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Markantone Painting

Exterior Painting, Interior Painting, Wallpaper Removal,

About us

In 1958, Samuel Markantone founded the company serving the Greater Pittsburgh area. Not only did Sam’s customers love his wealth of knowledge of the paint industry, but they also enjoyed the quality work he provided for their home. Now carried on by his son, Lucas Markantone, the company retains its values of quality and service, giving each customer’s home attention to detail, proper surface preparation and a superior finished product. Lucas Markantone Painting is considered one of the top painting contractors in the Pittsburgh area. Proudly, we are associated with the Western Pennsylvania Craftsman Guild. Lucas Markantone Painting has preserved historical sites around Western Pennsylvania, such as a National Historic Landmark the Woodville Plantation, the oldest residence in Allegheny County, as well as, Old St. Luke’s Church, which has the distinction of being the oldest church west of the Allegheny Mountains of which building stones used to build it were quarried from Jerusalem. A Member of the PDCA (Painting & Decorating Contractors of America), we are well educated on the newest and safest products available for your home. We focus on detailed preservation of the interior and exterior surfaces of quality residential homes, businesses, churches, commercial and institutional buildings in western Pennsylvania. We take pride in our exceptional reputation of painting excellence for your home or business.

Business highlights

67 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential and commercial interior painting, exterior painting, faux finish, gold leafing, woodwork staining and refinishing, wall covering removal and installation, drywall and plaster repair, building painting, pressure washing, deck cleaning and refinishing, spray refinishing for shutters and porch furniture, and historical restoration painting.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.938 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
3%
3
0%
2
3%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.4
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 38 reviews

Kathryn B.
02/2018
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
I couldn't be happier with the service and the work. The turnaround time and customer service exceeded all expectations. These guys truly are experts in their craft. The price was fair. When I stopped by their shop to make color selections, they were so nice and gave me so many options. Then, the doors got finished so fast and were delivered a week or so early! The quality appears to be great. I had two new wood garage doors finished about 2-3 months ago and so far, everything looks amazing.
Description of Work: New wood garage door prep and staining

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Denise S.
05/2017
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
He was a lot more expensive than some of the others. He was very professional and very responsive. His price was significantly high. He was there when he said he would be.
Description of Work: I got a bid from him, but my clients actually didn't use him.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

NATALIE K.
04/2017
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They took off wallpaper trim and fixed a water damaged corner of the bedroom wall. They prepped and painted everything in 4 days. The painters were courteous, clean, and efficient. I felt very comfortable entrusting them with the house if I had to leave for a little bit. It was the easiest project I have ever had done in the house.
Description of Work: We had our bedroom, dressing area, closets and bathroom painted. Bedroom had not been painted in 20 years.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Markantone Painting
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for your review of our company on Angie's List. Your specific review will help a future client know they can trust our craftsmen in their homes as well as complete the work on a timely basis. Hopefully, you'll agree the type of work we provide is quality and improved the value of your home. Please call us again on the next paint project; we can provide touch up interior painting as well as exterior painting. Thank you again, Coral, Office Manager

William & Evelyn H.
03/2016
5.0
pressure washing, house painters
  + 0 more
They did a super job on the outside of our house. It's a fair sized house. They came out and they power washed it a couple of times. They did that and they came back and cleaned it. Lucas said, "I can help you pick the colors." He came out with some colors. I thought that they were very good colors. So, he helped with that. He decided the colors. When I saw what he had picked, I just said, "You know what. That's better than what I was thinking." Then they came out and painted the whole house. He had a nice sized crew. There must have been six or seven guys. They cleaned up the windows. I was worried that I would have to replace all the windows in this house, which would have been an enormous cost. There are a lot of windows. They did all the caulking and they stripped and painted them. They look great. The price was good. The paint has held up good.
Description of Work: They painted our whole house.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

Response from Markantone Painting
We really appreciate your service response as it helps other potential customers know we intend to serve the clients well and develop good customer relationships for the future of our company.

William & Evelyn H.
03/2016
5.0
concrete driveways, pressure washing
  + 0 more
They sealed our drive way. That turned out really great.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

Response from Markantone Painting
Thank you for providing an honest review of our company. We look forward in serving you for the interior of your home!

