Is limewashing less expensive than painting?

• <div><p>When comparing <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/limewash-vs-paint.htm">limewash versus paint</a>, the cost to limewash interior walls is greater, especially when hiring a pro. That’s because limewashing is more labor-intensive and takes more time to complete. While limewashing costs between $1.50 and $6 per square foot, a standard paint job will cost between $1.50 and $4 per square foot.</p></div>

Can I just paint over water-damaged drywall?

• <div><p>You can paint over water-damaged drywall as long as it’s dry and there’s no active leak. However, painting over the area will not solve deeper problems like mold or water leaks. </p><p>If you’re 100% positive that these two issues aren’t a concern, paint over the area with a water—or oil-based primer. This type of paint will ensure that it doesn’t simply seep into the spot.</p></div>

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Q: Is painting walls white a good idea?

• <div><p>Painting walls white can make your space appear cleaner, brighter, and simpler. It creates a blank canvas for you to explore your home decor skills and doesn't limit your creativity. White walls are common in homes for this reason so it's always good to consider, especially if you plan to sell your home in the future.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between knockdown and orange peel?

• <div><p>Knockdown and orange peel are two popular types of drywall textures. There are a couple of key differences, but the main one is the application process. When creating an orange peel texture, you spray the material onto the drywall. With knockdown, the first step is to spray, stomp, or brush the material onto the drywall. Then, you drag a tool (like a knife or trowel) over the material to create unique designs.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to paint stairs with a brush or roller?

• <div><p>While painting your stair's railing is a job for a small collection of various brush sizes, painting the stairs portion of a stairwell with a roller is a matter of personal preference. You can find two-, four-, and six-inch rollers at home centers and hardware stores, which can be excellent for painting treads and risers. However, you'll still need at least one brush to cut in the details and edges. </p></div>

Q: Can I just paint over water-damaged drywall?

• <div><p>You can paint over water-damaged drywall as long as it&rsquo;s dry and there&rsquo;s no active leak. However, painting over the area will not solve deeper problems like mold or water leaks. </p><p>If you&rsquo;re 100% positive that these two issues aren&rsquo;t a concern, paint over the area with a water&mdash;or oil-based primer. This type of paint will ensure that it doesn&rsquo;t simply seep into the spot.</p></div>

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Last update on December 05, 2025

Reviewed in November 2021
Jason and his crew were professional and friendly. The prep work prior to painting was detail-oriented and the paint job itself was exceptional. I’m very pleased and would highly recommend.
JnS Professional Services
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Reviewed in November 2020
We had storm damage due to the Derecho. Aurelio did our estimate himself. He was very professional and explained what was needed clearly. It was immediately evident that he knew exactly what he was talking about. He got us worked into the schedule faster than expected due to material...
Affordable Roofing and Exteriors INC
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Reviewed in November 2020
I hired them to come in and paint whole house after another paint company messed up the house Chad came in and did a very professional job thanks again for job well done
Finken Painting
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Reviewed in February 2020
Phil and his crew rearranged their current jobs to ensure that our floors were refinished in time to get the painting done before our move-in date. We also asked them to remove all the baseboards and quarter round - which was good thing because then we could see how poorly the flooring had been...
Oak Wood Floor
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Reviewed in February 2020
Marco is professional and responsive, and his work is very good. WE hired Penagos Painting to completely repaint the interior of a house and its garage that we had just purchased. They did a really good job covering the awful paint on our textured walls, and repainted the trim and doors in...
Penagos Painting
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Reviewed in August 2016
All went very well. Gloria came in and asked a few questions on how we used the area. I should of given her more details there, but it all worked out anyway. She asked for accessories from closets and other areas of my home. She used things in different ways than I would of thought to do, and...
Windy Ridge Interiors
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Reviewed in April 2015
Installed it the first time, you could stick your hand in the holes in the duct work, came back a 2nd time didn't do anything, 3rd time they did some patching but there were still some holes, and it wasn't anchored to anything, they had to clean it twice and I still had dirt flying out of one of...
Service Legends Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in October 2014
Patrick Overby was quick to respond to my invitation to bid the job of painting my 2 story house. He was informative and polite. He had bid ready in a timely manner, and I thought his price was very reasonable. Mike and Shelby were excellent workers and painters. They were pleasant to have...
Everlast Pro Painting
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Reviewed in October 2014
Our area (the towns of Adair and Casey and surrounding rural area) was hit by an extremely severe hail and windstorm June 30th, 2014. Every home and commercial business in the Adair area had severe damage in the form of roof and shingle damage, broken windows and siding and sheet metal damage. ...
Blackstone Exteriors LLC
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Reviewed in November 2009
We are very particular, so a four star from us is probably similar to a five star from most people. Sam and his crew were diligent and timely. We needed the job done by a specific date and they made it happen. Work looks very good. A few details were overlooked, but I know a call to Sam would...
S&B Renovations
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