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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

"Hutchinson custom paint was fantastic to work with - Michael Hutchinson runs the show and provides excellent service at a good value. We used Michael to paint our condo 8 years ago and the paint job held up so well that it was an easy decision to hire again to paint the interior of our new house. Michael was able to do the work in the time frame we needed and the results look fantastic. Michael has a great eye for paint colors and how they will look before they go on a wall. He can guide you on accent walls (or talk you out of them!) or other design choices. He's been in the business for a long time and provides a very professional experience. I highly recommend Hutchinson Custom Painting for any and all of your painting projects!"
Bedroom
Bar
Foyer
Master bed room
Living/Dining Room

+36

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Wilbers Painting
Wilbers Painting
4.8(
404
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Painting or Staining - Small ProjectsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+6 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wilber's Painting was able to rehab the townhouse in an adequate amount of time. He knew that special paint needed to be applied to block odors and stains, before new paint could be applied to the walls and ceiling. He fixed ceilings with water damage and repaired drywall. He worked diligently and the rehab was very successful. I highly recommend Wilber's Painting."
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+166

Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%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

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!"
Residential Paint
Kitchen 2
Kitchen 1
Living room/Dining
Hall Bath

+5

Response time2 days
60 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

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
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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

"MENDEZ Painting did an excellent job in matching my existing engineered wood flooring, removed carpet from steps and repalce with white oak with stain to match flooring. Also installed a 20 x 30 wall tile in basement that looks outstanding. Very professional crew with expert results."
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+83

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

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional from start to finish of job. Fine attention to detail for every aspect of the painting work. Prepared walls carefully before painting. Edges of painted area very sharp and no paint splatters etc. left areas clean. For curtain rod placement measured height to place and assured fell at correct length to the floor (which was not what the curtain package had specified in inches. Plumber did nice job with replacing toilet parts."
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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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Painting FAQs, answered by experts

A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.

While power washing isn't a requirement before you stain a fence, it can make the job much easier and faster while reducing manual labor requirements. The stain will not work if the wood is full of dirt and dust, so power washing, sometimes called pressure washing, is a fast and effective way to prepare the wood for staining. Remember that you need to stain or repaint relatively soon after the wood has dried so that there isn’t time for dust and dirt to build up again. 

If you want to achieve a deeper, darker stain color, wait 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. However, wipe it off faster for a lighter tone. When wiping off the stain during this part of the process, be sure to work in the direction of the wood’s grain for best results.

If you have the time and the budget, we strongly recommend staining your fence, especially if it's looking a bit tired or hasn't been treated recently. While you may not see the same return on investment (ROI) as you would with a project like a kitchen remodel, staining a fence is one of the best ways to add a facelift to your property—a new fence stain adds serious curb appeal to your home. 

Regular cleaning, touch-ups for small defects, and resealing or repainting every 2-3 years help to maintain a vibrant appearance and protection.

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