Linda L.
08/2015
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Painting job was great! Courteous staff, fantastic communication, would highly recommend this company!
Description of Work: Painted upper trim on house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,640

Janice B.
05/2015
5.0
house painters, interior painters, wallpaper removal
  + 1 more
Lucas was a great source of advice on color and type of paint. The workers were on time, did quality work and cleaned up after themselves. Wonderful service. Everyone was pleasant and efficient.
Description of Work: Removed Wallpaper and painted master bath. Painted 2 story foyer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,100

susan M.
05/2015
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
He did a great job! He also painted my downspouts a color that matched my brick and looks really nice. He was on time and I would recommend his services to others. He has very good ideas.
Description of Work: I hired him to paint the exterior trim of my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Markantone Painting
We appreciate your kind words and the fact you brought up painted downspouts which not only help wash out un-sitely metal trim on a home, help differentiate us from other paint companies. Our craftsmen also perform beautiful interior painting as well; please let us know if you need anything else bid in the future Susan!

Jason H.
02/2015
5.0
drywall, house painters, interior painters, plastering, wallpaper removal
  + 3 more
Met with Ken to discuss the project. He was professional and thorough; he had plenty of suggestions and recommendations for different trouble spots in our bathroom and attic. The estimate / job description was excellent and the price competitive. I wouldn't hesitate to contact them again in the future. The only downside to our interaction was one of timeliness; once we were on their radar, however, communication was regular, helpful and professional.
Description of Work: Provided an estimate for wallpaper removal, plaster repair and paint in foyer, bathroom and attic.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200

Response from Markantone Painting
[member name removed], Ken enjoyed meeting with you and we sincerely thank you for the opportunity to bid your upcoming project. We would love show you the quality of the finished product from our expert craftsmen. Additionally, we hope your project is a success from start to finish. If you have another future project, please call us anytime for another price. With kind regards, Markantone Painting

Laura M.
01/2015
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Work was done in the time frame that we needed. Crew very professional and polite. Would definitely use again.
Description of Work: Markantone primed and painted our 2.5 story, half brick, half siding, house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Alan K.
07/2014
1.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They were too highly priced. They came on timeand their price was high.
Description of Work: I received a quote from Lucas Markantone Painting & Associates a month ago to do some minor interior painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Markantone Painting
If you were looking for a low bid, please try calling someone who is not a legitimate contractor. The price we bid for your project, was fair for an office building of such size. Our employees are trained for safety and paid good wages. We are a legitimate paint company and I'm sorry the estimate for $980.00 dollars was above your budget.

david T.
05/2014
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
That went very well. They did a good performance.
Description of Work: They did exterior painting of my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Response from Markantone Painting
Mr. Turner, As we continue to strive for excellence within our field, we thank you for the opportunity to serve you on the exterior painting of your home. If you need "interior" painting done at any time, please call us over the winter months as the craftsmen are always ready to do more painting! With kind regards, Markantone Painting

GISELA K.
05/2014
5.0
house painters, pressure washing
  + 0 more
We contracted with Lucas Markantone Painting last fall. The process was easy: we arranged with a friendly and personable office person a date, Mr Markantone came on the agreed upon date and time, introduced himself and his company, inspected the job, and sent an estimate a few days later. It was agreed upon that it was unlikely the work could be done in the late fall, and when we called in April we were given a time frame in the second half of May. We then were informed that the painters could start earlier. Greg and his crew were punctual, professional, knowledgeable, very thorough, polite, and last but not least friendly and very tidy. They power-washed the house and did a lot of scraping. They used huge drop cloths so that when they left for the day there was no paint chip to be seen anywhere. Greg discussed with us how to store their materials and ladders and found a satisfactory solution. The work was completed within 3 days and we were highly satisfied with the result. We would recommend this company to our friends and contract with them again.
Description of Work: Painted all wooden trim, outside doors and one window of our brick house .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,300

Response from Markantone Painting
[REMOVED MEMBER NAME], As always, we are appreciative of your review for the Angie's List members to read; your detail of our work adds to the total picture of someone looking to paint their home. If you need "interior painting" done over the winter months, please call our office anytime and we would be happy to give you another estimate! Kindly, Markantone Painting

Thomas R.
04/2014
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
They were very good. They crew that they had here was very dependable and professional. They were a pleasure to work with. The paint job was beautiful as well.
Description of Work: We used Lucas Markantone Painting & Associates for exterior painting of our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Response from Markantone Painting
[Member name removed], How wonderful of you to post such a good review for the Angie's List members to read. We enjoyed working at your home in Export and serving you. Please know that our craftsmen do fine "interior painting" and our looking for more work over the winter months, so call us anytime if you need another estimate! Kindly, Luke, Ken and the guys!

