Top 3 House Painters in Birmingham, AL

Porch Pro Headshot All-Pro Painting
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"All Pro Painting was very professional stood by everything they said that they would do and completed the job before the end date I would recommend them to do any interior or exterior painting I am sending them to all of my friends and family members thank you porch 4 connecting me with them thank ...Read more about All-Pro Painting
1324 51st St N, Birmingham, AL
205-517-8648
Porch Pro Headshot Attract Home Improvement, LLC
"AMAZING!!! The color was an exact match, no streaks/runs/orange peel, no overlaps onto other colors of paint, very clean lines, and very clean work including the repair work prior to painting. I couldn't be more satisfied!"
17203 Kenley Way, Birmingham, AL
205-243-8442
Porch Pro Headshot Marmu Construction LLC
"I was extremely pleased with the work Mr. Rosales and his crew did for me. They were reasonable in price, prompt, reliable, honest, hardworking people! They did a beautiful job, and cleaned up when they were finished. I highly recommend them!"
302 Beacon Crest Ln, Birmingham, AL
205-994-1577

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Porch Pro Headshot Hernandez Painting
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Serves Birmingham, Alabama
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We specialize in professional interior and exterior painting for both residential and commercial, with over 10 years of experience. Our painting is precision, where other painters spend half a day taping off fixtures and trim, owner/operator Mr. Hernandez does not have to waste all that time and doe...Read more about Hernandez Painting
We specialize in professional interior and exterior painting for both residential and commercial, with over 10 years of experience. Our painting is precision, where other painters spend half a day taping off fixtures and trim, owner/operator Mr. Hernandez does not have to waste all that time and doe...Read more about Hernandez Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Brothers Painting
Painters
Serves Birmingham, Alabama
(13)
"These guys did a great job for me. Mr. Hernandez gave me a firm estimate for painting the trim on my house and doing some repairs where rotted wood needed to be replaced. Even when the scope of the work grew when an unforeseen problem came to light, it was I, not Brothers, who suggested that I in...Read more about Brothers Painting
"These guys did a great job for me. Mr. Hernandez gave me a firm estimate for painting the trim on my house and doing some repairs where rotted wood needed to be replaced. Even when the scope of the work grew when an unforeseen problem came to light, it was I, not Brothers, who suggested that I in...Read more about Brothers Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Complete Home Painting
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Serves Birmingham, Alabama
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Complete Home Painting Inc. began in February 1987 with a passion to supply the Birmingham area and Emerald Coast with quality painting services. From the start, John and Nancy Britton wanted everything from the most finite details to the largest to be professionally performed. This was accomplished...Read more about Complete Home Painting
Complete Home Painting Inc. began in February 1987 with a passion to supply the Birmingham area and Emerald Coast with quality painting services. From the start, John and Nancy Britton wanted everything from the most finite details to the largest to be professionally performed. This was accomplished...Read more about Complete Home Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Homecare Painting
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Serves Birmingham, Alabama
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Christian Based Painting Company in Pelham, AL Painting seems like a relatively easy task, but there are actually several factors that can make it complicated. For one thing, you have to be familiar with color theory. Before getting your home or business painted, you may also need to contract the h...Read more about Homecare Painting
Christian Based Painting Company in Pelham, AL Painting seems like a relatively easy task, but there are actually several factors that can make it complicated. For one thing, you have to be familiar with color theory. Before getting your home or business painted, you may also need to contract the h...Read more about Homecare Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Kc services
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Serves Birmingham, Alabama
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Perform quality work for a reasonable price and provide the utmost in customer satisfaction and customer service!
Perform quality work for a reasonable price and provide the utmost in customer satisfaction and customer service!
Porch Pro Headshot Hometown remodeling & flooring
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Serves Birmingham, Alabama
(2)
"Hello my name is katleyn & i called just to see if i could even afford the overwhelming, stressed beyond measures projects that had my house in schambles i only had two weeks left before the issues would have caused my life to be turned into a nightmare so i called a couple people and god lead me t...Read more about Hometown remodeling & flooring
"Hello my name is katleyn & i called just to see if i could even afford the overwhelming, stressed beyond measures projects that had my house in schambles i only had two weeks left before the issues would have caused my life to be turned into a nightmare so i called a couple people and god lead me t...Read more about Hometown remodeling & flooring
Porch Pro Headshot Mark Moore
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Serves Birmingham, Alabama
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We have been providing professional Interior and Exterior painting services for the Birmingham, Jefferson, and Shelby county areas for over 29 years. We are Licensed, carry General Liability Insurance w/ Workers Comp. Our Services are guaranteed. We would greatly appreciate an opportunity to give yo...Read more about Mark Moore
We have been providing professional Interior and Exterior painting services for the Birmingham, Jefferson, and Shelby county areas for over 29 years. We are Licensed, carry General Liability Insurance w/ Workers Comp. Our Services are guaranteed. We would greatly appreciate an opportunity to give yo...Read more about Mark Moore

Frequently asked questions about house painters

There is nothing like a fresh coat of paint in a new home. You can transform rooms with a change of color, and fresh paint breathes new life into an older home. Costs for painting homes vary. It depends on the rate of labor and on the type of paint you use. Most of the cost comes from the size of the home. The more square footage you need painted, the more expensive the job will be.

