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Avatar for Merrifield Paint and Design
Merrifield Paint and Design
4.8(
118
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+2 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jeff and his team are meticulous, courteous, and great at what they do. I use them frequently for client projects and always get rave reviews from my clients about their work and professionalism. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for solid interior or exterior painting work. Susan Sutter Susan Sutter Interiors"
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+8

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Hutchinson Custom Painting
Hutchinson Custom Painting
4.8(
139
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are very pleased with the work performed by Hutchinson Custom Painting who painted the interior rooms in our house. They are professional neat, take pride in their work and cleaned up nicely when the job was completed. We highly recommend them."
Bedroom
Bar
Foyer
Master bed room
Living/Dining Room

+36

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Houser Con.
4.7(
95
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Houser Construction LLC for an interior paint project (Living Room and Dining Room). Brandon did an amazing job. I am 1000% satisfied with the result. It looks better than the day I moved in. The price was fair for the amount of work that was performed. I will definitely recommend Brandon and Houser Construction to anyone in need of a contractor. I will use them again in the very near future."
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Painting  3000sft home

+191

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
323
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have hired Mr. Mendez for five different interior paint projects, including kitchen cabinets, house interior, and condo interior to ready for renting and selling. He is amazing! Very trustworthy, great attention to detail, and very reasonable pricing. I would hire him again and again (and I have!) and recommend him highly for all your painting needs!"
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+83

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Emerald Painting & Carpentry, LLC
5.0(
8
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I highly recommend Emerald Painting. Roland was incredibly responsive and helpful with suggestions. His crew was professional, efficient, and skilled. We love the finished product - new exterior paint on a brick row house, repaired and painted concrete steps and porch, painted steel rail, and stained wooden deck. I will hire Roland and Emerald Painting for all similar future projects."
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+4

Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Leal Remodeling-Painting & Handyman Services
4.6(
256
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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ferney and his team did an excellent job of taking down old walls, replacing portions of the ceiling and walls, building new walls, and installing electrical outlets and switches. They installed new doors and molding and prepared the new walls for painting, including priming the walls. They took pride in their workmanship and on several occasions worked well into the night, to get the project completed as soon as possible. They provided professional recommendations to ensure that the end result was the best possible. They were professional throughout this project."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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D. Fuentes Painting
4.6(
107
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For Business

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a phenomenal job painting the entire interior of our house. Would definitely recommend them to anyone. It took them 2 days to complete our entire house they were very considerate and careful and made our house feel like home."
Residential Paint
Kitchen 2
Kitchen 1
Living room/Dining
Hall Bath

+5

Response time2 days
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Balteza Property Services
5.0(
109
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Interior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 Rooms

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am really thrilled with the interior/exterior painting job done on my home by the professionals of Balteza. Their quality of work is excellent, with real attention to detail. They are courteous, punctual and incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to painting and home improvement. We are so impressed by the work that we plan on having them paint our rental property next. Highly recommended!"
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+605

Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Interior Painting FAQs, answered by experts

The best way to remove lead paint is by wet hand sanding and removing all dust and residue with a HEPA vacuum. Professionals may also strip and scrape lead-based paint with a paint scraper. In some cases, you may choose to have a pro encapsulate or enclose your lead-based paint surface by covering it with a sealant or a new material. You may also choose to replace the material altogether.

Yes, you can paint over old exterior paint, but success depends on the condition of the existing paint and proper surface preparation. If the previous coating is in good shape (not cracked, peeling, or flaky), you can paint over it with less prep work. However, for the most durable and professional-looking results, follow these key preparation steps:

  • Clean the Surface: Thoroughly clean the exterior to remove all dirt, grime, and mildew. A pressure washer can be very effective for this.

  • Scrape and Sand: If the old paint is peeling, cracked, or flaky, you must scrape off all loose paint. After scraping, sand the surface to create a smooth, even base for the new paint. Sanding is especially important for wood siding.

  • Apply Primer: Using a quality exterior primer is highly recommended. It ensures the new paint adheres properly, improves durability, and provides a uniform finish. If you are painting a lighter color over a dark one, a tinted primer will help cover the old color more effectively.

Some brands offer paint-and-primer-in-one products for convenience. Taking the time to prepare the surface properly will not only increase your home's curb appeal but also help protect your siding and extend its life.

Paint removal is a time-consuming job that can take anywhere from an hour for small surfaces, like a single stair banister, to multiple days for larger projects, like removing paint from wood siding. Expect to spend between five and 20 minutes per square foot. You can use chemical paint strippers to speed up the process, but be sure you use proper protective gear and take care to pick a product that’s suited for your material.

While a pressure washer is certainly powerful enough to remove old and peeling paint, this is not a great idea to do yourself. The pressure washer is so powerful that you could actually damage the walls as you strip away the paint. It’s best to leave paint stripping to the pros. 

Costs depend on paint type, surface condition, labor, and required prep work for repainting.

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