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If you’re trying to budget a project, knowing the average labor cost for painting per hour helps you spot a fair number and read proposals with confidence. This guide explains what goes into hourly rates, how interior and exterior jobs differ, and how to translate hourly thinking into a clear, fixed price you can trust. […]

You’ve picked colors, scoped the rooms, and you’re ready to hire—but one question can change your price, your warranty, and your results: when you hire a painter who buys the paint, what exactly are you paying for—and is it the right move for your home? This guide breaks down both approaches so you can choose […]

Painting a door seems simple until you notice brush marks near the panels, roller stipple on the flats, or a latch edge that keeps sticking. This guide lays out the best way to paint a door from prep to final coat so your results look smooth, crisp, and durable. Start with a Plan: Remove or […]

If your doors look scuffed, shiny in the wrong places, or just tired, a fresh coat of paint can change how every room feels. This guide breaks down how to paint interior doors the right way—clean edges, smooth surfaces, and a durable finish that stands up to daily use. Follow this plan, and you’ll get […]

Why prep is everything on the Chesapeake Annapolis weather throws a full mix at your siding—summer sun, salty breezes, fall nor’easters, and winter freeze–thaw. Paint is only as strong as what’s beneath it. Diligent prep removes the grime and loose film that block adhesion, seals the seams where water sneaks in, and sets a smooth, […]

Why mixed-material homes need a different paint plan Arnold and Davidsonville feature plenty of homes that blend stucco, brick, and lap or fiber-cement siding. The curb appeal can be fantastic—rich textures, shadow lines, and architectural detail—but each surface handles weather differently. The Chesapeake climate adds humidity, salt-kissed breezes, intense summer sun, and freeze–thaw swings. One […]

Annapolis’s coastal climate is relentless on exterior paint. Humid summers, salt air, intense sun, and harsh freeze-thaw cycles wear down even the toughest finishes. When paint begins to fail, it’s more than a cosmetic flaw—it’s a signal that your home’s first line of defense is breaking down. Left unchecked, minor paint issues can escalate into […]

Basements in the Chesapeake Bay region—especially in Annapolis and Riva—often battle unique environmental factors like limited sunlight, dampness, and cool, shadowy atmospheres. While no paint can fully solve moisture problems, selecting the right color and finish can dramatically uplift the mood and ambiance of your lower level. At Finn’s Painting Company, we focus on basement […]

Waterfront living asks for colors that feel sun-warmed, relaxed, and quietly refined. In homes across Annapolis and Arnold, warm coastal neutrals do exactly that—soft beiges, sandy taupes, linen whites, driftwood grays, and clay-tinted creams that play beautifully with shoreline light. Below you’ll find how to choose undertones, balance sheens in humid spaces, and pair walls, […]