Top 10 House Painters in Ephrata, PA

Porch Pro Headshot H-Painting
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Serves Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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H-Painting, located in Palmyra, PA is a professional painting contractor you can trust to do the job right. Since 1997, it has been our mission to “Take the pain out of painting.” A few of the ways we fulfill that mission is to finish projects on time, stand behind our work with a written warranty...Read more about H-Painting
H-Painting, located in Palmyra, PA is a professional painting contractor you can trust to do the job right. Since 1997, it has been our mission to “Take the pain out of painting.” A few of the ways we fulfill that mission is to finish projects on time, stand behind our work with a written warranty...Read more about H-Painting
Porch Pro Headshot All Decked Out LLC
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Serves Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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"I needed to install a railing on both top-level and bottom-level stairs in order to provide more safety and security for my 87-year-old mother to navigate in my home. Art and his son did a fantastic job! They were professional, friendly and courteous. We then asked Art to install a sturdy gate to g...Read more about All Decked Out LLC
"I needed to install a railing on both top-level and bottom-level stairs in order to provide more safety and security for my 87-year-old mother to navigate in my home. Art and his son did a fantastic job! They were professional, friendly and courteous. We then asked Art to install a sturdy gate to g...Read more about All Decked Out LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Veterans Pro Painters
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Serves Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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"I would highly recommend Veterans Pro Painters for any commercial or residential project. They are clean, efficient, easy to work with, timely and professional. You will not only get to support those who had selflessly given their service to our great country, but you will get high quality work at...Read more about Veterans Pro Painters
"I would highly recommend Veterans Pro Painters for any commercial or residential project. They are clean, efficient, easy to work with, timely and professional. You will not only get to support those who had selflessly given their service to our great country, but you will get high quality work at...Read more about Veterans Pro Painters
Porch Pro Headshot Nova Painting
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Serves Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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At Nova Painting our commitment to excellence rests on our attention to detail and communication throughout your project. Services include drywall repair, wall prep, pressure washing, paint selection, interior and exterior painting, faux finishes, cabinetry painting, staining, deck refinishing, tri...Read more about Nova Painting
At Nova Painting our commitment to excellence rests on our attention to detail and communication throughout your project. Services include drywall repair, wall prep, pressure washing, paint selection, interior and exterior painting, faux finishes, cabinetry painting, staining, deck refinishing, tri...Read more about Nova Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Neighbor Bob's Residential Painting
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Serves Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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"The service was impeccable. We had a few things done by Bob. One was painting an entire condo. This place was previously occupied by a heavy smoker, stains and smells were overwhelming. When Bob had finished you never new anyone ever smoked in the condo. He knows his stuff, he knew exactly wha...Read more about Neighbor Bob's Residential Painting
"The service was impeccable. We had a few things done by Bob. One was painting an entire condo. This place was previously occupied by a heavy smoker, stains and smells were overwhelming. When Bob had finished you never new anyone ever smoked in the condo. He knows his stuff, he knew exactly wha...Read more about Neighbor Bob's Residential Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Bill Torres Painting LLC
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Serves Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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At Bill Torres Painting we are focused on providing residential and light commercial services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With our wide variety of services which to choose, we're sure you'll be happy working with us!
At Bill Torres Painting we are focused on providing residential and light commercial services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With our wide variety of services which to choose, we're sure you'll be happy working with us!
Porch Pro Headshot K&S Painting
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Serves Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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We are a locally owned and operated company with 16+ years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in both interior and exterior, residential and commercial painting, pressure washing projects and deck restoration. We pride ourselves on the qu...Read more about K&S Painting
We are a locally owned and operated company with 16+ years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in both interior and exterior, residential and commercial painting, pressure washing projects and deck restoration. We pride ourselves on the qu...Read more about K&S Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Awe Paint LLC
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Serves Ephrata, Pennsylvania
(35)
Awe Paint LLC is a residential, painting contractor service specialist, who helps your improvements process to be clear, smooth & fun. Change is good! We LOVE what we do and it IT SHOWS! I invite you to schedule a free estimate and improvement consultation to help you explore color trends, spac...Read more about Awe Paint LLC
Awe Paint LLC is a residential, painting contractor service specialist, who helps your improvements process to be clear, smooth & fun. Change is good! We LOVE what we do and it IT SHOWS! I invite you to schedule a free estimate and improvement consultation to help you explore color trends, spac...Read more about Awe Paint LLC
Porch Pro Headshot EK Painting
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Serves Ephrata, Pennsylvania
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At EK Painting, our goal is to not only help you design and build your dream home, but to make the process easy and enjoyable for you. We are a full-service painting company with a wide range of experience. We can help you with all phases of new home construction or remodeling. While we are only off...Read more about EK Painting
At EK Painting, our goal is to not only help you design and build your dream home, but to make the process easy and enjoyable for you. We are a full-service painting company with a wide range of experience. We can help you with all phases of new home construction or remodeling. While we are only off...Read more about EK Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Yost Painting
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Serves Ephrata, Pennsylvania
(12)
Interior/exterior painting, staining, power washing, quality work, attention to details, 22 years experience. Free estimates
Interior/exterior painting, staining, power washing, quality work, attention to details, 22 years experience. Free estimates

