Are expensive paint brands better than budget paint brands?

• <div><p>In some cases, expensive, premium paint brands are better than their budget paint brand competitors, but that isn’t always the case. BEHR® and PPG Paint® companies are moderately priced and still offer great coverage and durability. What’s more, each paint brand offers a variety of paint lines—each with its own pros and cons.</p></div>

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Q: Can you paint directly on new plaster?

• <div><p>New plaster must be fully dry and cured before painting. The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-plaster-take-to-dry.htm">drying time for plaster</a> ranges from 1 to 4 hours, but the curing process can take more than five days, depending on various factors, including humidity levels, temperature, the amount of plaster used, and airflow in the area. You should always apply primer before painting plaster. </p></div>

Q: Why does zero-VOC paint still smell?

• <div><p>While no-VOC paints don&rsquo;t contain the chemical compounds that are toxic when they&rsquo;re outgassed, they can still have an odor. This is because odors can come from other chemicals in the paint that aren&rsquo;t classified as VOCs. Again, ventilation is key, especially if you plan to sleep in the room on the same day as you paint. </p></div>

Q: What are the colors for Mediterranean architecture?

• <div><p>Mediterranean architecture and decor usually focus on earth tones for the bulk of the interior and exterior, including red, terracotta, cream, and white. Some homes in this style use bright colors with ornate designs as accents, like tile floors or backsplashes, or smaller pieces of decor, like throw blankets, area rugs, and pillows. The Spanish Revival style tends to be more muted, while the Italian Renaissance style is more flashy and makes more use of bright accents. Modern Mediterranean homes can be either or provide a mix of both.</p></div>

Q: Can I mix ceiling paint with wall paint?

• <div><p>You should not mix ceiling paint with wall paint. The results will be unpredictable, and you might end up with a finish that doesn&rsquo;t perform well on either surface. For example, the flatness of the ceiling paint may hamper the durability of the wall paint. It&rsquo;s best to use each type of paint as intended to get the best look and more longevity. </p></div>

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Last update on October 23, 2025

Reviewed in May 2023
Friendly professional service. Pricing was good. The project was completed in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend H & H Painting.
H & H Painting
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Reviewed in February 2023
3 C did an excellent job with my bathroom remodel. They painted over very dark paint and the new bathroom looks perfect. They were very reasonably priced and finished on time. They were professional and cleaned up everything when they completed the job. I found them to be conscientious and...
3C Service
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Reviewed in January 2023
Outstanding work, Painted 5 rooms for me & repaired my ceiling- cleaned up after & was always on time - no waiting around.
Colorful Outlooks Painting
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Reviewed in September 2022
Excellent, two day job. Shaun got us ready to move in days earlier than thought. We are ecstatic and stunned by the beautiful job he and his crew pulled off for us at an affordable price. STOP looking you have found your painters right here.
Pure Color Painting
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Reviewed in August 2022
Barry is very pleasant, prompt, professional and talented painter. He was very conscious about paint splatter and the quality of the coverage on the wall. He worked very fast. He cleaned up everything when he was done and let me with a beautifully painted home. I highly recommend him!
Seth's Painting
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Reviewed in January 2017
This fall we noticed musty and mold smells in the laundry room as well as the basement. We found rotted OSB in the exterior wall under the stone veneer on the laundry room exterior wall and all around the exterior foundation under the vinyl siding and under every widow. We hired an...
Rob Root JR Mason
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Reviewed in June 2015
Very neat and professional painter. Great communication. I have to stress neat, there was not so much as a drop of paint on the walls or floor. The only thing this man left behind was a beautiful paint job
Kirk Gillies
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Reviewed in June 2013
ServPro was called by insurance agent Dec 3rd to clean water damage due to break in main line in above condo. There was water everywhere, including the electrical system which set off the smoke alarms at 6:30 am. ServPro removed all the ceiling insulation, some wall insulation & ran large...
Servpro Of Manistee
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Reviewed in May 2013
We had another painter bid significantly lower, so we went with them. They were very knowledgeable regarding the steps and prep work that needed to go into the job to get it done right.
Dun Rite Painting
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Reviewed in February 2013
The end product of the deck and fences was good. Power washing also was very good. However we had some real problems with the front door and porch, but in the end the work was acceptable. Unfortunately the prep work ended up being a much larger project than projected, and they were under...
Paragon Painting LLC
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