Painting services in Baltimore & Central Maryland
Family-owned since 1997, we handle interior and exterior painting, basement reform, repairs, prep and wood staining for homes and businesses across Central Maryland. Pick a service below to see the details.
Full-service painting, inside and out
From a single room to an entire commercial building, here is the work we take on. Each service has its own page with photos, process and FAQs.
Residential Painting
Interior and exterior painting for homes across Central Maryland: walls, ceilings, trim, cabinets, doors and decks, with the prep and protection your home deserves.
- Interior & exterior
- Cabinets & trim
- Deck staining
Commercial Painting
Offices, retail, restaurants, schools and multi-unit properties. We work around your schedule with low-odor coatings so your business keeps running.
- After-hours available
- Low-odor coatings
- Fully insured
Basement Reform
Turn an unfinished basement into welcoming, usable space with the right coatings for concrete, block, ceilings and moisture control.
- Concrete & block
- Moisture & odor
- Ceilings & floors
Repairs, Prep & Staining
Drywall and plaster repair, wallpaper removal and power washing, plus deck, fence and cedar staining and sealing to protect the wood you already have.
- Drywall & plaster
- Power washing
- Wood staining
Handyman Services
Small repairs, carpentry and rotten-wood fixes handled by our sister company, Patapsco Valley Handyman, so one call covers more of your to-do list.
- Carpentry & repairs
- Rotten wood
- Odd jobs
What to expect on every project
Free estimate
We visit, listen to what you want, and give a clear written quote with no pressure.
Prep & protection
We cover floors and furniture, then sand, patch, caulk and prime so the finish lasts.
Paint with care
Quality coatings applied by screened, trained crews who respect your home or business.
Final walkthrough
We walk the job with you, touch up anything, and clean up before we leave.
The reasons neighbors keep calling us
Local & family-owned
Jonathan Zawacki started Hands On Painters in 1997, and it is still family-run today.
We answer the phone
Call and you reach a real person, not an answering service or a chatbot.
We protect your project
Floors, furniture and landscaping are covered and cleaned, every visit.
Licensed & insured
MHIC #70338 and EPA Lead-Safe certified, with liability and workers' comp coverage.
Screened, trained crews
Every painter on your property has been vetted and trained to our standard.
Built on referrals
We have grown on word-of-mouth and repeat customers, not the hard sell.
Serving Central Maryland
Based in the Baltimore area and working throughout the surrounding counties.
What our customers say
Good to know
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Baltimore City and Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel, Carroll and Harford counties, plus the surrounding Central Maryland communities.
Do you handle both interior and exterior painting?
Yes. We paint interiors and exteriors for homes and businesses, including trim, cabinets, ceilings, decks, fences and siding.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Hands On Painters is licensed through the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC #70338), EPA Lead-Safe certified, and carries liability and workers' compensation coverage.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. Every project starts with a free, no-pressure estimate and a clear written quote.
How long have you been in business?
Since 1997. We are a family-owned company that has grown on referrals and repeat customers across Central Maryland.
Can you work around my business hours?
Yes. For commercial work we can paint after hours or in phases so your business keeps running while we work.
Ready for a fresh coat?
Tell us about your project and we will get you a free, no-pressure estimate. Family-owned and trusted across Central Maryland since 1997.
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