Featured Business for Kentlands Downtown: Hallco Enterprises

Hallco Enterprises just received the 'Featured Business" review in the Kentlands Downtown newsletter. We are grateful for the review and did not even know we were going to be in the news! Thank you Kentlands for recommending our company. We look forward to more opportunities to partner with the Kentlands community. 

Hallco has been involved in the Go Green Group and has helped with the Christmas lighting of Kentland's Christmas Trees with our company Christmas Decor by Hallco. Serving Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, the D.C. Metro and all of Howard County Maryland, Hallco Enterprises is your trusted residential and commercial painting contractor for planning painting related home improvement, interior painting, exterior painting, color selection, painting ideas, and power washing.

Painting of the Hyattstown Fire Station

Hallco Enterprises recently completed the repainting of the Hyattstown Volunteer Fire Station. The project was fun for our painters but also very challenging. The ongoing challenge was working in a fire station when the fire crews received a response call. Our painters had to be ready at any moment to move ladders, drop cloths and paint buckets out of the way of the firemen.

Firefighters typically are very handy and do a lot of painting. So why did they hire Hallco to do their painting? The main reason had to do with timing. Our painters were very efficient and moved through the fire hall quickly to get the work done properly and on time.

The project included painting all the hallways and ceilings with a fresh coat of paint, installing a new drop ceiling and repainting the metal ceiling grids, water damage repair and repainting, and the repainting of their doors and trim work. Hallco's paint staff finished up the project by putting a fresh coat of varnish on the wood doors and paneling.

Hallco Enterprises, located in Clarksburg Maryland services all of Howard, Frederick and Montgomery County. We primarily work with discerning homeowners and light commercial projects. Serving Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, the D.C. Metro and all of Howard County Maryland, Hallco Enterprises is your trusted residential and commercial painting contractor for planning painting related home improvement, interior painting, exterior painting, color selection, painting ideas, and power washing.

Exterior Painting & Repairs Are Just Around the Corner

March 1st has finally arrived which means spring is just weeks away! This is great news for painting contractors who have been stuck indoors for 3 months. It is also good news for our customers who live in the Maryland and D.C. metro areas as they too have been hammered with plenty of snow, making it impossible to do much outside. Snow can cause more dry-rot and water damage too. Now is the time to have Hallco swing by for a free consultation to inspect your exterior surfaces. The snow level is now low enough where we should be able to give you a good opinion on what is going on and the cost to fix any problem areas. Call for a free estimate today: 301-831-3679.

Hallco Enterprise offers complete interior and exterior painting services to homeowners and local businesses in the Gaithersburg, Rockville, Germantown, Potomac and other areas of the 270 corridor. Our professionals can also repair your wood surfaces. Don't forget to ask about our PVC replacement products.

Serving Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, the D.C. Metro and all of Howard County Maryland, Hallco Enterprises is your trusted residential and commercial painting contractor for planning painting related home improvement, interior painting, exterior painting, color selection, painting ideas, and power washing.

Should You Paint or Carpet First?

A very common painting question we get asked is, "Should you paint or carpet first?" The answer is quite simple: it depends on whom you hire to do your painting. If you select a higher-end paint company who has a good reputation, chances are it will be fine to paint after the carpet is installed. This can be done because the painting contractor will be extra careful in covering the carpet with the proper type of plastic, paper and clean interior drop cloths. (Side note: Notice I said "interior drop cloths!" Believe me, a lot of painters don't know the different and will use a dirty exterior cloth to cover your carpet.)

If you are concerned about your carpet, by all means, paint before the carpet is installed. It really is quite a normal practice. The only downside is that the painter may have to come back after the carpet is installed to touch up or repaint your baseboards and repaint a few scuff marks on the walls that sometimes appear from the carpet installers tool belt.

Whether you are on the look out for a professional painter or just have questions regarding your home improvement project, please send us an email or write a comment here. We are located in Maryland and service Howard, Frederick, Montgomery County and the Washington Metro areas. If we are not in your area, ask us a question anyways. We'll help locate a professional painter in your area.

Serving Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, the D.C. Metro and all of Howard County Maryland, Hallco Enterprises is your trusted residential and commercial painting contractor for planning painting related home improvement, interior painting, exterior painting, color selection, painting ideas, and power washing.

Frederick Painting Company

Hallco Enterprises, Frederick's professional painting company, specializes in residential painting services as well as some commercial painting. We have the staff to accomplish painting projects of any size.

During the winter months, our painting teams are looking for interior work. Please contact our office to receive our winter specials. Our staff is not only skilled in the painting of fine homes but also in wood repairs, door replacements, trim work, drywall and much more.

Don't take our word for it, remember to ask for references in your neighborhood before considering to hire Hallco Enterprises. Our prices are reasonable and our quality will never be compromised. Serving Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, the D.C. Metro and all of Howard County Maryland, Hallco Enterprises is your trusted residential and commercial painting contractor for planning painting related home improvement, interior painting, exterior painting, color selection, painting ideas, and power washing.

Call 301-831-3679 or email Ted Hall, our owner.

House Painting in Frederick MD

Hallco Enterprises is a professional painting company servicing Frederick, Adamstown, Poolesville, Mount Airy and other towns in Frederick County. If you are the type of person who does not wish to do your own painting, Hallco is equipped to handle just about any painting project. If you would like to sample our services, try us out for a small job. Hallco Enterprises was Maryland's first paint company that started a program called the Painter For a Day. Hallco will send out a professional painter from our company to do just about anything related to painting around your home or office. If you wish to change the color of a bedroom, freshen up your entry door, or want to repaint your baseboards, Hallco's Painter For a Day is the perfect fit for you and your pocketbook.

Serving Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, the D.C. Metro and all of Howard County Maryland, Hallco Enterprises is your trusted residential and commercial painting contractor for planning painting related home improvement, interior painting, exterior painting, color selection, painting ideas, and power washing.

Learn more about our Painter For a Day program and call us: 301-831-3679.

Interior Painting in Urbana MD

Hallco Enterprises recently began another large painting project at a well known government building located in Urbana, Maryland. We were hired to repaint many of the hallways with a low-odor, green friendly paint. We ended up using an easy to clean product from Sherwin Williams. As we began wrapping up the project, the managers at this facility (not allowed to disclose their name) added more work. We are now back to freshen up more of their interior as well as the door frames.

Hallco is a full-service painting contractor specializing in house painting and quality commercial painting projects. We do not do the "down and dirty" painting projects. Our professionals love painting for homeowners and building managers who appreciate quality work and want a hassle-free paint job. If you have a painting project of any size, even one day, call our office at 301-831-3679 or send us an Email today.

Urbana is located just 5 miles south of Frederick Maryland. Hallco services Frederick, Montgomery, Howard County and the DC Metro areas.

Wood Replacement & Painting in Kentlands

Hallco Enterprises, a Professional Painting company located near Gaithersburg MD, has the expertise to replace damaged wood and do the final paint job too. It is difficult to find a company who can do both jobs well. Several of our quality painters have a background in finish carpentry. Hallco's employees are very familiar with installing non wood products such as Azek and Trex. Replacing your damaged wood with an Azek or similar product can help solve the problems you maybe experience with dry rot and paint that tends to peel quickly.

Until recently, Kentland residence were not "allowed" to replace their rotted wood trim with Azek products. Instead, they could only use real wood. Now the HOA has approved several different types of composite products that are paintable and long-lasting. Whatever your painting and home repair needs maybe, contact Hallco and talk to our owner, Ted Hall, about your needs. He will be glad to provide you with a free estimate and give you plenty of suggestions to keep your home looking its best.

Serving Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, the D.C. Metro and all of Howard County Maryland, Hallco Enterprises is your trusted residential and commercial painting contractor for planning painting related home improvement, interior painting, exterior painting, color selection, painting ideas, and power washing.

Hallco is also a proud sponsor of Kentlands Go Green Group and the Annual Tree Lighting.

Christmas Lighting at the Fisher House

Christmas Decor and Christmas Decor by Hallco recently partnered together to install a beautiful lighting display at the 2 Fisher Houses in Washington D.C. Christmas Decor corporate donated most of the supplies while Christmas Decor by Hallco donated all the labor and extra equipment.

Below are a few photos of the crew and final display.

Christmas Lights in Full Swing in Maryland

Most of our painters are wrapping up their painting projects for the next two months and putting on their red jackets and Christmas hats! They are preparing for our 5th Christmas Decor decorating season. Hallco is one of Maryland's most professional Christmas lighting companies. We are not a paint company who just hangs lights. We are professionally trained in the proper ways to hang lights, install garland and wreaths and decorate trees with car-stopping results!

