School & University Painting Services
Throughout Greater Philadelphia
Professional Commercial School Painting Services in Greater Philadelphia
CertaPro Painters offers expert commercial painting services for schools and educational facilities of all kinds throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. Our paint crews bring timely, courteous interior and exterior painting services to auditoriums, classrooms, hallways, science and technology labs, offices, kitchen facilities and more. We’re focused on completing our work efficiently, with quality results that last.
Why Choose Us?
• Experience You Can Trust — Over 33 years serving schools and universities on the Main Line and across the region.
• Flexible Scheduling — We work around academic calendars with summer, winter, night, and weekend crews.
• Safe & Certified — Fully licensed, insured, and OSHA-trained with a strong safety record.
• Durable Results — Premium coatings, low-VOC options, and warranties that keep your buildings looking great for years.
• Minimal Disruption — Crews that coordinate with facilities directors to keep campus life running smoothly.
Our crews have painted at many of the top schools and universities, including the following:
 Villanova |  Rosemont |  Columbia |
 Penn State |  Immaculata |  DCCC |
 Temple |  UPenn |
We have also painted at the following local schools:
- Mercy Academy
- The Learning Experience
- Settlement Music School
- The Agnes Irwin School
- Mathnasium
- Haverford Friends School
- A Step Up Academy
Contact Us Today!
At CertaPro Painters® of the Main Line, our trained professional painters will transform your commercial property into something you will be proud of.
Q: Do you work while classes are in session?
A: Yes. We offer flexible scheduling including evenings, weekends, and school breaks to minimize disruption.
Q: What safety measures do you take?
A: Our crews are OSHA-trained, fully insured, and follow strict safety protocols for scaffolding, lifts, and site protection. We also use low-VOC and no-VOC paints to keep indoor air quality safe.
Q: How long does a typical project take?
A: Every project is different, but dorm corridors, classrooms, or offices can often be completed in days, while larger auditoriums or exteriors may take a few weeks. We provide a detailed schedule up front.
Q: Can you handle specialty spaces like labs, kitchens, or gyms?
A: Absolutely. We have experience with durable and specialty coatings, including antimicrobial, graffiti-resistant, and fire-retardant paints.
Q: How do you ensure quality and durability?
A: We follow a proven prep and painting process, use premium coatings, and stand behind our work with a written warranty.
Q: Do you provide references from other schools?
A: Yes. We’ve painted at Villanova, Penn State, and many other institutions, and can provide references from facilities directors on request.
Sample Project: Penn State Brandywine
Professional Painting Services for Educational Facilities
For more than 30 years, school administrators and building managers have called on CertaPro Painters of the Main Line to restore and maintain the appearance of schools and other educational facilities.
Our off-hour flexibility, including evening, night and weekend hours, along with the close coordination we maintain with facilities managers throughout every project, sets us apart. All CertaPro Painters painting technicians are trained in applying high-durability surface treatments and experienced with low- and no-VOC paints, as well as the use of special equipment including scaffolds and scissor lifts, when needed.
When you hire CertaPro Painters, you can expect safe, courteous painting practices from a fully licensed and insured team.
Drywall Repair
Drywall panels can be repaired or replaced, eliminating signs of wear and tear.
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Exterior Painting
Quality exterior painting can transform a building with color, whether the project calls for conforming to existing standards or making a fresh, bold statement. We can paint all substrates including wood, stucco, vinyl and aluminum, block and cement board.
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Interior Painting
Our professional painting crews will complete interior painting projects with utmost respect for the property and its occupants.
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Light Carpentry and Repairs
Repairing and replacing siding, including wood, metalwork, stucco, and EIFS – as well as interior drywall, plaster and woodwork – making sure surfaces are in good condition and ready to accept paint.
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Off-hours and Weekend Production
If a project has specific timing requirements, we’re more than happy to accommodate them.
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Power Washing
A clean surface is required for excellent paint adherence. When appropriate for the material, we offer power washing services before painting begins.
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Tilt-up Repairs and Painting
We can patch and caulk any cracked areas for protection from water intrusion and to provide a smooth surface for paint application. We’re prepared to handle every aspect of difficult-access projects.
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