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Last update on October 23, 2025

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Magee & Sons

108 West Market
4.00(
4
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•Approved Pro

Magee & Sons

108 West Market
4.00(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
163 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Wallpaper Removal Specialist Drywall Patch and Repair Texture and Texture Blends Interior Painting, Accent Walls, Faux Finish 15 Years of Experience Ask about our 3-2-1 Special Where YOUR customer satisfaction is OUR guarantee! Contact us at 618-570-9979 or [email protected]

"Absolutely awesome job! They are very professional and go the extra mile to get it correct! Very fair pricing and I highly recommend!!"

Nicholas J on March 2025

Wallpaper Removal Specialist Drywall Patch and Repair Texture and Texture Blends Interior Painting, Accent Walls, Faux Finish 15 Years of Experience Ask about our 3-2-1 Special Where YOUR customer satisfaction is OUR guarantee! Contact us at 618-570-9979 or [email protected]

"Absolutely awesome job! They are very professional and go the extra mile to get it correct! Very fair pricing and I highly recommend!!"

Nicholas J on March 2025

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Premier Painting and Design Inc

49 Hillsborough Dr
4.78(
46
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•Approved Pro

Premier Painting and Design Inc

49 Hillsborough Dr
4.78(
46
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
191 local quotes requested

Premier Painting and Design Inc. has grown to have its name to be synonymous with quality. From its beginning in 1995, our locally owned and operated business has earned a reputation of being one of the area's finest and most respected painting contractors. We are a business built on years of customer referrals. Our emphasis on customer service, attention to detail and using the highest quality products in the industry proves our commitment to providing our customers a beautiful and durable finish they will enjoy for years to come. That is why we are the primary choice for Metro East homeowners, designers, realtors and professionals.

"I ran into Rick one day at Home Depot and it was perfect timing. I had just purchased an historic home in Lebanon and the high ceilings were too much for me to take on. Rick came out, measured and got back to me quickly with an estimate. His "A Team" came out every day at 7:30am and finished every day at about 3:30pm and everything was neatly put away. I couldn't be more happy than the work they did. Every room was painted (ornate trim, doors and all) with perfection! Beautiful work on ceilings, walls, doors and trim!"

TIMOTHY M on October 2023

Premier Painting and Design Inc. has grown to have its name to be synonymous with quality. From its beginning in 1995, our locally owned and operated business has earned a reputation of being one of the area's finest and most respected painting contractors. We are a business built on years of customer referrals. Our emphasis on customer service, attention to detail and using the highest quality products in the industry proves our commitment to providing our customers a beautiful and durable finish they will enjoy for years to come. That is why we are the primary choice for Metro East homeowners, designers, realtors and professionals.

"I ran into Rick one day at Home Depot and it was perfect timing. I had just purchased an historic home in Lebanon and the high ceilings were too much for me to take on. Rick came out, measured and got back to me quickly with an estimate. His "A Team" came out every day at 7:30am and finished every day at about 3:30pm and everything was neatly put away. I couldn't be more happy than the work they did. Every room was painted (ornate trim, doors and all) with perfection! Beautiful work on ceilings, walls, doors and trim!"

TIMOTHY M on October 2023

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JL General Contracting

177 Sunset Avenue
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JL General Contracting

177 Sunset Avenue
No reviews yet
2 years of experience

General Contractor so jack of all trades 10+ years construction experience, friendly, professional, honest, very attentive to detail, quick, clean services. Free estimates!

General Contractor so jack of all trades 10+ years construction experience, friendly, professional, honest, very attentive to detail, quick, clean services. Free estimates!

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ADavis Foundations & Finishes

7833 Ravensridge Drive
5.00(
3
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ADavis Foundations & Finishes

7833 Ravensridge Drive
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

At just 21 years old, I bring over six years of hands-on experience in the construction industry. Having started my carpentry journey at the age of 15 i worked with my father and grandpa who have been doing this their whole life learning from them early. For the past three years, I have been working full-time, honing my craft and providing high-quality services to meet the needs of my clients. Specializing in drywall hanging, metal and wood framing, as well as mudding and taping and painting. I offer a comprehensive skill set to handle a wide range of my construction projects. My commitment to precision, efficiency, and attention to detail ensures that each project is completed to the highest standard.

"Ashawn was amazing!! Very professional and prompt. He worked fast, quietly and was very clean while doing so, cleaned up after himself and great customer service. I love how he kept me informed about the process the entire way!!! He was fantastic!!!!"

Crystal F on November 2024

At just 21 years old, I bring over six years of hands-on experience in the construction industry. Having started my carpentry journey at the age of 15 i worked with my father and grandpa who have been doing this their whole life learning from them early. For the past three years, I have been working full-time, honing my craft and providing high-quality services to meet the needs of my clients. Specializing in drywall hanging, metal and wood framing, as well as mudding and taping and painting. I offer a comprehensive skill set to handle a wide range of my construction projects. My commitment to precision, efficiency, and attention to detail ensures that each project is completed to the highest standard.

"Ashawn was amazing!! Very professional and prompt. He worked fast, quietly and was very clean while doing so, cleaned up after himself and great customer service. I love how he kept me informed about the process the entire way!!! He was fantastic!!!!"

Crystal F on November 2024

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cox pro painting

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cox pro painting

No reviews yet
6 years of experience

we do our very best and go beyond to make our customers happy we specialize in al interior painting,and we also do trim work. I will always give you honesty and give you my best work. I'm a very hard worker I been painting over 20 years so there's. ot much. don't know. I'm very reasonable in my prices i and I realize today is a challenge with our economy so I have the best deals and I can guarantee you I can't be beat 9. the lowest bids. please choose me I promise you won't regret it and I'll always hóld up on my end

we do our very best and go beyond to make our customers happy we specialize in al interior painting,and we also do trim work. I will always give you honesty and give you my best work. I'm a very hard worker I been painting over 20 years so there's. ot much. don't know. I'm very reasonable in my prices i and I realize today is a challenge with our economy so I have the best deals and I can guarantee you I can't be beat 9. the lowest bids. please choose me I promise you won't regret it and I'll always hóld up on my end

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Painting questions, answered by experts

The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage. 

In most cases, paint primer is necessary before painting over wood paneling. A hardy primer formula covers up stains and leaves a grippy surface for the new paint to hold onto. If you don’t use a primer first, you risk poor adhesion, visible blemishes, and a paint top coat that could flake away later. 

There are two primer choices: oil-based or latex-based. Choose an oil-based primer for durability and adhesion, but prepare for extra dry time and more VOC (volatile organic compounds) fumes. Or, pick a stain-blocking latex primer. They’re easy to apply, clean up, and affordable.

Although most contractors, like painters, earn an hourly rate and do not expect tips, you can still tip if you’re satisfied with the job and feel that the painters went above and beyond. Tipping about $20 to $50 per worker can go a long way in showing your appreciation for a job well done. However, check with the contractor beforehand to confirm the policy on tipping, as some companies do not allow employees to accept tips.

Yes, you can paint a chain-link fence, but you don’t want to use spray paint. With the spray method, you’ll be losing a majority of your product to the air, given the size of the gaps in chain-link fences. Instead, use a paintbrush for your fence posts and a paint roller for the wire.

The color of the paint, its opacity, and the depth of the texture on the paper all affect how many coats of paint you need to apply to paintable wallpaper. You'll need at least two coats of paint to ensure even coverage. Don’t be surprised if you need to apply three coats if the embossing is very deep or if you use a dark color.

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