Frequently asked questions about house painters

There is nothing like a fresh coat of paint in a new home. You can transform rooms with a change of color, and fresh paint breathes new life into an older home. Costs for painting homes vary. It depends on the rate of labor and on the type of paint you use. Most of the cost comes from the size of the home. The more square footage you need painted, the more expensive the job will be.

The average cost for painter services in a home is estimated at $3,500. On the low side, you can expect to pay $1,200 and $6,500 on the high side. These estimates assume you have a one-story home with around 1,000 square feet of wall to paint. More stories will mean higher costs.

The price is usually divided up into materials and labor. Labor tends to make up 85% of a job, but this can vary depending on the contractor. Most contractors charge between $2 - $6 / square foot. This calculates interior painting jobs with two coats of paint. For more specific paint jobs, such as doors or cabinets, you can expect to be charged $50 - $100 / door or drawer face.

Some contractors have different models of payment, which you may discover when looking up “painting companies near me” or “house painters near me.” You can be charged per room, which averages around $800 - $1,200 for a bedroom, and as high as $3,000 for a living room or similar large space. Some painters may choose to bill hourly, which can range from $20 - $50 / hour for basic painting, and $100 / hour or higher for specialty painting. A skilled painter should be able to cover between 150 – 350 square feet/hour but don’t forget to factor in prep time, clean up, and both coats of paint needed.

The cost of painting a home's exterior is far more variable, depending on your siding. Some sidings (like stucco) can cost up to $3,000 / 1,000 square feet, and that cost can rise if there are multiple stories. Weather can also play a major factor, which is why local painters are in high demand during the summer months. Vinyl siding expands and contracts depending on weather, so you’ll want a latex-based paint that is durable to these changes. For wood siding, latex is always a good option for allowing wood to breathe. Beware acrylic or oil-based paints, as these can create moisture stains. If you have stucco siding, you can go with latex, but it’s not your best option if the walls are damaged. Elastomeric paint will cover those imperfections while still being breathable. This paint is thick and time-consuming to apply. If you have brick siding, you’ll want a porous stain or paint so water doesn’t get trapped inside.

Siding is the biggest factor to cost, as prep and materials needed to do the job correctly can raise the price. Brick and stucco are the most expensive, while metal, wood, vinyl, and concrete tend to be on the lower end. Extra stories mean extra work for the painter, as safety measures and ladders need to be implemented. Painting a second or third story of a home takes longer than painting a single story based on logistics. It’s not just the walls, either. You may want to paint the garage, the shutters, the eaves and downspouts, and the siding and trim.

Your brand of paint can alter costs, as well as the cost of your finish. Flat paint tends to be the cheapest, but is also the least durable. Mid-range finishes, including eggshell and satin, can be good choices, depending on what you’re looking for. Semi-gloss finish will showcase imperfections and dents but is also resistant to cleaning. High-gloss is the most expensive type of finish and is recommended for small areas, such as trim, windows, and doors. While it is possible to DIY your home’s exterior, a professional comes with all the needed materials and is knowledgeable about what will work best and how to stay safe on the job. They are worth serious consideration.

