Full service painting company serving the tri-state area. Family owned and operated. Cabinet refinishing Epoxy Full interior and exterior painting services Staining
"Emerson Paints: All Sales, No Service If you’re considering Emerson Paints, let me save you the trouble: don’t. I responded to one of their Instagram ads and was immediately bombarded with phone calls—relentlessly. Once I was ready, I called back and scheduled a free estimate. The sales rep they sent was personable, knowledgeable, and assured me he’d been with the company for ten years. That part actually felt promising. He gave us three tiers of service, and my husband and I chose the middle option. I even went to the paint store the next morning to pick out my color. I texted him with my selection and… crickets. Days passed. I followed up. He apologized and promised to get back to me. He didn’t. Eventually, I called the office directly, only to find out we weren’t even on the schedule. That’s when the owner stepped in—sounding every bit the overpromising, fast-talking salesman you hope never to deal with. He assured me we’d be fit in the following week and that he was “putting his very best guy on it.” Then the day arrived… and a truck pulled up with a completely different company name and logo on it. Turns out, Emerson subcontracted the work without telling me. Not even a mention. Total bait and switch. To make matters worse, the sales rep had promised I wouldn’t have to prep anything in my kitchen. But when I asked the owner, I was suddenly responsible for clearing countertops and emptying the front of all my cabinets. My kitchen was a disaster zone for a week—all based on bad information. Then came the most unbelievable part: on day two of the project, an Emerson employee came to "check on things"—and let himself into my home. No knock. No doorbell. No hello. Just strolled right in like it was his place. I was stunned. The one saving grace? The subcontracted crew was excellent. They were professional, efficient, and lovely to work with. I would’ve happily hired them directly—for a likely much lower price—if Emerson hadn’t been the middleman. (Message me if you want their name; they were fantastic.) Emerson Paints, on the other hand? Not a single follow-up. No call to see how the job went. Nothing. Their last contact with me was their guy walking uninvited into my house. Bottom line: Emerson Paints is overpriced, unreliable, and dishonest. I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone."
Amy A on May 2025
Full service painting company serving the tri-state area. Family owned and operated. Cabinet refinishing Epoxy Full interior and exterior painting services Staining
"Emerson Paints: All Sales, No Service If you’re considering Emerson Paints, let me save you the trouble: don’t. I responded to one of their Instagram ads and was immediately bombarded with phone calls—relentlessly. Once I was ready, I called back and scheduled a free estimate. The sales rep they sent was personable, knowledgeable, and assured me he’d been with the company for ten years. That part actually felt promising. He gave us three tiers of service, and my husband and I chose the middle option. I even went to the paint store the next morning to pick out my color. I texted him with my selection and… crickets. Days passed. I followed up. He apologized and promised to get back to me. He didn’t. Eventually, I called the office directly, only to find out we weren’t even on the schedule. That’s when the owner stepped in—sounding every bit the overpromising, fast-talking salesman you hope never to deal with. He assured me we’d be fit in the following week and that he was “putting his very best guy on it.” Then the day arrived… and a truck pulled up with a completely different company name and logo on it. Turns out, Emerson subcontracted the work without telling me. Not even a mention. Total bait and switch. To make matters worse, the sales rep had promised I wouldn’t have to prep anything in my kitchen. But when I asked the owner, I was suddenly responsible for clearing countertops and emptying the front of all my cabinets. My kitchen was a disaster zone for a week—all based on bad information. Then came the most unbelievable part: on day two of the project, an Emerson employee came to "check on things"—and let himself into my home. No knock. No doorbell. No hello. Just strolled right in like it was his place. I was stunned. The one saving grace? The subcontracted crew was excellent. They were professional, efficient, and lovely to work with. I would’ve happily hired them directly—for a likely much lower price—if Emerson hadn’t been the middleman. (Message me if you want their name; they were fantastic.) Emerson Paints, on the other hand? Not a single follow-up. No call to see how the job went. Nothing. Their last contact with me was their guy walking uninvited into my house. Bottom line: Emerson Paints is overpriced, unreliable, and dishonest. I wouldn’t recommend them to anyone."
