Top 10 House Painters in Shelbyville, KY

Porch Pro Headshot Future Contracting LLC
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
(98)
The trusted 4-star-rated contractors from Improvement Pros Contracting in Ghent will help you imagine your ideal living space.
The trusted 4-star-rated contractors from Improvement Pros Contracting in Ghent will help you imagine your ideal living space.
Porch Pro Headshot Joe's painting
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
(30)
Joe's painting has been in business for over 30 years we are very dependable and reliable we are fully insured and have great references we specialize in interior and exterior painting along with pressure washing
Joe's painting has been in business for over 30 years we are very dependable and reliable we are fully insured and have great references we specialize in interior and exterior painting along with pressure washing
Porch Pro Headshot QC Painting
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
Get started on your next big painting project with help from the experts at QC Painting in the Paris, KY area. Their excellent service and professionalism earned them a top A+ rating in January 2018 from the Better Business Bureau.
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Get started on your next big painting project with help from the experts at QC Painting in the Paris, KY area. Their excellent service and professionalism earned them a top A+ rating in January 2018 from the Better Business Bureau.
Porch Pro Headshot Parsec Consults and Designs
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
(5)
"Very pleased with this company and their workmanship. I will recommend them to anyone that has a staining/painting project. A Knowledgeable and reliable company that is client oriented and passionate about their work. It's been a great experience from beginning to end."
"Very pleased with this company and their workmanship. I will recommend them to anyone that has a staining/painting project. A Knowledgeable and reliable company that is client oriented and passionate about their work. It's been a great experience from beginning to end."
Porch Pro Headshot Webb's Painting & Repairs
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
(5)
"Hello this is James Thompson I hired this company to do some home repairs for my wife and I they were on time and answered every question or concern that I had and did a very fabulous job on my deck, gutters and some painting in two rooms and was very friendly and professional also have great price...Read more about Webb's Painting & Repairs
"Hello this is James Thompson I hired this company to do some home repairs for my wife and I they were on time and answered every question or concern that I had and did a very fabulous job on my deck, gutters and some painting in two rooms and was very friendly and professional also have great price...Read more about Webb's Painting & Repairs
Porch Pro Headshot R.E.A.L Painting
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
(49)
A custom-painted house can truly make it feel like home. R.E.A.L Painting, located in Livermore, will go above and beyond to meet these needs.
A custom-painted house can truly make it feel like home. R.E.A.L Painting, located in Livermore, will go above and beyond to meet these needs.
Porch Pro Headshot Color World House Painting
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
(48)
The 5-star-rated professionals at Color World House Painting in Mockingbird Valley, KY understand the importance of quality workmanship.
The 5-star-rated professionals at Color World House Painting in Mockingbird Valley, KY understand the importance of quality workmanship.
Porch Pro Headshot Marshall Renovations
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
We specialize in refinishing cabinetry over 10 years experience serving the greater Louisville area fully insured B.B.B accredited we pride ourselves on the best customer service in our field
We specialize in refinishing cabinetry over 10 years experience serving the greater Louisville area fully insured B.B.B accredited we pride ourselves on the best customer service in our field
Porch Pro Headshot Cecil Painting Llc
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
(18)
Ensure your home looks presentable with professional drywall repairs from jeff cecil contracting in Prospect, KY.
Ensure your home looks presentable with professional drywall repairs from jeff cecil contracting in Prospect, KY.
Porch Pro Headshot Albrecht Painting Inc
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
(67)
Don't let the stress of painting your home stop it from happening. Hire the professionals at Albrecht Painting in Plantation, KY instead.
Don't let the stress of painting your home stop it from happening. Hire the professionals at Albrecht Painting in Plantation, KY instead.

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 Shelbyville Painters

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Joe and his co-worker arrived 10 minutes early. Quality of work was excellent. Finished quickly and left absolutely no mess. Priced the job reasonably and there were no surprises. I highly recommend this company.

- Mike Harrison
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We hired Joe's painting last summer to refinish my mother's deck and do a couple of other smaller jobs. We are STILL waiting for him to finish the deck. He was supposed to come back and put on the second coat and never has and we keep getting the run ar...

- Maria Kenner
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I can not attest to your quality but I can to your character. How ugly it was to flip off and curse at a teenage driver who is not from the area and was already nervous driving in the city. You had children in the car and were acting any such way represen...

- Brittany Forsythe
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Joe's painting as they're calling themselves on this website is also AKA Joe's painting & more. They started out doing a really nice job on my house. They did my back, side and front mostly really good, a few places near my porch weren't painted well a...

- Bruce Hall
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Ryan did some work for me .outstanding work and great prices

- Teresa Stark
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Great work and fast and clean

- Ryan Smith
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I would recommend Ryan to anyone who needs painting or deck work. He is very prompt and fair with pricing. He did amazing work on our deck replaced broken boards powerwasher it and stained. He even built me a new staircase. We called him back 2 years late...

- Ryan Smith
166404

Ryan painted my deck did an absolute amazing job. Would definitely use him again.

- Kelli Alexander
14826

Painted my siding and trim around my house and it looked fabulous! I was much in need for an updated and fresh look for my home. Thanks Color World! I will use them again and I definitely recommend them.