The average cost for painter services in a home is estimated at $3,500. On the low side, you can expect to pay $1,200 and $6,500 on the high side. These estimates assume you have a one-story home with around 1,000 square feet of wall to paint. More stories will mean higher costs.

The price is usually divided up into materials and labor. Labor tends to make up 85% of a job, but this can vary depending on the contractor. Most contractors charge between $2 - $6 / square foot. This calculates interior painting jobs with two coats of paint. For more specific paint jobs, such as doors or cabinets, you can expect to be charged $50 - $100 / door or drawer face.

Some contractors have different models of payment, which you may discover when looking up “painting companies near me” or “house painters near me.” You can be charged per room, which averages around $800 - $1,200 for a bedroom, and as high as $3,000 for a living room or similar large space. Some painters may choose to bill hourly, which can range from $20 - $50 / hour for basic painting, and $100 / hour or higher for specialty painting. A skilled painter should be able to cover between 150 – 350 square feet/hour but don’t forget to factor in prep time, clean up, and both coats of paint needed.

The cost of painting a home's exterior is far more variable, depending on your siding. Some sidings (like stucco) can cost up to $3,000 / 1,000 square feet, and that cost can rise if there are multiple stories. Weather can also play a major factor, which is why local painters are in high demand during the summer months. Vinyl siding expands and contracts depending on weather, so you’ll want a latex-based paint that is durable to these changes. For wood siding, latex is always a good option for allowing wood to breathe. Beware acrylic or oil-based paints, as these can create moisture stains. If you have stucco siding, you can go with latex, but it’s not your best option if the walls are damaged. Elastomeric paint will cover those imperfections while still being breathable. This paint is thick and time-consuming to apply. If you have brick siding, you’ll want a porous stain or paint so water doesn’t get trapped inside.

Siding is the biggest factor to cost, as prep and materials needed to do the job correctly can raise the price. Brick and stucco are the most expensive, while metal, wood, vinyl, and concrete tend to be on the lower end. Extra stories mean extra work for the painter, as safety measures and ladders need to be implemented. Painting a second or third story of a home takes longer than painting a single story based on logistics. It’s not just the walls, either. You may want to paint the garage, the shutters, the eaves and downspouts, and the siding and trim.

Your brand of paint can alter costs, as well as the cost of your finish. Flat paint tends to be the cheapest, but is also the least durable. Mid-range finishes, including eggshell and satin, can be good choices, depending on what you’re looking for. Semi-gloss finish will showcase imperfections and dents but is also resistant to cleaning. High-gloss is the most expensive type of finish and is recommended for small areas, such as trim, windows, and doors. While it is possible to DIY your home’s exterior, a professional comes with all the needed materials and is knowledgeable about what will work best and how to stay safe on the job. They are worth serious consideration.

Yes, you can paint vinyl siding. Years ago, this answer was no because paint continued to slide off the siding. We’ve come a long way since then. The best paint for vinyl is latex urethane paint, as it can cope with the constant contracting and expanding of the siding. Many paint companies create paint specifically designed for siding.

Painting vinyl is similar to painting other exteriors. You’ll want to coat it with primer (something designed for vinyl) and use a brush for the tricky spots. Otherwise, you can use a roller and cover a lot of ground. Once you have the primer, add the topcoat. Vinyl has one more caveat that you should be aware of. Dark colors tend to trap a lot of heat. Most vinyl paints will be light colors as a result, so it reflects heat rather than absorbs it. Weather can be a factor in painting vinyl, and the best weather is overcast, comfortable conditions. Sun, humidity, direct heat, and wind are not your friends when it comes to painting vinyl. You’ll want to ensure that painting your siding doesn’t void its warranty before you begin.

As with any painting, you’ll want to ensure you clean the area thoroughly first. For vinyl, a pressure washer is the best choice. You’ll want to find a recipe that tackles mold and mildew or buy a TSP solution. Mold and mildew tend to get between the paint and the siding, so it’s imperative you deal with them before you paint.

