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Best overall in Johnston: Prep Smart Professional Painting, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 261 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): RM Painting Co Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 175.
Most-reviewed: Muse Paintbar - Providence, 277 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 175 ranked; ranked #4.
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175 Johnston painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 119 open Saturdays and 55 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 175 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prep Smart Professional Painting | 91 | 4.9★ (261) | North Providence, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Paint and Vino | 89 | 4.9★ (239) | Pawtucket, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | RM Painting Co Inc. | 89 | 4.6★ (113) | East Providence, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Muse Paintbar - Providence | 88 | 4.7★ (277) | Providence, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Contract Coating & Taping, Pro Painters | 86 | 5.0★ (10) | Seekonk, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Excellence Painting Inc. | 86 | 4.9★ (52) | Attleboro, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Amaro Painting Company | 85 | 4.9★ (31) | Seekonk, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Ma & Pop's Painting | 85 | 4.9★ (69) | Warwick, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | State Line Painters | 85 | 5.0★ (42) | East Providence, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Wallpapers Painting and Construction | 84 | 5.0★ (14) | Johnston | 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 261 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pawtucket, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Providence, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 113 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Providence, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seekonk, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Attleboro, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seekonk, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warwick, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Providence, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnston
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Providence, 3 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warwick, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cranston, 4 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnston
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Providence, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rehoboth, 4 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seekonk, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Providence, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valley Falls, 4 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seekonk, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Providence, 5 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Providence, 3 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnston
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Attleboro, 7 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pawtucket, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
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 175 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A&M Property Solutions | 4.5★ (6) | In Johnston |
| Carriage House Painting & Home Improvements | 4.0★ (1) | In Johnston |
| Desousa Construction & Remodeling | 1.5★ (2) | In Johnston |
| Distinctive Painting | In Johnston | |
| Espo Painting | 1.0★ (1) | In Johnston |
| Future Contracting and Estimators, LLC | 5.0★ (28) | In Johnston |
| GOODDAY DRYWALL LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Johnston |
| Gutierrez Drywall | In Johnston | |
| Handyman Providence | 5.0★ (1) | In Johnston |
| HELP REBUILDING CONSTRUCTION LLC | 4.9★ (17) | In Johnston |
| J & M Landscaping | 5.0★ (4) | In Johnston |
| J. BROOKS CONTRACTING | 5.0★ (10) | In Johnston |
| KJA Building & Remodeling LLC | 4.3★ (6) | In Johnston |
| Macera Landscape Construction | 4.0★ (6) | In Johnston |
| QSPS Housing Solutions | 4.8★ (283) | In Johnston |
| Rawlinson Home Improvement | 5.0★ (3) | In Johnston |
| Rhode Island Floor Planing Company Inc | 5.0★ (163) | In Johnston |
| Rockhouse Construction | 4.8★ (27) | In Johnston |
| Surrette's Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Johnston |
| Talone Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Johnston |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Johnston. 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 175 Johnston 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 Johnston 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 |