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Painting in Pittsburgh, PA

Compare 5 local painting pros. Typical service: $401–$1202.

Top Painting Companies in Pittsburgh

  1. 1.Pittsburgh Cabinet Painting

    5.0★ (41 reviews)

    5.0★ from 41 reviews

    +14124131807Website

  2. 2.MasterBrush Painting

    4.2★ (22 reviews)

    4.2★ from 22 reviews

    +14124812155Website

  3. 3.South Hills Painting, LLC

    3.7★ (6 reviews)

    3.7★ from 6 reviews

    +14128317655

  4. 4.Jack Cain Painting

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +14124617776

  5. 5.Oliver painting

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +14127599158

Painting Cost in Pittsburgh

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Pittsburgh
Interior room$401–$1,202/room
Whole-home interior$4,008–$10,020/job
Exterior repaint$3,006–$8,016/job
Cabinet painting$3,006–$7,014/job

Painting prices in Pittsburgh run about 0% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 5 companies serving Pittsburgh, rated 4.6★ on average across 73 customer reviews.

Pittsburgh Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Pittsburgh's weather means for scheduling painting.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 25
Annual precipitation
39.29"
Heating degree days
5,563
Cooling degree days
744
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan21.8°35.8°2.73"
Feb24°39.3°2.68"
Mar31°49°3.1"
Apr41.6°61.6°3.15"
May50.7°70.6°4.17"
Jun59.3°78.6°4.04"
Jul63.3°82.4°3.77"
Aug62.5°81.1°3.51"
Sep55.4°73.6°3.35"
Oct44°62.6°2.52"
Nov35.7°50.8°3.35"
Dec26.4°39.5°2.92"

NOAA station data 6.52 miles from Pittsburgh.

Permits & Regulations in PA

  • Pennsylvania requires Home Improvement Contractor registration for contractors doing more than $5,000 of home improvement work a year, including painting
  • Remodeling permits are issued by the municipality
  • Work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

License required: PA Home Improvement Contractor registration (over $5,000 a year)

Sources: www.attorneygeneral.gov, www.epa.gov

Painting FAQs for Pittsburgh

How much does painting cost in Pittsburgh?

Painting a typical interior room in Pittsburgh runs $401-$1202, depending on size, ceilings and trim.

How many painters serve Pittsburgh?

We track 5 painting companies serving Pittsburgh.

When can exterior painting be done in Pittsburgh?

Most exterior paints need surface and air temperatures above about 50F. In Pittsburgh the reliable window runs from after the last frost around April 16 to before the first around October 25.

Is painting in Pittsburgh more expensive than average?

Painting in Pittsburgh runs about +0.2% versus the national average, tracking local painter wages.

Can exterior paint go on in Pittsburgh summer heat?

Paint applied in direct sun when Pittsburgh reaches 82F dries too fast and can lap or blister, so crews work the shaded side of the house and early in the day.

How does Pittsburgh rainfall affect exterior paint?

Pittsburgh gets about 39.29 inches of precipitation a year; siding must be dry before painting and the paint needs several dry hours to cure.

Do painters need a license in PA?

In PA, Pennsylvania requires Home Improvement Contractor registration for contractors doing more than $5,000 of home improvement work a year, including painting. Homes built before 1978 in Pittsburgh also require an EPA lead-safe certified firm for work that disturbs paint.

How long does exterior paint last in Pittsburgh?

Typically 5-10 years; Pittsburgh winter lows near 22F and summer highs near 82F drive the expansion and contraction that crack paint sooner on sun-facing walls.