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Painters in Howard County

We paint homes and businesses across Howard County, from the newer colonials of Columbia to the historic streets of Ellicott City. Family-owned since 1997, and we still answer the phone.

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Painting homes across Howard County

Painting in Howard County means switching gears a lot. Columbia was planned and built mostly from the 1960s on, so a lot of it is newer colonials, split-levels and townhomes where the work is about clean lines, current colors and a finish that holds up. Then you have Ellicott City, where Main Street and the old mill town around it are full of stone, brick and woodwork that has been standing since long before any of us picked up a brush.

Those two ends of the county ask for different things. A Columbia townhome might just want a crisp repaint over a weekend. An older home up in Ellicott City or out toward Glenelg often needs patient prep, careful color matching and a lighter hand around trim and plaster that has some age on it. We have done enough of both to know when to move fast and when to slow down.

From Clarksville and Fulton to Elkridge and Highland, Hands On Painters has been the local, family-owned crew Howard County calls for interior and exterior painting since 1997. If you have searched for painters in Howard County, MD, Ellicott City painters or house painters in Columbia and want someone who picks up the phone and shows up, that is us.

What we do

Painting services in Howard County

Every service we offer is available across Howard County. Tap any service for the full details.

Residential Painting in Howard County by Hands On Painters

Residential Painting

Interior and exterior house painting for Howard County homes: walls, ceilings, trim, cabinets, doors and decks.

  • Interior & exterior
  • Cabinets & trim
  • Deck staining
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Commercial Painting in Howard County by Hands On Painters

Commercial Painting

Commercial painting for Howard County offices, retail, restaurants and rental properties, on a schedule that works for you.

  • After-hours
  • Retail & offices
  • Fully insured
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Basement Reform in Howard County by Hands On Painters

Basement Reform

Finish or refresh a Howard County basement with coatings made for concrete, block and moisture control.

  • Concrete & block
  • Moisture control
  • Ceilings
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Repairs, Prep & Staining in Howard County by Hands On Painters

Repairs, Prep & Staining

Plaster and drywall repair, wallpaper removal, power washing and wood staining across Howard County.

  • Plaster & drywall
  • Power washing
  • Wood staining
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Our work

A look at recent projects

A sample of the residential and commercial work we do across Central Maryland.

Interior painting project in Howard County by Hands On Painters
Howard County Historical Society, painted by Hands On Painters
Home repaint in Howard County by Hands On Painters
Rooster & Hen restaurant, painted by Hands On Painters
Exterior painting project in Howard County by Hands On Painters
Board of Child Care, painted by Hands On Painters
Where we work

Towns we serve in Howard County

Columbia
Ellicott City
Clarksville
Fulton
Elkridge
Glenelg
Highland
Dayton
Woodbine
Marriottsville
Cooksville
West Friendship
Why Hands On Painters

Your local Howard County painters

Local and family-owned

Family-run since 1997, and we know Howard County, from Columbia townhomes to old Ellicott City homes.

We pick up the phone

Call and a real person answers, someone who can talk through your Howard County job and give a straight answer.

Prep done right

Most of a good paint job is what happens before the color. On older Ellicott City homes especially, we take our time patching, sanding and priming.

Licensed and insured

MHIC #70338, EPA Lead-Safe certified, with liability and workers' comp on every job.

We respect your place

We cover floors and furniture, handle spills as they happen, and leave your place clean at the end of every day.

Built on referrals

Most of our Howard County work comes from someone telling their neighbor, which only happens if the last job was done right.

Reviews

What Howard County says

Common questions

Howard County painting questions

Which Howard County towns do you serve?

We paint throughout Howard County, including Columbia, Ellicott City, Clarksville, Fulton, Elkridge, Glenelg, Highland and Dayton, plus the surrounding areas.

Do you paint historic homes in Ellicott City?

Yes. Older homes around Ellicott City often need careful prep, plaster and trim repair and lead-safe practices, and we are EPA Lead-Safe certified for that kind of work.

Do you do house painting in Columbia?

We do. A lot of our Columbia work is interior and exterior house painting on colonials, split-levels and townhomes, with colors that suit the neighborhood.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Hands On Painters is licensed through the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC #70338) and carries liability and workers' compensation coverage.

Do you handle commercial painting in Howard County?

Yes. We paint offices, retail, restaurants and multi-unit properties across the county, and can work after hours to keep your business running.

How long have you painted in Howard County?

Since 1997. We are a family-owned company that has grown mostly on Howard County referrals and repeat customers.

Ready to paint in Howard County?

Tell us about your project and we will get you a free, no-pressure estimate. Family-owned and trusted from Columbia to Ellicott City since 1997.

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