Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Painting Contractor in Washington, D.C.
Established in 1970, Winkler Painting has built a reputation as a premier provider of high-quality interior and exterior painting services. Our expertise extends beyond standard painting to include meticulous plaster repair, drywall restoration, and specialized finishes, ensuring every project meets exacting standards. We prioritize thorough preparation, using premium materials like Benjamin Moore and Pratt & Lambert to deliver durable, aesthetically superior results. Serving the Washington D.C.Metro Area, including Alexandria, Arlington, Bethesda, and Chevy Chase, we cater to residential, historic, and commercial properties. Our team of skilled professionals is committed to exceptional craftsmanship, client communication, and satisfaction, as evidenced by decades of repeat customers and glowing testimonials. We collaborate with trusted tradespeople to address complex projects, ensuring seamless execution from estimate to completion.
Services
Exterior Painting
Interior Painting
Plaster Repair
Drywall Repair
Wallpaper Removal
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Power Washing
Church Painting
Ceiling Plastering
Stain and Finishes
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in residential and commercial painting.
- We use premium paints from trusted brands like Benjamin Moore and Pratt & Lambert.
- Our process emphasizes thorough preparation for long-lasting results.
- Our skilled team handles complex repairs and historic preservation projects.
- We provide referrals to trusted experts for complementary services.
What people say
Excellent work
Meticulously scraped and sanded
Top-notch workmanship
Professional and responsive
Transformed wooden doors
Services
Exterior Painting
Our exterior painting service revitalizes home facades through comprehensive preparation, including power washing, scraping, and sanding. We use premium paints to ensure durability against weather elements, focusing on historic homes and complex architectural details. Clients appreciate our attention to surface restoration, which often eliminates future maintenance needs.
Interior Painting
We deliver flawless interior finishes by addressing drywall imperfections, repairing plaster cracks, and applying high-quality paints. Our process includes careful room preparation with full floor protection, ensuring clean lines and even coverage. Customers highlight our ability to transform spaces while maintaining a dust-free environment during work.
Plaster Repair
Specializing in historic properties, we repair plaster ceilings and walls by addressing cracks, water damage, and structural weaknesses. Our team matches original textures and finishes, preserving architectural integrity. Testimonials emphasize our skill in identifying hidden issues and delivering seamless repairs that blend with existing surfaces.
Drywall Repair
We address drywall damage from window/door installations or wear through precise patching and texturing. Our process includes skim coating and priming for a uniform finish. Clients note our ability to handle extensive repairs while maintaining clean workspaces throughout the project duration.
Church Painting
We specialize in painting historic churches with attention to architectural details and stained-glass preservation. Our team understands the unique requirements of sacred spaces, including scheduling flexibility and respectful handling of religious artifacts during the painting process.
People
Cristina Winkler
Owner
Cristina Winkler leads the company with over 20 years of hands-on experience, maintaining her father's legacy since 1970. She oversees project estimates, client communication, and quality control, ensuring every job meets rigorous standards while fostering a culture of professionalism and care.
Edwin
Onsite Manager
Edwin serves as the primary project coordinator, managing daily operations and crew supervision. With extensive experience in residential and historic projects, he ensures timely execution, clear client communication, and adherence to preparation protocols that guarantee lasting paint finishes.
Questions
What painting services do you offer?
We provide interior and exterior painting, plaster/drywall repair, wallpaper removal, kitchen cabinet painting, and specialized finishes for residential and historic properties.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate throughout the Washington D.C. Metro Area, including Alexandria, Arlington, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Capitol Hill neighborhoods.
What makes your process unique?
Our focus on meticulous preparation—including scraping, sanding, and surface restoration—ensures paint jobs last decades, minimizing future maintenance needs.
How do you handle payments?
We require progress payments during the project with final payment due upon completion, ensuring accountability at every stage of the work.
How long have you been in business?
Winkler Painting has served the D.C. area since 1970, maintaining a reputation for quality through three generations of leadership.
What differentiates you from competitors?
Our combination of historic preservation expertise, premium materials, and client-focused communication sets us apart, delivering value that justifies our premium pricing.
