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: How long should I wait between coats?

• <div><p>When applying multiple coats, wait<b> four to six hours</b> for each coat to dry. Not waiting long enough can result in streaks, peeling, and uneven color. Plus, it will be more difficult to discern where the second coat has already been applied.</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>

Q: What magnetic paint colors can you get?

• <div><p>Magnetic paint is only available in dark gray or black because of the iron dust particles mixed through it. If your heart is set on a less-gloomy shade, add a top coat or two of other latex or chalkboard paint. But adding more than two top coats will degrade the magnetic properties. Dark top coats work better than light shades, as the black or gray magnetic paint is less likely to peek through.</p></div>

Q: What’s the best way to paint metal?

• <div><p>Brushes, rollers, and spray paint are the best ways to paint metal surfaces, depending on your project goals. Spray paint is the easiest method for painting metal and can make painting complicated pieces with many curves and grooves a breeze. However, using traditional paint with a roller or brush creates a harder, more durable finish.</p></div>

Q: Can you paint a metal awning?

• <div><p>Yes, using oil-based paints is an effective way to paint new metal awnings or update old ones. However, with the wide variety of pre-made kits available now, you might consider just upgrading or purchasing the color of metal awnings you wish instead of painting. </p><p>If your old awnings are still in good shape, painting might make sense. As an added bonus, painting an aluminum awning may also help prevent corrosion.</p></div>

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Last update on November 17, 2025

Reviewed in June 2023
Very well ,I have not seen such a beautiful paint job
Anthony's Painting LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
This company created such a mess Paint spilled on the deck the beautiful carpet is ruined with spots all over it. The insulation job is a hack and much more. So devastated. Have to hire an attorney to help resolve this. They promised to come back and fix it but did not. Now the window they fixed...
Indoor Solutions Air Testing For Mold Remediation
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Reviewed in March 2018
The ceiling was not installed under the crown molding, and the edges look rough. He didn't cover the hardwood floors and dripped paint while painting. The ceiling paint looks spotty and poor. The drywall repairs were terrible with a severe bow in the wall. He came back after we complained to...
Belleau Sky Home Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2016
They replaced some rotting wood and painted all wood parts on the exterior. I had some boards that needed to be replaced where they had started to deteriorate. I hadn't done anything in 20 years and so they had to fix me up. I plan to have them do the inside of my house after the first of the...
JTS Construction
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Reviewed in January 2014
We love it! The master bath looks great! We removed the existing bath tub and added an extra large shower and shower seat. We updated the cabinets and sinks and painted the walls. The expandable has been transformed into my dream sewing room! I have more storage than I ever dreamed of!
Premier Custom Homes & Remodeling
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Reviewed in July 2013
I appreciated the teamwork between the painters and carpenters, which ensured that no surface was painted before all rotten wood was properly repaired or replaced. The lack of proper wood repair and replacement had been an ongoing problem with each previous painting contractor. The...
Solution Painting Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
OMG!!!! Great COMPANY with excellent customer service and customer repore!!!! They want the customer to be happy, that is very apparent. They started by ripping off all the rotten facia and hardy planks and repaired all the rotten facia and even did stuff that was not on the estimate, they said...
A Property Preservation Service LLC
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Reviewed in November 2010
This person did not decorate my wedding or reception with any flowers as we had arranged. She bailed out on a couple of appointments that SHE set up to take care of somethings for me. She was supposed to go to the rental place and discuss the length of my table cloths, she was suppose to show...
Sylvia Hodges
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