Painting & Wall Covering Contractors in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
29 contractors registered with the State of Iowa for this trade in Cedar Rapids. This is the complete registry — we do not rank anyone by quality. Paid Premiere placements appear first and are labelled; everyone else is alphabetical. How this list is built →
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- Debner Painting DBA Dpi Quality Custom Finishes
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2025
REGISTEREDCall - Inspirational Painting
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Bjj Painting INC DBA Five Star Painting
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Broulik Painting And Wallcovering
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Da Bunch Co. LLC
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2025
REGISTEREDCall - Decks To Halls
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2025
REGISTEREDCall - Diamond Painting INC.
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Fabtastic Painting LLC
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Flip Fast LLC
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Full Spectrum Painting
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2025
REGISTEREDCall - Handcrafted Construction LLC
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - I380 Deck Wash & Stain
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - J&J’S Painting And Drywalling LLC
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2025
REGISTEREDCall - Jay Reece LLC DBA Jay Reece LLC (Jay Reece)
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Jim Hale Painting LLC
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Js Paint & Powerwash LLC
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Kevins Painting
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Kluth Professional Painting
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2025
REGISTEREDCall - Kyro Painting
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Maverick Guyer LLC
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Meeks Painting LLC
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - North Liberty Painters INC
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - R & B Painting
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Ridgeline Homes LLC DBA 380 Painting LLC
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Roscoe Painting And Drywall
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2025
REGISTEREDCall - Surface Specialist Of Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Whitmans Concepts
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - York Enterprises INC
Cedar Rapids, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall
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- Accents Painting & Wallpapering
Marion, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Austin Yirkovsky Painting
Marion, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2025
REGISTEREDCall - Becks Painting LLC
Marion, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Blue Sky Interiors
Marion, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Crim Enterprises LLC
Marion, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2025
REGISTEREDCall - Eastern Iowa Painting INC
Hiawatha, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - George Klingler Paint & Dec INC
Marion, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2025
REGISTEREDCall - Hawthorne Construction & Painting LLC
Central City, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - James Wolf Painting
Walker, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Mike Wolfe Painting INC
Marion, IA · Linn County
Painting & Wall Covering Contractors
On the State’s register since 2025
REGISTEREDCall
How many painting & wall covering contractors are registered in Cedar Rapids?
As of September 2026, 29 painting & wall covering contractors based in Cedar Rapids hold a construction contractor registration with the State of Iowa, 29 of them currently in Registered status. That is about 6% of the 484 painting & wall covering contractors registered statewide. This is the complete State registry for Cedar Rapids — not a paid or curated selection.
- In Cedar Rapids
- 29
- registered in this trade
- Currently registered
- 29
- in active status
- New in 12 months
- 28
- first registered or renewed into the register
- Median tenure
- 0.5 yrs
- on the register (not a measure of experience)
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What to know before hiring painting & wall covering contractors in Cedar Rapids
Lead-safe practices in older homes
Homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint, and disturbing it during renovation is federally regulated. Iowa has a large pre-1978 housing stock. Ask whether the contractor is certified for lead-safe renovation if your home predates 1978 — this is a genuine federal requirement, not an upsell.
Preparation is the entire difference
Scraping, sanding, priming, and caulking determine how long an exterior paint job survives an Iowa winter far more than the paint brand does. Bids vary enormously here and describe it vaguely. Ask exactly how many hours of prep are priced and what is being primed.
Temperature and dew point limits
Exterior coatings have minimum application temperatures and cannot be applied to damp surfaces. Iowa’s exterior season is correspondingly short. A contractor willing to spray your siding in late autumn on a cold, damp day is risking adhesion failure you will not see until spring.
How to choose the best painting & wall covering contractors in Cedar Rapids
Iowa does not rate or rank contractors, and neither do we — the 29 registered painting & wall covering contractors listed on this page (current as of September 2026) are the complete State registry for Cedar Rapids, shown without any quality ranking. “Best” is not a list you can look up; it is the contractor who is right for your job. Here is the method the pros’ own trade associations recommend for finding them:
- 1. Start from the complete list, not an ad. Every business above holds a current State registration — a legitimacy baseline the incumbents’ pay-to-play lists cannot promise. Shortlist three or four whose location and trade fit your project.
- 2. Confirm the registration is active. Check each one on the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing’s official portal (verify a registration ↗). Every profile here links to the State’s own record so you can check it in one click.
- 3. Get current proof of insurance. Ask for a certificate of general liability and workers’ compensation. Never let uninsured work start on your property.
- 4. Get at least three written, itemized bids. Compare the same scope apples-to-apples. Be wary of a bid far below the rest — it usually hides missing scope or “surprise” costs later.
- 5. Check references and recent local work, then put the full scope, price, milestone payment schedule, and warranty in a written contract before anyone starts.
The full guide: finding the best contractor in Iowa →Questions to ask before you hire →How to verify a registration →
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to paint a house exterior in Iowa?
Late spring through early autumn, when temperatures stay reliably above the coating’s minimum application range and surfaces are dry. Iowa’s humidity and dew point matter as much as air temperature, since coatings applied to damp surfaces fail to adhere properly. Reputable contractors book the season early and decline marginal weather.
Do painters need a license in Iowa?
No. Painting is not a licensed trade in Iowa. Painting contractors earning $2,000 or more per year from construction must hold a State construction contractor registration under ch. 91C. Separately, federal lead-safe renovation certification applies when disturbing paint in homes built before 1978, which covers much of Iowa’s housing stock.
Who are the best registered painting & wall covering contractors in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?
Iowa does not rate or rank contractors, so there is no official "best registered painting & wall covering contractors" list — any site claiming one is guessing. Instead, this directory shows the complete field: all 29 registered painting & wall covering contractors the State lists in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, unranked, so you can compare them yourself. To find the best one for your project, confirm each contractor's registration is active, ask for current proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation (and, for a licensed trade, a current State trade license), and get at least three written itemized bids before you hire.
How many registered painting & wall covering contractors are there in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?
As of September 2026, the State of Iowa lists 29 registered painting & wall covering contractors in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This directory shows all of them — it is the complete public registry, with no paid placement affecting who is listed.
Is a registered contractor the same as a licensed contractor?
No. Iowa requires most construction contractors to register with the State (Iowa Code ch. 91C), but registration is not a license, an endorsement, or a guarantee of quality, insurance, or bonding. It confirms only that the business filed a current registration with the State.
How do I verify a contractor's Iowa registration?
Look up the registration number on the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing's official portal (https://laborportal.iwd.iowa.gov/iwd_portal/). Every profile in this directory links to the State's own record so you can confirm it independently — see the step-by-step guide at https://contractiowa.com/verify.
Are these contractors insured or bonded?
Registration does not verify insurance or bonding. Always ask a contractor for current proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, and get at least three written bids, before you hire.
Where does this data come from and how current is it?
It comes directly from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing's public "Active Iowa Construction Contractor Registrations" record, last exported September 2026. You can read how this directory is built and download the underlying dataset.
Data, sources & method →Verify a registration with the State ↗