Amy A on May 2025
penabrosconstruction@gmail.com Located in Frederick, Maryland
"They were very professional and experienced in staining our log home. Gave us the best of knowledge in what stain and clear coat to use for long life of our home. Very professional with their work and with me. They completely cleaned the entire area and also cleaned all of the exterior windows. I would highly recommend them for a job well done."
Brian L on May 2025
penabrosconstruction@gmail.com Located in Frederick, Maryland
"They were very professional and experienced in staining our log home. Gave us the best of knowledge in what stain and clear coat to use for long life of our home. Very professional with their work and with me. They completely cleaned the entire area and also cleaned all of the exterior windows. I would highly recommend them for a job well done."
Brian L on May 2025
Transform Your Space with our Quality Interior& Exterior Painting Services.& Home maintenance Contractor in the Area. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Fair price. EXCEPTIONAL work. It looks like nothing every happened in our basement. I strongly recommend them. I will be using them again."
Robert G on February 2025
Transform Your Space with our Quality Interior& Exterior Painting Services.& Home maintenance Contractor in the Area. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Fair price. EXCEPTIONAL work. It looks like nothing every happened in our basement. I strongly recommend them. I will be using them again."
Robert G on February 2025
Thank you for visiting Hawkins Contracting. We are based out of the beautiful farmland of Monrovia, Maryland. We provide residential home renovations, basement renovations, and many other home improvement services within the Montgomery and Frederick County surrounding area. Including furniture assembly and Television Mounting. Our pledge to all customers is to provide quality service to build life-long relationships with you and more importantly, will maintain our relationship by dependability, communicating effectively and being with you every step of the way. We appreciate your consideration in Hawkins Contracting. Call us today - 301-366-8916. MHIC #: 141595 - Licensed, Insured & Bonded!
"John did an outstanding job painting our home! The work was clean and precise, and he went above and beyond by fixing small issues we had noticed or not. His attention to detail, professionalism, and thorough cleanup were impressive. Highly recommend for any painting project!"
Shubin Y on December 2024
Thank you for visiting Hawkins Contracting. We are based out of the beautiful farmland of Monrovia, Maryland. We provide residential home renovations, basement renovations, and many other home improvement services within the Montgomery and Frederick County surrounding area. Including furniture assembly and Television Mounting. Our pledge to all customers is to provide quality service to build life-long relationships with you and more importantly, will maintain our relationship by dependability, communicating effectively and being with you every step of the way. We appreciate your consideration in Hawkins Contracting. Call us today - 301-366-8916. MHIC #: 141595 - Licensed, Insured & Bonded!
"John did an outstanding job painting our home! The work was clean and precise, and he went above and beyond by fixing small issues we had noticed or not. His attention to detail, professionalism, and thorough cleanup were impressive. Highly recommend for any painting project!"
Shubin Y on December 2024
We have more than 15 years of experience in complete remodeling, from changing the color of your room to completely remodeling your house. We give new life to your home. Painting interior and exterior, bathroom remodeling, Laminate flooring installation, kitchen remodeling, remodeling our work comes with 100% guarantee and we also offer free in person estimates and competitive pricing. We make sure we beat our competitors line of work and prices. we also strive in making sure all of our customers are happy and satisfied with our work is completed in a timely manner and we keep all our customers informed of our work and progress.
"They were the first service to come to the house to look at the job and provide an estimate, and two days later they came and did the work. They were fast, clean, and their work was excellent quality."
Jan S on March 2025
We have more than 15 years of experience in complete remodeling, from changing the color of your room to completely remodeling your house. We give new life to your home. Painting interior and exterior, bathroom remodeling, Laminate flooring installation, kitchen remodeling, remodeling our work comes with 100% guarantee and we also offer free in person estimates and competitive pricing. We make sure we beat our competitors line of work and prices. we also strive in making sure all of our customers are happy and satisfied with our work is completed in a timely manner and we keep all our customers informed of our work and progress.
