Your Pittsburgh home needs fresh paint. You want a crew that shows up and does it right.
Pittsburgh's old rowhomes on Butler Street and Pine Street are many years old. Many still have their first wood siding. Paint wears out fast here. Air off the Allegheny River and old lead paint layers are why. If your siding peels, chalks, or cracks, don't wait. Waiting just makes the job bigger and pricier. Last fall we fixed a Butler Street home that waited too long. The owner paid twice what a quick fix would've cost. Inside walls near Pine Creek often get wet stains. These need sealing before new paint can stick. We've worked on homes built before 1978 many times. We follow federal rules for safe lead work.[1] We know which Pittsburgh blocks need extra care. We also know which ones don't.
Old wood siding loses its grip over time. We scrape, prime, and repaint so it holds up.
Scuffed or old rooms get new life with careful prep and even coats of paint.
Areas near Pine Creek that flood often get stains. These need sealing before paint goes on.
Older Pittsburgh homes need special care when scraping disturbs old paint layers.
Newer homes near Pleasant Avenue need chalk removal and sun damage fixed before painting.
Ready for a full change inside and out? We plan it around your schedule.
A bad paint job peels within a year. That costs you twice as much. We've seen what happens when crews skip prep work. One job we fixed had three coats slapped on with no prep. All three peeled off in one summer. Our crew takes extra time first so paint lasts longer. We're a family business, not a big company. We don't chase fast jobs for quick cash.
Call us for a free quote on your painting job. We'll check your home, answer your questions, and give you a fair price.
We keep things simple so you know what happens next.
We come to your home and look at the walls or siding you want painted. You get a clear, honest price right away.
We scrape, sand, patch, and cover your things before any paint goes on. For older Pittsburgh homes, this means safe lead handling too.
We apply even coats of good paint made for Pittsburgh weather. Then we clean up so your home looks even better than before.
Price depends on the size of the job and how much prep is needed. Older homes near Butler Street often need more scraping and lead-safe work. This changes the cost. Newer vinyl-sided homes near Shaler usually need less work. We give you a free quote upfront, so there are no surprises. Our prices follow federal lead-safe rules for homes built before 1978.[1]
I recently had this company paint the exterior of my home along with two garages. The owner Bob was easy to talk and accommodating. The real star was Mark who did most of the painting. He did an excellent job, was courteous, was promptly on time and cleaned up after himself. Both painters on sight were so respectful and worked non stop. I highly recommend from my experience.
Bob and team did an excellent job painting both the interior and exterior of the home. They arrived on time and we’re very professional. I would highly recommend them for any painting projects you have.
We recently had USNER PAINTING paint our four story fire escape. They have painted it in the past and did a great job so we expected nothing less and they delivered again. The restoration engineer who worked on our job was impressed with their work and recommended them for another job he was working on.
They completed the job in a timely manner and left the work area clean when they were finished.
Jeff Wilson
Ben and his co workers were very attentive to the work that needed to be done. They went above and beyond moving alot of boxes and furniture to the middle of room and covering everything before painting and put everything back and cleaned up when finished. They also did other jobs that I didn't even think about doing but definitely need to be done. They made a big improvement in my attic and basement.
Bob and Ben did a great job painting the front of our house.
Bob Usner responded almost immediately to my online inquiry, gave me a fair quote based on pictures I sent, his son Ben came out and did the work, quite excellently. Ben was thorough, respectful, professional. We are very happy with the results and would use Usner Painting again when we need to. Highly recommended!
We are so glad we found Bob Usner and his painting company. We asked Bob to paint the interior of our newly purchased home. Josh and the painting crew did a phenomenal job not only painting, but with some wall repait, too. The crew worked long hours to make sure the job was completed on time (before flooring contractors arrived), even though we expanded the scope of work a couple of times. You couldn't work with a nicer group of people. We will definitely call them again for any future painting needs.
Can't say enough good things about Bob & Ben. They gave a competitive price estimate. They were reliable and started and finished the job on schedule. The crew was great to work with and their work and attention to detail was fantastic. We had some very old wallpaper in a bedroom and hallway that had to be removed. As they started to strip it, they discovered it was applied over a previous incorrectly hung layer which made the removal very labor intensive. The crew did a fantastic job and was able to remove both layers and restore the walls to their original condition.
Highly recommend Bob & Ben Usner Painting
I highly recommend Bob Usner for any and all paint jobs. He previously did an excellent job on some exterior paint work and just completed an entire interior repaint of my house. He and his crew far exceeded my expectations. I have 100+ year old house and the plaster was definitely showing its age. His crew did way more extensive work repairing walls and ceilings than I could have ever expected. He used top quality paint and detailed attention was paid to its application. His estimate was more than fair, and he stuck to it – there are no surprises with Bob. His crew cleaned up at the end of every day, they were polite and conscientious while in my home, and they were very mindful of my pets. In my opinion, if you are looking for a local business to support, you won’t find anyone better in the Pittsburgh area. Bob will always be my go-to for any painting I need.
Here are answers to the questions Pittsburgh homeowners ask us most.
Most jobs cost between $800 and $6,500. It depends on size and how much prep is needed. Old homes with lead paint cost more for safe handling. We always give a free quote first. You'll know the price before we start. We never add surprise costs later.
One room usually takes one to two days. A full outside repaint can take a week or more. It depends on the weather. Hot, wet summer days near the river can slow drying. We plan around the weather to protect your paint job.
Doing it yourself can save money. But it's risky on old siding with lead paint. Homes built before 1978 need special training we have. A bad DIY job often costs more to fix later. We've seen homeowners redo their own work twice. Our advice? Hire a pro for outside work on older Pittsburgh homes.
Outside paint usually needs a redo every 7 to 10 years here. Inside walls can last 10 years or more. Homes near Pine Creek may need checks more often due to damp air. We can tell you what your home needs with a free visit.
We often start within one to two weeks. It depends on the season. Spring and fall are our busiest times. Call us now to get on our calendar early. We work seven days a week to fit your schedule.
Peeling, cracking, or chalky paint are clear warning signs. Faded color or bare wood showing through also means it's time. Inside, stains or dull walls mean a fresh coat is due. Catching it early keeps costs lower in the long run.
Yes, we follow federal rules for lead safety on homes built before 1978. Many Pittsburgh homes fall into this group. We use the right steps to contain and clean up dust from scraping and sanding. This keeps your family and our crew safe.
