Top 10 House Painters in Washington, VA

Porch Pro Headshot Skyline General Construction LLC
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Serves Washington, Virginia
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"Skyline General Construction did a wonderful job on our small bathroom remodel. They put in a new tile floor, cement board, installed the toilet, installed the vanity, wired in the new lights and hung up the new mirror. We were extremely pleased with their professionalism, friendly and very courteo...Read more about Skyline General Construction LLC
"Skyline General Construction did a wonderful job on our small bathroom remodel. They put in a new tile floor, cement board, installed the toilet, installed the vanity, wired in the new lights and hung up the new mirror. We were extremely pleased with their professionalism, friendly and very courteo...Read more about Skyline General Construction LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Johnsons Home Renovation
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Serves Washington, Virginia
Scott Johnson started Johnsons Home Renovation to serve others with all their home improvement needs. We believe that quality workmanship should be brought to the table every time you hire our services and at an affordable price tag. Our goal is to get you to project completed and be out of your hom...Read more about Johnsons Home Renovation
Scott Johnson started Johnsons Home Renovation to serve others with all their home improvement needs. We believe that quality workmanship should be brought to the table every time you hire our services and at an affordable price tag. Our goal is to get you to project completed and be out of your hom...Read more about Johnsons Home Renovation
Porch Pro Headshot Kf Renovations Contractors LLC
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Serves Washington, Virginia
Kf Renovations Contractors is a remodeling contractor based in Prince William County. We offer carport installations, sunroom, decks built outs and repairs, painting and drywall installation and repairs, basements, wet bars, new kitchens, cabinets, kitchen remodeling and construction and handymen se...Read more about Kf Renovations Contractors LLC
Kf Renovations Contractors is a remodeling contractor based in Prince William County. We offer carport installations, sunroom, decks built outs and repairs, painting and drywall installation and repairs, basements, wet bars, new kitchens, cabinets, kitchen remodeling and construction and handymen se...Read more about Kf Renovations Contractors LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Wesley Home Improvement
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Serves Washington, Virginia
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Say goodbye to the holes in your drywall with repairs by Wesley Home Improvement in Hughesville, MD.
Say goodbye to the holes in your drywall with repairs by Wesley Home Improvement in Hughesville, MD.
Porch Pro Headshot H2eco Mobile Pressure Washing LLC
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Serves Washington, Virginia
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The Premier Provider Of Exterior Cleaning In The Shenandoah Valley. * Over Sixty 5 Star Reviews (FB) * Commercial - Residential *Licensed - Insured 540-860-2914 WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/H2ECOPRESSUREWASHING
The Premier Provider Of Exterior Cleaning In The Shenandoah Valley. * Over Sixty 5 Star Reviews (FB) * Commercial - Residential *Licensed - Insured 540-860-2914 WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/H2ECOPRESSUREWASHING
Porch Pro Headshot Affordable Roofer & Handyman
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Serves Washington, Virginia
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I do roof repairs of any type, exterior painting, mortar repairs and chimney crowns, cricket installations, and cupola construction and sell cupolas to custom caps. We repair decks and replace parts. Offering over 30 years of quality.
I do roof repairs of any type, exterior painting, mortar repairs and chimney crowns, cricket installations, and cupola construction and sell cupolas to custom caps. We repair decks and replace parts. Offering over 30 years of quality.
Porch Pro Headshot Tko water restoration
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Serves Washington, Virginia
Located in Kettering, MD, Tko water restoration provides local homeowners with exceptional drywall repairs.
Located in Kettering, MD, Tko water restoration provides local homeowners with exceptional drywall repairs.
Porch Pro Headshot Adams Custom Services  LLC.
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Serves Washington, Virginia
Are your leaky windows causing an issue with your energy bills? Contact Adams Custom Services LLC. in Burkittsville, MD today and resolve the issue.
Are your leaky windows causing an issue with your energy bills? Contact Adams Custom Services LLC. in Burkittsville, MD today and resolve the issue.
Porch Pro Headshot Todds Painting
Painters
Serves Washington, Virginia
Todd's Painting has been serving the Charlottesville, Va. and the surrounding area's with commercial & residential, interior & exterior painting. New construction, metal roofs, dry wall repair. power washing & much much more. No job is to small or to big. I can be reached at 434-939-7771 and free es...Read more about Todds Painting
Todd's Painting has been serving the Charlottesville, Va. and the surrounding area's with commercial & residential, interior & exterior painting. New construction, metal roofs, dry wall repair. power washing & much much more. No job is to small or to big. I can be reached at 434-939-7771 and free es...Read more about Todds Painting
Porch Pro Headshot Silva & Son, LLC
Painters
Serves Washington, Virginia
Our Goal is to create what has inspired you, your home is a reflection of your reality. We strive to build, paint and restore what is necessary to complete your home. We offer handyman services and interior remodeling services. From painting, to flooring and tiling; We do it all!
Our Goal is to create what has inspired you, your home is a reflection of your reality. We strive to build, paint and restore what is necessary to complete your home. We offer handyman services and interior remodeling services. From painting, to flooring and tiling; We do it all!