"They were the first service to come to the house to look at the job and provide an estimate, and two days later they came and did the work. They were fast, clean, and their work was excellent quality."
Jan S on March 2025
We are the last outdoor maintenance company you will ever need! Tony's Power Washing & Windows Cleaning is a local family owned and operated company specialized in power washing, window cleaning, deck maintenance and gutter cleaning. If it's outside, we'll make it shine! Give us a call to talk about how we can improve the look of your home today! ** for this month we are offering, house siding power washing up to 2.500 sq for $329.00 **
"Excellent. Great job cleaning and removing the red clay from the property."
m d on June 2025
We are the last outdoor maintenance company you will ever need! Tony's Power Washing & Windows Cleaning is a local family owned and operated company specialized in power washing, window cleaning, deck maintenance and gutter cleaning. If it's outside, we'll make it shine! Give us a call to talk about how we can improve the look of your home today! ** for this month we are offering, house siding power washing up to 2.500 sq for $329.00 **
"Excellent. Great job cleaning and removing the red clay from the property."
m d on June 2025
DR Painting, LLC is a residential painting company specializing in interior and exterior painting. We offer other services like drywall work, light carpentry, power washing, and more! We have been in business for over 30 years in the DC, Virginia, and Maryland areas. Our employees care about what they do, and make sure that our clients are happy and well taken care of.
"I've been very happy with their workmanship."
Rosalie N on June 2023
DR Painting, LLC is a residential painting company specializing in interior and exterior painting. We offer other services like drywall work, light carpentry, power washing, and more! We have been in business for over 30 years in the DC, Virginia, and Maryland areas. Our employees care about what they do, and make sure that our clients are happy and well taken care of.
"I've been very happy with their workmanship."
Rosalie N on June 2023
Advancepro LLC it's a painting company with experience in home improvement projects... dedicated to help families with their painting and others renovations services, offering great service at reasonable price... in Advancepro LLC we consider that avery customer should get a professional service our team is trained to perform services in a professional manner using the experience obtained in years. Advancepro LLC is a company with license and insurance... once you hire Advancepro LLC for your needs a project manager will assist you from the beginning to the end of the project making sure that everything is according to your expectations in Advancepro LLC we know that the best results comes from a combination of good customer service,good product and experienced laborers
"Everything went smoothly and contractor was so good that I hired him again for my new home remodeling."
Oby O on November 2024
Advancepro LLC it's a painting company with experience in home improvement projects... dedicated to help families with their painting and others renovations services, offering great service at reasonable price... in Advancepro LLC we consider that avery customer should get a professional service our team is trained to perform services in a professional manner using the experience obtained in years. Advancepro LLC is a company with license and insurance... once you hire Advancepro LLC for your needs a project manager will assist you from the beginning to the end of the project making sure that everything is according to your expectations in Advancepro LLC we know that the best results comes from a combination of good customer service,good product and experienced laborers
"Everything went smoothly and contractor was so good that I hired him again for my new home remodeling."
Oby O on November 2024
Since 2005, Chavez Painting & Construction Services LLC has aimed for excellence in painting and Construction Services. Our painters specialize in extensive prep work for the best finished painting results. We respond quickly to customer requests for estimates and job starts. We have earned our reputation as one the best painting company in The DMV. We paint all types of projects — interior and exterior residential & commercial. Our expert painters are dedicated to providing our clients with prompt, professional, quality work. For over 10 years, we have provided friendly service at affordable rates. Our goal at Chavez Painting & Construction Services LLC is to instill confidence in our ability to meet all your expectations so that you know you are always our number one focus.Contact me at chavezpaintingandconstruction@gmail.com or 240-688-9492
"I couldn't be more thrilled with the incredible work done by Chavez Painting & Construction LLC. From start to finish, their professionalism, attention to detail, and craftsmanship were truly outstanding. The paint job they did was flawless—clean lines, smooth finishes, and the perfect color match. They took the time to prep everything meticulously, ensuring a stunning final result. My walls have never looked better! On top of that, the floor installation was equally impressive. They worked efficiently while maintaining the highest quality, transforming my space with beautiful, expertly installed flooring. The precision and care they put into every plank placement were evident, and the end result exceeded my expectations. The entire team was courteous, punctual, and committed to excellence. They went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, and their dedication truly shows in their work. If you're looking for a company that delivers top-tier quality and outstanding customer service, Chavez Painting & Construction LLC is the one to call. I will certainly be calling again soon! Highly recommend!"
