At Image Painting we know when Summer rolls around, one of the best places to sit and relax is out on the Deck – but if your deck’s been beaten up by nasty weather or wear & tear. We can help you by staining and painting your deck with our proven deck staining/ painting process.
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Deck Staining & Painting Process in Falls Church, VA
- Remove all deck furniture and other furnishings
- Repair rotten or Damage Wood
- Cover the Plants and Siding
- Cleaning Your Deck
- Let Deck Dry
- Check the Weather
- Cover the Plants and Siding
- Sand the Deck
- Clean the Deck
- Apply 1 coat of stain/ sealer or Paint
- Apply 2 coat is Needed
- Put back furniture and other furnishings
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deck Staining & Painting
1.What is Deck sealer
Deck sealer is typically a transparent coat that seeps deep into the wood and forms a clear film on the surface while maintaining the wood’s natural finish. By penetrating the wood, the sealer creates a protective layer that helps minimize water infiltration and lock out moisture.
2. What is Deck Paint
Deck paint can be either oil-based or acrylic — both are good products. Oil-based paint has the advantage of being slower-drying, which makes outdoor application easier and more mistake-free. Acrylic paints have less VOCs and clean up easier.
3. What is Solid Stain
A solid stain is, essentially, a paint. Both are films that sit on the surface of a substrate. A penetrating stain differs from a solid stain entirely in that the product actually absorbs into the wood. … A solid stain will better accentuate the texture of the wood, so a rough surface likely calls for stain over paint.
4. What is a Semi-Sold Stain
This unique semi–solid/semi-opaque finish masks the wood grain but allows texture to show through. While Semi–Solid Stains provide greater opacity, they still highlight the natural texture of wood and provide a deep-penetrating, flat finish.
5. What is a Semi-Transparent Stain
Semi–Transparent stains introduce delicate color to the wood’s surface. Semi–Transparent stains contain the lightest pigmentation designed to accentuate natural wood grain and character. Review our opacity scale to determine your perfect balance of color and protection.
6. What is Transparent Stain or Clear Stain
Transparent Stain: A clear finish will show the most amount of wood grain and impact the color of your wood the least, allowing it to weather naturally.
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John McDuffie2025-09-01Very careful, thorough estimate of our exterior house painting needs. We needed not only painting, but also woodwork repair—and they delivered! Very courteous, hardworking painting crew, and the job was reasonably priced.
Daniel Park2025-08-26Everyone on the team was helpful and accommodating. Our large commercial project was quite complicated including requiring weekend hours, carpentry repairs, and language barriers. They handled everything well and the final product looks great!
Mary M2025-08-15Very professional. Kept us updated every step of the way while painting our exterior. They did some carpentry repair as well. Recommend!!
Sara V2025-08-15Image Painting did an excellent job painting the interior of my home. I was really pleased that my estimate included two hours with a consultant who helped me select paint color, as I was stumped. The painters who came to my home were extremely thorough and did an exceptional job with prep, painting, and cleanup. I simply love the results.
Jinene Christian2025-08-12Thank you for an incredible job. We're thrilled with the results and will certainly use you again for future interior painting.
Ivan Echevarria2025-08-09I had a great experience with Image Painting. Andrew was very thorough when he came by to give an estimate which was quite competitive. The crew was great – they were really detail-oriented and took their time. They were also courteous and nice. Erick did a very thorough walk-around at the end. The finished product looks great, and I'm thrilled with the results.
Elizabeth M2025-08-07I love my house painting! The project managers were easy to work with, work was done neatly, workers were on time and professional. I changed my mind about the color part of the way through and it was handled with ease and fairly priced. Definitely would recommend!
Kathleen O'Leary2025-08-07Painted exterior of the house and it looks great! Friendly service and spotless cleanup!
Luke Martin2025-08-06Image Painting wrapped up painting our house this week, and I'm really satisfied with the job they did. I was honestly a little skeptical when they first started, given how much lower their estimate was compared to the two other quotes we got, but Marco and his crew put in a ton of work scraping, prepping, priming/painting, doing the finish work, and cleaning up! They showed up right on time at 8am every day, and communication was great throughout the process - from the first consultation and pre-planning to the on-site day-to-day checking in that the crew did. I would definitely recommend them if you live in D.C. and are looking to have your house painted.
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Why Hire Us For Your Next Painting Project?
- Affordable Written Quotes – Interior and Exterior
- Residential Painters – Houses, Condos, Townhouse, Apartments
- Commercial Painters – HOAs, Churches, Hotels, Retailers, Offices and Industrial Buildings
- Work Directly with Local Owners
- Three-year Guarantee with Written Warranty
- Color Matching and Color Consultation Expert Advice
- High Quality Paint Brands – Custom Formulations
- Professional Credentials – BBB A+ Rating, PDCA, Arlington Chamber Member
- Secondary Services – Carpentry, Drywall, Plaster, Wallpaper, Power Wash
- Licensed & Insured Painters in VA, MD, DC