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Avatar for Wilbers Painting
Wilbers Painting
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was so impressed with Wilber and his employees that in addition to painting our deck, I also hired him to pressure wash our deck and fence, replace the lattice on our pergola, as well as perform some other minor wood work. His responsiveness, quality of work and price were all excellent and would be hard to match. I have already referred him to several others in our neighborhood and look forward to hiring him again in the future!"
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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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R&L Pressure Washing Painting and Decking
4.6(
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Luis and team did an excellent job on all the projects - Whole house pressure washing, deck pressure washing, deck staining, rotten wood repair around exterior window trim, and painting of exterior shutters. The rates are reasonable. They performed the work on-time and completed as promised."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Manor Works Ventures Inc., DBA Manor Works Painting
4.8(
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This is my 4th time using Manor Works, and they continue to all around excellent. Projects include interior and exterior painting, pressure washing, fence and deck staining. From estimating, to follow-through, to workmanship, to cleanup, everything is consistently performed at the highest levels."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Solution Painting Inc
4.8(
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"While we are generally satisfied with the fresh look of the newly painted surfaces, not much care was taken with the fence staining. The fence is old so we expected some uneven stain, but several interior borders were missed and there are boards with stain runs and drips which looks sloppy. In addition, paint dripped onto our siding when the back shutters were being painted, and wasn't cleaned off. Scraping and painting the iron railing on the front steps takes a lot of work, and we were going to do it ourselves, but were assured by Solution that they would do a thorough job with scraping, priming, and painting. However, within 5 months, the paint was already chipping off, and we're going to have to do it ourselves anyhow. We were less satisfied with the project management and communication from the company regarding the project. We got a quick estimate visit (we accepted the same day and provided paint and stain colors 2 days later) and assurance that we would be contacted with the start date within a few days. I emailed Solution after 3 weeks of no communication from them and was promptly given some date options, leaving me to wonder when we would have eventually been contacted. We scheduled date 2 weeks from then, and the workman showed up on the scheduled start date with no materials because he did not know the paint and stain colors, although we had provided them. When I provided the information again to the office, I was told they didn't work with the particular brand of stain I had chosen; they could have been up front with this and saved me an extra trip to Home Depot. To continue, the workman power washed the fence and then left without doing any prep work. To our minds, he could have started scraping the front railing, or gone and purchased the materials and got started on the priming. It turned into a longer job with less on-site workmen than I was told when asking questions during the estimate. The workmen also asked whether the wood under the deck needed stained, although it was stated on the estimate. We went with Solution Painting in part because of the good reviews that were posted for the company, but I don't think we would use them again."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Merrifield Paint and Design
4.8(
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Merrifield to paint all the walls in my newly purchased condo. They were very responsive to my questions and were able to fulfill my request on a very short timeline (unlike others that I contacted). Jeff at Merrifield was also willing to give me a quote for the job based just on the listing photos. They showed up on time, completed within the agree-upon time frame, and cleaned up. I was so pleased with their work that I immediately hired them to repaint my previous condo to prepare it for showing. The second paint job was just as professional as the first."
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Jose's Painting
4.9(
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1970

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jose and his crew did an excellent job and always conducted themselves like gentlemen. Jose was very patient and helpful in making the color choices for the paint and stain. I have container plants around the house. They took pictures of how they were arranged. They moved them away from the house before starting and put them back where they originally were when they were finished. They tidied up at the end of each day. They thoroughly cleaned up when the job was completed, leaving nothing behind. Jose and his crew were a pleasure to work with. We are very happy with their work."
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Chavez Painting & Construction Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a fantastic job on my large 2 level deck! They were very careful not to get stain on the patio underneath or the new siding on the house! We were so pleased with their professionalism and attention to detail that we also had them pain the entire main level of our house, walls and ceiling. Again, a beautiful, careful and professional job from prep to finishing touches! They also removed a decorative column that has plagued me for years and you would never know it was there now. I plan to hire them again for future jobs in our home. Excellent!!"
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Exterior painting
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Bathroom Remodelation
Painting railings

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Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Let's Roll Painting
Let's Roll Painting
4.8(
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very messy painters, seemed like someone who was taken off the street to paint. Paint splatters on floors. Painted deck, do not believe they used the amount of the pre paint solution I had bought and did not do two coats, I bought 2 gallons of deck paint from sherwin williams and they didnt even use one whole gallon, did not paint one of the deck post that was in the ground. Paint didnt even last through one summer, told owner and said he would be back in late spring (2016) to remain the deck, never saw them again."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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That 1 Painter Fairfax
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Serving Arlington, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Welcome to That 1 Painter! We are Northern Virginia's premier interior and exterior painting experts. We are family and woman-owned and offer a 3-year warranty on our work. \n\nMost of our work comes through word-of-mouth and top producing realtors. Our painters work for us full-time.\n\nWe specialize in a full range of residential and commercial painting services, delivering the highest quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. Our team is highly skilled in interior painting, exterior painting, cabinet painting, brick painting and limewash, and wood rot and trim repair. Whether it’s transforming your home’s interior with fresh, vibrant colors, or enhancing curb appeal with an immaculate exterior finish, we have you covered.\n\nWe also specialize in installing custom trim, creating stunning shadow boxes, and adding intricate molding to walls, elevating the design and character of any room with precision and craftsmanship.\n\nWe also offer drywall repair, trim and molding painting, and fence and deck staining to ensure every detail of your space is perfected. Our wood rot repair service restores the integrity of your home, tackling damaged areas in doors, windows, and other wooden structures to maintain both beauty and safety.\n\nNo matter the job, large or small, we ensure professional quality, reliable service, and attention to detail every step of the way.\n\nWe are licensed, insured, and bonded. Our motto is that we will be your best houseguest ever.

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

The staining or painting process involves cleaning the deck, sanding surfaces, applying a primer (if needed), and carefully applying stain or paint for an even, lasting finish.

Unless you’re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to apply a coat of primer ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you’ll often need fewer coats of paint. 

You’ll want to avoid excessively hot or humid conditions, so it’s best to apply your stain in late spring to early fall. It's also important to watch the weather forecast and aim for days when there isn’t rain expected for at least three days. For new decks, allow the wood to season beforehand for at least four to eight weeks.

You don't need to seal your deck after painting it because most exterior paints are waterproof and weather-resistant. While stealing is not necessary, it can add an additional layer of protection.

Choose based on climate, finish preference (glossy, matte), and durability. Tailored coatings also provide longevity.

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