Fence Painting & Staining Services in Washington, DC, Maryland & Virginia
Rent Painters provides fence painting and staining services across Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. Since 2010 we've refreshed fences of every type: power washing weathered wood, prepping and coating vinyl and metal, and sealing pickets against the sun and rain that gray and rot them. Every fence job is backed by a 2-year exterior warranty and $2 million in liability coverage.
Should you paint or stain your fence?
Both protect the wood and boost curb appeal; they just do it differently. Paint gives you unlimited colors and a uniform look, hides imperfections and lasts longer per coat, but it can peel over time and can't easily be reversed. Stain soaks into the grain, keeps the natural wood look and is cheaper to refresh, but it shows more of the wood's age and needs redoing sooner.
If your fence is newer cedar or you love the wood tone, stain usually wins. If you want a specific color or need to cover an aged fence, paint is the better call.
Fences we paint and stain
The material decides the prep and the product. A wood picket fence and a vinyl privacy fence are two different jobs.
- Wood fences: pickets, privacy fences, split-rail and post-and-rail, cleaned, sanded and sealed against UV and moisture
- Vinyl and PVC fences: cleaned and coated with paint formulated to bond to vinyl, in colors that won't overheat and warp the panels
- Metal and wrought-iron fences: rust treated and primed before a durable topcoat that protects against corrosion
- Chain-link: sprayed with the correct coating for a clean, updated look
The prep that makes a fence job last
Fence painting is mostly prep. Skipping it is why a cheap fence job peels or grays within a year.
- Ground protection: drop cloths to catch drips and protect your lawn and beds
- Cleaning and pressure washing: dirt, mildew and loose old finish removed so the new coat bonds
- Sanding and scraping: graying, splinters and flaking paint taken back to a sound surface
- Repairs: loose boards, popped nails, rust and minor damage addressed; we'll flag any section that needs replacing
- Drying: wood must be dry before staining or painting, so we time the work to the weather
Our fence painting and staining process
- Free estimate: we inspect the fence's length, material and condition and give you a customized quote.
- Paint or stain consultation: we help you choose between paint and stain and the right color for your fence and yard.
- Prep: ground protection, power washing, sanding, scraping and repairs.
- Paint or stain: even coats on every picket, rail and post, timed to dry weather.
- Cleanup and inspection: we remove our supplies and debris and walk the finished fence with you.
Most fence projects take 1 to 2 days, depending on length, material, condition and drying time.
Why homeowners hire Rent Painters as their fence painters
A fence is one of the first things people notice about your home, and it takes the full force of the weather year-round. Rent Painters has finished DC-metro fences since 2010:
Full prep
Power washing, sanding, scraping and repairs, not just a coat on top.
Right finish for your fence
Paint or stain for wood, bonding coatings for vinyl, rust treatment for metal.
2-year exterior warranty
On fence painting and staining.
$2,000,000 general liability
And full Workers' Compensation compliance.
Angi Super Service Award
Angi (formerly Angie's List), 5 years running.
100% satisfaction guarantee
We walk the job with you before we call it done.
What homeowners say
“Great work, great communication and super friendly. They had no issues and took care of every need.”
— Matt B., Google review. See more reviews
Areas we serve
We provide fence painting and staining throughout the DC metro, including:
- Washington, DC
- Alexandria
- Arlington
- Falls Church
- Bethesda
- Chevy Chase
- Potomac
- Rockville
- Gaithersburg
- Kensington
- Silver Spring
- Montgomery County
- Tenleytown
- College Park
- Bowie
Refreshing the rest of the exterior too? See our exterior painting, deck staining and cleaning and pressure washing services.
Fence painting FAQ
Get your instant quoteShould I paint or stain my fence?
Paint offers any color, a uniform look and longer wear but can peel. Stain keeps the natural wood look and is cheaper to refresh but needs redoing sooner. We recommend one based on your fence's material and condition.
Can you paint vinyl or metal fences, not just wood?
Yes. We paint wood, vinyl and PVC, metal and wrought-iron, and chain-link, each with the correct prep and coating for that material.
How long does it take to paint a fence?
Most fence projects take 1 to 2 days, depending on length, material and drying time.
Do you power wash and repair the fence first?
Yes. Cleaning, power washing, sanding, scraping and minor repairs are all part of our prep so the finish bonds and lasts.
What warranty do you offer on fence work?
Fence painting and staining carry a 2-year exterior warranty.