Rich P.
03/2014
5.0
house painters, interior painters, wallpaper removal
  + 1 more
They provided an estimate and were able to schedule within our timeframe. A team of two individuals came to our home who were very professional, knowledgeable and personable. As they went through the work, they would request our input on any additional work or changes that required our attention. They were very easy to work with and I would definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Removed wall paper and painted two bathrooms. Sanded and refinished 11 double hung window seals.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Response from Markantone Painting
[removed member name], We are very appreciative for you review for the Angie's List member to read, as well as the positive things you posted. You have a gorgeous home and we thank you for the opportunity to serve you. The craftsmen are always ready to do "interior painting" projects during the winter in case you would like anything painted in the near future. Call anytime and stay well! Kindly, Markantone Painting

Lawrence M.
02/2014
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Could not have been more professional. Highly recommend. They were our highest estimate BUT you do get what you pay for...Great Results.
Description of Work: Scraped exterior of our 1901 wood Victorian to the bone. Did wood repair and full external painting of house including doors, windows, and porches.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$27,000

Donna B.
01/2014
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
We recently remodeled our kitchen with new|cabinets and countertops. The ceiling is very high and difficult to reach. Lew did a great job.
Description of Work: They painted our kitchen walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$585

Response from Markantone Painting
[Member name removed], May the staff and craftsmen at Markantone Painting wish you the best with the new remodel of your kitchen; thank you for allowing us to serve you. If you need an estimate for any other paint projects in your home, call us anytime as the men are always looking for more "interior" work during the winter in Pennsylvania! Warm regards, Luke, Ken and the guys!

RICH F.
05/2013
2.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Numerous in-person meetings, all was going well, went to his office and finalized all aspects of the job, work was scheduled to start withing 2-3 weeks, and then I received an email from Markantone stating that timing would not work out. They have not responded to any of my emails or phone calls. Completely unprofessional, total disappointment
Description of Work: Whole house exterior painting, strip existing paint and paint, estimated to be more than $40k in work

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$50,000

Susan S.
05/2012
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Great--we will use them again for the interior.
Description of Work: Repainted all exterior trim and iron railings--very careful, artistic work from start to finish.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Response from Markantone Painting
Dear Susan, We really appreciate such a great review for the readers on Angie's List. Please call us anytime for an "interior painting" project as the craftsmen are always looking for more winter work in Pennsylvania and we are ready to serve you again. We have a redesigned website to ask for an estimate through www.pittsburghpainting.net or Angie's List. Thank you once again, Luke and the guys!

Janice B.
06/2011
5.0
interior painters, wallpaper removal
  + 0 more
They did quite a bit of work. They were expensive, but were absolutely superb. They were worth every dollar. The workers were very professional. They were on time, on schedule, and on budget. They seemed pretty honest and were just fine. It was a very positive experience. I couldn't be happier. I would definitely recommend them to others.
Description of Work: I used Lucas Markantone Painting & Decorating for interior painting. They removed existing wallpaper in a master bathroom and painted the master bathroom. They also painted a two-story entry foyer and hallway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Response from Markantone Painting
Dear [member name removed], Your honest review is appreciated and please let us know if you need any other work in the near future. We thank you for trusting us with the painting of your home! Kindly, Markantone Painting

Katherine H.
02/2011
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
The gentleman was very friendly and incredibly professional. We didn't use him because his price was way too high for us. We felt very confident in him and we think he would have done an excellent job and we wish we had had the money to go with him. He was very nice. We would have gone with him but it was too much money for us.
Description of Work: We got an estimate from Lucas Markantone Painting & Decorating to paint one room which included a cathedral ceiling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$3,200

