A quiet pride in the craft.
We take the time to do the hard work well.
Allen & his son · on the job
"I love helping others — that's why I chose this trade."
Most people dread painting. They hate the tedious prep, the dust from sanding, and the meticulous attention required to cut a perfectly straight line along the ceiling. I'm Allen, the owner of Al Paints, and I happen to love it.
I learned a good deal of this trade from my dad, working alongside him on paint jobs for years before I went out on my own. He taught me that painting isn't just about rolling color onto a wall — it's about the hours of prep that happen before a paint can is even opened.
I'm a family man through and through, and a God-fearing Christian. I love helping people, and this trade is how I get to do that — turning the place you live into somewhere you're proud to come home to. When I started Al Paints in December of 2024 to serve Wayne County, I built it to be the kind of small shop you actually want in your home: shows up when he says he will, does the work right, charges a fair price, and leaves the space cleaner than he found it.
Whether you're restoring a historic Victorian in Honesdale or updating a lake house near Hawley and Lake Wallenpaupack, my promise is the same: professional work, strict cleanliness, and a real desire to leave you satisfied.
One standard, every kind of job.
Because Al Paints is owner-operated, the person who writes your estimate is the same person who cuts your lines. Most of our weeks are spent on interior painting — living rooms, bedrooms, trim, and ceilings done with wrapped furniture and covered floors — and on exterior painting that has to stand up to Pennsylvania's freeze-thaw winters. That means real scraping and priming, not a quick coat over failing paint.
Out here, a lot of homes are wood through and through, so we've made the specialty work part of the shop rather than an afterthought. Deck staining gets a deep clean and a proper seal before any can is opened, and log home restoration uses breathable stains that let the timber move without trapping moisture. Inside the kitchen, cabinet refinishing delivers a factory-smooth enamel at a fraction of replacement cost. And when a surface needs cleaning rather than coating, careful power washing brings siding, decks, and concrete back without forcing water where it doesn't belong.
You can see the full lineup on our services page, along with how each job is prepped, coated, and handed back to you clean.
Rooted in Wayne County.
We're based in Honesdale and keep our service area tight on purpose — close enough that showing up on time is easy and coming back for a touch-up is no trouble. That covers the lake communities around Hawley and Lake Wallenpaupack, Lake Ariel, and Lakeville, along with Waymart, Beach Lake, and the cabins and farmhouses out toward Equinunk.
Working close to home matters in this trade. We know which exteriors take the worst of the valley wind, how lakeside humidity punishes a deck, and which older homes in town still have plaster walls that need a gentler hand. If you're near one of these towns and don't see yours listed, reach out anyway — odds are we're already working nearby.
How we operate
We don't do vague quotes. You'll receive a detailed, written estimate outlining exactly what is included, what products we'll use, and the final price.
Your home isn't a construction site. We mask floors thoroughly, contain dust, and pack up our gear neatly at the end of every day.
We use premium paints from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams, and specialized stains for log homes. The right product makes the prep work last.
Common Questions
Who actually shows up to do the work?
Allen does. Al Paints is owner-operated, so the person who walks your project and writes the estimate is the same person cutting your lines and rolling your walls. Nothing gets handed off to a rotating crew you've never met.
Where did Allen learn the trade?
From his dad. Allen spent years working alongside his father on paint jobs before going out on his own, learning that a lasting finish comes from the prep work that happens before a paint can is ever opened — sanding, patching, priming, and masking done right.
Is Al Paints insured?
Yes. Al Paints is fully insured, and every job starts with a detailed written estimate that spells out exactly what's included, which products will be used, and the final price — no vague quotes and no surprise upcharges.
What paints and stains do you use?
Premium products from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams for interior and exterior painting, and specialized breathable stains for log homes and decks. The right product is what makes careful prep work last through Pennsylvania's freeze-thaw winters.
What area does Al Paints cover?
Wayne County, Pennsylvania — based in Honesdale and serving Hawley, Lake Wallenpaupack, Lake Ariel, Lakeville, Waymart, Beach Lake, and Equinunk. The service area is kept tight on purpose so showing up on time is easy and coming back for a touch-up is no trouble.
What happens to my home while you work?
It stays livable. Floors are masked thoroughly, furniture is wrapped, dust is contained, and gear is packed up neatly at the end of every day. The goal is to leave the space cleaner than we found it.