Top 10 House Painters in Lancaster, PA

Porch Pro Headshot CertaPro Painters of Lancaster
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Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Don't let drab walls lessen your home's appearance. Have them painted by the professionals at CertaPro Painters of Lancaster in Jarrettsville.
Don't let drab walls lessen your home's appearance. Have them painted by the professionals at CertaPro Painters of Lancaster in Jarrettsville.
Porch Pro Headshot Veterans Pro Painters
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Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania
(17)
At VeteranPro Painters we specialize in interior and exterior painting. We hire Veterans who were taught to pay attention to detail. As a Veteran myself I know the importance of detail with every paint job. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction.
At VeteranPro Painters we specialize in interior and exterior painting. We hire Veterans who were taught to pay attention to detail. As a Veteran myself I know the importance of detail with every paint job. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction.
Porch Pro Headshot Schwarz Painting LLC
Painters
Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania
(19)
Sit back and let a professional take of the painting on your property. The painters at Schwarz Painting LLC in Cecilton, MD are at your service, contact them today!
Sit back and let a professional take of the painting on your property. The painters at Schwarz Painting LLC in Cecilton, MD are at your service, contact them today!
Porch Pro Headshot Kin construction LLC
Painters
Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania
(7)
Here at kin construction llc we treat our customers like family. We offer a 20% discount to all active or retired military. Kin construction llc appreciates their service
Here at kin construction llc we treat our customers like family. We offer a 20% discount to all active or retired military. Kin construction llc appreciates their service
Porch Pro Headshot Simpson's
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Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Keep your drywall in great shape with professional repairs from the experts at Simpson's in Charlestown.
Keep your drywall in great shape with professional repairs from the experts at Simpson's in Charlestown.
Porch Pro Headshot Jacobs Painting
Painters
Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania
(5)
"Robert and his crew painted our basement late October 2016. They were very professional and knowledgeable in their field and did not try to pressure us into anything in fact it was the exact opposite. Our walls were pretty much a mess from the last paint job with paint boogies and a deep dark red p...Read more about Jacobs Painting
"Robert and his crew painted our basement late October 2016. They were very professional and knowledgeable in their field and did not try to pressure us into anything in fact it was the exact opposite. Our walls were pretty much a mess from the last paint job with paint boogies and a deep dark red p...Read more about Jacobs Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Quality Choice Painting,LLC
Painters
Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania
We are a sincere and hardworking company, our priority is to ensure good work for our clients
We are a sincere and hardworking company, our priority is to ensure good work for our clients
Porch Pro Headshot Mike's Painting and Home Services
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Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Mike's Painting and Home Services in Perryville is a 5-star-rated company that offers a variety of painting services for you to choose from.
Mike's Painting and Home Services in Perryville is a 5-star-rated company that offers a variety of painting services for you to choose from.
Porch Pro Headshot 1 Room At A Time
Painters
Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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Past customers have given 1 Room At A Time in Perryville, MD an excellent 4-star rating for their great painting service offerings.
Past customers have given 1 Room At A Time in Perryville, MD an excellent 4-star rating for their great painting service offerings.
Porch Pro Headshot H.a.l.homeimprovements
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Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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 Lancaster Painters

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Would recommend.

- Harry Meek
94644

Prep and Stain Deck. Fantastic work, customer friendly, communicates well with customers and would highly recommend.

- Anthony Re
227673

I hired Kin Construction to do a dry wall repair. I m very satisfied with their work and personal interaction. I’ll hire them again as the need presents itself. I’m glad I contacted them!

- Bill Kaelin
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
50481

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
53226

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
76371

Having used this company once before and liking the work of the painter Robert, the owner, sent to our home we decided to use this company again. This time there were two different painters and Robert himself that came to do the painting. This was a surp...

- Terry Rotolo- Niemann
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Ryan painted our bedroom and powder room and he did an excellent job. He was prompt and his work was very tidy. I would recommend using his company to anyone who has an up and coming painting project.

- Jim Kulp
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My wife and I just moved to the Lancaster area. We needed someone to paint our family room. There was no way I could paint the 13' ceiling. After getting 3 estimates we settled on Schwarz Painting. It was a great decision. Ryan was on time and worked hard...

