Employee Spotlight – Painting Estimator Travis Gibson
Painting estimator and 10-year H. J. Holtz & Son veteran, Travis Gibson, was inspired by friends to join the company, but the family atmosphere is why he’s still here.
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Women of Holtz Painting & Wallpapering
Women are at the center of H.J. Holtz and Son Painting & Wallpapering, and have been so for decades. Today, they are working at every level of operations.
Wallpaper in Hotel Greene Sets the Tone
Wallpaper at the Hotel Greene does more than just cover the walls, it is an essential piece of the ambiance. H. J. Holtz & Son helped create a beautiful, unique space.
Transplants Find Employment Home at Holtz
Jack Faya and Jose Perez celebrate long tenures at H. J. Holtz & Son. Jose moved from California and Jack from Togo after fleeing civil war.
Small Improvements Make Big Impact on Curb Appeal
Curb appeal is something many people only think about when getting ready to sell. Why wait? Small exterior improvements can make a big impact.
Wallpaper Projects – What to Expect
Residential wallpaper is enjoying a renaissance, thanks to artistic and technological advances. Homeowners will be pleasantly surprised by current options.
Watch our video and see how we do it!
Painting Foreman Robert Ferrell Celebrates 20 Years
Painting foreman Robert Ferrell enjoys doing the kind of brush work that makes most people cringe: edges and windows.
“I’m a trim man, really,” he says. “I just love it.”
This month, Ferrell celebrates his 20th anniversary as an employee of H.J. Holtz & Son. He was hired by company president Rick Holtz, who refers to Ferrell as “family.”
Residential Exterior Limewash Attracts Attention
Homeowners seeking a whole different look for their house’s exterior need only reach to the past for inspiration. Used throughout history – even by the ancient Egyptians – limewash is an eco-friendly and protective coating that can cover imperfections or simply give new brick “Old World” charm.
Watch our video and see how we do it!
Restoration of St. John’s Mews on Historic Church Hill
This year’s Historic Garden Week tours, presented by Garden Club of Virginia, was to have included homes in Church Hill – and the Mews. The week has been canceled due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, but the painting that H.J. Holtz & Son did to freshen the space, which took place weeks ago, is still on display.
Painting Kitchen Cabinets – What to Expect
A fresh coat of paint transforms an existing space like little else. In the kitchen, cabinets are the de facto walls and need just as much attention as any other wall. New paint – either in the cabinets’ existing color or in an all-new hue – will bring life and energy to a room that gets much attention, and H.J. Holtz & Son’s experienced team knows how to tackle the job.
Watch our video and see how we do it!