Leonard Z.
02/2011
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
Everything went very well. They were very professional, their people are super competent, and all around they were a delight to work with. I would highly recommend them to anybody and I intend to do business with them again. They are competent in all aspects of painting. They charge a reasonable amount of money, but you get it in spades.
Description of Work: They did both interior and exterior painting on my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000

Response from Markantone Painting
Dear [member name removed], We wanted to thank you for your review on Angie's List and are grateful for your trust in allowing us to paint your beautiful home. It really helps the Angie's members to read about service work that was actually performed. If you need anything else painted in your home, please call us for an estimate anytime. Kind regards to you and [member name removed], Luke and the guys!

barbara L.
10/2010
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
He was the best company that I have dealt with. He is very professional. We are getting ready to move so we did not move forward with the project, but if we move back, I would high him in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: He gave us an estimate for painting the interior and exterior of the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Markantone Painting
Dear [Member Name Removed], Thank you for the kind words despite us not being able to serve you. We hope you are well and if you need "interior Painting" done during the winter, we would love to provide you with another estimate. Call us anytime at 412)825-8001 Luke Markantone and the craftsmen!

Linda M.
05/2010
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They were extremely professional. The estimate was written on a professional contract spelling out everything that he was going to do, how he was going to do it and the cost associated with it. The workers were very professional. They moved furniture and covered things. They put everything back exactly where it was. I had to do very little preparation myself. I wasn't even here the day they did most of the painting. I felt comfortable leaving the workers here with my daughters and they worked all day. I can't emphasize enough how professional they were and I didn't have any concern about them making a mistake or getting paint on anything. It was just perfectly done.
Description of Work: I used Lucas Markantone Painting & Decorating to paint my living and dining room area walls and the ceiling which extends into the kitchen because there is not a natural barrier. They also did the hallway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Response from Markantone Painting
[removed member name], We can't thank you enough for such a great review for the Angie's List member to read and choose for themselves on hiring a painting contractor. If you are in need of any "interior painting" done in the near future, please call the office to schedule an estimate at 412)825-8001 as the craftsmen are always wanting more interior painting during the cold PA winters! Kindly, the Markantone Painting crew:)

MARCUS H.
03/2010
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
He was very expensive. He did the estimate and didn't come back for six or seven months. He gave the estimate in the fall. My husband and I didn't quite go over everything he was supposed to do and we were sort of shocked that he charged a lot of money for things that we thought he should have included, like painting the outside of the gutters and things to go with the rest of the trim. We should have gone over the estimate more thoroughly. His work is gorgeous. He painted the exterior and most of it is trim because we have a brick house. It still looks great. His painters were just wonderful. I was upset about some trim not being done and he came back himself to touch it up.
Description of Work: We used Lucas Markantone Painting & Decorating for exterior painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Markantone Painting
The actual estimate date of this exterior job was 1/5/2005 and was accepted on 1/11/2005 with the customer's signature. By signing the contract the customer states they have agreed upon the job specs of which areas to be painted were clearly described and the price was given. Once a contract is signed, exteriors are painted by when the contract was received, then weather providing painting begins; because of a lot of rain that year both in May and June, the job was delayed. After the customer's review of the completed painting, more work was done and no extra charge was billed for their complete satisfaction.
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Contact information

1202 Electric Ave, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112

http://www.pittsburghpainting.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Exterior Painting,
Interior Painting,
Wallpaper Removal,
Pressure Washing,
Plaster,
Handyman Services,
Drywall,
Concrete Driveways,
Deck Maintenance

FAQ

Markantone Painting is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Markantone Painting accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Markantone Painting offers free project estimates.
Yes, Markantone Painting offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Markantone Painting does not offer a senior discount.
No, Markantone Painting does not offer emergency services.
No, Markantone Painting does not offer warranties.
Markantone Painting offers the following services: Residential and commercial interior painting, exterior painting, faux finish, gold leafing, woodwork staining and refinishing, wall covering removal and installation, drywall and plaster repair, building painting, pressure washing, deck cleaning and refinishing, spray refinishing for shutters and porch furniture, and historical restoration painting.

Contact information

1202 Electric Ave, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112

http://www.pittsburghpainting.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed