Winter Is Our Quiet Season — and That’s Good News for You

After the holidays wrap up, something interesting happens in our world. The phone slows down. The calendar opens up, and for us at Hands On Painters, winter becomes a season to focus on getting business scheduled to keep our crews busy.

That’s exactly why our Winter Free Paint Special exists.

Why We Can Offer FREE Paint in the Winter

Spring and summer are our busiest months. Everyone wants projects completed at once, schedules fill up quickly, and timelines become tighter.

Winter is different. Interior painting naturally slows down this time of year—and instead of seeing that as a downside, we’ve learned to turn it into a win for our customers.

By offering FREE paint on any new interior winter paint project, we’re able to:

• Keep our experienced crews working consistently
• Schedule projects faster and more flexibly
• Focus extra attention on detail
• Pass real savings directly on to you

It’s not a gimmick. It’s simply good timing for you.

Why Painting After the Holidays Makes Sense

Once the decorations come down and life returns to normal, many homeowners notice something they didn’t see before: scuffed walls from holiday guests, rooms that feel darker or more worn, spaces that just don’t feel “fresh” anymore. Sound familiar? Winter is the perfect reset!

With fewer distractions, kids back in school, and more predictable schedules, it’s an ideal time to finally tackle those interior projects you put off during the busy holiday season. Plus, fresh paint has a way of brightening darker winter days, making your home feel clean and renewed, and gives you a head start before spring arrives! By the time warmer weather comes around, your home is already done—no waiting, no rushing, no compromises.

The Winter Advantage You Don’t Get Any Other Time

When you schedule an interior paint project in winter, you get benefits that simply aren’t available during peak season:

✔ More flexible scheduling
✔ Faster project turnaround
✔ Same expert craftsmanship
✔ FREE paint — on us

Our crews aren’t juggling multiple high-volume jobs, which means your project gets extra time, care, and attention.

Limited-Time Winter Offer

Our Winter Free Paint Special is something we look forward to offering you—but it only lasts during the winter season.

If you’ve been thinking about refreshing a room, updating your home’s interior, or starting the new year with a clean slate, this is the perfect time to do it. Winter may be our slow season—but for homeowners, it’s one of the smartest times to paint.

Ready to take advantage of FREE paint this winter?
Contact Hands On Painters today, and let’s get your project on the schedule while winter works in your favor.
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We recently wrapped up a 17-day painting and restoration project at the historic Chapel located at 600 Frederick Road in Catonsville. This iconic structure has been a beloved part of the community for generations, and spending time within its walls was a powerful reminder of just how special it truly is.

Formerly known as the Christadelphian Church, the Chapel once served a small congregation that gathered for Sunday worship. As described on the Chapel’s website, “Located in the heart of historic Catonsville, Maryland, The Chapel on 600 Frederick Road is a space steeped in history and reimagined with purpose. Originally built as a place of worship, this charming, character-filled building has long been a quiet anchor in the community — a structure that has stood the test of time and witnessed countless stories.”

As with every professional painting project, our first step was to protect the Chapel’s original features by carefully covering and masking all surfaces not intended for paint. To safely reach the high cathedral ceilings, we utilized a one-man lift, ensuring the flooring and architectural details remained untouched.

All previously stained wood trim was thoroughly sanded, shellac-primed, and finished with two durable topcoats — including the intricate framing surrounding the stained-glass windows. The result is a refreshed and revitalized interior that highlights the Chapel’s historic craftsmanship while preserving its timeless character.

Business Partner & Project Manager, Derrick Conover, shared:
“Working on the chapel was an honor. Every beam, every piece of trim has a story, and our goal was to enhance the beauty that was already there while treating the space with the respect it deserves.”

Project Manager Brandon Ey added:
“Restoring a building with this much history requires patience, precision, and heart. Our team approached every detail with the mindset of keeping its story alive while giving it the strength to stand for future generations.”

Owner Jonathan Zawacki added:
“Projects like this remind us why we do what we do. Preserving history isn’t just about paint — it’s about protecting a place that means something to the community. We’re grateful for the opportunity to help the Chapel shine for decades to come.”

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the team at The Chapel in Catonsville for trusting us with this meaningful work. It was a truly rewarding experience, and we’re proud to have played a small part in the ongoing preservation of such a cherished local landmark.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some of the after pictures from the Chapel in Catonsville website gallery:

With summer right around the corner, May is the perfect time to repaint your sunroom, stain your deck, or freshen your front porch.

The sunroom is often the favorite room in the house. A fresh coat of paint will brighten it up and enhance your enjoyment.

We take great care to protect your windows and flooring while cutting in and painting your ceiling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May is a great time to resurface your deck.

Preparation is key to ensuring longevity and durability of your deck.

We clean the deck using a deck cleaner and a stiff brush, and then rinse thoroughly. After the deck dries, we sand any rough spots to ensure a smooth surface. If any repairs or wood needs to be replaced, that is also a part of our process. We use Sherwin Williams products and  this is their recommendation on the difference in stain transparencies.

Clear, transparent and semi-transparent stains work best on new wood, and nicely show off that fresh grain.

Semi-solid stains are a great choice for decks that get a lot of use. This option shows some grain while hiding more wear and tear.

Solid stains are best fit for decks with older, more vulnerable wood, surfaces with many blemishes or when you want to go bold with color.

 

 

 

We use a brush for detail work and to work the stain into the wood, but then use a sprayer for large, flat surfaces, followed by back-brushing to ensure proper penetration and an even coat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When it comes to the front porch, there are more elements to consider. The deck of the porch, the railings, support posts, ceiling, and steps are elements that require inspection and consideration.

Often there can be rotted flooring that needs to be replaced before the painting can begin. Color choices need to be made for the different parts of the front porch. Matching the step risers with the front of the house wall or considering a complimetnary color. The flooring can be stained or painted. And ceiling colors also need to be considered.