How to Choose the Right Painter for Your Historic Home in Delaware County

 How to Choose the Right Painter for Your Historic Home in Delaware County

Pre­serv­ing char­ac­ter. Enhanc­ing beau­ty. Avoid­ing cost­ly mistakes.
If you own a his­toric home in Delaware Coun­ty, PA — from the charm­ing Vic­to­ri­ans in Media to the state­ly colo­nials in Swarth­more — you know that paint­ing isn’t just cos­met­ic. It’s a craft.

At John Byrne Paint­ing, we spe­cial­ize in help­ing home­own­ers pro­tect and ele­vate their his­toric prop­er­ties with care, pre­ci­sion, and respect for tradition.

🧱 Why His­toric Homes Require a Dif­fer­ent Approach

Paint­ing a new­er home is one thing. But old­er homes come with unique challenges:

  • Del­i­cate sur­faces like plas­ter walls and orig­i­nal wood trim
  • Lead-based paint con­cerns in homes built before 1978
  • Archi­tec­tur­al details that demand pre­ci­sion — not shortcuts
  • Mois­ture and aging that affect adhe­sion and durability

With­out the right prep and prod­ucts, a beau­ti­ful fin­ish can quick­ly turn into peel­ing, crack­ing, or cost­ly repairs.

🎨 What to Look for in a His­toric Home Painter

Not all paint­ing con­trac­tors are equipped to han­dle his­toric prop­er­ties. Here’s what to ask:

  • Do they under­stand preser­va­tion techniques?
    Look for expe­ri­ence with sand­ing, prim­ing, and seal­ing old­er surfaces.
  • Are they lead-safe certified?
    Safe­ty mat­ters — for your fam­i­ly and your home.
  • Can they match peri­od-appro­pri­ate col­ors and finishes?
    A painter who respects his­to­ry will help you choose tones that hon­or your home’s era.
  • Do they pro­tect orig­i­nal features?
    From crown mold­ing to antique hard­ware, atten­tion to detail is key.

🛠️ How John Byrne Paint­ing Approach­es His­toric Projects

We don’t just paint — we part­ner with home­own­ers to bring out the best in their homes. Here’s how:

  • Thor­ough prep work to ensure long-last­ing results
  • Gen­tle tech­niques that pre­serve orig­i­nal materials
  • Cus­tom col­or con­sul­ta­tions to match your home’s character
  • Clean, respect­ful crews who treat your space like their own

Whether it’s a full exte­ri­or refresh or a del­i­cate inte­ri­or touch-up, we bring crafts­man­ship and care to every project.

🏆 Trust­ed by Home­own­ers Across Delaware County

From Media to Haver­town, our rep­u­ta­tion is built on:

  • ⭐ Pro­fes­sion­al­ism and punctuality
  • ⭐ Clean job sites and cour­te­ous crews
  • ⭐ Stun­ning results that speak for themselves

John Byrne Paint­ing brought our 1920s home back to life. They were metic­u­lous, respect­ful, and the final result was beyond what we imag­ined.” — Local homeowner

📞 Ready to See the Dif­fer­ence? (610) 3373711

If you’re look­ing for a painter who under­stands the soul of your his­toric home, let’s talk.
Con­tact John Byrne Paint­ing today for a free consultation—

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Had an amazing experience from beginning to end. Jennifer was great to work with and Scott and Juan were extremely nice and did amazing work. They did 3 of our bedrooms and they were clean and careful and worked to get everything done as quickly as possible. They were also great with my special needs son, they helped him through the process and answered all of his questions (no matter how many times he asked the same one over and over) :) Definitely will use them again in the future.

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John Byrne is an awesome painting company. They painted newly installed drywall in our warehouse that is 6k sq feet. They were quick to start and very professional. The paint looks great and everything was done neatly. We will definitely use them on our next project! Highly recommended.

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I had a great experience working with the John Byrne. Jennifer provided timely and accurate quotes while also helping me adjust the work schedule around different tradesmen. Ronaldo and his team did a beautiful job painting the complex 3 floor interior project. Lastly, the wallpaper application was great, no seaming and so beautiful.

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I recently hired John Byrne Painting to paint a 2 story foyer as well as my kitchen cabinets. Everything came out beautifully. Juan and team were professional and meticulous. Jenn was a pleasure to work with in coordinating my many asks. Highly recommend!

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Judy Lingelbach-Paulsworth

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I recently had 2 different jobs completed and Jenn is very helpful coming out to do a walk thru to provide a quote and guidance for the job. The painters are professional and do a great job with prep and clean up. The repairs made to my drywall around my skylights were amazing.

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Jen Bosley

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Don't hesitate to use John Byrne Painting! From the initial estimate by Jennifer, to the painting team, they were professional, helpful, respectful of our home and they did an awesome job! Jennifer was also helpful in helping to select my paint colors! We got several estimates and I felt their price was fair for the job. Support your local small businesses!
We were very pleased with the final results and you will be too!

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John Byrne Painting recently completed a large, complicated, interior painting project at our home in Wayne that took two weeks to complete. Jennifer Bosco was our estimator and project manager. We have used John Byrne Painting for years for both interior and exterior projects. On several occasions we have requested bids from other companies - and the quotes from John Bryne Painting have always been competitive. In addition, the work they do is first class, and we completely trust Jennifer and the painters - so much so that this time we just gave them the key to our house, and went on vacation while the project was completed. As usual, when we returned we could not have been more pleased with the result!

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Eugene Bissell

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As a General Contractor we deal with many sub contractors on a daily basis. Our home was damaged due to a fire. We chose John Byrne Painting to paint the entire interior of our home. We could not be happier with their quality, price or on time performance. It is always a pleasure to work with a company with the professionalism of John Byrne Painting.

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I recently hired John Byrne Painting to paint a 2 story foyer as well as my kitchen cabinets. Everything came out beautifully. Juan and team were professional and meticulous. Jenn was a pleasure to work with in coordinating my many asks. Highly recommend!

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Judy Lingelbach-Paulsworth

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We recently had John Byrne Painting paint our condo. The experience was wonderful. From the moment the Project Manager came to our home to do the evaluation through the end of the project everything was top notch. They were willing to help with color choices if necessary. The paint crew was exceptional, they moved everything and cleaned up daily, they were pleasant and did an outstanding job the finished product was incredible. I am delighted with the job and now know the difference between a professional paint job and a DIY. Beautiful job!

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Susan Hargadon

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John Byrne's team painted our entire 3,000 sq ft home: walls, ceilings, all woodwork, french doors, closets, and garage. They are meticulous, professional, and worked very hard. They cleaned up at the end of each day. The project took 3 weeks to complete (exactly as Jennifer estimated) and their price was right in line with other bids I had received. We are thrilled to have worked with this company and are so happy to recommend them to others!

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