Frequently asked questions about house painters

There is nothing like a fresh coat of paint in a new home. You can transform rooms with a change of color, and fresh paint breathes new life into an older home. Costs for painting homes vary. It depends on the rate of labor and on the type of paint you use. Most of the cost comes from the size of the home. The more square footage you need painted, the more expensive the job will be.

The average cost for painter services in a home is estimated at $3,500. On the low side, you can expect to pay $1,200 and $6,500 on the high side. These estimates assume you have a one-story home with around 1,000 square feet of wall to paint. More stories will mean higher costs.

The price is usually divided up into materials and labor. Labor tends to make up 85% of a job, but this can vary depending on the contractor. Most contractors charge between $2 - $6 / square foot. This calculates interior painting jobs with two coats of paint. For more specific paint jobs, such as doors or cabinets, you can expect to be charged $50 - $100 / door or drawer face.

Some contractors have different models of payment, which you may discover when looking up “painting companies near me” or “house painters near me.” You can be charged per room, which averages around $800 - $1,200 for a bedroom, and as high as $3,000 for a living room or similar large space. Some painters may choose to bill hourly, which can range from $20 - $50 / hour for basic painting, and $100 / hour or higher for specialty painting. A skilled painter should be able to cover between 150 – 350 square feet/hour but don’t forget to factor in prep time, clean up, and both coats of paint needed.

The cost of painting a home's exterior is far more variable, depending on your siding. Some sidings (like stucco) can cost up to $3,000 / 1,000 square feet, and that cost can rise if there are multiple stories. Weather can also play a major factor, which is why local painters are in high demand during the summer months. Vinyl siding expands and contracts depending on weather, so you’ll want a latex-based paint that is durable to these changes. For wood siding, latex is always a good option for allowing wood to breathe. Beware acrylic or oil-based paints, as these can create moisture stains. If you have stucco siding, you can go with latex, but it’s not your best option if the walls are damaged. Elastomeric paint will cover those imperfections while still being breathable. This paint is thick and time-consuming to apply. If you have brick siding, you’ll want a porous stain or paint so water doesn’t get trapped inside.

Siding is the biggest factor to cost, as prep and materials needed to do the job correctly can raise the price. Brick and stucco are the most expensive, while metal, wood, vinyl, and concrete tend to be on the lower end. Extra stories mean extra work for the painter, as safety measures and ladders need to be implemented. Painting a second or third story of a home takes longer than painting a single story based on logistics. It’s not just the walls, either. You may want to paint the garage, the shutters, the eaves and downspouts, and the siding and trim.

