Noland Hardware in Baltimore: A Full-Service Family Store in Canton
Noland Hardware is an independent, full-service hardware store located in Canton that stocks building materials, tools, plumbing and electrical supplies, and paint, with staff who know the inventory and can advise on specific jobs rather than directing you to an app.
What Noland Hardware actually is
Noland occupies a traditional hardware store footprint: roughly 5,000 square feet on a neighborhood corner, with organized aisles of fasteners, lumber, drywall, hand tools, and seasonal stock. The business has operated continuously in Canton for over 40 years, serving homeowners, contractors, and renters doing their own repairs. Unlike big-box hardware chains, Noland does not stock appliances, power tools for resale, or lawn equipment; it focuses on the materials and supplies needed for interior repair, painting, plumbing, and electrical work.
Services, inventory, and pricing
Noland cuts glass, makes keys, and mixes paint to specification. Paint is sourced from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, with prices ranging from $25 to $65 per gallon depending on the brand and finish. Quarts cost $8 to $20. Window glass cutting and replacement costs $8 to $15 per cut, depending on size and thickness; key copying runs $3 to $8 per key depending on type. The store stocks PVC and copper pipe, fittings, sealants, electrical wire, breakers, and outlets in common gauges and capacities. Fasteners include nails, screws, bolts, and anchors sold by the pound or in small boxes, priced between $2 and $15. A verification note: paint prices fluctuate; call ahead to confirm a specific product cost.
The store does not offer delivery, installation, or job estimation services.
How Noland compares to other Baltimore hardware options
Noland's main local competitor is the Home Depot location at 2000 Frankfurst Avenue in Canton, roughly one mile away. Home Depot stocks a wider range of tools for sale, appliances, and seasonal outdoor merchandise, but staff assistance is less consistent, and checkout lines often move slowly during peak hours. Noland staff typically spend time answering questions about material selection and job approach; at Home Depot, that conversation happens only if you flag down an employee. For a homeowner needing advice on drywall repair or paint color matching before purchase, Noland is faster and more direct. For a contractor buying in volume or needing a specific high-end tool or outdoor equipment the same day, Home Depot is the practical choice due to inventory depth.
A second alternative is the Ace Hardware at 3200 Greenmount Avenue in Hampden, which operates with a similar independent-store model and staff knowledge but is farther from Canton and carries less selection in plumbing and electrical supplies.
Who Noland suits and who it does not
Noland works best for Canton and Fells Point residents doing routine repairs, painting, or fixture replacement without professional installation. Homeowners planning a single bathroom refresh or kitchen cabinet painting will find what they need and get helpful guidance. Contractors doing regular jobs in East Baltimore often stop here for fasteners and supplies because Noland's staff can quickly locate stock and are accustomed to job-specific questions.
Noland does not suit customers needing power tools for purchase, large appliances, bulk lumber delivery, or installation services. It also does not stock landscape materials, exterior siding, or roofing supplies in any depth.
What the first visit involves
Walk in and browse the aisles, which are clearly labeled by category. If you need paint, bring a paint chip or photo of the space; staff can mix a match at the counter. For plumbing or electrical questions, describe the job or bring photos; staff will recommend the right materials and sizes. Check-out is at a single counter near the front. The store does not require membership or advance appointment for standard purchases.
Hours, parking, and logistics
Noland Hardware is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (verify hours before visiting, as they have changed seasonally in the past). Street parking is available on the surrounding block; no dedicated lot. The store is accessible by bus on the MTA's Canton local routes.
Noland's longevity in Canton reflects its role as a reliable supply point for the neighborhood's ongoing maintenance and repair needs, not as a destination or discount source.
