Painting Costs in Kentucky

Verified cost ranges across cities in Kentucky

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Painting Cost Comparison — Kentucky

Compare verified cost ranges across cities in Kentucky

Cost Comparison — Interior Painting

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$778

Typical

$1,231

High

$2,419

Louisville2 sources

Low

$724

Typical

$1,146

High

$2,251

Lexington2 sources

Low

$723

Typical

$1,143

High

$2,247

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$702

Typical

$1,110

High

$2,181

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$689

Typical

$1,091

High

$2,143

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$705

Typical

$1,115

High

$2,191

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$708

Typical

$1,119

High

$2,200

Cost Comparison — Exterior Painting

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$1,953

Typical

$2,739

High

$5,552

Louisville2 sources

Low

$1,818

Typical

$2,549

High

$5,167

Lexington2 sources

Low

$1,814

Typical

$2,544

High

$5,157

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$1,761

Typical

$2,470

High

$5,007

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$1,731

Typical

$2,427

High

$4,920

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$1,769

Typical

$2,480

High

$5,028

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$1,776

Typical

$2,491

High

$5,050

Cost Comparison — Cabinet Painting

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$88

Typical

$373

High

$658

Louisville2 sources

Low

$82

Typical

$347

High

$613

Lexington2 sources

Low

$82

Typical

$346

High

$611

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$79

Typical

$336

High

$594

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$78

Typical

$331

High

$583

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$79

Typical

$338

High

$596

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$80

Typical

$339

High

$599

Cost Comparison — Deck Staining

Kentucky3 sources

Low

$302

Typical

$457

High

$683

Louisville3 sources

Low

$281

Typical

$425

High

$635

Lexington3 sources

Low

$281

Typical

$424

High

$634

Bowling Green3 sources

Low

$273

Typical

$412

High

$616

Owensboro3 sources

Low

$268

Typical

$405

High

$605

Elizabethtown3 sources

Low

$274

Typical

$414

High

$618

Clarksville3 sources

Low

$275

Typical

$415

High

$621

Cost Comparison — Fence Staining

Kentucky3 sources

Low

$430

Typical

$1,046

High

$2,240

Louisville3 sources

Low

$400

Typical

$974

High

$2,085

Lexington3 sources

Low

$399

Typical

$972

High

$2,081

Bowling Green3 sources

Low

$387

Typical

$944

High

$2,020

Owensboro3 sources

Low

$381

Typical

$927

High

$1,985

Elizabethtown3 sources

Low

$389

Typical

$948

High

$2,029

Clarksville3 sources

Low

$391

Typical

$952

High

$2,038

Cost Comparison — Wallpaper Removal

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$75

Typical

$669

High

$1,518

Louisville2 sources

Low

$70

Typical

$623

High

$1,413

Lexington2 sources

Low

$70

Typical

$622

High

$1,410

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$604

High

$1,369

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$66

Typical

$593

High

$1,345

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$606

High

$1,375

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$68

Typical

$609

High

$1,381

Cost Comparison — Drywall Repair

Kentucky4 sources

Low

$230

Typical

$634

High

$1,262

Louisville4 sources

Low

$214

Typical

$590

High

$1,175

Lexington4 sources

Low

$214

Typical

$589

High

$1,172

Bowling Green4 sources

Low

$208

Typical

$572

High

$1,138

Owensboro4 sources

Low

$204

Typical

$562

High

$1,118

Elizabethtown4 sources

Low

$209

Typical

$574

High

$1,143

Clarksville4 sources

Low

$209

Typical

$577

High

$1,148

Cost Comparison — Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$200

Typical

$1,932

High

$5,000

Louisville2 sources

Low

$186

Typical

$1,798

High

$4,654

Lexington2 sources

Low

$186

Typical

$1,795

High

$4,645

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$180

Typical

$1,742

High

$4,509

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$177

Typical

$1,712

High

$4,431

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$181

Typical

$1,750

High

$4,529

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$182

Typical

$1,757

High

$4,548

Cost Comparison — Trim Painting

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$700

Typical

$1,232

High

$2,500

Louisville2 sources

Low

$651

Typical

$1,147

High

$2,327

Lexington2 sources

Low

$650

Typical

$1,144

High

$2,322

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$631

Typical

$1,111

High

$2,255

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$620

Typical

$1,092

High

$2,215

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$634

Typical

$1,116

High

$2,264

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$637

Typical

$1,120

High

$2,274

Cost Comparison — Pressure Washing

Kentucky2 sources

Low

$226

Typical

$418

High

$658

Louisville2 sources

Low

$210

Typical

$389

High

$613

Lexington2 sources

Low

$210

Typical

$389

High

$611

Bowling Green2 sources

Low

$204

Typical

$377

High

$594

Owensboro2 sources

Low

$200

Typical

$371

High

$583

Elizabethtown2 sources

Low

$205

Typical

$379

High

$596

Clarksville2 sources

Low

$206

Typical

$381

High

$599

Cost Comparison — Ceiling Painting

Kentucky3 sources

Low

$140

Typical

$282

High

$658

Louisville3 sources

Low

$131

Typical

$263

High

$613

Lexington3 sources

Low

$130

Typical

$262

High

$611

Bowling Green3 sources

Low

$127

Typical

$255

High

$594

Owensboro3 sources

Low

$124

Typical

$250

High

$583

Elizabethtown3 sources

Low

$127

Typical

$256

High

$596

Clarksville3 sources

Low

$128

Typical

$257

High

$599

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Interior Painting

Preparation and painting of interior walls and ceilings including patching, priming, and two finish coats with low-VOC latex paint.

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Exterior Painting

Power washing, scraping, priming, and painting of exterior siding, trim, and doors with weather-resistant acrylic or oil-based paint.

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Cabinet Painting

Professional sanding, priming, and spraying of kitchen or bathroom cabinet boxes and doors for a factory-smooth finish.

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Deck Staining

Cleaning, sanding, and applying a penetrating or film-forming stain to a wood deck to protect against UV damage, moisture, and foot traffic.

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Fence Staining

Application of a semi-transparent or solid stain to a wood fence after power washing and drying to extend its lifespan.

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Wallpaper Removal

Steaming or chemical removal of existing wallpaper and sizing, followed by wall skim coating and priming before painting.

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Drywall Repair

Patching of holes, cracks, and dings in drywall with joint compound, sanding, and priming to a paint-ready surface.

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Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Wetting and scraping of acoustic popcorn ceiling texture followed by skim coating and painting for a smooth, modern finish. Asbestos testing recommended for pre-1980 homes.

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Trim Painting

Careful masking and painting of baseboards, door casings, window trim, and crown molding with semi-gloss or satin enamel.

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Pressure Washing

High-pressure washing of driveways, siding, decks, fences, and roofs to remove dirt, mold, mildew, and loose paint before refinishing.

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Ceiling Painting

Prep and application of flat or matte ceiling paint to eliminate stains, marks, or discoloration from a single room or entire home.

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