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External Forces Drive Paint Cost Increases

The same forces that led to runs on basic supplies a year ago – increased demand and blockages in the supply chain – are now driving significant increases in paint cost. H.J. Holtz & Son President Rick Holtz says it’s been hard to watch the steady climb.

Fresh Color Stucco Exterior

Fresh Color for Italianate Stucco Exterior

This Italianate home with stucco exterior was ready for a fresh new look after years of the pink color that made it unique in the neighborhood.

Painting Estimator Travis Gibson

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.

Women of Holtz painting and wallpapering

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.

Paint Your Front Door

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.

Painting Company President Rick Holtz

Painting Company Owner Presentation – Holtz Shares Expertise

Professional meetings and conferences are where people go to learn from others in the same field: what works, what doesn’t, what to do. Through workshops and casual conversations, tips and tools of the trade are revealed and shared.

Last fall’s annual convention of the Middle Atlantic Council of the Painting Contractors Association (PCA) gave attendees the opportunity to hear from H.J. Holtz & Son painting company president Rick Holtz and his business coach, Bill Silverman. The two spoke in a session titled “Transforming from Plateaued and Frustrated to Growing a Profitable, Smooth-running Business.”

Decorative Artists

Decorative Arts Team Attends Conference

For the H.J. Holtz & Son decorative arts team – Brian Smith, Logan Porter and Eli Smith – attending the annual International Decorative Artists League (IDAL) conference is a highlight of their year.

The annual gathering in Charlotte, N.C., gives craftspersons a chance to learn new techniques and connect with other artisans. This year was no different as they learned a gorgeous technique to customize your home's interior.

Painting Business Expertise – Company President Rick Holtz Speaks On Painting Podcast

H.J. Holtz & Son President Rick Holtz believes everyone in the company contributes to its success – and should share in that success, financially.

Summer Workers Lend a Needed Hand

Summer is always a busy time for H.J. Holtz & Son, as clients explore ways to freshen or re-imagine their living spaces. To help with the added workload – as well as to cultivate a next generation of craftspeople – the company annually hires a crew of teen and young adult workers, who learn alongside Holtz’s experienced team members.