- John Pozzi
174683

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
170441

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 co...

- Dan Messimer
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Here's the story, I finally found the perfect house after months of searching. Well, almost perfect. The walls were already painted and the colors were fine, but the job was done very poorly. I suspect that the previous owners let their kids paint their o...

- Franz Heymann

Everything You Need to Know About Lancaster House Painters

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

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 0 painters in Lancaster that are licensed.

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

    My Painting Services project in Lancaster is really small. How much should I expect to spend?

    The lowest price we could find for painting services work in Lancaster is about $0.00. You should expect to pay at least this much depending on the scope of your project.

    Painter work at this level can sometimes involve several steps or phases. Cost for every project will differ depending on the quality of Painter you hire, the type of materials required and the timeframe that you want to finish within.

    How many painters does Lancaster have?

    There are around 50 companies throughout Lancaster to help you with your next painting services job.

    • 4 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.

    All House Painters in Lancaster, PA

    Porch Pro Headshot C E Smith Painting
    Painters
    Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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    C E Smith Painting in Pondsville, MD, a 5-star-rated company, will take care of all of your painting needs in one fell swoop.
    C E Smith Painting in Pondsville, MD, a 5-star-rated company, will take care of all of your painting needs in one fell swoop.
    Porch Pro Headshot Tyson’s Tile & Home Remodel
    Painters
    Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    5 years of experience in bathroom and home remodeling. Strong suits include but are not limited to bathroom remodel, flooring, custom bars, interior and exterior paint, demolition, trim work, and design.
    5 years of experience in bathroom and home remodeling. Strong suits include but are not limited to bathroom remodel, flooring, custom bars, interior and exterior paint, demolition, trim work, and design.
    Porch Pro Headshot BBE - Environmental
    Painters
    Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    BBE a full service environmental consulting firm founded in 2010. The founding vision was to provide comprehensive and quality environmental solutions to clients, throughout the ever changing regulatory environment. Since it's founding, BBE has grown to service a wide variety of customers. BBE has ...Read more about BBE - Environmental
    BBE a full service environmental consulting firm founded in 2010. The founding vision was to provide comprehensive and quality environmental solutions to clients, throughout the ever changing regulatory environment. Since it's founding, BBE has grown to service a wide variety of customers. BBE has ...Read more about BBE - Environmental
    Porch Pro Headshot JS Services
    Painters
    Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    I am a small business that gets the job done. We take great pride into making our customers 100% satisfied with work completed and we are very detail oriented.
    I am a small business that gets the job done. We take great pride into making our customers 100% satisfied with work completed and we are very detail oriented.
    Porch Pro Headshot DG Pro Painting
    Painters
    Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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    Porch Pro Headshot Shades of Change Painting
    Painters
    Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Porch Pro Headshot Mickey Painting LLC.
    Painters
    Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Porch Pro Headshot Lou Difelice Painting and Paper Hanging
    Painters
    Serves Lancaster, Pennsylvania

    Latest projects near Lancaster

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    Lancaster 17603
    Fence and Outdoor Structure Painting
    Start Date
    I'm flexible
    Painting location area
    Outside
    What needs to be painted
    Deck, patio or porch
    Painted item
    Deck
    SQFT of painted area
    150-300 sq. ft.
    Painted material
    Wood
    Has structure previously been painted
    Yes
    Already purchased paint
    Yes
    Lancaster 17602
    Drywall Installation
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    I'm flexible
    Rooms to install drywall
    laundry room
    Surfaces to drywall
    Walls and ceilings
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    The contractor will need to purchase materials for the project
    Lancaster 17601
    Interior Plastering
    Start Date
    Within a week
    Rooms to plaster
    Kitchen, Entry or hallway, Living room, family room, or entertainment room
    Surfaces to plaster
    Both walls and ceilings
    Subsurface or backing already installed
    Yes, subsurface or backing is already installed
    Subsurface or backing material
    Sheetrock or drywall
    Desired finish texture
    Smooth finish
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    Stucco
    Service needed
    Stucco
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