Painters in Palm Desert, CA
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- 17 painters serve Palm Desert
- Free quotes, no obligation
- Typical cost $470–$2,100 per room
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Top painters near Palm Desert
Ivan's Painting
Best Painting Contractors in Coachella Valley
Coachella, CA
Fineline Furniture Finishing
Trusted Coachella Valley painting and furniture finishing company since 1997, offering high-quality residential and commercial services.
Cathedral City, CA
Certainty Professional Painting
Premier residential and commercial painting contractor committed to quality, detail, and customer satisfaction.
La Quinta, CA
Richken Painting
Luxury residential and commercial painting specialists with 30 years of experience serving Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley.
Palm Desert, CA
Moorhouse Coating Palm Desert
Southwest's largest commercial painting contractor serving 32 metro areas with 500+ certified painters and 24/7 emergency availability since 1997.
Palm Desert, CA
LKQ Refinish
LKQ Refinish is a painting business serving Cathedral City, CA and the surrounding area.
Cathedral City, CA
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Painting in Palm Desert: what to know
Palm Desert is in Riverside County, covering ZIP codes 92211 and 92260. Pros listed here also cover nearby Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage, Bermuda Dunes, Desert Palms, Thousand Palms, Indio, La Quinta and Cathedral City. 17 painters on Contractors2Hire serve the Palm Desert area, including pros based in Palm Desert, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Indio. Most painting jobs here cost $470–$2,100 per room.
Hiring a licensed painter in California
Look for a C-33 Painting and Decorating license from the Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
- Any job worth $1,000 or more in labor and materials must be done by a CSLB-licensed contractor.
- Licensed contractors must carry a $25,000 contractor bond, and workers' compensation if they have employees.
- For home improvement contracts, the down payment can't be more than 10% of the price or $1,000, whichever is less.
- Water heaters must be braced or strapped against earthquakes under state law.
Check a license on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) site
How much does a painter cost in Palm Desert?
Most painting jobs in Palm Desert, CA cost $470–$2,100 per room, with hourly rates around $45–$110.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patch drywall and touch up paint | $180 | $380 | $830 |
| Paint one interior room | $470 | $1,050 | $2,100 |
| Stain a fence or deck | $710 | $1,750 | $3,550 |
| Paint kitchen cabinets | $3,550 | $6,500 | $10,600 |
| Paint a whole-home interior (2,000 sq ft) | $4,700 | $8,250 | $14,200 |
| Paint a house exterior | $4,150 | $7,650 | $14,200 |
What affects the price
- Prep is most of the work: patching, sanding, caulking and moving furniture add time.
- High ceilings, stairwells and multi-story exteriors need ladders or scaffolding.
- Premium paint costs more but often needs fewer coats.
- Homes built before 1978 may need lead-safe practices, which add cost.
Painters in Palm Desert: FAQ
How much does a painter cost in Palm Desert?
Most painting jobs in Palm Desert, CA cost $470–$2,100 per room. Hourly rates typically run $45–$110. These are estimates based on typical US prices adjusted for local costs — the job's size, materials and access all move the price, so compare two or three quotes before you hire.
How do I find a painter near me in Palm Desert?
Enter your ZIP code at the top of this page — Palm Desert covers 92211 and 92260 — to see painters who serve your address, then compare their profiles and get free quotes. Pros listed here also serve nearby Cathedral City, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage.
How many painters serve Palm Desert on Contractors2Hire?
17 painting pros on Contractors2Hire serve the Palm Desert area. Each profile shows the pro's photos, service area, licenses on file and reviews from past customers.
How do I choose the right painter in Palm Desert?
Compare at least three pros. Check that their license is active with your state licensing board, ask for proof of insurance, read recent reviews, and get the scope, price and timeline in writing before work starts. Avoid paying the full amount up front.
Does a painter need a license in California?
Any job worth $1,000 or more in labor and materials must be done by a CSLB-licensed contractor. For painting work that means a C-33 Painting and Decorating license from the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). You can check any license number on the board's website before you hire.
Is it free to get quotes from painters on Contractors2Hire?
Yes. Sending a request and comparing quotes is free, with no obligation to hire. You pay the pro you choose directly for the work.
How long does an interior paint job last?
About 5–10 years in most rooms, less in kitchens, bathrooms and kids' rooms. Exterior paint usually lasts 5–10 years depending on sun and weather.
Is paint included in the quote?
Usually, but not always. Ask whether the quote includes paint and primer, which brand and finish, and how many coats.
Areas and ZIP codes covered around Palm Desert
Palm Desert ZIP codes: 92211 · 92260
Nearby communities: Indian Wells · Rancho Mirage · Bermuda Dunes · Desert Palms · Thousand Palms · Indio · La Quinta · Cathedral City
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