Painting Costs in Portland, ME

Verified cost ranges for painting in Portland

Verified by 4 sourcesUpdated June 18, 2026

Painting Costs in Portland

Cost ranges verified from official sources

Interior Painting

Portland, ME

2 sources

Low

$792

Average

$1,280

High

$2,464

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Exterior Painting

Portland, ME

2 sources

Low

$1,989

Average

$2,816

High

$5,655

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Cabinet Painting

Portland, ME

2 sources

Low

$110

Average

$469

High

$827

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Deck Staining

Portland, ME

3 sources

Low

$308

Average

$492

High

$827

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Fence Staining

Portland, ME

3 sources

Low

$438

Average

$1,092

High

$2,282

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Wallpaper Removal

Portland, ME

2 sources

Low

$76

Average

$709

High

$1,546

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Jun 2026

Drywall Repair

Portland, ME

4 sources

Low

$235

Average

$673

High

$1,285

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixrHomeAdvisorHomeGuide

Updated Jun 2026

Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Portland, ME

2 sources

Low

$204

Average

$1,994

High

$5,093

Bureau of Labor StatisticsFixr

Updated Jun 2026

Trim Painting

Portland, ME

2 sources

Low

$713

Average

$1,281

High

$2,547

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Pressure Washing

Portland, ME

2 sources

Low

$230

Average

$453

High

$827

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisor

Updated Jun 2026

Ceiling Painting

Portland, ME

3 sources

Low

$143

Average

$314

High

$827

Bureau of Labor StatisticsHomeAdvisorHomewyse

Updated Jun 2026

Understanding Painting Costs in Portland

Popcorn ceiling removal costs in Portland, ME average $2,154.86, reflecting the city's cost of living that runs 1.9% above the national average. Portland's regional price parity of 101.9 influences labor rates and material costs for contractors operating in the area. The local service market in Portland shows considerable variation, with quotes ranging from $254.65 to $5,500.44 depending on project scope, ceiling condition, and contractor pricing strategies. Limited state-level data availability suggests that Portland's pricing is shaped primarily by local market conditions, including regional contractor competition and the specific demands of the city's housing stock rather than broader Maine trends.

How Portland Compares

vs. National Average+8%

*Based on aggregated cost data from multiple sources

Frequently Asked Questions — Painting Costs in Portland

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