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Avatar for Merrifield Paint and Design
Merrifield Paint and Design
4.8(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeInterior Home or Surfaces - Paint or Stain+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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Wilbers Painting
4.8(
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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

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In business since 2016

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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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Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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D. Fuentes Painting
4.6(
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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects+4 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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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!!"
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Kitchen 2
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Living room/Dining
Hall Bath

+5

Response time2 days
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Emerald Painting & Carpentry, LLC
5.0(
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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

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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(
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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

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

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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
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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

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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

Yes, many fence repair services include finishing treatments like sanding, priming, repainting, coating, and rust treatment. These services help restore the fence's original appearance, protect it from corrosion, and enhance its aesthetic appeal. However, since offerings can vary by provider, it is best to confirm what is included before scheduling the work.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

Manufacturers use a different process and formula for exterior paint versus interior. The exterior formula has to withstand elements like temperature, UV lighting, moisture, wind, and debris. Interior paint doesn’t need to be as tough, only exposed to dust, scratches, dents, scuff marks, and the like.

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.

Oxygen bleach uses hydrogen peroxide as a base and won’t harm wood when using it as a cleaner. On the other hand, chlorine bleach breaks down wood at the cellular level and causes irreversible harm. Although you may not see immediate damage to wood after exposing it to chlorine bleach, its strength and integrity are now compromised.

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