Is black paint hard to paint with?

• <div><p>The color of your paint shouldn’t make it harder to apply, but it can be harder to cover in one coat, depending on the surface. Using a good quality primer that’s tinted gray will help make applying your black paint easier. Even with a primer, you will likely have to use two coats to get a perfect, solid black finish.</p></div>

Should you use a roller or brush for satin paint?

• <div><p>Satin paint applied to walls is best done with a roller to get a smooth, even surface. Rollers are designed to apply paint evenly and efficiently. Using a roller will save you some time because it’s about twice as fast as brushing on your paint. For trim like door frames and window frames, use a brush to apply satin paint to ensure you get into all the nooks and crannies.</p></div>

Do you add water to paint when using a spray gun?

• <div><p>You can sometimes add water to your spray gun, depending on the design of your sprayer and the type of paint, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/satin-vs-semi-gloss.htm">paint finish</a>, or sealant. In many cases, mixing in around 10% percent of water to the paint makes for an easier application process and further evens out the mist. Read the instructions to make sure this is an appropriate step.</p></div>

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Q: Is black paint hard to paint with?

• <div><p>The color of your paint shouldn&rsquo;t make it harder to apply, but it can be harder to cover in one coat, depending on the surface. Using a good quality primer that&rsquo;s tinted gray will help make applying your black paint easier. Even with a primer, you will likely have to use two coats to get a perfect, solid black finish.</p></div>

Q: Is it OK to paint over dirty walls?

• <div><p>Dirty or not, you should always <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-walls.htm">clean the wall</a> beforehand. Even if the wall looks sparkling clean to the naked eye, it&rsquo;s good practice to wipe it down with a damp rag and mild detergent. Leftover dirt, dust, and residue can create unsightly textures or interfere with the paint&rsquo;s adherence to the wall. You&rsquo;ll never regret cleaning it, but you might regret skipping this step.</p></div>

Q: Can paint thinner and mineral spirits be used interchangeably?

• <div><p>Technically, mineral spirits are a type of paint thinner, so they can be used for the same purposes. In most cases, pure mineral spirits are preferable to other paint thinners. Still, if necessary, you can successfully use paint thinners for most of the same applications, such as thinning or cleaning oil paints.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
Derek painted the entire main floor of the residence which is 2150 ft.² with ceilings in access of 25 feet in height. His ability to do the job is exceptional, an application and cleanup. He?s the only painter I?ve used that I didn?t have to ask him to caulk corners of walls before he painted...
Premier Image Painting
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Reviewed in January 2025
I have hired Max and his crew 3 times. O ce for a while house for exterior. Amazing Job done. Then for interior on that house. Exceptional work. Always professional, cleans up also. Then this last job was for a new house, complete painting of interior ceilings and walls. 8 rooms, Amazing job,...
Renovate Revolution LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Jason and BJ painted our kitchen and laundry room cabinets. They did a great job and we could not be happier! We spent some time researching different finishes, resurfacing and even installing new cabinets. So glad we went with 2nd Street Painting - our cabinets look brand new! The work was done...
Second Street Renovations
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Reviewed in February 2023
We had a big crack in our drywall on a large living room wall. Joseph repaired it to perfection. Once painted, you could not see where the crack had been.
M WORK LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
We are very pleased with the work CU Midwest Design completed for us. Our project included main and upper levels of interior painting with high ceilings, walls and trim, quite an extensive project. They also painted an upper deck along with all the exterior soffits. They were knowledgeable,...
CU Midwest Designs, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2017
We had planned on painting the house ourselves but the quantity of work was overwhelming. I had already purchased the paint. Andy provided a very fair price and worked us into his schedule. When he arrived he was fast, clean and very professional. He completed the work in 1/3 of the time it...
Blue Sky Painting
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Reviewed in September 2016
Very pleased with this project by Illini Pella, 1001 North Country Fair Drive in Champaign, IL. We went to their showroom to look at replacement sliding patio doors, and talked to Dave Rollins. We had researched doors online, and were looking at Pella's 350 series all vinyl door. Dave gave us a...
Pella Windows and Doors
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Reviewed in February 2016
Everything went really well. Could have been a little cleaner but remodeling is messy. Had to call Matt after job was over when looking at painting inside closet they forgot to paint trim. Matt got someone out the next day to complete. Room looks wonderful and completely updated.
M&L Remodeling & Painting
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Reviewed in February 2013
He was supposed to come at 10am. We called at 10:45 and he finally showed up with 2 frightening individuals that I'm not even sure knew how to paint. We ended up spending a ton of money on paint beyond what they charged. At the end my whole ceiling was streaked. They should have painted...
GERDES PAINTING
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Reviewed in December 2011
I thought that they were very professional and I have also hired them to paint the interior of my new house. I liked their professionalism and honesty. They were courteous, they cleaned up after themselves and what they did was very good.
Precision Painting
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