Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Painting Contractors in Alexandria, VA
Since 1970, Rich Winkler Painting has been a trusted name in residential and commercial painting services across the Washington D.C. metro area. Our expertise spans interior and exterior painting, historic home restoration, and church projects, with a focus on meticulous preparation and premium materials. With decades of experience, our skilled team delivers exceptional craftsmanship, prioritizing client satisfaction through transparent communication and guaranteed results.We specialize in challenging tasks like plaster repair and historic preservation, serving Alexandria, Arlington, Bethesda, and beyond. Our commitment to quality, using trusted brands like Benjamin Moore, and our long-term employees ensure every project meets the highest standards of durability and aesthetics.
Services
Exterior Painting
Interior Painting
Plaster Repair
Drywall Repair
Wallpaper Removal
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Church Painting
Historic Home Restoration
Power Washing
Stain and Finishes
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in residential and historic painting.
- We use the highest quality paints including Benjamin Moore and Pratt & Lambert.
- Our team provides personalized estimates with no obligation.
- We guarantee our work with progress payments and final balance upon completion.
- We specialize in challenging projects like plaster repair and historic restoration.
What people say
Excellent work
Professional crews
Meticulous preparation
Top-notch results
Courteous craftsmen
Services
Exterior Painting
Our exterior painting service revitalizes homes and buildings with premium paints like Benjamin Moore. We focus on thorough preparation, including power washing, scraping, and sanding, to ensure long-lasting durability. Clients praise our attention to detail in transforming peeling exteriors into durable, aesthetically pleasing surfaces.
Historic Home Restoration
Specializing in historic properties, we restore Victorian-era woodwork and plaster details using techniques that preserve architectural integrity. Our team removes paint buildup without damaging original designs, as seen in projects like Maryland's Baldwin Station, ensuring timeless results for culturally significant structures.
Plaster Repair
We address cracks, water damage, and aging plaster in older homes with expert repair techniques. By restoring ceilings and walls to their original condition, we prepare surfaces for flawless painting. Clients highlight our ability to identify hidden issues and deliver seamless, durable finishes in pre-war properties.
Church Painting
Our church painting service handles large-scale projects like sanctuaries and schools while accommodating worship schedules. With 20+-year employees, we coordinate logistics for minimal disruption, delivering high-quality interior/exterior finishes that enhance sacred spaces without compromising functionality or aesthetics.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
We transform dated cabinets with professional painting that includes thorough preparation and durable finishes. Testimonials highlight our ability to refresh kitchen aesthetics while preserving existing cabinetry, using techniques that ensure smooth, long-lasting results comparable to new installations at a fraction of the cost.
People
Cristina Winkler
Owner
Cristina Winkler leads the company with decades of painting expertise, overseeing projects from estimates to completion. She ensures quality control, client communication, and team management, maintaining the firm's reputation for excellence in residential and historic projects.
Edwin
Foreman
Edwin serves as onsite manager for major projects, coordinating crews and ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards. With years of experience, he addresses client needs while maintaining the meticulous preparation and craftsmanship central to Winkler's reputation.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Alexandria, Arlington, Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Capitol Hill, Northwest Washington, and surrounding Maryland/Virginia areas for residential and commercial painting projects.
Do you handle historic property restoration?
Yes, we specialize in historic home and church restoration, including Victorian-era woodwork, plaster repair, and paint buildup removal while preserving architectural details.
What payment options are available?
We require progress payments during projects with final payment due upon completion, ensuring quality checkpoints throughout the work process.
Are your painters insured?
Yes, we are fully licensed and insured, with crews trained in safety protocols and proper surface preparation techniques for all painting projects.
How do you handle preparation work?
Our process includes power washing, scraping, sanding, and drywall/plaster repair to ensure optimal paint adhesion, often eliminating future maintenance needs.
Can you paint challenging surfaces?
Our team handles complex surfaces like historic woodwork, textured plaster, and peeling exteriors using specialized techniques to reveal original design details.
