Painting Contractors in Catonsville, MD

Exterior painting for a typical Catonsville home runs $3,500 to $8,500. Interior painting costs $3,500 to $6,500 for a 3-bedroom home. Older Victorian homes along Frederick Road with detailed trim and multiple paint layers tend toward the higher end because they need more prep work. Cape Cods and ranches are more straightforward and fall at the lower end of the range.

Yes, and they're some of our favorite projects. Catonsville's Frederick Road Victorians have gorgeous brackets, fish-scale shingles, turned posts, and ornate trim that need careful hand-painting. We scrape and sand all loose paint by hand rather than aggressive power methods that can damage soft old-growth wood. Multi-color paint schemes are common on these homes — we love helping homeowners choose historically inspired palettes.

Absolutely. Catonsville's proximity to the Patapsco Valley creates higher humidity than much of Baltimore County, which means more mildew on exterior surfaces. We treat all affected areas with a professional-grade mildewcide before painting, use mildew-resistant primer, and apply paint with antimicrobial additives. For chronic problem areas (north-facing walls, shaded sections), we recommend maintenance washing every 1-2 years between paint jobs.

Yes. We've painted storefronts, restaurants, and office buildings along Frederick Road and Route 40. We work around your business hours to minimize disruption. The Catonsville community values its Main Street aesthetic, and we work with property owners to choose colors that complement the neighborhood character. Commercial painting typically runs $2 to $6 per square foot.

Many Catonsville homes built before 1978 contain lead paint. Our crews are EPA Lead-Safe Certified and follow all Maryland protocols for lead-safe work practices. We contain the work area, use HEPA equipment, and properly dispose of lead-contaminated debris. Lead-safe work adds some cost to the project, but it's non-negotiable — your family's safety comes first.

Yes. Covered porches are a Catonsville hallmark, especially on the older homes. We paint porch ceilings (the classic 'haint blue' is very popular), columns, railings, lattice, and decking. Porch painting runs $800 to $2,500 depending on the size and how much woodwork is involved. We also repair rotted boards and replace damaged trim before painting.

We serve Catonsville, Arbutus, Halethorpe, Lansdowne, Oella, and the surrounding area. We also paint in Pikesville, Baltimore, Towson, and throughout Baltimore County. Catonsville is one of our core neighborhoods — we're there every week and have painted hundreds of homes in the community over 35 years.

Yes. Free color consultations are included with every painting project. For Catonsville's older homes, we specialize in historically inspired color palettes that complement the Victorian and Craftsman architecture. For newer homes, we stay current with trending colors and can create sample boards so you see the colors on your actual home in different lighting conditions before committing.