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Q: Can German schmear be removed?

• <div><p>Think hard before deciding to German schmear your home&rsquo;s exterior brickwork. If you do not like the look, you are pretty much stuck with it, as it is impossible to remove this finish the way you can remove paint. You risk damaging the underlying brick if you have to chisel and acid-wash it away. It will also take a very long time, and remnants of the mortar wash will always remain.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to sand my porch before painting?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s a good idea to sand your porch before painting. This will remove loose or chipped paint and debris, and give you a cleaner surface so that your new paint goes on smoothly. But if the existing surface is in good condition, it&rsquo;s not necessary to sand your porch before you paint. </p></div>

Q: How do professionals remove paint?

• <div><p>Professionals may use a variety of methods to remove old paint from surfaces, often depending on the size and complexity of the surface. Paint scraping in combination with a chemical paint stripper is the most common method, but experts might also use heat or steam to loosen everything before <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/paint-peeling-off-walls.htm">peeling the paint off</a>. Some might just sand off the old paint if the surface is relatively flat and easily accessible.</p></div>

Q: What is the best way to remove lead paint?

• <div><p>The best way to remove lead paint is by wet hand sanding and removing all dust and residue with a HEPA vacuum. Professionals may also strip and scrape lead-based paint with a paint scraper. In some cases, you may choose to have a pro encapsulate or enclose your lead-based paint surface by covering it with a sealant or a new material. You may also choose to replace the material altogether.</p></div>

Q: What removes dried paint from wood?

• <div><p>If you recently splashed paint on the wrong area of a wooden object, remove it with a solvent or caustic paint stripper. Some paint that has yet to dry may be removable by hand with coarse sandpaper or a plastic scraper. Another trick for removing dried-on paint is rubbing a dab of nail polish remover on the paint to remove it, but avoid touching the bare wood surface.</p></div>

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Last update on January 13, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
They did a great job. They were hindered by some cold weather moving in but they roughed it out and got the job done right.
Infinite Repair
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Reviewed in December 2024
Great job. Left no mess behind.
SirVent STL
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Reviewed in November 2023
Samuel was very thorough and did a great job! I didn’t get a good report but I would definitely hire him again. I talked with him today and he was so kind as he was Saturday. Great young man!
Sam's Home and Commercial Inspectors
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Reviewed in November 2023
I was very iffy with hiring someone to clean my home due to my pickiness but I gave them a chance and I can honestly say I’d definitely hire them again my house smelt so good and fresh and clean I was amazed! Very professional but easy and understandable easy to communicate with and was on time...
J & Bs heavenly cleaning services
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Reviewed in August 2023
The technician (Hunter) was very professional and find the problem right away. He had it up and running very quickly. I'm very thankful.
Aire Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2022
It was a good job, took some time but he finished it properly
Bnb handyman services
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Reviewed in September 2022
They were efficient and accomplished work in a timely manner. They were very polite and very professional. I would highly recommend them and will hire them again if needed.
JB's Welding Service
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Reviewed in September 2022
Hard workers, courteous , knowledgeable . They have helped me with a good number of projects and also mow my lawn. I can recommended their services with confidence. You wonÃ Â¢Ã Â Ã Â t be disappointed.
Edgy Services
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Reviewed in October 2021
Mr. Dixon is truly unbelievable. There just aren't words to express how impressed we are by his service, generosity, skills, and knowledge. Evwrything was just so quick and easy. He drastically exceeded our expectations in every way, and we weren't even there to tell him what we wanted....
Dixon Concrete and Construction
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Reviewed in September 2021
Outstanding experience from beginning to end and beyond. Couldn't ask fore more considerate empathetic genuine desire to make my life more comfortable! Bernie's A++ in our lives. Perfect customer service skills and knowledge of his field. Thank GOD there are people like him to keep the hopes of...
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Preston's Painting & Staining

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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Ellsinore, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Preston and Heidi did a fantastic job painting for us. We hired them to paint our babyâ s nursery and it turned out beautifully. They were both very respectful of our time and our home and the job was finished right on time. Highly recommend!"

+16

Response time1 day

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms

Serving Ellsinore, MO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"They greatly helped with renovating my house. New flooring, wall painting, changing out ceiling lights, bathroom updates. I also got the backside of my house power washed and it looks a thousand times better! Highly recommend! They have the ability to do just about anything you’re in need of I was very pleased"

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Legit painting & construction llc

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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Ellsinore, MO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

25 years + painting experience. Satisfaction guaranteed

Interior Surfaces - Paint or Stain- For Business

Serving Ellsinore, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Good at communicating when issues come up! He kept me up to date! He did a good job for us!"

Response time2 days

8 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Payne's Handyman Services

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Painting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Ellsinore, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Payne's Handyman Services our passion and experience shine through on every job, big or small. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and building long-lasting business relationships with our clients. Call today for a free estimate!

Response time3 days

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Serving Ellsinore, MO and surrounding areas

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"Everything was fine and no issues. I don't really like the virtual thing but I liked her demeanor over the phone she was a nice lady."

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Sanders Painting and Repair

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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 5 + Rooms+1 more

Serving Ellsinore, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

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"They were very courteous and on time."

Response time8 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Ahmed Construction LLC.

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Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Ellsinore, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It has been a pleasure to do business with Ahmed construction. They provide very fair price on bidding. The administrative project manager Mr Albert is a hard working guy. Him along with the Mr Judy did the decking and replaced some studs on an addition remodel project. I highly recommend Ahmed construction and I will hire them again for any future project"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Interior Home or Surfaces - Paint or StainInterior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsInterior Painting or Staining: 3 - 4 Rooms+4 more

Serving Ellsinore, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had some water damage and they came out to fix the plasters. I was happy with the service and we're very satisfied with they work. If I have some issues that came back and fix it right away, no problem, no questions and they fix the issues without charge."

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Interior Painting or Staining: 1 - 2 RoomsPainting or Staining - Small Projects

Serving Ellsinore, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"Jose does great work and gets the job done on time. He has done several jobs for us and will be doing some more for us in the future."

Response time2 days

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Interior Painting questions, answered by experts

Think hard before deciding to German schmear your home’s exterior brickwork. If you do not like the look, you are pretty much stuck with it, as it is impossible to remove this finish the way you can remove paint. You risk damaging the underlying brick if you have to chisel and acid-wash it away. It will also take a very long time, and remnants of the mortar wash will always remain.

It’s a good idea to sand your porch before painting. This will remove loose or chipped paint and debris, and give you a cleaner surface so that your new paint goes on smoothly. But if the existing surface is in good condition, it’s not necessary to sand your porch before you paint.

Professionals may use a variety of methods to remove old paint from surfaces, often depending on the size and complexity of the surface. Paint scraping in combination with a chemical paint stripper is the most common method, but experts might also use heat or steam to loosen everything before peeling the paint off. Some might just sand off the old paint if the surface is relatively flat and easily accessible.

The best way to remove lead paint is by wet hand sanding and removing all dust and residue with a HEPA vacuum. Professionals may also strip and scrape lead-based paint with a paint scraper. In some cases, you may choose to have a pro encapsulate or enclose your lead-based paint surface by covering it with a sealant or a new material. You may also choose to replace the material altogether.

If you recently splashed paint on the wrong area of a wooden object, remove it with a solvent or caustic paint stripper. Some paint that has yet to dry may be removable by hand with coarse sandpaper or a plastic scraper. Another trick for removing dried-on paint is rubbing a dab of nail polish remover on the paint to remove it, but avoid touching the bare wood surface.

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