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Best Painters in Brainerd, MN (2026)

11 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Brainerd: Vivid Color Painting, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: All-Ways Painting, 44 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #6.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

11 Brainerd painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 11 rated businesses.

Top 10 painters in Brainerd at a glance

Top 10 painters in Brainerd at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Vivid Color Painting614.8★ (24)Baxter, 6 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2True North Colorworks LLC605.0★ (10)BrainerdSat—
3Zach's Painting Co.605.0★ (17)Brainerd——
4ADR Paint and Epoxy605.0★ (5)BrainerdSat · Sun—
5Gary's Painting Inc594.3★ (24)Brainerd——
6All-Ways Painting594.9★ (44)Baxter, 9 mi away—Most reviews
7Lakes Painting & Powerwashing, LLC585.0★ (6)Baxter, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Borders Painting555.0★ (3)Brainerd——
9Gull Lake Sandblasting & Powdercoating544.8★ (19)Brainerd——
10Northern HandyMan494.4★ (5)Baxter, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 11 best painters in Brainerd, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 Zach's Painting Co.

    Based in Brainerd

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5151 Pine Beach Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Zach's Painting Co.(218) 851-3830

  4. #4 ADR Paint and Epoxy

    Based in Brainerd

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    17661 Browns Ln, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for ADR Paint and Epoxy(831) 402-0017

  5. #5 Gary's Painting Inc

    Based in Brainerd

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15915 Inglewood Dr N, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Gary's Painting Inc(218) 829-8776

  6. #6 All-Ways Painting

    Based in Baxter, 9 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, the most in Brainerd.

    • 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16714 MN-210, Ironton, MN 56455
    View profile for All-Ways Painting(218) 831-3844

  8. #8 Borders Painting

    Based in Brainerd

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    909 9th Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
    View profile for Borders Painting(218) 820-4441

  10. #10 Northern HandyMan

    Based in Baxter, 6 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4828 Gull Lake Dam Rd, East Gull Lake, MN 56401
    View profile for Northern HandyMan(218) 464-6646

Also serving Brainerd

12 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.

Unranked painters serving Brainerd
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advantage Home Pros4.9★ (449)In Brainerd
Advantage Home Pros - Roofing4.6★ (67)In Brainerd
Baxter Home Builder / Gull Lake Home Builder / Crosslake Home Builder / B-Dirt Construction4.6★ (47)In Brainerd
Jake's Drywall & Paint llc5.0★ (2)In Brainerd
Lakes Painting & Powerwashing LLC3.0★ (2)5 mi
Rainbow PaintingIn Brainerd
Renovation Services Llc5 mi
Retro Finish5.0★ (1)In Brainerd
Sibbert Drywall, LLC5.0★ (3)In Brainerd
TCS Insulation & Coatings4.8★ (41)In Brainerd
Vintage Painting & window cleaning5.0★ (1)In Brainerd
Whistler Custom Painting5.0★ (1)In Brainerd

How much do painters cost in Brainerd?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Brainerd. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do painters cost in Brainerd?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Interior painting$965$2,022$3,089Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national rangeOctober 2026
Exterior painting$1,819$3,178$4,551Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How we ranked Brainerd painters

We scored 11 Brainerd painters on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Brainerd data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Painters in Brainerd: frequently asked questions

Who is the best painter in Brainerd?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Brainerd, MN is Vivid Color Painting with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. True North Colorworks LLC (#2) and Zach's Painting Co. (#3) follow. We ranked 11 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many painters are there in Brainerd?

ContractorsRanked ranks 11 painters serving Brainerd, MN. 6 of them are based in Brainerd; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which painters in Brainerd work on weekends?

5 of 11 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Vivid Color Painting (#1), True North Colorworks LLC (#2) and ADR Paint and Epoxy (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does interior painting cost in Brainerd?

Interior painting typically costs $965 to $3,089, with $2,022 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Brainerd. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Brainerd painters have?

The median Google rating among 11 rated painters in Brainerd is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. All-Ways Painting has the most, 44 reviews, and ranks #6. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank painters?

Each painter gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do painters outside Brainerd count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Brainerd city center, our service radius for painters. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Can painters pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Brainerd

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 painters serving Brainerd.

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