So, send us an email or call us for your 2009 Lighting Display. 1-888-95-DECOR

Areas We Service: Select Areas of Howard, Frederick, Carroll and Montgomery County.

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Serving Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, the D.C. Metro and all of Howard County Maryland, Hallco Enterprises is your trusted residential and commercial painting contractor for planning painting related home improvement, interior painting, exterior painting, color selection, painting ideas, and power washing.

Inwood Shopping Center Painting Project Complete

Hallco Enterprises recently finished up the painting of the Inwood Shopping Center located in Glenwood, MD. We were introduced to the Inwood project originally through our Christmas lighting business: Christmas Decor. We had done a few decorations in 2008 for the center and this year, while discussing painting with the owners, we told them our core business was painting homes and small commercial buildings.

The Inwood Shopping Center, right on Route 97 just a few minutes from the 70 freeway, was a success! The center looks beautiful! The building, made of brick and stucco, and a number of stucco damaged areas do to delivery trucks backing up a little too close in the past. Our professional painters took care of all the patch work, caulking around the existing signage and cleaning the surfaces thoroughly before painting.

The next time you drive through the little town of Glenwood, Maryland, I'm sure you won't miss the bright, fresh and clean looking shopping center! The place looks great!

Probably the best thing about this project is the response we got from the owners when we finished. Owner Ron Eyre and his son, Matthew Eyre, both told our owner, Ted Hall, over lunch that the building looks beautiful and that Hallco was the most professional painting company they have ever dealt with in close to 40 years. Thank you to the Eyre family for their kind words. We try hard to make you pleased!

Serving Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, the D.C. Metro and all of Howard County Maryland, Hallco Enterprises is your trusted residential and commercial painting contractor for planning painting related home improvement, interior painting, exterior painting, color selection, painting ideas, and power washing.

Christmas Decor: Who Owns My Christmas Lights?

One of the most commonly asked questions for a first time customer of Christmas Decor by Hallco when we discuss their lighting display is this, "So, I own the lights and display, right?" The main reason folks ask us this is because they believe they are buying a product. The short answer is that all Christmas Decor companies are full-service lighting decorators. In other words, we do everything for your display and you do nothing. We own all of the equipment as we service it throughout the Christmas season.

A good example is hiring a party company to provide you with a tent for a wedding. They use their equipment, poles, lights, fabric, etc. to install the tent. If the tent falls down, heaven forbid, or gets damaged in anyway, the rental company comes out and fixes it at no charge. When the event is over, they take it down and store it! Christmas Decor is very similar except we purchase your display the first year when you sign up, instead of using on hand inventory. We then custom make your display, provide all the installation, service throughout the season, take it all down carefully and store it in a safe place for the following season.

So, when you hire Christmas Decor by Hallco you will get an incredible display of lights installed by true professionals who love it! We do everything and all you do is sit back and enjoy the incredible display of lights, wreaths, garland and much more!

Serving Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, the D.C. Metro and all of Howard County Maryland, Hallco Enterprises is your trusted residential and commercial painting contractor for planning painting related home improvement, interior painting, exterior painting, color selection, painting ideas, and power washing.

Foxhall Painting Project in Washington DC

Hallco Enterprises has been involved in the painting of a custom home project in Washington D.C. near George Washington University. There will be 27 new homes built within the next year with a high end paint job. Most "track" homes have low to medium quality paint jobs, but this development is anything but low quality.

We are in the finishing stages of the first custom home. Here are some of the details and products used to show the level of perfection and quality used by the Builder and our staff.

Hallco used 2 prime coats and 3 finish coats of Sherwin Williams Pro Classic Acrylic Gloss to all woodwork and doors. The walls were painted with 1 primer and 2 finish coats of Sherwin Williams Super Paint Satin. All ceilings were painted with 1 prime and 2 finish coats of SW ProMar 200 flat. The interior handrails have 1 coat of a wiped-on stain and 5 coats of high gloss polyurethane. A final 6th coat will be applied within the next week. The colors used are neutral and classic, however, each new homeowner is able to upgrade their wall colors before they move in, and Hallco will repaint the selected rooms.

