaintCare stewardship fee has increased for architectural coatings. For 1-5 gallon containers, homeowners can expect an additional $0.65 to $2.75 per container added to material costs to fund statewide recycling programs.
Professional labor rates in Portland currently range from $38 to $58 per hour. Highly specialized work on historic Craftsman or Victorian homes in neighborhoods like Laurelhurst can command premium rates up to $94 per hour due to intricate trim and lead-safe requirements.
The optimal window is between late June and early September. Because exterior painting requires dry surfaces and specific temperature ranges, contractors often book 4-6 months in advance for these peak summer slots, which can carry a 10-15% demand premium.
📊Our Methodology
How we collect dataAggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases
Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides
Government construction and labor statistics
Community-reported project costs and reviews
Last data collection: 1 months ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.
About this data
Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.
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