The quick answer is 350 – 400 square feet. This is generally true of wall, ceiling, and trim paint. Primer tends to go less, giving you 250 square feet on average. If you’re painting a dark room with a light color, you may need more primer coats, so keep that in mind. Be aware that fresh drywall is extremely porous and may absorb more paint than expected. Most drywall tends to arrive pre-primed, but be ready if it isn’t. If you have a textured wall (think popcorn ceilings, for example), you should use 20% more paint. If you need to paint 100 square feet of ceiling, it’s recommended you buy enough paint to cover 120 square feet to make up for the texture. You can stretch your paint with the correct tools. A nine-inch roller usually gives the best results for a coat of paint. For textured walls, consider a 1/2-inch nap over a 3/8-inch nap.

Let’s dive into the math. You know how much paint you need per square foot, but how do you calculate that square footage? First, measure the height of every wall, and add it together. Then, do the same for the length of each wall. Multiply those two numbers together, and you have the square footage. If you divide that number by 400 (how much a gallon of paint should cover), you know how many gallons you need to buy. This works for trim and doors as well. Multiply the total lengths and widths together, and divide it by 400. It’s never a bad idea to round up or ensure you have extra paint left over. You may need it for touch-ups or if a specific section requires more paint than you anticipated. It’s better to have too much than too little and have the hardware store mix you more paint. What if the color is off by even a slight bit? That’s a frustration you can easily avoid.

No, you can’t use exterior paint inside. Exterior paint is designed to hold up against weather extremes and, as such, contains more VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). These compounds were not designed for enclosed spaces; they can smell funky and release toxins that might make you or your pets sick. Exterior paint doesn’t settle in a short amount of time. In cold weather, exterior paint could continually release those toxins for a month or more. In warmer weather, this timeframe may be reduced to weeks. The process of releasing these toxins is called curing. Most professionals will wear masks when painting outside for this reason.

Exterior paint is softer by nature. It needs to be able to breathe and contract or expand with the home. It doesn’t stand up as well to the wear and tear that interior paint deals with on a daily basis. While all paint contains mildewcides and fungicides, the ingredients in exterior and interior paint are very different. The VOCs are needed in both paints to hold the pigment in. If you use exterior paint on indoor surfaces, ventilation is your first concern. This becomes a greater concern when spraying paint instead of rolling it, as spraying it makes it airborne that much quicker.

VOCs can cause lightheadedness, headaches, nausea, irritated eyes and throat, and respiratory issues. This can be an even greater hazard for those with compromised immune systems. Exterior and interior paints are vastly different, so you shouldn’t combine them. It compromises the quality of both paints. Plus, exterior paint isn’t designed to look good inside. Both varieties of paint are highly specialized, and you’ll likely regret using them where they are not intended.

The average cost to paint a 12x12 room is $650, with $400 being on the low end and $900 on the high end. Several factors can change these costs or cause them to rise. If you need drywall or plaster repaired before the job, that will cost time and effort. The higher your walls rise, the more time or paint it might take to finish the job. If you want to use designer paints, you may spend more on the materials. Your cost will also change based on the finish you choose.

Square footage is the most important consideration when factoring the price of a room. A large room, such as a living room, will cost more than a small bedroom or bathroom. Kitchens tend to cost the most since the painting is specific. They require far more attention to detail when you consider backsplashes, cabinets, and trims. Textured walls can add to that cost since it eats up more materials. Different types of paint can change the cost as well. On average, eggshell, satin, and flat are the cheapest paints. Matte, semi-gloss, latex, and oil are mid-range and all competitively priced. High-gloss paint is expensive and best used on small surfaces like trims.

You have the option to do the work yourself, of course. Be aware that it’s never as simple as splashing paint on the walls. You’ll need to purchase all the required materials, such as brushes, painter’s tape, rollers, trays, and plastic to prevent spillage. You’ll need to clean the walls and remove outlet covers and switch plates. Once that’s done, you can use painter’s tape on all the edges and then start. The big question you will need to ask yourself is whether you have the time. Painters are efficient, have all the tools, and do the job constantly. They will know immediately the best way to handle it.

Now that you know the scope of your project in terms of cost and effort, you can start dreaming in color.

Recent reviews for Birmingham Painters

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Excellent to keep appointment. Excellent responsiveness in communication. Excellent work quality.

“The level of service from Bobby and his crew was fantastic. Having been a customer for many years, I am consistently impressed by the professionalism of every staff member I have come in contact with. Thank you!” Tom Anderson... Hoover Al.

- tom anderson
39883

Rosales and his. Crew did a good job changing my colors from mauve to beige in the kitchen dining room and hallway

- Theodis Lee
12884

Reliable, prompt and trustworthy, Mr. Rosales did excellent work on my house. He painted both interior and exterior. His prices are reasonable, and he left no debris or trash. Highly recommended!

- Martha Summey
12861

Rosales did an excellent job and completed the work in a timely manner and cleaned up after themselves. I will be using him for additional work prior to placing my house on the market.