Yes, you can paint vinyl siding. Years ago, this answer was no because paint continued to slide off the siding. We’ve come a long way since then. The best paint for vinyl is latex urethane paint, as it can cope with the constant contracting and expanding of the siding. Many paint companies create paint specifically designed for siding.

Painting vinyl is similar to painting other exteriors. You’ll want to coat it with primer (something designed for vinyl) and use a brush for the tricky spots. Otherwise, you can use a roller and cover a lot of ground. Once you have the primer, add the topcoat. Vinyl has one more caveat that you should be aware of. Dark colors tend to trap a lot of heat. Most vinyl paints will be light colors as a result, so it reflects heat rather than absorbs it. Weather can be a factor in painting vinyl, and the best weather is overcast, comfortable conditions. Sun, humidity, direct heat, and wind are not your friends when it comes to painting vinyl. You’ll want to ensure that painting your siding doesn’t void its warranty before you begin.

As with any painting, you’ll want to ensure you clean the area thoroughly first. For vinyl, a pressure washer is the best choice. You’ll want to find a recipe that tackles mold and mildew or buy a TSP solution. Mold and mildew tend to get between the paint and the siding, so it’s imperative you deal with them before you paint.

The quick answer is 350 – 400 square feet. This is generally true of wall, ceiling, and trim paint. Primer tends to go less, giving you 250 square feet on average. If you’re painting a dark room with a light color, you may need more primer coats, so keep that in mind. Be aware that fresh drywall is extremely porous and may absorb more paint than expected. Most drywall tends to arrive pre-primed, but be ready if it isn’t. If you have a textured wall (think popcorn ceilings, for example), you should use 20% more paint. If you need to paint 100 square feet of ceiling, it’s recommended you buy enough paint to cover 120 square feet to make up for the texture. You can stretch your paint with the correct tools. A nine-inch roller usually gives the best results for a coat of paint. For textured walls, consider a 1/2-inch nap over a 3/8-inch nap.

Let’s dive into the math. You know how much paint you need per square foot, but how do you calculate that square footage? First, measure the height of every wall, and add it together. Then, do the same for the length of each wall. Multiply those two numbers together, and you have the square footage. If you divide that number by 400 (how much a gallon of paint should cover), you know how many gallons you need to buy. This works for trim and doors as well. Multiply the total lengths and widths together, and divide it by 400. It’s never a bad idea to round up or ensure you have extra paint left over. You may need it for touch-ups or if a specific section requires more paint than you anticipated. It’s better to have too much than too little and have the hardware store mix you more paint. What if the color is off by even a slight bit? That’s a frustration you can easily avoid.

No, you can’t use exterior paint inside. Exterior paint is designed to hold up against weather extremes and, as such, contains more VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). These compounds were not designed for enclosed spaces; they can smell funky and release toxins that might make you or your pets sick. Exterior paint doesn’t settle in a short amount of time. In cold weather, exterior paint could continually release those toxins for a month or more. In warmer weather, this timeframe may be reduced to weeks. The process of releasing these toxins is called curing. Most professionals will wear masks when painting outside for this reason.

Exterior paint is softer by nature. It needs to be able to breathe and contract or expand with the home. It doesn’t stand up as well to the wear and tear that interior paint deals with on a daily basis. While all paint contains mildewcides and fungicides, the ingredients in exterior and interior paint are very different. The VOCs are needed in both paints to hold the pigment in. If you use exterior paint on indoor surfaces, ventilation is your first concern. This becomes a greater concern when spraying paint instead of rolling it, as spraying it makes it airborne that much quicker.

VOCs can cause lightheadedness, headaches, nausea, irritated eyes and throat, and respiratory issues. This can be an even greater hazard for those with compromised immune systems. Exterior and interior paints are vastly different, so you shouldn’t combine them. It compromises the quality of both paints. Plus, exterior paint isn’t designed to look good inside. Both varieties of paint are highly specialized, and you’ll likely regret using them where they are not intended.

The average cost to paint a 12x12 room is $650, with $400 being on the low end and $900 on the high end. Several factors can change these costs or cause them to rise. If you need drywall or plaster repaired before the job, that will cost time and effort. The higher your walls rise, the more time or paint it might take to finish the job. If you want to use designer paints, you may spend more on the materials. Your cost will also change based on the finish you choose.