Lyn J on February 2025
Since 2005, Chavez Painting & Construction Services LLC has aimed for excellence in painting and Construction Services. Our painters specialize in extensive prep work for the best finished painting results. We respond quickly to customer requests for estimates and job starts. We have earned our reputation as one the best painting company in The DMV. We paint all types of projects — interior and exterior residential & commercial. Our expert painters are dedicated to providing our clients with prompt, professional, quality work. For over 10 years, we have provided friendly service at affordable rates. Our goal at Chavez Painting & Construction Services LLC is to instill confidence in our ability to meet all your expectations so that you know you are always our number one focus.Contact me at chavezpaintingandconstruction@gmail.com or 240-688-9492
"I couldn't be more thrilled with the incredible work done by Chavez Painting & Construction LLC. From start to finish, their professionalism, attention to detail, and craftsmanship were truly outstanding. The paint job they did was flawless—clean lines, smooth finishes, and the perfect color match. They took the time to prep everything meticulously, ensuring a stunning final result. My walls have never looked better! On top of that, the floor installation was equally impressive. They worked efficiently while maintaining the highest quality, transforming my space with beautiful, expertly installed flooring. The precision and care they put into every plank placement were evident, and the end result exceeded my expectations. The entire team was courteous, punctual, and committed to excellence. They went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, and their dedication truly shows in their work. If you're looking for a company that delivers top-tier quality and outstanding customer service, Chavez Painting & Construction LLC is the one to call. I will certainly be calling again soon! Highly recommend!"
Lyn J on February 2025
We specialize in all phases of landscaping, outdoor kitchens and living, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"Very well. Excellent work completed on time."
David Vogel v on March 2025
We specialize in all phases of landscaping, outdoor kitchens and living, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"Very well. Excellent work completed on time."
David Vogel v on March 2025
Professional painters can complete an exterior door painting project in one to three hours, not including drying time. The timeline depends on the door's condition, required preparation, and the number of coats needed.
Weather conditions significantly impact drying times, with high humidity or extreme temperatures extending the process. Most doors require 24 to 48 hours of curing time before resuming normal use.
While removing the door provides optimal access to all surfaces and edges, many professional painters achieve excellent results with the door remaining in place. For in-position painting, proper hardware protection and masking are essential. Door removal becomes more beneficial when dealing with significant damage, when painting both sides simultaneously, or when making dramatic color changes that require extra coats.
The ideal paint for exterior doors is a high-quality, weather-resistant formulation designed specifically for outdoor conditions. Acrylic latex paints offer excellent moisture resistance and color retention, while oil-based options provide superior hardness for high-traffic areas. Semi-gloss or gloss finishes repel dirt and moisture more effectively than flat finishes. Door material also influences paint selection—metal doors benefit from rust-inhibiting formulas, while wood doors may require specialized primers.
Hiring a professional delivers superior results for exterior door painting, especially for front entrances where appearance matters most. Professionals bring specialized equipment, extensive experience, and efficient techniques that ensure a smooth, durable finish.
While DIY painting saves on labor costs, you'll need proper tools, adequate preparation knowledge, and sufficient time to achieve comparable results. For complex door styles or when changing colors dramatically, professional expertise often justifies the additional expense.