88/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Painters in Thunder Bay, ON (2026)
16 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Thunder Bay: Badi Painting, CR Score 88/100; 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Top Rung Painting, 70 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
16 Thunder Bay painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 16 rated businesses.
Top 10 painters in Thunder Bay at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badi Painting | 88 | 4.8★ (8) | Thunder Bay | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Prisma Painting | 86 | 4.8★ (37) | Thunder Bay | Sat | — |
| 3 | Lala’s Craft Bowl•Creations By Lala 2020 •Making Things with Lala | 86 | 5.0★ (7) | Thunder Bay | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Top Rung Painting | 85 | 4.9★ (70) | Thunder Bay | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Breathe Easy Services | 85 | 4.8★ (9) | Thunder Bay | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Thunder Bay Student Painters | 84 | 5.0★ (6) | Thunder Bay | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Prestige Painting | 84 | 3.7★ (6) | Thunder Bay | — | — |
| 8 | Lara Painting | 83 | 5.0★ (12) | Thunder Bay | Sat | — |
| 9 | Erik the Painter | 83 | 4.3★ (6) | Thunder Bay | — | — |
| 10 | Advance Painting | 81 | 5.0★ (3) | Thunder Bay | — | — |
The 16 best painters in Thunder Bay, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Thunder Bay
86/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 320 May St S, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1B6
Based in Thunder Bay
86/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 11 AM–7 PM · Tue–Sat 11 AM–9 PM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 610 Dawson St, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 3X1
Based in Thunder Bay
85/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (70).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Thunder Bay
85/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1100 Memorial Avenue #354, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 4A3
Based in Thunder Bay
84/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Based in Thunder Bay
84/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
- Address
- 607 Hyde Park Ave, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1Y3
Based in Thunder Bay
83/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 106 Elmwood Crescent, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6A4
Based in Thunder Bay
83/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
- Address
- 211 Leith St, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 1M7
#10 Advance Painting
Based in Thunder Bay
81/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Address
- 883 Central Ave, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 7A6
#11 A Better Painter
Based in Thunder Bay
81/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Address
- 10 Mona St, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 6X8
Based in Thunder Bay
79/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#13 H.H. Painting
Based in Thunder Bay
77/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Thunder Bay
74/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, 23 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 320 May St S, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 1B6
Based in Thunder Bay
71/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, 9 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1122 Waterford St, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5R1
Based in Thunder Bay
70/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 146 West, Gore St W, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 3V9
Also serving Thunder Bay
20 more painters within 24 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AJ's Contracting & Rentals - Thunder Bay Waterproofing Service | 4.9★ (21) | In Thunder Bay |
| Andlin | 5.0★ (3) | In Thunder Bay |
| Artex Painting & Decorating | 5.0★ (2) | In Thunder Bay |
| Bayview Renovations & Contracting | 5.0★ (3) | In Thunder Bay |
| DKI - TIL-KA | 4.7★ (46) | In Thunder Bay |
| Handiworks Property Services | 5.0★ (7) | In Thunder Bay |
| Kozak Construction TBay | 5.0★ (3) | In Thunder Bay |
| Leo's Construction Services | 5.0★ (3) | In Thunder Bay |
| Mirabelli Corporation | 3.7★ (3) | In Thunder Bay |
| Norman’s Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Thunder Bay |
| Prestige Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Thunder Bay |
| Pro Touch Coatings | 5.0★ (1) | In Thunder Bay |
| R&C Renovations | 5.0★ (2) | In Thunder Bay |
| RENOVATE TBAY INC | 5.0★ (3) | In Thunder Bay |
| SRL Contracting Corp. | 4.9★ (32) | In Thunder Bay |
| Talarico Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Thunder Bay |
| Taylor Made Construction | 4.2★ (10) | In Thunder Bay |
| thatshaneguy.ca | 5.0★ (1) | In Thunder Bay |
| Thunder Bay Renovations | 5.0★ (11) | In Thunder Bay |
| Woodboy Home Improvement | 5.0★ (1) | In Thunder Bay |
How much do painters cost in Thunder Bay?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Thunder Bay. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior painting | CA$1,360 | CA$2,840 | CA$4,340 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
| Exterior painting | CA$2,560 | CA$4,470 | CA$6,400 | Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Thunder Bay painters
We scored 16 Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay 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 |
Painters in Thunder Bay: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in Thunder Bay?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Thunder Bay, ON is Badi Painting with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Prisma Painting (#2) and Lala’s Craft Bowl•Creations By Lala 2020 •Making Things with Lala (#3) follow. We ranked 16 painters on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in Thunder Bay?
ContractorsRanked ranks 16 painters serving Thunder Bay, ON. 16 of them are based in Thunder Bay; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 24 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which painters in Thunder Bay are open 24/7?
1 ranked painter in Thunder Bay posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Badi Painting (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in Thunder Bay work on weekends?
6 of 16 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Badi Painting (#1), Prisma Painting (#2) and Lala’s Craft Bowl•Creations By Lala 2020 •Making Things with Lala (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in Thunder Bay?
Interior painting typically costs CA$1,360 to CA$4,340, with CA$2,840 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Thunder Bay. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Thunder Bay painters have?
The median Google rating among 16 rated painters in Thunder Bay is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Top Rung Painting has the most, 70 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Thunder Bay count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 24 km of the Thunder Bay city centre, 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 Thunder Bay
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 16 painters serving Thunder Bay.
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