Painting in Maryland

A professional paint job is one of the fastest ways to transform a room or refresh your home's curb appeal. PRG provides interior and exterior painting with thorough prep work and premium paints from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams.

What Painting Services Does PRG Offer?

• Interior wall, ceiling, and trim painting
• Exterior siding, trim, shutter, and door painting
• Cabinet painting and refinishing
• Deck and fence staining and finishing
• Drywall repair, patching, and surface preparation
• Color consultation to help you choose the right palette

How Does PRG Handle a Painting Project?

Proper preparation is the difference between a paint job that lasts and one that peels. We begin by assessing every substrate — identifying moisture damage, tannin bleed from cedar or redwood trim, and smoke or water stains that require shellac-based primers like Zinsser BIN before any topcoat will hold. We match primers to the surface: oil-based for exterior wood trim that sees weather cycling, high-adhesion bonding primer for glossy or previously painted surfaces, and standard latex primer for clean drywall. Every surface gets patched, sanded, caulked, and primed before we apply two finish coats of Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams paint. We protect your floors, furniture, and fixtures throughout the job and leave your home clean when the work is done.

How Much Does Painting Cost in Maryland?

Painting costs in Anne Arundel and Howard County: interior painting for an average 3-bedroom home runs $3,000–$8,000, or roughly $2–$4 per square foot of wall space. Cabinet painting and refinishing runs $3,000–$7,000 for an average kitchen. Exterior repainting on a typical Maryland single-family home runs $5,000–$15,000 depending on siding type, prep needs, and trim work. Specialty finishes — lime wash, faux finishes, color washes — add 30–50% to base wall-paint pricing. Trim, doors, and built-ins are typically priced separately from wall area.

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How Long Does Painting Take?

A single room takes 1–2 days including prep. A typical 3-bedroom home interior takes 4–7 days, and exterior repaints run 3–7 days depending on prep and weather windows. Cabinet refinishing takes 4–6 days because each coat needs proper cure time between steps.

What Should Maryland Homeowners Know About Painting?

Maryland's humidity, UV exposure, and freeze-thaw cycles cut exterior paint life on poorly-prepped surfaces. We use premium 100% acrylic latex exterior paints (Benjamin Moore Aura, Sherwin-Williams Duration), pressure-wash and scrape failing paint to bare substrate, prime with the appropriate system (oil-based for cedar bleed, alkyd for chalking surfaces, shellac-based BIN for tannin or water stains), and apply two finish coats. Done right, exterior paint lasts 7–10 years in this climate. We also handle wallpaper removal, drywall repair, and ceiling stain remediation — common on older Columbia and Annapolis homes with prior roof or plumbing leaks.

Painting FAQ

Does PRG offer interior and exterior painting?

Yes. Interior walls, ceilings, trim, doors and cabinets, and exterior siding, trim, porches and decks across Anne Arundel and Howard County. Painting is usually bundled with a remodel PRG is already running, so the trim, drywall repair and paint are sequenced by one crew, but standalone interior and exterior repaints are quoted as well, always with 2 finish coats over primer.

How much does it cost to paint a house interior in Maryland?

In Anne Arundel and Howard County interior painting for a typical 3-bedroom home runs $3,000–$8,000, or about $2–$4 per square foot of wall area. Cabinet painting runs $3,000–$7,000 for an average kitchen. Trim, doors and built-ins are priced separately from walls, and specialty finishes such as lime wash or color washes add 30–50%.

How much does exterior painting cost in Maryland?

Repainting a typical Maryland single-family exterior runs $5,000–$15,000 in Anne Arundel and Howard County, depending on siding type, how much failing paint has to be scraped to bare substrate and the amount of trim. Cedar siding that needs oil priming and rotted-board replacement lands at the top of the range. Properly prepped, the finish lasts 7–10 years in this climate.

What paint does PRG use?

Premium 100% acrylic latex: Benjamin Moore Aura or Sherwin-Williams Duration outside, and washable low-VOC lines inside. Exteriors are pressure-washed, scraped, primed with the right system (oil for cedar bleed, alkyd for chalking, shellac-based BIN for tannin and water stains) and given two finish coats. PRG does not substitute contractor-grade builder paint on Anne Arundel or Howard County jobs.

How long does interior painting take?

A single room takes 1–2 days including prep and two coats. A typical 3-bedroom Anne Arundel or Howard County home takes 4–7 days, an exterior repaint 3–7 days depending on prep and dry weather windows, and cabinet refinishing 4–6 days because each coat needs cure time. Humid Maryland summers extend dry times by a day or two.

Do I need to move furniture before painting?

Move small and fragile items; PRG moves the large pieces to the center of the room and covers them with plastic and drop cloths, then repositions them at the end of the 1–2 day room, on every Anne Arundel and Howard County job. Wall art, curtains and outlet covers come down during prep. Closets and built-ins are emptied only if their interiors are being painted.

Can you paint over wallpaper or repair damaged drywall first?

PRG removes wallpaper rather than painting over it, skims the wall, and repairs cracks, nail pops and water-stained ceilings before priming, which is common on older Columbia and Annapolis homes with past roof or plumbing leaks. Wallpaper removal and drywall repair run $1–$3 per square foot on top of the paint price and add 1–2 days to a room.