Can I sleep in a freshly painted room?

• <div><p>It’s best to avoid sleeping in a freshly painted room for 24 to 72 hours, depending on ventilation and the level of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the paint. If you’re using a low- to no-VOC paint in a room with good ventilation, it’s generally safe to sleep in the room once the paint is dry. For other kinds of paint, give the VOCs a few days to dissipate before sleeping in the room.</p></div>

How often should you paint the interior of your house?

• <div><p>You should repaint the interior of your house every 2 to 7 years, depending on which room needs repainting and how it's used. High-traffic areas like hallways, kitchens, and bathrooms need more frequent repainting—typically every 2 or 3 years. Living rooms and dining rooms, which you may use less frequently, can go as long as 5 to 7 years or even longer before they need to be repainted. </p></div>

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Q: Do I need to remove all exterior paint before repainting?

• <div><p>There are times when you should remove all exterior paint before repainting. This includes when you need to get rid of lead-based paint (which should be done by a pro), or if you need to apply a different finish than what&rsquo;s already there. Your house may also have too many pre-existing layers of old paint, in which case you&rsquo;ll be better off getting rid of the old layers first.</p></div>

Q: Is 2 gallons of paint enough for a room?

• <div><p>Yes. A gallon of paint covers around 400 square feet, so two gallons will be enough for one coat in a 400-square-foot room or two coats in an 800-square-foot room. However, if you have a very large room or you&rsquo;re painting an open space or an entire floor of your home, you may need more than two gallons. </p></div>

Q: Is it OK to paint over cracked paint?

• <div><p>You can paint over cracked paint, but only if you properly sand down the damaged areas. Once the surface is as smooth as you can get it, clean the walls and let them dry before applying a new coat of paint. Painting over cracked paint without sanding or cleaning beforehand will not cover up the cracks and may even make them look worse. </p></div>

Q: Can I sleep in a freshly painted room?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to avoid sleeping in a freshly painted room for 24 to 72 hours, depending on ventilation and the level of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the paint. If you&rsquo;re using a low- to no-VOC paint in a room with good ventilation, it&rsquo;s generally safe to sleep in the room once the paint is dry. For other kinds of paint, give the VOCs a few days to dissipate before sleeping in the room.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2022
We removed the carpet on the 2nd and third floors in an 1870s house and found the hardwood in a variety of conditions, some with paints, a few bad spots etc. Don took them all back to their original beauty. The difference is amazing and it adds incredible value to the house. We highly recommend...
Don Kuestner's Hardwood Floors
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Reviewed in February 2022
They did an absolutely amazing job! They forced some dry wall and painted all my walls and one accent wall and itâ s beautiful! They were timely and the price was very reasonable. I would definitely recommend them to someone.
Mathews Home Improvement, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2018
Everyone was extremely courteous and professional. I provided all the paint according to the specs given to me by the painters. The painters confirmed arrival time the night before and were there the next day. They moved all the furniture and were very careful not to get any paint on the...
Splash of Colors, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2017
Good work and got the job done quick, but extremely dishonest. DO NOT USE! Jose the owner provided me with an initial verbal quote for all work. Once agreed upon, he then showed up for the job claiming that it was not what he expected and would have to charge a significantly higher amount. He...
JR PAINTING
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Reviewed in February 2015
I cannot say enough about Michael Glotfelty and his crew. From the time they broke ground until the last screw was tightened, they were professional, patient, honest and stuck to the budget. But the most important thing was the quality of the workmanship. We are thrilled with our new...
Michael Glotfelty Construction
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Reviewed in May 2013
This story actually begins about 5 years ago. I lived in a different house then. I needed a chimney liner installed since the house I purchased did not have one. Curtis' did a great job then and when it came time to purchase a furnace, I had to look no further. Of course we did check some...
CURTIS CHIMNEY & HEARTH
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Reviewed in January 2013
My husband called me and asked me to call for a tow truck. Our son's car broke down while traveling southbound on I-270. Immediately went on line to Angie's list and based on reviews and proximity chose this company. I texted the information to my husband who then called and gave his location,...
Morton's Towing & Recovery Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2012
Some one backed into my car so their insurance dictated I go to Elite Autohaus, but what a great find. They were professional, thorough and friendly. They even arranged for a rental car for me for the two days it took to repair my car. And best of all, my car looks like new - a perfect job...
ELITE AUTOHAUS INC
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Reviewed in April 2012
I recommend them without any reservation. They have done all kinds of stuff for us and it has always been excellent. I like everything about them; they were the least expensive in town and did a first class job. I originally went to them for car detailing; they gave the most service of all the...
BROADWATERS AUTOBODY REPAIR
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Reviewed in November 2011
Appeared to be from the area, said they were licensed and insured (never produced). Walked around and gave bids for each job individually, wanting to start right away. We were told they would take about four days to complete and wanted to start right away. The deal was 1/3 upfront, middle and at...
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