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>

Do you need to wear a mask with low-VOC paint?

• <div><p>Yes, it’s still important to wear a mask when working with low-VOC paint, as it still releases a small amount of volatile organic compounds. Don’t forget to also add additional ventilation by opening windows and setting up fans. This will help take care of odors and dissipate them quicker as the paint dries. </p></div>

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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>

Q: Do you need to wear a mask with low-VOC paint?

• <div><p>Yes, it&rsquo;s still important to wear a mask when working with low-VOC paint, as it still releases a small amount of volatile organic compounds. Don&rsquo;t forget to also add additional ventilation by opening windows and setting up fans. This will help take care of odors and dissipate them quicker as the paint dries. </p></div>

Q: Can you prime and paint on the same day?

• <div><p>Yes, with some primers, you can prime and paint on the same day. It depends on how long your primer takes to fully dry. Some can dry within an hour while others may take a fully 24 hours.</p></div>

Q: Is there a difference between ceiling paint and wall paint?

• <div><p>While you can use wall paint on the ceiling, there are some differences between <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/ceiling-vs-wall-paint.htm">ceiling and wall paint</a>. Ceiling paint tends to be thicker, cover discoloration better, and comes in a more limited color selection. Wall paint is thinner, holds up to regular cleaning better, and is available in an almost endless variety of colors. </p></div>

Q: Can you paint a whole wall using a brush?

• <div><p>Yes, you can paint an entire wall using just a brush. In fact, it may make the most sense on narrow walls where a roller would be impractical, but be prepared for it to take more time. We still recommend cutting in around corners and trim, then distributing paint around the rest of the wall as evenly and smoothly as possible.</p></div>

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If any problems occur within a reasonable time frame related to their work, it will be resolved even after they have been paid in full. Anything this company puts their name on they take pride in it and will stick with you until you are satisfied. R&R Construction has done a full remodel for...
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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...
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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...
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Reviewed in December 2016
I received a couple of proposals from painting companies. I opted to pay and select McLain's believing that I would get a better quality paint job. But the completed work was only average. The work did commence and was completed essentially on time as planned. All crew members were very...
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Reviewed in October 2013
I called them one afternoon and they called me back and came by my house that same afternoon to see what I needed done, and sent me an email quote the next day. I had to purchase the necessary light fixtures and paint. I let them know I had the supplies for the work on a Friday afternoon and...
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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...
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