- Jim Screven
40005

the only thing i really wasn't happy with is that my foyer wall up and down stairs has wall paper on it he did not mud and sand the seams before painting

- theodis lee
33161

I did not use Rosales Painting because the fee that he asked for was totally unreasonable.

- Cynthia Northorp
37654

Mark and his crew painted all interior walls and trim (of which there is a LOT) of our newly-purchased home. We are extremely happy with the work they did, and with the experience as a whole. Punctuality, communication, and professionalism were all excell...

- Jesse Duprel
36716

Very happy with his work. We had two large rooms and a large upstairs landing area painted and ceilings in a couple of other rooms painted. One room was a 2 story foyer. They also painted all the trim/molding in those rooms too (and I have a lot of trim...

- Donna Washington
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Good job. Showed up when promised.

- Don Wilson
29821

I had four painters come in to quote on doing a complete interior painting including ceilings. I chose Complete Home Painting after talking to some friends that used them also. One of the best decisions that I have ever made!! An absolutely incredible ...

- Phillip King
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Very hard worker and dependable, and an absolute perfectionist with is work.

- Lori Jacks
69551

Does excellent work at reasonable prices. Highly recommend!

- Lisa Jacks

Everything You Need to Know About Birmingham House Painters

Painting Services isn’t exactly what I’m looking for. Are there more specific services similar to painters available in Birmingham?

If you’ve determined that painting services are not quite what you were looking for, or if you had a specific project in mind that is similar to painting services, we can still help you find the right professional in Birmingham.

Birmingham has 50 painter professionals that can help you with your painting services job. Head to our Pros Page to find specific painters-pros in Birmingham.

Who are the best Painters in Birmingham?

We've found 50 painter providers that are available to you in Birmingham.

Keep in mind that every project has different requirements, and some painter professionals maybe be more equipped to handle the specifications of your painting services work than others. Talk to multiple painters before deciding which one is right for you. You will want to consider how much they charge, if they are properly licensed for painting services work in Birmingham, and if your project is a fit. Here are some suggested professionals and companies to get you started:

  • Rickard Painting
    • Location: Birmingham
    • Been in business since: 1987
  • D And S Painting
    • Location: Birmingham
  • Attract Home Improvement, LLC
    • Location: Birmingham

What Birmingham zip codes are served by Painters?

Birmingham has 50 total Painter companies that service multiple zip codes. We've put together a list of areas in and around Birmingham with the most Painters:

    • 2 Painters in 35061.
      • 1 Painters in 35206.
      • 1 Painters in 35208.

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      Porch Pro Headshot Affordable Painting & Repairs
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      Give us a call with you painting needs! We value customer service and integrity and we promise to do our best work for you.
      Give us a call with you painting needs! We value customer service and integrity and we promise to do our best work for you.
      Porch Pro Headshot Southern Home Painting Company
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      Serves Birmingham, Alabama
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      Professional house painting is easy to find in Birmingham Alabama, however, finding a painter you can trust to do the job right and on time at a price you can afford is much more of a challenge. Southern Home Painting Company has been offering professional residential painting in Birmingham Al. for ...Read more about Southern Home Painting Company
      Professional house painting is easy to find in Birmingham Alabama, however, finding a painter you can trust to do the job right and on time at a price you can afford is much more of a challenge. Southern Home Painting Company has been offering professional residential painting in Birmingham Al. for ...Read more about Southern Home Painting Company
      Porch Pro Headshot A-1 Phillips Painting Company
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      We do all and any types of painting decks pressure washing high end paint company
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      Porch Pro Headshot CertaPro Painters of Birmingham South, AL
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      Serves Birmingham, Alabama
      CertaPro Painters of Birmingham South, AL is a professional painting company that specializes in both residential and commercial painting services. Whether your project is big or small, our trained Birmingham, AL painters can take care of all your house painting needs. We are certain that we will be...Read more about CertaPro Painters of Birmingham South, AL
      CertaPro Painters of Birmingham South, AL is a professional painting company that specializes in both residential and commercial painting services. Whether your project is big or small, our trained Birmingham, AL painters can take care of all your house painting needs. We are certain that we will be...Read more about CertaPro Painters of Birmingham South, AL
      Porch Pro Headshot Weavers Painting and Drywall  and Remodeling
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      we are a one stop shop we have over 40 years in the construction residential and commercial
      we are a one stop shop we have over 40 years in the construction residential and commercial
      Porch Pro Headshot Odom Painting & Drywall
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      Serves Birmingham, Alabama
      Based out of Birmingham, Odom Painting & Pressure Washing provides Residential and commercial properties with quality Painting and Pressure Washing.
      Based out of Birmingham, Odom Painting & Pressure Washing provides Residential and commercial properties with quality Painting and Pressure Washing.
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