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Avatar for Merrifield Paint and Design
Merrifield Paint and Design
4.8(
118
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+3 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was an excellent experience! Jeff Sellers met with me to discuss the job, assess exactly what needed to be done, and then provided a very detailed and competitive quote for the work that was needed. Marco led the painting team and he was outstanding! My husband is a perfectionist and the work was done impeccably. Jeff and Marco offered discounts to buy the paint that was needed and the clean-up after was also excellent. We met with several painters referred by Angi, but we are so happy that we decided on Merrifield Paint & Design. We highly recommend them and would be happy to supply a reference if ever needed. Highly, highly recommend!!!!"
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+8

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for WOW 1 DAY PAINTING
WOW 1 DAY PAINTING
4.9(
63
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+3 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

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Warranties offered

"We hired Wow 1 Day for 2 separate projects and each one was high quality work with professional service and communications. The first was after we had a flood and needed to get our basement painted after water remediation. The second time we use the company to repaint our entire house. They were great helping with color consultations. We let our kids have some say over there rooms but the company was great in helping with that process. They also helped us be selective about trim and doors that didn't need to repainted to keep us on budget. I would recommend this company without reservation."
Kitchen
4
Interior Roof
Interior ceiling painting
Interior ceiling painting

+50

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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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

"Hutchinson Custom Painting took an urgent job for me and turned it around in a few days. The work was high quality and I passed the city inspection, so I can start looking for tenants. This is the second house that Hutchinson Custom Painting has painted for me and I plan on hiring them again."
Bedroom
Bar
Foyer
Master bed room
Living/Dining Room

+36

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for D. Fuentes Painting
D. Fuentes Painting
4.6(
107
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have been waiting for a contractor for three months that was going to replace a closet door. I saw an ad for Angi in my email so I checked it out. Within 1 day I was contacted and the owner of D. Fuentes Painting showed up and gave me a reasonable quote to install and paint the door. Within 2 days I had the door installed and painted by a professional crew. I am very happy with the results and would highly recommend Mr. Jose Yanes company, D. Fuentes Painting. Top notch company!!"
Residential Paint
Kitchen 2
Kitchen 1
Living room/Dining
Hall Bath

+5

Response time2 days
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Emerald Painting & Carpentry, LLC
5.0(
8
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+7 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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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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Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
323
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+7 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My experience has been excellent. Mendez Painting Services LLC painted the whole house outside. Replace a lot of wood that had rotted, restore all the ceilings, and paint it. Replace some of the wood in the windows that were broken and paint all the windows"
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Leal Remodeling-Painting & Handyman Services
4.6(
256
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+6 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Arrived as promised. Built the flooring, using old flooring as model.
Sanded, repaired and painted exterior side of wooden door and frame that was badly damaged from years of exposure to weather. .
Mr. Leal and his crew were pleasant, professional, industrious. Mr. Leal is a perfectionist and worked until the flooring was perfect; the door was beautifully restored and should now be protected from weather for years to come.
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Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for D. Fuentes Painting
D. Fuentes Painting
4.5(
121
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Painting or Staining - Small Projects - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+4 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Edward and his team did a fantastic job staining our new hybrid deck and painting the front porch! They worked meticulously to tape around all the composite wood before staining the deck. It was a significant amount of work at a very reasonable price. Edward also returned to the house to touch up a few spots after the team was finished. Lastly, he was very flexible with the timing of the project, as we had to push the start date back a bit when something came up. Weâ d highly recommend D. Fuentes Painting for any painting or staining project!"
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Painting questions, answered by experts

Opt for an interior wood stain that is rated for your type of wood. Consider your personal style preferences as well as the overall use of the room when choosing a color. Remember, the color you see at the store may look different on your actual floors once applied. This is why if you have the chance, it’s helpful to test a few options on a scrap piece of wood in the room first. Once you narrow it down, you can test a small patch on an inconspicuous area in the room to see it on the actual floors.

Rags used with oil-based stains are highly flammable and can spontaneously combust in the right conditions. To reduce the fire risk, throw them in a metal container after use and add rocks on top to secure them. Add an inch of water and seal the container. Take the rags in the container to a hazardous waste factory as soon as possible.

The process of painting or staining a fence typically takes between one and five days. The total duration depends on factors like the size of the fence, weather conditions, and necessary drying times. A significant portion of this time is for drying, as stain won't properly absorb into wet wood. You should wait 24 hours to stain a fence after washing it and allow 12 to 24 hours of drying time between each coat. The active work time is generally about one hour for every 10 to 20 linear feet of fencing.

The longevity of paint on wood depends on factors like the quality of the paint, surface preparation, exposure to elements, and maintenance. Exterior paint on wood surfaces can last 5 to 15 years or more with proper care and maintenance. Interior paint tends to have a longer life span, often 10 years or more. Regular cleaning, touch-ups, and addressing any issues like peeling or cracking can extend the life of the paint. 

Typically, a fence requires one to two coats of stain. The exact number can vary depending on the porosity of the wood. For specific guidance, it's best to check the manufacturer's instructions. After applying the first coat and letting it dry completely, you can assess the finish. If it appears patchy, uneven, or you want a more saturated color, a second coat is recommended. An extra coat can also help cover lap marks.

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