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Wilbers Painting
4.8(
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wilbers Painting company did an excellent job painting my gutters/downspouts and trim around my front door. I also had my front door stained which did not come out to my satisfaction the first time and I showed Wilber a picture of the door and he came back and re-sanded the door and re-stained it. It is beautiful now. Wilber stands behind his work. I would definitely hire his company again for future painting projects. Wilber and his staff were very professional and courteous. M. CASEY"
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+166

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Chavez Painting & Construction Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a really good job painting all our walls and ceilings.Reliable, good pricing and great quality work. We highly recommend Chavez Painting & Construction LLC, we would use them again on our future home projects."
Interior Painting
Exterior painting
Power wash
Bathroom Remodelation
Painting railings

+161

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.5(
315
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

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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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Leal Remodeling-Painting & Handyman Services
4.6(
255
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

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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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Emerald Painting & Carpentry, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Washington DC, 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 time6 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Mendoza Home Improvement
5.0(
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mendoza home improvement did some interior painting and has performed numerous other services. Quality of work is always top notch, at a reasonable price point, and completed on schedule. Would highly recommend them!"
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Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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D. Fuentes Painting
4.5(
121
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Serving Washington DC, 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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D. Fuentes Painting
4.6(
107
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired D. Fuentes painting for a relatively small project with larger projects in mind. I wanted to review first hand their communication, response time, and workmanship. Needless to write, they surpassed expectations! They were prompt, did a great job, extremely professional and courteous. Based on these demonstrated qualities, I will not hesitate to call them for future projects. Well done Team!"
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Kitchen 1
Living room/Dining
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+5

Response time2 days
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAQs for small projects painting or staining projects in Washington DC, DC

You'll need about two gallons of paint to fully cover your kitchen cabinets with two coats. Since each gallon covers around 350 square feet, it's a good idea to measure your cabinets or use a paint calculator to determine exactly how much you'll need. Starting with one or two coats of primer and then applying two to three layers of paint will give you a flawless, durable finish. Using high-quality paint can reduce the number of coats needed and provide a long-lasting finish.

The best type of paint for your kitchen cabinets is latex paint because it applies evenly and creates a durable finish. If you're painting wood surfaces and need extra adhesion, acrylic paint is a great alternative. We don't recommend oil-based paint for residential use due to its VOC emissions. For finishes, go with eggshell, semi-gloss, gloss, or satin, as matte finishes aren't as durable or as easy to clean.

The best method for painting kitchen cabinets is spray painting because it gives you a smooth, even finish without brush strokes. While brushes and rollers can work, they often leave marks and require more effort. If you're aiming for a professional look, spray painting is your best bet to enhance the beauty and durability of your cabinets.

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