14827

Painted the interior of my mothers home and did a great job. The where in and out in two days.

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My wife had wanted to have our stools re-done instead of purchasing new ones so we contacted webbs painting to see if they could help us out after we had them come and look at everything they gave us a great price and did a marvelous job I highly recomm...

- Harvey Webb
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I had contacted this company to give me a price doing some painting for me they was very quick to respond to me and gave me a awesome price so I hired them they told me when they would be available to get it done and they was on time and very professional...

- Harvey Webb

Everything You Need to Know About Shelbyville House Painters

Can I browse unscreened Painters in Shelbyville?

We do our best to screen all of our painters. However, there are still some painter professionals in Shelbyville that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Shelbyville or KY. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering painting services:

  • Flawless Coatings:
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • jeff cecil contracting:
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Serious Business Painting:
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

Will Painting Services work in Shelbyville require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?

Whether you’re painter job is in Shelbyville or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring painters. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the painter performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the painting services folks that everything is in order.

How many painters does Shelbyville have?

There are around 50 companies throughout Shelbyville to help you with your next painting services job.

  • 11 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.

All House Painters in Shelbyville, KY

Porch Pro Headshot R G Smith Painting
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
(5)
Based out of Taylorsville, R G Smith Painting is a painting company. They provide custom painting finish, deck weatherproofing and more.
Based out of Taylorsville, R G Smith Painting is a painting company. They provide custom painting finish, deck weatherproofing and more.
Porch Pro Headshot Micaela's Painting LLC
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
A freshly painted home or office can make us feel refreshed and more efficient. Micaela's Painting LLC offers free consultations, detailed cost estimates, expert advice and dependable prep and clean up services, at rates that won’t break your budget.
A freshly painted home or office can make us feel refreshed and more efficient. Micaela's Painting LLC offers free consultations, detailed cost estimates, expert advice and dependable prep and clean up services, at rates that won’t break your budget.
Porch Pro Headshot PAINTING PRO CONTRACTORS
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
(4)
"I would recommend them to anyone. They are so professional and neat. And the wife Dina was so great with helping me pick out all the colors. Total transformation and the price was definitely in my budget. Wonderful Work!!!!"
"I would recommend them to anyone. They are so professional and neat. And the wife Dina was so great with helping me pick out all the colors. Total transformation and the price was definitely in my budget. Wonderful Work!!!!"
Porch Pro Headshot Total Package Painting
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
(27)
For generations, home remodeling, architecture, and improvement has been in my family. We understand the value of building quality relationships with our customers. For 35 years, Total Package Painting has been serving Shelbyville, Kentucky. As a family owned and operated business, we love what we d...Read more about Total Package Painting
For generations, home remodeling, architecture, and improvement has been in my family. We understand the value of building quality relationships with our customers. For 35 years, Total Package Painting has been serving Shelbyville, Kentucky. As a family owned and operated business, we love what we d...Read more about Total Package Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Fresh Colors Painting
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
(2)
Need some painting done around the house? Leave it to the experts at Fresh Colors Painting. They deliver A+-rated (as of January 2018) services to homes throughout the Lincolnshire, KY area.
Need some painting done around the house? Leave it to the experts at Fresh Colors Painting. They deliver A+-rated (as of January 2018) services to homes throughout the Lincolnshire, KY area.
Porch Pro Headshot Heitlauf Corporation
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
Look no further than Heitlauf Corporation in Spring Valley, KY, a well-respected painting company known for their high-quality work and techniques.
Look no further than Heitlauf Corporation in Spring Valley, KY, a well-respected painting company known for their high-quality work and techniques.
Porch Pro Headshot H&S Services
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
Keep your drywall in great shape with professional repairs from the experts at H&S Services in Blandville, KY.
Keep your drywall in great shape with professional repairs from the experts at H&S Services in Blandville, KY.
Porch Pro Headshot Love Painting (Shelbyville, KY)
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
Is your home in the Bellewood, KY area and in need of a makeover? Contact Love Painting (Shelbyville, KY) about their painting services to get started.
Is your home in the Bellewood, KY area and in need of a makeover? Contact Love Painting (Shelbyville, KY) about their painting services to get started.
Porch Pro Headshot Diaz Painting
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
(19)
Porch Pro Headshot Moreno Painting & More
Painters
Serves Shelbyville, Kentucky
Let the experts from Moreno Painting & More in St. Regis Park, KY help you paint your home the way you want it.
Let the experts from Moreno Painting & More in St. Regis Park, KY help you paint your home the way you want it.

Latest projects near Shelbyville

Recent projects booked on Porch
Shelbyville 40065
Drywall Installation
Start Date
Within a month
Project type
Install drywall where none exists
Rooms to install drywall
Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom, Entry or hallway, Living room, family room, or entertainment room
Surfaces to drywall
Walls and ceilings
Who will provide materials
The contractor will need to purchase materials for the project
Shelbyville 40065
Trim Work
Start Date
Within a week
Install or repair
Repair
Location
Window, Door, Baseboards, Crown molding
Higher than 10ft
I'm not sure
Already has materials
No, I would like the professional to assist in purchasing the materials