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Best Painters in Gary, IN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Gary: Paint Gods LLC, CR Score 87/100; 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): J's painting and drywall, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 83.

  3. 16

    Most-reviewed: CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana, 858 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 83 ranked; ranked #16.

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

83 Gary painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 44 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 83 rated businesses.

Top 10 painters in Gary at a glance

Top 10 painters in Gary at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Paint Gods LLC874.8★ (24)Harvey, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2Five Star Painting of Merrillville855.0★ (122)Merrillville, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3J's painting and drywall845.0★ (5)Harvey, 2 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Express Painting & Pressure Cleaning834.9★ (66)Hobart, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Reds Paintress Residential Painting825.0★ (7)South Holland, 9 mi away24/7—
6The Painted Apple Creative Studio824.8★ (40)Portage, 9 mi away——
7Hoosier Boys Painting and Drywall814.8★ (105)South Haven, 8 mi awaySat—
8Hydra Customs814.8★ (36)Merrillville, 10 mi away——
9Painting and Restoration815.0★ (168)South Holland, 14 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Ghost Contracting & Painting LLC815.0★ (6)Chicago Heights, 12 mi away24/7—

The 83 best painters in Gary, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Gary

    #1 Paint Gods LLC

    Based in Harvey, 4 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Paint Gods LLC(219) 682-4463

  8. #8 Hydra Customs

    Based in Merrillville, 10 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews
    Address
    8882 Louisiana St Suite B, Merrillville, IN 46410
    View profile for Hydra Customs(219) 386-5418

  9. #9 Painting and Restoration

    Based in South Holland, 14 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    328 E 171st Pl, South Holland, IL 60473
    View profile for Painting and Restoration(708) 890-3429

  13. #13 CMJ Painting LLC

    Based in Gary

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for CMJ Painting LLC(219) 613-3251

  14. #14 Prism Painting Co

    Based in Schererville, 8 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews
    Address
    368 Kennedy Ave, Schererville, IN 46375
    View profile for Prism Painting Co(219) 322-4800

  15. #15 PAINT MASTER PRO

    Based in Merrillville, 10 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    8898 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410
    View profile for PAINT MASTER PRO(219) 204-8561

  18. #18 One Lain Designs

    Based in Chicago Heights, 9 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    View profile for One Lain Designs(708) 844-8080

  20. #20 N.A. Logan

    Based in Gary

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3000 Burr St, Gary, IN 46406
    View profile for N.A. Logan(219) 989-0700

  22. #22 Partners In Painting

    Based in Gary

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Partners In Painting(219) 730-2916

  23. #23 Rjs HandiWorks

    Based in Gary

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–9 PM · Sun 6 AM–6 PM
    View profile for Rjs HandiWorks(219) 263-0023

Painters ranked #26 to #50

#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 83 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.

painters in Gary, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Revisions Painting774.3★ (3)9 mi
27Stan's Painting & Decorating775.0★ (3)7 mi
28Wireman Home Services775.0★ (12)9 mi
29Bathtub Refinishing & More775.0★ (81)12 mi
30Avids Painting775.0★ (5)13 mi
31K&B Painting765.0★ (4)7 mi
32Painting Xpress764.8★ (17)11 mi
33Paramount Painting LLC764.8★ (115)12 mi
34PowderShield755.0★ (46)11 mi
352nd Gen Painting754.3★ (6)9 mi
36Wooden Shoe Painting755.0★ (6)7 mi
37McGing's Painting754.8★ (19)6 mi
38Lonestar Construction & Professional Painting LLC745.0★ (13)13 mi
39Endecca Painting744.6★ (32)6 mi
40Bargain Professional Painting, LLC745.0★ (7)13 mi
41Custom Designers Inc744.6★ (37)8 mi
42D Commerical Services Inc.742.3★ (3)10 mi
43A & S Painting743.2★ (6)10 mi
44Burgess remodeling and handyman services733.4★ (5)6 mi
45B&H Painting735.0★ (5)9 mi
46Philbin Painting & Drywall734.7★ (3)11 mi
47L & A Lawn Care, Handy Man, & More Svc. Or LHP Lawncare Service's733.4★ (5)In Gary
48IB FLOORING LLC, HOME RENOVATIONS735.0★ (7)8 mi
49PTL Painting and Design LLC735.0★ (8)15 mi
50Integrity Home Solution and Integrity Lawn Care Service734.5★ (15)In Gary

Also serving Gary

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.

Unranked painters serving Gary
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AAA Round the Clock Plumbing4.7★ (25)In Gary
Devin’s Handyman Services LLC4.5★ (26)In Gary
Dream Property PreservationIn Gary
Favela Construction1.0★ (1)In Gary
Harbor North Home & Bath Company5.0★ (2)In Gary
Hometek LLC4.9★ (7)In Gary
Industrial Steel Construction4.6★ (18)In Gary
JAKE OF ALL TRADES A1 SERVICES3.3★ (14)In Gary
Jimenez Tile and Bath LLC5.0★ (1)In Gary
Joken Construction & Remodeling4.1★ (13)In Gary
Jr Construction and repairs Inc1.0★ (1)In Gary
KTS Painting Llc5.0★ (2)In Gary
Nuclearnick Construction5.0★ (1)In Gary
Red beard Construction5.0★ (1)In Gary
SF Painting and Coatings5.0★ (1)In Gary
Shuford ConstructionIn Gary
The Centennial at 5043.7★ (11)In Gary
Trinity Group UnlimitedIn Gary
TroubleIn Gary
U-Go Electrical Serv & Chimney's Services ltd4.0★ (5)In Gary

How much do painters cost in Gary?

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

How much do painters cost in Gary?
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 Gary painters

We scored 83 Gary 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Gary data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Painters in Gary: frequently asked questions

Who is the best painter in Gary?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Gary, IN is Paint Gods LLC with a CR Score of 87/100. It has 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Five Star Painting of Merrillville (#2) and J's painting and drywall (#3) follow. We ranked 83 painters on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many painters are there in Gary?

ContractorsRanked ranks 83 painters serving Gary, IN. 9 of them are based in Gary; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which painters in Gary are open 24/7?

7 ranked painters in Gary post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Paint Gods LLC (#1), J's painting and drywall (#3) and Reds Paintress Residential Painting (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which painters in Gary work on weekends?

44 of 83 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Paint Gods LLC (#1), Five Star Painting of Merrillville (#2) and J's painting and drywall (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does interior painting cost in Gary?

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

What Google rating do Gary painters have?

The median Google rating among 83 rated painters in Gary is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana has the most, 858 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do painters outside Gary count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Gary 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.

Update log for Gary

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 83 painters serving Gary.

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