Your brand of paint can alter costs, as well as the cost of your finish. Flat paint tends to be the cheapest, but is also the least durable. Mid-range finishes, including eggshell and satin, can be good choices, depending on what you’re looking for. Semi-gloss finish will showcase imperfections and dents but is also resistant to cleaning. High-gloss is the most expensive type of finish and is recommended for small areas, such as trim, windows, and doors. While it is possible to DIY your home’s exterior, a professional comes with all the needed materials and is knowledgeable about what will work best and how to stay safe on the job. They are worth serious consideration.

Yes, you can paint vinyl siding. Years ago, this answer was no because paint continued to slide off the siding. We’ve come a long way since then. The best paint for vinyl is latex urethane paint, as it can cope with the constant contracting and expanding of the siding. Many paint companies create paint specifically designed for siding.

Painting vinyl is similar to painting other exteriors. You’ll want to coat it with primer (something designed for vinyl) and use a brush for the tricky spots. Otherwise, you can use a roller and cover a lot of ground. Once you have the primer, add the topcoat. Vinyl has one more caveat that you should be aware of. Dark colors tend to trap a lot of heat. Most vinyl paints will be light colors as a result, so it reflects heat rather than absorbs it. Weather can be a factor in painting vinyl, and the best weather is overcast, comfortable conditions. Sun, humidity, direct heat, and wind are not your friends when it comes to painting vinyl. You’ll want to ensure that painting your siding doesn’t void its warranty before you begin.

As with any painting, you’ll want to ensure you clean the area thoroughly first. For vinyl, a pressure washer is the best choice. You’ll want to find a recipe that tackles mold and mildew or buy a TSP solution. Mold and mildew tend to get between the paint and the siding, so it’s imperative you deal with them before you paint.

The quick answer is 350 – 400 square feet. This is generally true of wall, ceiling, and trim paint. Primer tends to go less, giving you 250 square feet on average. If you’re painting a dark room with a light color, you may need more primer coats, so keep that in mind. Be aware that fresh drywall is extremely porous and may absorb more paint than expected. Most drywall tends to arrive pre-primed, but be ready if it isn’t. If you have a textured wall (think popcorn ceilings, for example), you should use 20% more paint. If you need to paint 100 square feet of ceiling, it’s recommended you buy enough paint to cover 120 square feet to make up for the texture. You can stretch your paint with the correct tools. A nine-inch roller usually gives the best results for a coat of paint. For textured walls, consider a 1/2-inch nap over a 3/8-inch nap.

Let’s dive into the math. You know how much paint you need per square foot, but how do you calculate that square footage? First, measure the height of every wall, and add it together. Then, do the same for the length of each wall. Multiply those two numbers together, and you have the square footage. If you divide that number by 400 (how much a gallon of paint should cover), you know how many gallons you need to buy. This works for trim and doors as well. Multiply the total lengths and widths together, and divide it by 400. It’s never a bad idea to round up or ensure you have extra paint left over. You may need it for touch-ups or if a specific section requires more paint than you anticipated. It’s better to have too much than too little and have the hardware store mix you more paint. What if the color is off by even a slight bit? That’s a frustration you can easily avoid.

No, you can’t use exterior paint inside. Exterior paint is designed to hold up against weather extremes and, as such, contains more VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). These compounds were not designed for enclosed spaces; they can smell funky and release toxins that might make you or your pets sick. Exterior paint doesn’t settle in a short amount of time. In cold weather, exterior paint could continually release those toxins for a month or more. In warmer weather, this timeframe may be reduced to weeks. The process of releasing these toxins is called curing. Most professionals will wear masks when painting outside for this reason.

Exterior paint is softer by nature. It needs to be able to breathe and contract or expand with the home. It doesn’t stand up as well to the wear and tear that interior paint deals with on a daily basis. While all paint contains mildewcides and fungicides, the ingredients in exterior and interior paint are very different. The VOCs are needed in both paints to hold the pigment in. If you use exterior paint on indoor surfaces, ventilation is your first concern. This becomes a greater concern when spraying paint instead of rolling it, as spraying it makes it airborne that much quicker.

