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Martin Nichols Painting & Decorating, Inc. is a Professional Residential Painting Company serving Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Arlington County, Prince William County, Northern Virginia and Washington DC.



Martin Nichols Painting and Decorating, Inc. offers safe, effective deck cleaning to get your decking, fences, and patios looking new again, and staining and sealing services to keep them protected and looking their best.
Over time, mold and mildew can discolor surfaces and rust and minerals can leave unsightly stains and residue that are virtually impossible to remove without professional cleaners and equipment. In addition to affecting the appearance of your home, mold and mildew represent health risks.
Have mold and mildew taken their toll on the masonry, brick, wood, or concrete surfaces on or around your home or business, leaving them stained and streaked? Martin Nichols Painting and Decorating, Inc. safely pressure washes decks and wood fences, chimneys as well as other exterior home surfaces.

Please call Martin Nichols Painting and Decorating, Inc. at (703) 391-0053 to find out how working with a quality-minded company can bring lasting results for a more beautiful home inside and out. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Does pressure washing harm wood?
Used correctly, pressure washing is safe for virtually all wood surfaces.
Doesn’t pressure washing wood affect the wood grain?
Yes, when the correct pressure setting is used, washing will raise the wood grain slightly, which allows the wood fibers to release mold, mildew, fungus or dirt that may be embedded and will ensure that new stains and sealers adhere evenly to the wood surfaces.
Can’t I get the same results as a pressure washer by applying bleach to my deck and rinsing using my garden hose?
Although the immediate results may appear acceptable, common, household bleach will leave a residue on your deck that will act like a magnet for future staining. No matter how strong the water pressure from your garden hose, it is nowhere near the pressure provided by a professional pressure washing machine.
Our deck has turned gray and even looks black in some areas. What can we do?
Wood naturally grays as it ages, but a good power-washing can bring the wood back to life. Power-washing will also remove the black portions, which are usually a combination of graying and mildew. Sanding may be necessary to remove any splinters or to even out the surface of your deck. The last step would be to apply pigmented or clear water-repellent, to help protect your deck.




