Painting in Pennsylvania, PA

Pennsylvania has some of the oldest housing stock in the country, with a median home age of 57 years and a quarter of occupied homes built before 1940. Brick rowhouses in Philadelphia, stone colonials on the Main Line, and wood-sided homes across the suburbs all carry layers of old paint that need careful prep before any new coat goes on. Freeze-thaw cycles hit exterior surfaces hard each winter, pushing moisture under paint films and causing peeling and cracking by spring. Interior walls in pre-1960 homes are often original plaster, which responds differently to paint than modern drywall.

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Older Pennsylvania Homes Get the Prep They Deserve

Pennsylvania homes built before 1960 are mostly brick or wood-sided, and both materials need different prep approaches before paint goes on. Brick that has never been painted requires a breathable coating so moisture can escape. Wood siding that has been painted many times may have thick, brittle layers that need scraping before a new coat will bond properly. We treat every surface based on what it actually is, not a one-size approach.

Winter in Pennsylvania is hard on exterior paint. Temperatures drop below freezing repeatedly from November through March, and that freeze-thaw cycle pushes moisture into any crack or gap in the paint film. By spring, peeling and bubbling show up on south-facing walls and around window trim where water collects. Addressing those spots with proper prep and a quality exterior coat stops the cycle before it gets worse.

Inside older Pennsylvania homes, walls are often plaster over lath rather than drywall. Plaster develops hairline cracks as the house settles, and those cracks need to be filled and sanded smooth before painting or they telegraph right through the new coat. We spackle and repair imperfections before any brush or roller touches the wall, so the finished surface looks clean and holds up over time.

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Exterior painting is the highest-demand service across Pennsylvania because freeze-thaw cycles crack and peel coatings every winter, especially on older wood trim and brick facades. Power washing is a necessary first step on homes that have accumulated years of grime, mildew, and chalking paint. Drywall repair and spackle work are common inside pre-war homes where plaster walls have settled cracks and surface imperfections. We also offer popcorn ceiling removal, which is frequent in mid-century Pennsylvania homes built between the 1950s and 1970s.

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Frank was fantastic! On budget, on time and overall great work! His attention to detail was excellent. I couldn’t have asked for a better job. If you need a painter, Gigliotti is the one to hire.

Dawn Kane Google review · June 2026

I call on Frank whenever i need a job done professionally and accurately. He takes pride in his work and every time i have contracted him he treats it as if it were his own home.

JD00014 Google review · June 2026

Very precessional, painted my entire house and made sure everything was perfected. Made sure my house was cleaned up after I couldn’t have hired a better painter.

Rosemary Bauer Google review · February 2026

Frank and his guys were a great crew. Very professional, clean, organized, and had great communication. I had a full exterior done plus some doors and was astonished with the final result. Would definitely recommend these guys to anyone.

Nicholas DeCarlo Google review · July 2026

Frank did a great job. Very professional. He was on time. Also gave me some advice on other things . I have already hired him for some other jobs. I highly recommend him.

Mike Levandowski Google review · July 2026

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Painting FAQ for Pennsylvania, PA

Common questions from Pennsylvania, PA customers about our services, process, and coverage.

Pennsylvania has some of the oldest housing stock in the country, with a median home age of 57 years and a quarter of occupied homes built before 1940. Brick rowhouses in Philadelphia, stone colonials on the Main Line, and wood-sided homes across the suburbs all carry layers of old paint that need careful prep before any new coat goes on. Freeze-thaw cycles hit exterior surfaces hard each winter, pushing moisture under paint films and causing peeling and cracking by spring. Interior walls in pre-1960 homes are often original plaster, which responds differently to paint than modern drywall.

We cover all of Pennsylvania, PA, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Reading and surrounding communities. Travel does not affect our pricing — you pay for the work, not the drive.

Our crew is based in Pennsylvania, which puts us within a short drive of all Pennsylvania, PA communities. Our work is backed by 7 years of local experience across the Northeast.

Yes, we handle interior and exterior paint projects. We work on homes throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, and New Jersey.

We paint walls, trim, cabinets, and more. We also offer stain and polyurethane finishes for wood surfaces.

Yes, we prepare all surfaces properly. This includes spackle work, drywall finishing, and cleaning to ensure a quality finish.

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