Square footage is the most important consideration when factoring the price of a room. A large room, such as a living room, will cost more than a small bedroom or bathroom. Kitchens tend to cost the most since the painting is specific. They require far more attention to detail when you consider backsplashes, cabinets, and trims. Textured walls can add to that cost since it eats up more materials. Different types of paint can change the cost as well. On average, eggshell, satin, and flat are the cheapest paints. Matte, semi-gloss, latex, and oil are mid-range and all competitively priced. High-gloss paint is expensive and best used on small surfaces like trims.

You have the option to do the work yourself, of course. Be aware that it’s never as simple as splashing paint on the walls. You’ll need to purchase all the required materials, such as brushes, painter’s tape, rollers, trays, and plastic to prevent spillage. You’ll need to clean the walls and remove outlet covers and switch plates. Once that’s done, you can use painter’s tape on all the edges and then start. The big question you will need to ask yourself is whether you have the time. Painters are efficient, have all the tools, and do the job constantly. They will know immediately the best way to handle it.

Now that you know the scope of your project in terms of cost and effort, you can start dreaming in color.

Recent reviews for Ephrata Painters

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Hired this contractor to paint our oak cabinets the week of July 9th 2018. Here we are August 21st 2018 and I'm still picking up the pieces. Absolutely horrible experience from start to finish. Here is a breakdown: Timeliness: Job was to start Monday,...

- JUSTIN JOHNSON
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Extremely pleased with the outcome of the project. Kitchen cabinets look fantastic!! Love my new kitchen.

- Lori S
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H painting painted my kitchen cabinets, and I was extremely pleased with the entire process from beginning to end. The owner, Chad, was always prompt when responding to any communication from me. The timing for the project’s completion was exactly as he e...

- Vicky Steltz
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The paint job that never was... After over a year of waiting for the job to get done, I was told to find someone else... Unreliable!

- Stephen O'Sullivan
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The owner and her assistants have done an excellent job cleaning and polishing floors and sweeping rugs in my old house. She also can recommend the best products to use. So glad I found her!

- Eileen Wade
645

Would recommend.

- Randy Dickinson
3493

Excellent work quality. Excellent value. Excellent responsiveness in communication.

Brian was exceptional to work with. I have NO complaints. He was on time, on target and on the money. I couldn't be happier with the job. I highly recommend!!

- DONALD MEYERS
52148

One Room at a Time did a great job making our built-in storage bench in our dining room. Joe really took his time to fit everything perfectly so that it looks original to our older home. The painting was professional as well, and our whole-room make-over ...

- Kay Gilanyi
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1 Room At A Time provided a friendly, helpful, and professional painting job for me. The paint job came out looking so good! I will definitely hire him again. He took his time and was considerate of my home.

- Jenny Orsag
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I was very appreciative of Joe's willingness to accommodate my schedule and I thought that his charges were very fair. I will be calling him again.

- Bron Irwin
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Fantastic job! Dominic did an outstanding job painting the kitchen, living room, hallway and associated trim and doors. We live in Jackson Township, so it was a little bit of a commute for this young man, but he showed up on time and worked late to mak...

- DONALD DAVENPORT

Everything You Need to Know About Ephrata House Painters

Does the painter I want to hire need to be licensed in Ephrata?

Before you start any project, it is crucial to learn about the certifications and licenses that you or your Painter need to have. There are 3 painters in Ephrata that are licensed.

Here are the types of license(s) Painters need to have to work on Painting Services jobs in PA:

    Painting Services isn’t exactly what I’m looking for. Are there more specific services similar to painters available in Ephrata?

    If you’ve determined that painting services are not quite what you were looking for, or if you had a specific project in mind that is similar to painting services, we can still help you find the right professional in Ephrata.

    Ephrata has 50 painter professionals that can help you with your painting services job. Head to our Pros Page to find specific painters-pros in Ephrata.

    Who should I hire if I need Painting Services in Ephrata?

    Right now there are about 50 companies in and around Ephrata ready to help you with your painting services project.

      Below we've listed a few of the top Painters on Porch:

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