52 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Appleton: Board & Brush Creative Studio - Appleton, CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JA Painting Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 52.
Most-reviewed: Pinot's Palette, 141 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 52 ranked; ranked #7.
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52 Appleton painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 52 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Board & Brush Creative Studio - Appleton | 93 | 4.9★ (123) | Appleton | — | Overall |
| 2 | Badger Painting & Home Improvement | 93 | 5.0★ (116) | Appleton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Painting Transformation, LLC | 90 | 5.0★ (51) | Appleton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Dehart Painting Services | 89 | 5.0★ (33) | Appleton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | JA Painting Services | 89 | 5.0★ (11) | Appleton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Lloyd's Painting, Drywall, & Remodels LLC | 88 | 4.6★ (46) | Appleton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Pinot's Palette | 86 | 4.7★ (141) | Appleton | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 8 | Johnson's Painting | 84 | 4.9★ (30) | Appleton | Sat | — |
| 9 | WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Wisconsin North East | 83 | 5.0★ (31) | Little Chute, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | ABC Painting | 83 | 5.0★ (8) | Appleton | Sat · Sun | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 141 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (141).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Chute, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Menasha, 3 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Neenah, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 52 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 more painters within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton Home Repair | 5.0★ (3) | In Appleton |
| Blue Sky Contractors LLC | 3.6★ (16) | In Appleton |
| Cypress Homes & Realty | 4.3★ (92) | In Appleton |
| Dream Building LLC | 5.0★ (9) | In Appleton |
| Fix and Flourish | Handyman and Native Landscaping | 5.0★ (7) | In Appleton |
| Grant Thompson Construction, Inc. | 4.7★ (82) | In Appleton |
| Griffin Builders | 5.0★ (4) | In Appleton |
| JP Drywall LLC | 5.0★ (62) | In Appleton |
| Kitchen Tune-Up Appleton WI | 4.9★ (69) | In Appleton |
| Linked Living Homes | 5.0★ (40) | In Appleton |
| Most Valuable Installers | 4.9★ (62) | In Appleton |
| Mudslingers LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Appleton |
| Nelson Woodcraft LLC | 5.0★ (16) | In Appleton |
| Nickols Roofing & Gutters | 5.0★ (114) | In Appleton |
| Ridge Top Exteriors | 4.7★ (482) | In Appleton |
| Roofing America Appleton | 4.9★ (44) | In Appleton |
| SOS staining and assembly | 5.0★ (4) | In Appleton |
| Van's Realty & Construction | 3.6★ (74) | In Appleton |
| Walk By Faith Roofing & Remodeling | 2.5★ (11) | In Appleton |
| YB Handyman Services | 3.0★ (6) | In Appleton |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Appleton. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior painting | $965 | $2,022 | $3,089 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range | October 2026 |
| Exterior painting | $1,819 | $3,178 | $4,551 | Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
We scored 52 Appleton painters on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Appleton data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |