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About
I am Monika Lea Jones, the owner of Hairpin Finishing, a company that can execute your vision from start to finish!
I learned my trade through the film as a set decorator and as a designer of museum exhibits.
I focus on fine finishes that create a mood for your space. This includes interior painting, murals, wallpaper, texturing, plastering and faux finishing. I also create custom art installations and interactive art.
I can provide comprehensive consultation services and will execute your ideas with fine attention to detail.
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Hired 52 times
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14 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Adam H.
Mar 3, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Hairpin Finishing was amazing from start to finish! I got a kit on Amazon to update my countertops that required lines to be painted on them. I did the lines myself and they looked awful. I contacted Hairpin Finishing after realizing I needed an artist to paint the lines to make it look realistic. After she completed the lines I talked about the next step of epoxy with her and she had experience with it so we ended up doing that together. The countertops look amazing!
Details: Object(s) • Residential • Medium (25 - 50 sq ft) • I have design drawings
Muralist
Hannah L.
Jun 4, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Monika did an amazing job with our initial project and then got two more contracts out of that process! We're soooo happy with her work!
Details: Outdoor wall(s) • Commercial • Large (50 - 100 sq ft) • I have an idea of what I want
Muralist
Cole J.
Feb 15, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Hairpin finishing did the most amazing work of art for our babies room. Great communication. Great work. Great value. If you want awesome work and a great value then hire Hairpin!
Details: Indoor wall(s) • Residential • Small (less than 25 sq ft) • I have sketches
Muralist
Katherine P.
Apr 30, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Monika did a great job with my faux finish painting job! She got all the materials needed, showed up on time and got the job done as per her estimate. She cleaned everything up and also finished right on schedule. She is friendly and professional. I am very pleased with the results of her work. She was able to do exactly what I had in mind for the project.
Details: Home • Just touch ups • Walls • 8 - 10 feet • Decorative painting - faux finish • Excellent - clean and smooth • Homeowner or property manager • No, this is not new construction • No, I will move things out of the way myself
Interior Painting
Beth s.
Apr 21, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Monica jumped right on this project for me! I’d already hired my painter but she stripped all the paper, smoothed the walls and put up my new paper on one wall. Definitely recommend her services!
Details: Installation • Part of room or hallway • Less than 250 sq ft • 10 - 14 feet • Fair - minor holes and scratches • Yes, the property is currently occupied
Wallpaper Installation or Repair
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Monika Lea Jones
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The more information you can provide the better I can estimate and the quicker we can move from a price range to an exact quote.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
You let me know what you are seeking.
I will consult with you and ask questions about size, scale and level of detail.
It is helpful if you also provide sample images or photos of the space at this point.
I will send you a price estimate, including labor, materials and any rentals such as scaffolding. I ask for a deposit to have the materials ready for the job after the estimate is confirmed.
Next I show up with my tools and supplies, prepare the space and get to work!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was trained in painting by union painters for film and theater. We did a lot of specialty painting like washes to age the sets and make them look more realistic and lived in.
As an exhibits specialist at museums I designed and created hands on exhibit furniture, applied large scale vinyl and all manner of commercial painting and repairs.
