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Avatar for Merrifield Paint and Design
Merrifield Paint and Design
4.8(
118
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+8 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

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 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 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."
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+36

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
320
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Mendez and his crew did an excellent job with our skylights installation and painting our shutters and also painting our kitchen and family room. He is very responsive and completed the work very efficiently. Will definitely be calling him again for more painting projects. Highly recommend him. UPDATED AS OF 02/27/2022: Mr. Mendez also replaced our stair railing. He built everything from scratch. He also replaced some light fixtures. He does so much more besides painting. We plan on calling him when we renovate our lower family room."
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+83

Response time2 days
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Emerald Painting & Carpentry, LLC
5.0(
8
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+18 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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Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Leal Remodeling-Painting & Handyman Services
4.6(
256
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Exterior Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large+13 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 Building - Paint or Stain - For BusinessExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain+10 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We re-hired the D.Fuentes team to paint the exterior of our home after they did such an efficient job washing and staining a fence for us a few years ago. The result is an excellent job and the team took great care around our foundation plants, and in the post-job cleanup. We would hire them again."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for MANNA PAINTING AND RENOVATIONS LLC
MANNA PAINTING AND RENOVATIONS LLC
4.9(
48
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Interior Painting or Staining: 5 + RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium+1 more

Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently moved into a new home and the kitchen was outdated. My budget doesn't yet allow for what I "really" want (a complete renovation), but I decided having the cabinets painted would be a nice way to freshen it up, until I can afford to do a complete reno. The cabinets weren't in bad shape, but they were a medium stain and just kind of "Blah." I wanted something brighter, so I hired Manna to paint all of my cabinets white (I went with "Simply White" by Benjamin Moore). Even with my paint color selection, Herbert was great with making recommendations, sharing things I should consider, etc. In the end, the work was turned around quickly and . . . looks fabulous! I was so impressed with the work, I plan to hire him again for some other projects. I can confidently recommend Manna Painting and Renovation -- and, as a Realtor, I will also be sharing his contact info with my clients and friends."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for painting projects in Washington, DC

Most homeowners opt for semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to make the baseboards stand out against the walls. If you’d rather keep things subtle, matching the wall sheen with eggshell or satin also works well. When your trim has nicks or dents, reach for a flatter, matte finish—it hides minor imperfections better than a shiny coat.

Stripping old paint from trim costs $1 to $3 per linear foot. Pros use specialized tools and techniques to lift away existing layers without gouging the wood, then prep the surface for a fresh finish. While it adds to your budget, proper removal protects the molding and sets the stage for a smoother, longer-lasting paint job.

Tackling the baseboards first often leads to crisper lines. Painting trim first lets you tape off the boards instead of the walls, so you’re less likely to splatter color where you don’t want it. Any stray marks on the wall get covered when you roll on the final coat, making the whole process faster and tidier.

You can absolutely paint baseboards in place. Leaving them installed avoids the risk of cracking or misaligning the boards when they’re reattached. With thorough cleaning, light sanding, and careful taping, a pro—or an experienced DIYer—can achieve a sharp, factory-smooth finish while saving you the hassle of prying off and reinstalling trim.

Painting almost always beats replacement in cost. Swapping out baseboards runs about $150 in DIY materials or roughly $1,100 with a pro, while repainting costs about $50 in supplies and $1 to $5 per square foot for labor. Unless the boards are warped or severely damaged, a fresh coat delivers the same visual upgrade for a fraction of the price.

Paintable caulk and wood filler are the go-to fixes for nail holes in baseboards. Wood filler sands flush for a glass-smooth surface, while caulk provides a flexible seal that won’t crack as the house settles. Either way, patching those tiny divots before you prime ensures your finished baseboards look seamless.

The Washington, DC homeowners’ guide to painting services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.