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Best Painters in Traverse City, MI (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Traverse City: True Color Painting, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Traverse City Painting Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 27.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Handz On Art - Paint Your Own Pottery, 121 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #2.

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

27 Traverse City painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 27 rated businesses.

Top 10 painters in Traverse City at a glance

Top 10 painters in Traverse City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1True Color Painting885.0★ (39)Traverse CitySat · SunOverall
2Handz On Art - Paint Your Own Pottery884.5★ (121)Traverse CitySat · SunMost reviews
3Traverse City Painting Company884.6★ (9)Traverse City24/7Emergencies
4All Custom Painting884.8★ (38)Traverse CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Intex Painting874.8★ (16)Traverse City——
6Bellshandyman Services853.9★ (7)Traverse City24/7—
7Jack Of All Trades, Handyman Company844.7★ (25)Traverse City24/7—
8Steen Decorating845.0★ (5)Traverse CitySat · Sun—
9Keller Williams Realty Northern Michigan: Pat Lund835.0★ (13)Traverse City24/7—
10Painting by Don824.6★ (11)Traverse CitySat · Evenings—

The 27 best painters in Traverse City, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Traverse City

    #1 True Color Painting

    Based in Traverse City

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1212 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49684
    View profile for True Color Painting(231) 883-4474

  2. #2 Handz On Art - Paint Your Own Pottery

    Based in Traverse City

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 121 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (121).

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

    • 4.5★ from 121 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Fri 11 AM–6 PM · Sat 11 AM–4 PM · Sun 11 AM–3 PM
    Address
    144 Hall St Suite 110, Traverse City, MI 49684
    View profile for Handz On Art - Paint Your Own Pottery(231) 941-5071

  4. #4 All Custom Painting

    Based in Traverse City

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    313 Rose St, Traverse City, MI 49686
    View profile for All Custom Painting(231) 632-5101

  5. #5 Intex Painting

    Based in Traverse City

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Address
    3731 Five Mile Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
    View profile for Intex Painting(231) 218-5382

  6. #6 Bellshandyman Services

    Based in Traverse City

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2836 James Ct, Traverse City, MI 49686
    View profile for Bellshandyman Services(231) 668-1203

  8. #8 Steen Decorating

    Based in Traverse City

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5:30 PM
    Address
    713 S Oak St, Traverse City, MI 49684
    View profile for Steen Decorating(231) 649-0587

  10. #10 Painting by Don

    Based in Traverse City

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Painting by Don(231) 492-3630

  11. #11 North Shore Stain Co

    Based in Traverse City

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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–Fri 7 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for North Shore Stain Co(231) 631-2909

  13. #13 AAA GT Painting

    Based in Traverse City

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for AAA GT Painting(231) 357-5679

  14. #14 STP Painting & Remodeling

    Based in Traverse City

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3301 Veterans Dr #123, Traverse City, MI 49684
    View profile for STP Painting & Remodeling(231) 633-9601

  16. #16 Painting by Paul, Inc.

    Based in Traverse City

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Painting by Paul, Inc.(231) 947-3751

  18. #18 Northwest Paint Pros

    Based in Traverse City

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Northwest Paint Pros(231) 944-3446

  19. #19 Full Spectrum Coatings

    Based in Traverse City

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3080 College Terrace Ct, Traverse City, MI 49684
    View profile for Full Spectrum Coatings(231) 631-1007

  21. #21 Next Level Finishes

    Based in Traverse City

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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
    View profile for Next Level Finishes(231) 632-4716

  22. #22 Northern Accents Painting

    Based in Traverse City

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    345 W South Airport Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
    View profile for Northern Accents Painting(231) 492-7323

  24. #24 Fresh Coast Painting

    Based in Traverse City

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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–Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Fresh Coast Painting(231) 499-9571

All 27 painters

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

painters in Traverse City, ranks 26 to 27
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Flawless Finish Custom Painting765.0★ (5)In Traverse City
27North Coast Construction and Fabrication725.0★ (15)In Traverse City

Also serving Traverse City

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 Traverse City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Affordable Painting5.0★ (2)In Traverse City
Ally Contracting5.0★ (8)In Traverse City
CMB Construction5.0★ (21)In Traverse City
Ferraro Group5.0★ (11)In Traverse City
Fresh Coast Exteriors, LLC5.0★ (48)In Traverse City
Herbert Roofing5.0★ (6)In Traverse City
Kitchen Choreography LLC4.5★ (44)In Traverse City
Mac Custom Homes5.0★ (4)In Traverse City
McCormick Construction pllc3.0★ (2)In Traverse City
Michigan Deck Builders5.0★ (7)In Traverse City
Michigan Gutters Inc.5.0★ (212)In Traverse City
Paul Maurer General Contracting3.7★ (10)In Traverse City
Properties of the North5.0★ (1)In Traverse City
RDB Contracting4.0★ (3)In Traverse City
Silverwood Enterprises4.0★ (4)In Traverse City
Socks Construction3.4★ (5)In Traverse City
Traverse City Construction LLC4.8★ (4)In Traverse City
Traverse City Deck Builders5.0★ (3)In Traverse City
Turning Leaf Fine Homes Inc4.0★ (5)In Traverse City
Widing Custom Homes5.0★ (5)In Traverse City

How much do painters cost in Traverse City?

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

How much do painters cost in Traverse City?
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 Traverse City painters

We scored 27 Traverse City 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 Traverse City 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 Traverse City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best painter in Traverse City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Traverse City, MI is True Color Painting with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Handz On Art - Paint Your Own Pottery (#2) and Traverse City Painting Company (#3) follow. We ranked 27 painters on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many painters are there in Traverse City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 27 painters serving Traverse City, MI. 27 of them are based in Traverse City; 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 Traverse City are open 24/7?

4 ranked painters in Traverse City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Traverse City Painting Company (#3), Bellshandyman Services (#6) and Jack Of All Trades, Handyman Company (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which painters in Traverse City work on weekends?

16 of 27 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are True Color Painting (#1), Handz On Art - Paint Your Own Pottery (#2) and Traverse City Painting Company (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does interior painting cost in Traverse City?

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

What Google rating do Traverse City painters have?

The median Google rating among 27 rated painters in Traverse City is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. Handz On Art - Paint Your Own Pottery has the most, 121 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Traverse City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Traverse City 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 Traverse City

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 27 painters serving Traverse City.

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