ClaimedOttawa Luxe Painting
Barrhaven +8
5.0(8)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026PaintersOttawa Luxe Painting is an Ottawa painting company specializing in premium interior and exterior finishes, with meticulous prep.
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This guide compares 12 painters serving Ottawa. The featured shortlist includes Ottawa Luxe Painting, Oasis Painting, and Lancor Coatings. Listings claimed by their owner appear first; all other positions follow the published rating methodology. 11 carry a sourced public rating, averaging 4.7 stars; the highest-rated is PerfectPRO Painters at 4.9 stars from 241 Google reviews.
Ottawa's best painters are judged on prep, not paint. In a climate that swings from humid summers to dry, heated winters, a lasting finish depends on proper sanding, patching, priming, and dust control long before the first coat goes on. The companies below cover interior repaints, exterior work, cabinet refinishing, and colour consultation across the city, from century homes in the Glebe to new builds in Barrhaven. Each is a currently-operating Ottawa business with public reviews you can check, so you can compare finish quality, warranties, and pricing before you commit.
12 companies compared11 rated on Google4.7 avg ratingLast reviewed July 2026
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Painters worth considering
A focused Ottawa shortlist. Listings claimed by their owner appear first; all other positions follow our published rating methodology.
Listings claimed by their owner appear first. All other positions follow the selected sort.
- ClaimedView Ottawa Luxe Painting directory profile
FeaturedView Oasis Painting directory profileOasis Painting
Kanata +1
5.0(58)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026PaintersLocally owned, incorporated Ottawa painting company doing residential and commercial interior and exterior painting, wallpaper removal, drywall repair and deck and fence work. Listed on BBB, Houzz and TrustedPros with positive but small review counts.
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Lancor Coatings
Westboro +6
5.0(16)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026PaintersFamily-owned Ottawa painting company (founder Manuel Landaeta) doing residential and commercial interior and exterior painting, cabinet and kitchen refinishing, epoxy floors and new-construction painting. Licensed, insured and WSIB-certified, carrying $5 million in liability insurance.
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Call Jamie Painting & Drywall
Orléans
4.8(65)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026PaintersOttawa company (Jamie and Pam) specializing in popcorn and stipple ceiling removal, drywall taping and plastering, and interior painting using dustless (Festool) sanding. Multiple-year HomeStars Best of winner with a 99% HomeStars StarScore across 521 reviews. Serves Ottawa within roughly a 100 km radius.
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View CertaPro Painters of Ottawa directory profileCertaPro Painters of Ottawa
Kanata +7
4.6(238)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026PaintersOttawa franchise of the CertaPro national painting network, doing residential and commercial interior and exterior painting, cabinet painting, stipple removal and high-durability coatings. BBB A+ accredited, with free colour consultation and estimates.
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ClaimedView Cleary Grace Painting directory profileCleary Grace Painting
Kanata +7
4.8(110)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026PaintersLong-established Ottawa painting company operating since 1984 (founded by James Cleary), providing residential and commercial interior and exterior painting. Past and present major clients include the City of Ottawa, the National Gallery of Canada, the Danish Embassy, and many residential and commercial clients. Now operating as Cleary Grace Painting, fully insured with a two-year workmanship guarantee.
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View Enviro Painting directory profileEnviro Painting
Nepean
4.7(134)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026PaintersNepean-based painting company serving Ottawa with residential and commercial interior and exterior painting, wood staining and deck and fence work, marketing eco-friendly low- and zero-VOC paint options. Established local operator listed on BBB, HomeStars and TrustedPros; also operates in the Toronto market.
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FeaturedClaimedView Ottawa Pro Painting directory profileOttawa Pro Painting
Nepean +4
5.0(75)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026PaintersOttawa Pro Painting is an Ottawa painting company handling interior and exterior work for homes and businesses, including cabinet refinishing, popcorn ceiling removal and epoxy coating, rated 5.0 from 74 Google reviews.
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FeaturedView PerfectPRO Painters directory profilePerfectPRO Painters
Kanata +4
4.9(241)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026PaintersFamily-owned Ottawa painting company run by brothers Justin and Fedi Assaly, offering residential, condo, commercial and industrial interior and exterior painting plus drywall, wallpaper, deck staining and epoxy floors. HomeStars Best of award winner offering a one-year workmanship warranty. Serves central Ottawa and the surrounding suburbs.
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View Tiptop Pro Painting directory profileTiptop Pro Painting
Kanata +7
3.0(2)on GoogleChecked Jul 2026PaintersOttawa painting company (painters Steve and Jeff, over 35 years of experience) specializing in kitchen cabinet painting and residential interior painting plus related repairs. Shows five-star customer testimonials on its site.
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Tom Mac Rae Painting
Kanata +7
PaintersOttawa painter with about 25 years of experience specializing in residential repaints, plus commercial work, epoxy coatings, drywall repairs and stipple-to-flat ceiling conversions. Listed on HomeStars with roughly 194 reviews, a 91% StarScore and a Best of 2020 award.
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View WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Ottawa directory profileWOW 1 DAY PAINTING Ottawa
Kanata +7
4.7(190)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026PaintersOttawa location of the WOW 1 DAY PAINTING franchise, offering fast-turnaround residential and commercial interior and exterior painting using low- and zero-VOC paints. Carries a HomeStars StarScore around 94%.
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Buyer guide
Hiring a painter in Ottawa
What separates a great painter from a cheap quote, and the questions worth asking before you sign.
Why does prep matter more than the paint itself?
The finish only lasts as long as the prep underneath it. A good Ottawa painter talks about sanding, patching, priming, and protecting your floors before they talk about colour.
Why confirm insurance and get a written quote?
A reputable painter carries liability insurance and gives an itemized written quote that separates labour, materials, and prep. Vague per-room pricing usually hides the prep that makes the job last.
Should paint choice change from room to room?
Kitchens, bathrooms, and trim need a harder, more washable finish than bedroom walls. Ask which product line and sheen the painter recommends for each space and why.
When should exterior painting be scheduled?
Exterior paint needs dry surfaces and overnight temperatures above about 10C to cure, which in Ottawa realistically means late spring through early fall. Ask how the crew handles a surprise rain day.
Common questions
Painters in Ottawa, answered
- How much does it cost to paint a house interior in Ottawa?
- Interior painting is priced off the surfaces rather than the floor area: how much patching and sanding the walls need, ceiling height, how much trim and how many doors, and how many colours the crew has to switch between. Always get an itemized quote that separates prep, coats, and trim rather than a single lump sum, because that is the only way two quotes can be compared line for line.
- What is the best time of year to paint a house exterior in Ottawa?
- Late spring through early fall, when overnight temperatures stay above about 10C and surfaces are dry, gives exterior paint the best cure. Painting too late in the fall risks a finish that never fully hardens.
- How long should a good interior paint job last?
- With proper prep and quality paint, Ottawa interior walls typically look fresh for 7 to 10 years, and trim and doors longer. High-traffic areas like hallways and kids' rooms wear faster.
- Do painters move furniture and protect floors?
- Most Ottawa painting crews move light furniture and mask floors and fixtures as part of the job. Confirm what is included, and whether you need to clear breakables and wall hangings yourself.
- Should I repaint before selling my Ottawa home?
- A neutral repaint is one of the highest-return updates before a sale, since it makes rooms read as bright and move-in ready. Ask your painter which current neutral tones are selling well locally.
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