Left to right: Bud Wilkinson, Marcus Pluntke, and Charlie Scheider, with a painted finish in a kitchen.

 

About

Dieter Pluntke Decorating is a group of Washington, DC area artisans, skilled in decorative finishes. The company was founded in Washington, DC, in 1972, By Dieter Pluntke, who was born in Germany and studied art in Hannover. Dieter worked for several Presidents of the United States, and established the business, before retiring in 2015.

His son, Marcus Pluntke has extensive design experience, learned from his father, and now operates the business, and consults with designers and clients.

The company is joined by Charlie Scheider, and Bud Wilkinson, who are talented artists, and Elke Pluntke, who is the business administrator, and friendly voice on the phone.