Entries by HANDS ON PAINTERS

What’s the right finish for you?

Flat, matte, gloss, semi-gloss, satin…sounds simple right? Just choose one! So, how glossy is gloss? Flat sounds dull – who would use that? Paint finishes matter more than you might think. For instance, if you have a room that has a lot of imperfections, small cracks, bumps and rough areas, then flat/matte is a good option […]

A New Look at Doors

Doors: white, black, slate or perhaps a bold red are all a part of past traditions. Now, the color design adventure can include an unconventional color spectrum for your front door. A burst of yellow sunshine can mark entrance ways. Limey-green can brighten a shaded porch and burnt-orange adds a splash of color to white-brick or grey siding. Jonathan

To Paint or Not to Paint…

Painting is not always a maintenance item for your To-Do List. It can also be a relatively easy fix to create major curb appeal! Whether your home’s exterior is brick or siding (vinyl, aluminum, fiberglass or cement) paint can help improve the appearance affordably. Here are some pros and cons; PROS – Like many surfaces exposed […]

Warm-Sunny Days Reveal Work that Needs to be Done

It is great to be able to take a walk around the neighborhood on a warm Spring day! What do you see? Paint peeling, mildew stains, rotten boards…certainly not on your home?! Look again! Dramatic fluctuations in temperatures, like we have in Maryland, can cause surfaces to contract and expand. The movement can cause paint to crack and […]

Before You Open Your Deck…

We’re still having some chilly days, but you can still smell that wonderful smell…it is sure to bring a smile to your face!Someone is cooking out! It’s like an instant summer party and you are ready to crash it! But not so fast, it’s time to get your deck ready for those summer parties before the furniture […]

20 Incredible Colorful Years!

October 1997 we set out to start a little “Odd Jobs” company with only 2 employees. We thought how great would it be to do a few projects in the neighborhood and see how it goes. Well 20 years later, and 40 employees later we’ve painted over 10,000 homes and served so many wonderful families […]

Summer Crankatudeituss?

Is everyone in your house feeling a little over each other? Ready to enroll your spouse into some sort of adult summer camp? Are you just hoping for a break from the family for just one weekend? You may be suffering from a case of  “Summer Crankatudeituss”. It’s serious condition, but curable. Suggested cures are […]