What is the most common barn color?

• <div><p>Barns and barndominiums are most commonly painted red, like barns depicted in movies and paintings. The practice of painting barns red dates back to America’s colonial days, when new farmers would borrow the European practice of mixing linseed oil with ferrous oxide to coat the barns in order to protect them from the elements, leaving the structures with a red color.</p></div>

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Q: When is the best time to paint gutters?

• <div><p>The best time to paint gutters is when the weather forecast predicts clear skies and low humidity. High humidity will likely prolong dry time, and rainy or snowy conditions may ruin your hard work before it can cure. If you have no other option than to work in inclement weather, consider choosing paint with a faster dry time, like acrylic or latex, rather than one that takes a while, like oil paint.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to paint the exterior of a house?

• <div><p>It takes three to four days on average for a team of two to three painters to paint an average-sized (three-to-four-bedroom) house. Larger homes, such as three-story homes and five-bedroom homes, can take two to three painters around five to six days to paint. Your contractor can provide the most accurate estimated timeline for the project. </p></div>

Q: How do you fix bubbling paint?

• <div><p>To fix bubbling paint, scrape away any loose or blistered areas using a putty knife. Lightly sand the surface to smooth out rough edges and create a level finish. Clean the area thoroughly to remove dust, dirt, and any residue. Once the surface is clean and dry, apply a quality primer suited to the material you're painting. Finally, repaint the area, making sure to work in proper temperature and humidity conditions to prevent new bubbles from forming. </p></div>

Q: When should I use flat paint?

• <div><p>Use flat paint in the rooms that don&rsquo;t need a lot of cleaning. Flat paint works well in bedrooms, where there is low human traffic, and having the walls soak up light keeps the look and vibe calm. Flat paint also hides imperfections, so if you spot a crack, dent, or patch in your wall, choose flat paint over something shinier. </p></div>

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Last update on November 14, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
They provided excellent service and communication of what was going on weather delays and job progress. We found and hired them when our original painting crew would not finish the job on our new home so when time came for the garage brendon and his crew got the job just not on price which was...
True Paint LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
Bryce did an excellent job painting our lake house! He was easy to work with and made sure we got exactly what we were wanting. I would definitely recommend him!
Platinum Prowash & Paint
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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 March 2014
Jon and his team were very professional and did a really nice job. They painted trim , doors and door ways throughout my home. Additionally, the repainted my family room doing a specialized technique. I am very happy with how it all turned out and I will be working with Loudoun Custom...
Loudoun Custom Coatings
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