Interior & Exterior Painting in Washington, DC

Paint is ninety percent preparation. On DC's plaster walls and hundred-year-old exterior trim, skipping prep shows within months — hairline cracks telegraph back through, and exterior paint peels off wood that was never primed. We prep like the paint job has to last a decade, because it should.

We paint interiors and exteriors across the District: single rooms, whole homes, front porches, fences, and the brick-and-trim facades that give DC rowhouses their character.

Interior painting

• Plaster crack repair and skim coating before any paint goes on
• Walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and built-ins with clean, sharp lines
• Color consultation — sheen and color choices matched to each room's light
• Full protection of floors and furniture, and a thorough cleanup after

Exterior painting

• Scraping, sanding, and priming weathered trim, porch, and fence surfaces
• Rotted wood repair or replacement discovered during prep — fixed, not painted over
• Caulking every joint before finish coats, the step that decides longevity in DC humidity
• Masonry-appropriate coatings for previously painted brick

Why prep matters more in DC

The District's freeze-thaw winters and humid summers work paint harder than most climates. Exterior jobs that skip primer or caulk typically start failing within two seasons. We would rather spend an extra day on prep than come back to redo the job — and our estimates spell out exactly what prep is included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you repair walls before painting?

Always. Patching, crack repair, and skim coating are quoted as part of the job — paint over damaged plaster is money wasted.

What paint brands do you use?

We typically work with premium Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore lines, and we will match whatever brand or color you already have on the walls.

When is exterior painting season in DC?

Roughly April through October, when temperatures and humidity allow proper curing. Interior painting runs year-round.