VOCs can cause lightheadedness, headaches, nausea, irritated eyes and throat, and respiratory issues. This can be an even greater hazard for those with compromised immune systems. Exterior and interior paints are vastly different, so you shouldn’t combine them. It compromises the quality of both paints. Plus, exterior paint isn’t designed to look good inside. Both varieties of paint are highly specialized, and you’ll likely regret using them where they are not intended.

The average cost to paint a 12x12 room is $650, with $400 being on the low end and $900 on the high end. Several factors can change these costs or cause them to rise. If you need drywall or plaster repaired before the job, that will cost time and effort. The higher your walls rise, the more time or paint it might take to finish the job. If you want to use designer paints, you may spend more on the materials. Your cost will also change based on the finish you choose.

Square footage is the most important consideration when factoring the price of a room. A large room, such as a living room, will cost more than a small bedroom or bathroom. Kitchens tend to cost the most since the painting is specific. They require far more attention to detail when you consider backsplashes, cabinets, and trims. Textured walls can add to that cost since it eats up more materials. Different types of paint can change the cost as well. On average, eggshell, satin, and flat are the cheapest paints. Matte, semi-gloss, latex, and oil are mid-range and all competitively priced. High-gloss paint is expensive and best used on small surfaces like trims.

You have the option to do the work yourself, of course. Be aware that it’s never as simple as splashing paint on the walls. You’ll need to purchase all the required materials, such as brushes, painter’s tape, rollers, trays, and plastic to prevent spillage. You’ll need to clean the walls and remove outlet covers and switch plates. Once that’s done, you can use painter’s tape on all the edges and then start. The big question you will need to ask yourself is whether you have the time. Painters are efficient, have all the tools, and do the job constantly. They will know immediately the best way to handle it.

Now that you know the scope of your project in terms of cost and effort, you can start dreaming in color.

Recent reviews for Washington Painters

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Would recommend.

- Lisa Brookman
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I hired Joe to do a refresh paint job on our home. We had several dark colors on the walls and we were worried after talking to another company that the job would become quite costly. Joe came and looked over our home and quoted us with a price that was v...

- Jackie Trevor
81124

Altin does excellent work at an affordable price. I have hired him for several home improvement projects including bathroom remodeling, drywall, and fascia replacement on the exterior of my house.

- erin glanzmann
40513

Our experience with Altin was wonderful! He helped us renovate our apartment exactly how we had envisioned. He did a great job with everything we wanted and more. I would reccomend him to any of our friends and family.

- Vilma S
41047

Skyline is the best company in our area. Service is excellent, right on time, and a luxury brightness in all details. Altin is also very open minded; he gives ideas, accepts challenges, and offers to everyone the greatest results ever with a very afforda...

- Mejroda Ura
39666

I have had nothing but great service from this company. Altin is amazing. He is efficient, knowledgeable and caring. You do not get these qualities from many contractors! We loved using someone that understood what we really needed and saw the project...

- Carrie Bonkiewicz
40684

Altin remodeled my master bathroom. His design ideas were excellent. He paid a lot of attention to details from start to finish and his price was very fair. My next project will be to finish the basement and I'll will definitely hire him again.

- Florian Dimashi
43278

Excellent work. Completed roof repair, constructed a handrail and repaired a window. Done quick and at a fair price.

- Justin Ridgeway
40301

Altin was the superintendent in our NYC building for 7 years. He was always ready to help and really professional. He did an amazing job renovating our apartment including kitchen, bathroom and hardwood floors. I would highly recommend him as a highly ski...

- Sue Hilderbrand
40685

Skyline remodeled my basement. Money well spent.l! Very professional and excellent craftsmanship.

- Ariel D'Alessandro
39606

I had a good experience with this contractor. Everything was done in the time that was pomissed, excellent work and in my budget. I'll hire him again for my next project. Thank you Skyline General.

- Najada Doci Dalipi

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