Our company, Hallco Enterprises, is a professional painting company located in Clarksburg, Maryland. We specialize in quality home painting, inside and out. We have the staff to handle both new custom homes and repainting projects. We also do a fair amount of commercial interiors as well.

Serving Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, the D.C. Metro and all of Howard County Maryland, Hallco Enterprises is your trusted residential and commercial painting contractor for planning painting related home improvement, interior painting, exterior painting, color selection, painting ideas, and power washing.

Roof Painting in Frederick MD

While doing some repairs and repainting for an old home for an existing client in downtown Frederick, near Hood College, this past Spring, we let the homeowners know that their metal roof (above their porch) needed painting and sealing very badly. We recommended that they paint the roof before the next winter to help protect all the porch and repairs we just finished. On a visual inspection, we think some of the problems on their pillars and porch were caused by a leaky roof.

We just received the call to estimate the cost to seal and paint the roof, as they are ready to move forward before the winter is upon us. The cost really is not very expensive and it will save them lots of money in the long run, because the cost of repairing their pillars and porch was quite costly (more than the roof painting will cost).

So, if you have a metal roof and live in Frederick, Montgomery or Howard County, please give us a call. We can inspect your roof and determine what it will take to keep the water out. If painting it will not solve the problem, we will recommend a certified roofer to repair the damaged areas.

Serving Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, the D.C. Metro and all of Howard County Maryland, Hallco Enterprises is your trusted residential and commercial painting contractor for planning painting related home improvement, interior painting, exterior painting, color selection, painting ideas, and power washing.

Tip on Pricing out the Painting of Your Old Home

If you own a very old house in the Maryland area and you are looking to have a painting company repaint the exterior or interior, we have a little tip that will help you save time and make a more informed decision on who to hire. The tip is rather quite simple: decide on how far a paint company should go when it comes to prepping the surfaces and determine an approximate cost of what you are willing to spend. Older homes typically require a lot of sanding, filling, caulking and even wood replacement. The cost for repainting old homes (especially historic properties) can quickly get expensive. By determining a general idea of cost (ballpark) and your expectations, you can save yourself a lot of headache as you know that the painters will hopefully be bidding the project more equally.

Let me give you an example: We recently received a phone call for a man in downtown Frederick who had a home that was over 100 years old. This homeowner received a referral from several neighbors about a particular painter in the area who did a decent job on their exteriors. Instead of hiring the paint company, he got 3 more bids. We happened to be one of the companies that got to bid on the old downtown property. He told us he did a lot of research before selecting us to bid on the project. He wanted high quality results and one of the best products on the market used. Our estimator asked the man before he bid the project what his "expectation" would be for such an old home. In other words, he could spend a small fortune replacing the old wood, using chemical strippers to strip old paint, full primers, etc if his level of expectation was VERY high! We told him that we bid our projects on the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) industry standards and their own "Levels of Prep." There are 5 levels of prep with #5 being completely restored and looking brand new. Of course, if a homeowner wants Level #5 prep and finish on his or her home, the cost would be astronomical but would look fantastic. Our estimator got the impression that the man was going to settle for Level #4, which is still very expensive and makes an older home look extremely good. It basically means lots and lots of preparation without stripping all painted surfaces.

When we submitted the final bid, which was close to $20,000, the man responded that he was just going to use the cheapest bid he got, which was the referral from his neighbors. He said he did not want the extra prep or details involved in the painting of his exterior and would settle for less. The end result is this: if we knew he wanted a basic paint job, our cost would have been a lot less. However, because it was such an old home and needed a lot of work, we had to probe and ask for a possible budget and what expectations the owner had when we were done. A level #2 or #3 would work just fine on a home like his. The only difference is the overall appearance and the possibility of a repaint sooner than later.

In short, the next time you are considering getting your house painted, don't be afraid to tell the estimator of any company what you really want. It helps the estimator give you a price that is more reasonable and meets your expectations. If you leave it up to the painter alone, you will continue to spend hours and hours wondering why your 3-5 bids are not equal. Hallco Enterprises loves to do quality work. So when you call us, we are assuming you want the best, which is why our estimates are worked up as quality preparation and using the best in paints. Just let us know up front, and we'll take care of you!

Serving Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Potomac, the D.C. Metro and all of Howard County Maryland, Hallco Enterprises is your trusted residential and commercial painting contractor for planning painting related home improvement, interior painting, exterior painting, color selection, painting ideas, and power washing.