Interior Painting in Allentown, PA
Family-owned since 1991. Licensed, insured, and based in Nazareth.
Allentown's West End row homes have high ceilings and original plaster, and the plaster is the job. Skim coating a room properly and letting each coat dry is two to three days before any paint goes on, and it is the step that gets cut when a bid comes in cheap. The newer subdivisions on the edges of the city are drywall and considerably quicker, and we price them that way.
Allentown is the Lehigh Valley's largest city and home to an enormous variety of housing and commercial properties. Anthony's Painting serves homeowners and businesses throughout Allentown, from the historic row homes in the West End Historic District to newer suburban developments on the city's edges.
We are experienced with Allentown's older housing stock, including proper preparation of plaster walls, wood trim, and aging masonry. For commercial clients, we offer flexible scheduling and can work evenings or weekends to avoid disrupting operations.
How We Handle Interior Painting Here
Walkthrough and written estimate
We look at every room you want painted, note the prep each one needs, and put it in writing. Free, and there is no obligation attached to it.
Protect the room
Furniture moved or covered, floors under drop cloths, hardware and outlets masked. We would rather spend the extra half hour than clean paint off your floor.
Prep the surfaces
Nail holes and cracks filled, rough spots sanded, gaps caulked, glossy surfaces scuffed so paint has something to grip. Stains and bare drywall get primed.
Cut in and roll
Two coats as standard. Ceilings first, then walls, then trim, so nothing gets touched twice.
Walk it with you
We go through the finished rooms together in daylight. Anything you are not happy with gets fixed before we pack up.
What's Included
- Wall, ceiling, and trim painting
- Cabinet and built-in painting
- Color consultation included
- Surface prep: patching, sanding, caulking, priming
- Furniture and floor protection
- Complete cleanup when done
What Affects the Price
- Square footage and how many rooms
- Ceiling height, and whether staging is needed
- How much prep the walls need, patching, skim coating, wallpaper removal
- Number of coats, and whether you are covering a dark colour
- Trim, doors and ceilings included or walls only
- Paint line chosen, standard through to premium scrubbable finishes
A single room is usually one to two days. A full interior repaint of a three-bedroom home typically runs three to five days, depending on prep and whether trim and ceilings are included.
“Our West End home has original plaster walls from the 1920s. Anthony's crew handled them perfectly. They filled the cracks, primed properly, and applied two coats that look flawless. Very reasonable price and they finished right on schedule.”
Questions from Allentown Homeowners
How long does a typical interior painting project take?
A single room typically takes one to two days. A full interior repaint of a three-bedroom home usually takes three to five days depending on prep work needed, number of coats, and whether ceilings and trim are included.
Do I need to be home while you paint?
Not necessarily. Many clients provide access and then go about their day. We do ask that someone be available for a brief walkthrough at the start and end of each day.
How do you protect my furniture and floors?
We move or cover furniture, protect floors with drop cloths, and mask off all surfaces not being painted, including hardware, outlets, windows and trim.
Do you cover all of Allentown?
Yes. We cover Allentown and the surrounding communities including Whitehall Township, Emmaus, Macungie, Wescosville, Fullerton, Catasauqua. We have worked across Lehigh County since 1991.