Painting Repairs, Prep & Wood Staining in Central Maryland | Hands On Painters

Painting repairs, prep & wood staining in Central Maryland.

We stain and seal cedar, decks and fences, and handle the repairs and prep that finish a project right, drywall, rotten wood, power washing and more, since 1997.

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Attention to Details

We know that the attention to details makes the difference between a good paint experience and an excellent one. That's why we have the resources to help add the polish to your project.

We work in tandem with our sister company, Patapsco Valley Handyman, to deliver the extras. With PVH, you get the same quality and reliability as with Hands On Painters, because we are part of the same company.

No need to hire an outside contractor to repair those rotten boards or update your light fixtures. We can handle the details, and the same crew that handles your painting can take care of resale and rental prep too.

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What we handle

The repairs, prep and finishing touches that turn a paint job into a finished home.

Interior services

Plaster & Drywall Repair
Ceiling & Wall Repair
Wallpaper Removal
Smoke & Water Damage
Rotten Wood Repair
Hard-to-Reach Stairwells

Exterior services

Sanding, Scraping & Caulking
Power Washing
Cedar Treatment & Staining
Staining & Sealing
Rotten Wood Replacement
Trim, Doors & Garage Doors

Resale & rental services

Plaster & Drywall Repair
Wallpaper Removal
Ceiling & Wall Repair
Smoke & Water Damage
Hard-to-Reach Stairwells
Rotten Wood Repair
Our Specialty

Cedar & deck staining

Cedar shake and cedar siding need the right treatment to hold up to Maryland weather. We stain and refinish cedar so the color stays rich and the wood stays protected, and we stain and seal decks, fences and whole homes.

Older decks get proper prep first, scraping, sanding, cleaning and power washing, so the new finish actually lasts. If you have a cedar-shake home, our cedar shake painting page covers that work in detail.

Staining and sealing does more than change the color. It slows moisture, keeps cedar and pine from splitting, and protects the wood so you repaint or restain far less often. We match the stain and finish to the wood and the exposure, and we handle the sanding, cleaning and repair that has to happen first, so you get a result that lasts, not one that peels in a season.

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What our clients say

Serving Central Maryland

Repairs, staining and painting extras across Baltimore City and Baltimore County, Howard, Anne Arundel, Carroll and Harford counties.

Common questions

Yes. Plaster and drywall repair, ceiling and wall repair, and patching are part of the prep we handle before painting, or on their own.

We do. We stain and refinish cedar shake and cedar siding, and we stain and seal decks, fences and homes so the finish holds up to Maryland weather.

Yes. We power wash siding, decks, sidewalks and driveways, both to clean them and to prep surfaces before staining or painting.

Yes. Through our sister company, Patapsco Valley Handyman, we take care of rotten wood, carpentry, light electrical and plumbing, and the other small fixes, so you don't need a separate contractor.

Yes. Hands On Painters is fully licensed (MHIC #70338), insured, and EPA Lead-Safe certified.

Baltimore City and Baltimore County, plus Howard, Anne Arundel, Carroll and Harford counties and their communities.

Need the finishing details handled?

Send one message and we'll get you a clear, itemized quote, usually within two business hours.

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