Deck Staining & Painting in Falls Church, VA

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.

Call today to get your deck project started.

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

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

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 semisolid/semi-opaque finish masks the wood grain but allows texture to show through. While SemiSolid 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

SemiTransparent stains introduce delicate color to the wood’s surface. SemiTransparent 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.

Didier Heiremans
Didier Heiremans
2025-05-06
Very pleased with the quality of service delivered by this company, from initial contact, to estimate, to execution. The project consisted of painting the outdoor of a 3-story townhouse, including brick wall facade, wood trimwork and an elaborate 2-story metal deck in the back of the house. During the initial visit, Jai was very professional, explained the process well and asked all the right questions about our expectations, paint and color selection, etc. Andrew (owner) and Erick (supervisor) stopped by when the project started. Primo and Luis then worked together as an experienced team and they did a great job scraping, sanding, priming and applying 2 coats of paint throughout, as per contract. Some rotten wood was discovered on a window trim and they executed a skilled repair (slight added fee). Erick coordinated and supervised the entire project with regular site visits. He made sure every detail was taken care of, with a joint final inspection. A class act!
Kim Gurley
Kim Gurley
2025-04-28
Image Painting did a FANTASTIC JOB painting our home's exterior. From getting the quote, to scheduling the job, to completing the job, their customer service was excellent. The site manager proactively communicated during the entire process, visited the site every work day, and addressed our questions immediately. The painting crew was courteous, skilled, and professional. They used high quality Sherwin Williams Duration paint, and color matched our existing colors perfectly. Our home looks fresh and pristine! The bonus? Their bid was substantially lower than 2 other companies we interviewed. They were highly recommended by a neighbor who used them recently for exterior painting, and I'm happy that I chose them, too. Do not hesitate! This is a great company to do business with and I will use them again in a heartbeat!
Rosemary Harold
Rosemary Harold
2025-04-28
My husband and I are very happy about the quality of the work that Image Painting recently completed for us — which involved a lot of meticulous prep work on cast iron, wood and metal surfaces on the exterior of our 139-year-old row house on CapitolHill. Image Painting also hit the mark it set for the time needed to complete the job. We had long used another painting company before this year, but the owner retired and left us in some trepidation about finding another painter as good. Image Painting actually exceeded the old standard.
Jane Clary
Jane Clary
2025-04-23
We enjoyed working with Image Painting. Andrew was very timely and professional with the quote and our painter , Juan, did an excellent job with the interior painting. No muss, no fuss and a perfect end result. I will definitely hire them in the future.
Chad Shearer
Chad Shearer
2025-04-21
Image does consistently great work and has the most courteous teams. My go-to painters!
Ryan Fleming
Ryan Fleming
2025-04-17
Image Painting did my window trim this spring. I was very happy with the results!
Matt Edwards
Matt Edwards
2025-03-24
They did my house in Clifton, VA in March 2025. Unlike some painting companies that just want to paint but don't really care to do other important stuff like carpentry / repairing rotted wood), the guys at Image Painting were full-service and attentive to the whole scope of work. They did a walkthrough beforehand so it was clear what I needed done; kept in touch with me throughout the job, such as when weather-related schedule adjustments were needed; they let me know when their guys ran across issues or had questions, and basically did everything they said they were gonna do, on-time and for a fair price. They even did a closeout walkthrough to make sure I was satisfied with the work. These guys do stuff the right way.
Jean Nordhaus
Jean Nordhaus
2025-03-24
They always do quick, good work. Reliable and honest. I wouldn’t use any other painting company.
Whitney Calvert
Whitney Calvert
2025-03-12
We had drywall repair and painting done by Image Painting and are very pleased with their work! An added bonus: we didn't need to prepare for their arrival by moving anything for them -- they did a great job moving and covering everything that needed moving and covering. Highly recommend them!

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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

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703-256-2271

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Eastern

Sunday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern

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