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Best Painters in Elsmere, KY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Elsmere: M&J Painting, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 310 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Five Star Painting of Erlanger, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 168.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Color Me Mine, 187 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 168 ranked after M&J Painting; ranked #3.

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

168 Elsmere painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 109 open Saturdays and 53 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 168 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Painters in Florence ranking. See Painters in Florence

Top 10 painters in Elsmere at a glance

Top 10 painters in Elsmere at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1M&J Painting664.9★ (310)Florence, 2 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Five Star Painting of Erlanger634.8★ (48)Erlanger, 1 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Color Me Mine634.6★ (187)Edgewood, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Haven Painting & Services624.8★ (57)Florence, 6 mi away24/7—
5Cincinnati Toy Heritage Mural624.9★ (70)Cincinnati, 8 mi away24/7—
6That 1 Painter Northern Kentucky615.0★ (42)The Village of Indian Hill, 6 mi away24/7—
7Life by Design Painting614.9★ (27)Cold Spring, 4 mi away24/7—
8Slye's Painting LLC614.9★ (52)Independence, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Jireh Painting605.0★ (40)Florence, 4 mi awaySat · Sun—
10HR Painting LLC605.0★ (22)Florence, 2 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 168 best painters in Elsmere, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Elsmere

    #1 M&J Painting

    Based in Florence, 2 mi away

    66/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 310 Google reviews, the most in Elsmere.

    • 4.9★ from 310 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    View profile for M&J Painting(859) 250-5597

  3. #3 Color Me Mine

    Based in Edgewood, 2 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.

    • 4.6★ from 187 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 11 AM–8 PM · Fri 10 AM–9 PM · Sat 10 AM–6:30 PM · Sun 11 AM–4 PM
    Address
    2874 Town Center Blvd, Crestview Hills, KY 41017
    View profile for Color Me Mine(859) 344-6463

  9. #9 Jireh Painting

    Based in Florence, 4 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    Address
    550 Mt Zion Rd, Florence, KY 41042
    View profile for Jireh Painting(859) 638-1244

  10. #10 HR Painting LLC

    Based in Florence, 2 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    Address
    71 Cavalier Blvd Suite 100, Florence, KY 41042
    View profile for HR Painting LLC(859) 907-3013

  12. #12 Queen City Clay

    Based in Norwood, 14 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.

    • 4.9★ from 155 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–8 PM · Tue–Wed 10 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    Address
    2760 Highland Ave, Norwood, OH 45212
    View profile for Queen City Clay(513) 871-2529

  15. #15 The Paint Sesh

    Based in Francisville, 15 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.

    • 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 10 AM–9 PM
    View profile for The Paint Sesh(562) 762-3420

  16. #16 Fritts Painting

    Based in Cincinnati, 13 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6:30 AM–8 PM
    Address
    4114 Montgomery Rd Suite B, Cincinnati, OH 45212
    View profile for Fritts Painting(513) 631-0341

  17. #17 Welcher's Pro LLC

    Based in Florence, 4 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8473 Pheasant Dr, Florence, KY 41042
    View profile for Welcher's Pro LLC(859) 468-2350

  19. #19 Kurz Painting

    Based in Oakbrook, 4 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Kurz Painting(859) 979-3560

  24. #24 Dirty Dips Hydrographics

    Based in Florence, 1 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Underneath BP gas station, 7230 Turfway Rd, Florence, KY 41042
    View profile for Dirty Dips Hydrographics

  25. #25 Hobby Trench

    Based in Cincinnati, 13 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–9 PM · Tue–Thu closed · Fri–Sun 12 PM–9 PM
    Address
    5874 Cheviot Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45247
    View profile for Hobby Trench(313) 978-5175

How much do painters cost in Elsmere?

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

How much do painters cost in Elsmere?
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 Elsmere painters

We scored 168 Elsmere 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 Elsmere 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 Elsmere: frequently asked questions

Who is the best painter in Elsmere?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Elsmere, KY is M&J Painting with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 310 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Five Star Painting of Erlanger (#2) and Color Me Mine (#3) follow. We ranked 168 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

Which painters in Elsmere are open 24/7?

25 ranked painters in Elsmere post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Five Star Painting of Erlanger (#2), Haven Painting & Services (#4) and Cincinnati Toy Heritage Mural (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which painters in Elsmere work on weekends?

109 of 168 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 53 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are M&J Painting (#1), Five Star Painting of Erlanger (#2) and Color Me Mine (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does interior painting cost in Elsmere?

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 Elsmere. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Elsmere painters have?

The median Google rating among 168 rated painters in Elsmere is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. M&J Painting has the most, 310 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Elsmere count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Elsmere 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 Elsmere

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 168 painters serving Elsmere.
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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