Painters in Northern Liberties
Get a written estimate that names the prep work, the number of coats, and the paint brand.
What to know in Northern Liberties
These painters serve Northern Liberties. Some are based elsewhere in Philadelphia.
- Get the estimate in writing, including prep, number of coats, and paint brand.
- Ask who does the work, the company’s own crew or subcontractors.
- Ask about the schedule and what happens if weather delays exterior work.
Where to go
Color House Painters
Interior, exterior, and cabinet painting, plus drywall repair and wallpaper installation. Operating since 2015; its site lists Northern Liberties among the neighborhoods it serves.
Groovy Hues Painting of Philadelphia
Interior and exterior painting, cabinet painting, and color consultation, for homes and commercial spaces.
Winterton Painting Inc.
Interior and exterior painting, rowhome painting, cabinet refinishing, plaster repair, and wallpaper installation. Its site lists Northern Liberties among 30 Philadelphia neighborhoods it serves.
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Common questions
My building was built before 1978. Does that change who I can hire?
Possibly. The EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting rule requires firms paid to disturb painted surfaces in most homes built before 1978 to be EPA-certified and to use lead-safe work practices. Ask any painter whether they are certified before you hire them. Source: EPA, epa.gov/lead/renovation-repair-and-painting-program
I rent. Can I hire a painter to repaint my apartment?
Get your landlord's okay in writing first. Separately, Philadelphia's lead law requires landlords of pre-1978 rentals to provide a lead-safe or lead-free certification when a lease is signed or renewed. Source: City of Philadelphia, phila.gov/documents/lead-paint-regulations/
Do I need a permit to paint inside my home?
Often not. The City's permit guidance says that, as long as your property is not on the Philadelphia Historic Registry, you often don't need a permit for interior finish work such as painting, papering, and similar wall and ceiling finishes. Check with the City before you start if you aren't sure. Source: City of Philadelphia, building permit guidance
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