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>

Can you wait too long between coats of paint?

• <div><p>No—if you complete a full coat of paint, including <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/3-painting-techniques-make-walls-stand-out.htm">painting techniques</a> like cutting in and rolling, you could wait weeks or months between coats if you wanted. For best results, sand the first coat and clean the wall before applying the second.</p></div>

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Q: What kind of paint do you use to whitewash brick?

• <div><p>When it comes to painting your bricks, you&rsquo;ve got a few options. Traditionally, lime wash (a mix of aged, burned, and crushed lime and water) was used to whitewash brick or stone. You can also find premixed brick whitewash paint that cuts out a few steps and lets you get started faster. However, for the best results, we recommend using a DIY whitewash (white acrylic paint mixed with water).</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>

Q: Do installations include finishing and painting?

• <div><p>Yes, professionals often provide smooth finishing and priming for painting.</p></div>

Q: Do cinder blocks need to be primed before painting?

• <div><p>Yes, cinder blocks must be primed before painting. Without primer, your paint won't stick to the surface of the blocks. You should use a bonding and filling primer which fills all of the small pores of your blocks. Once the primer dries, you'll have a smoother surface to work with and your paint will stick easily to the blocks.</p></div>

Q: Can you wait too long between coats of paint?

• <div><p>No&mdash;if you complete a full coat of paint, including <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/3-painting-techniques-make-walls-stand-out.htm">painting techniques</a> like cutting in and rolling, you could wait weeks or months between coats if you wanted. For best results, sand the first coat and clean the wall before applying the second.</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2024
Did an excellent job painting my room. Looks great and would definitely hire again!
Settles Brush Works
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Reviewed in September 2023
Jim did a complete gut job of tackroom, wood ceiling, wood siding on walls, install and painting of cabinets, doors and other. Re worked breaker box and corrected mistakes of others. Installed on demand hot water heater and washing machine and dryer hook ups. Electric baseboard heater. Butcher...
Complete Construction
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Reviewed in November 2022
Michael was great to work with and did an excellent job painting. He was always on time and a very polite individual.
Elite Painting Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in October 2017
Jerry is a very nice guy. He seems to really like what he does, but the quality of the work is where things go down hill. The job was supposed to take 4 to 5 days. He and his guys (both are son in-laws from what I recall) would show up on time but always be in a hurry to leave by 2 or 3pm....
Pepper's Painting
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Reviewed in March 2015
He do a good job, and was very neat. I would not use in the future because after getting a quote for painting and drywall repair, his regular prices were too high.
Fresh Colors Painting
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Reviewed in January 2014
Very professional and pleasant, did great job on the painting, even though there were several colors in different rooms, fairly priced
Painting By Shelly Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
I got this company from Angie's List and they did a nice job. The guy that came out was really good They painted 2 bedrooms, a living room, a dining room and a kitchen. They also do the front and back door.
Givens Quality Painting
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Reviewed in November 2012
Owner Aaron Perry told us when he gave us an estimate how much the work would cost and that his crew would come in and do the job in one day. He kept to his price. Before he came for the project, he unloaded the shingles in our yard himself and had a roll-away Dumpster delivered to us...
Exterior Pro Inc
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Reviewed in July 2012
The work on the hood went so well that we contracted with Bowles to paint the exterior of our house. The steel siding had faded badly over the previous 30-some years. We had been considering having it painted, but were hesitant because of the metal surface. Bowles explained the electrostatic...
Bowles Electrostatic Painting
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