What is the best way to paint a barn?

• <div><p>Renting a sprayer is the easiest way to paint a barn, but for detailed areas, you’ll want to use a hand brush to get the job done. If you don’t wish to rent a sprayer, you can also use a roller to hand-paint your barn, but this will add time to your project.</p></div>

What kind of paint do you use on fiberglass?

• <div><p>Fiberglass bathtubs require paint that can withstand repeated exposure to water and humidity. Additionally, they require a high-strength epoxy coating to protect the paint from water. A few brands make appropriate paints, some in spray cans.</p><p>However, kits are the best choice because they come with everything you need (with instructions) to ensure a durable finish. These kits may require mixing the paint with a hardener that gives it the strength to withstand repeated water exposure. </p></div>

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Q: How many coats of paint do professional painters use?

• <div><p>Professional painters usually use at least two coats of paint when adding a new color. Depending on the surface they&rsquo;re painting, painters may apply a primer coat before two coats of paint. Ceilings, trim, and baseboards typically get one coat of paint applying a fresh coat of the same color.</p></div>

Q: Do installations include finishing and painting?

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

Q: Is it cheaper to hire a painter or do it yourself?

• <div><p>In all cases, it&rsquo;s more affordable to DIY paint than hire a professional painter, as you&rsquo;ll save on labor costs, which makes up the large majority of your total when you hire a pro. However, you get what you pay for. Professionals have the equipment and years of experience to tackle a job much more efficiently than most homeowners, and they typically provide better results. It&rsquo;s often worth the expense to save time and secure a more professional appearance for your paint job.</p></div>

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Last update on October 17, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
He did a great job with our paint project in our home. He was very nice, polite and there when he said he would be. Very satisfied
Paint Bros LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
Adam performed a very thorough interior and exterior home inspection and presented a clear and concise report. The report identified items of concern and items that may need repair or upgrades. The final report, with photos, was easy to understand and professionally presented.
Chaps Home Inspection & Radon Testing
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Reviewed in January 2022
The consummate professional. Cabinets look amazing!! I have referred Tanner's Painting to countless friends and family
Tanner's Painting Services LLC
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Reviewed in October 2014
Our experience is that Dan Netco Exteriors takes labor shortcuts in order to win bids and later refuses to honor their warranty on resulting problems. We hired Dan Netko Exteriors to paint my elderly father?s house and deck. Since the house is cedar and the previous paint was peeling badly...
Dan Netko Exteriors Inc
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Reviewed in August 2014
THIS is what I expect when I think of professionals! Joe Perry was very thorough, helpful, and personable when meeting with my wife and me for the estimating stage. He asked and answered many questions, listened respectfully, and gave us the sense that he clearly knew what he was doing. When we...
Varsity Painters
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Reviewed in August 2014
The contractor arrived on time and performed all the work promptly. He came back twice in order to allow us time to paint woodwork before installation. Went above and beyond in many areas.
Dennis Silvers Carpentry
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Reviewed in September 2013
My car was damaged in a rear end collission, after calling my insurance, just drove to the body shop, where I met with the owner, he looked the car over and gave me a written estimate on the spot, and we scheduled an appointment to have the work done, I presented the car and got a loaner. They...
ELLIS BODY SHOP INC
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Reviewed in June 2013
They came out to do an estimate the day after I called them to request one. They returned the estimate within a few days. Once we decided on them, they were here to do the job within a few days, beginning on a Monday, finishing the next day. They prepped, painted and then cleaned up. ...
Pettis Painting / Linda's Interiors
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Reviewed in November 2012
I have been to this Lowe's location twice in the past 30 days. Both times I was asked if I needed help finding anything and the staff was friendly. When I did ask questions on a exterior door replacement and interior wall paint, the staff seemed knowledgeable and eager to help. i did not have to...
LOWE'S
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Reviewed in August 2012
They glued and screwed the new drywall to the ceiling and did the taping and "mudding" . Then they put two coats of primer and then painted the ceiling. Finally they installed the trim molding that I had purchased from the lumber yard. Very professional and much attention was given to the...
Housemasters Dry Wall & Painting
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Northern Lakes Painting & Finishing LLC

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Northern Lakes Painting & Finishing LLC

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Hi my name is Matt I am the owner of Northern lakes painting & finishing LLC I have been painting for 11 years. Decided to go on my own last year I specialize in interior/exterior/cabinets/pre-finished work/decks & power washing! I take pride in my work! Very detailed on any project I do! Would love to transform any project you have for me!

"Matt and his team did an exceptional job with our challenging interior paint job—the tongue and groove paneling (walls and ceiling) of our cabin's master bedroom, including a vaulted ceiling. We also asked them to apply a java gel stain to a high ceiling beam and the pitched ceiling of our master bathroom. We couldn't have been happier with the results. Absolute perfection. Matt is professional, timely, and a great communicator. We really appreciated the photos he sent when the project was finished. He had competitive pricing, also. We are so glad we invested in hiring this project out--in the past we've done nearly all interior paint jobs ourselves, but it would have taken us so much time, scaffolding rental, and we wouldn't have done nearly as good a job. We very highly recommend Northern Lakes Painting & Finishing!"

Heidi P on September 2025

"Matt and his team did an exceptional job with our challenging interior paint job—the tongue and groove paneling (walls and ceiling) of our cabin's master bedroom, including a vaulted ceiling. We also asked them to apply a java gel stain to a high ceiling beam and the pitched ceiling of our master bathroom. We couldn't have been happier with the results. Absolute perfection. Matt is professional, timely, and a great communicator. We really appreciated the photos he sent when the project was finished. He had competitive pricing, also. We are so glad we invested in hiring this project out--in the past we've done nearly all interior paint jobs ourselves, but it would have taken us so much time, scaffolding rental, and we wouldn't have done nearly as good a job. We very highly recommend Northern Lakes Painting & Finishing!"

Heidi P on September 2025

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