How do you prepare a wall for black paint?

• <div><p>First, make sure that you tape off all the areas that you don’t want to paint black. It’s harder to paint a light color over black than to touch up any lighter spots you missed. Once you’ve taped it off, make sure that the surface is clean and smooth, and then prime the wall with a tinted primer in gray. This step will help to transition from a lighter color to a darker one.</p></div>

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Q: How do various elements influence the pricing of a painting project?

• <div><p>Costs depend on surface type, prep work, labor, paint quality, and any required specialty finishes.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to paint a house?

• <div><p>The length of time it takes to paint a house will depend on whether you&rsquo;re doing it yourself or hiring a pro, and the time of year in which you&rsquo;re planning to do it. A professional paint company can likely complete the job within three to four days, but they may need more time to account for bad weather. By contrast, it may take a week or more when opting to DIY. </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>

Q: How much does it cost to paint the exterior of a house?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-paint-house-exterior.htm">cost to paint the exterior of a house</a> ranges from $1,900 to $4,500 or about <b>$1.50 to $4 per square foot</b>, depending on the size, height, and complexity of the home layout. Other cost factors include your location, the type of siding (e.g., wood, aluminum, brick, stucco, etc.), and the kind of paint (e.g. oil-based, latex, acrylic, etc.). Painting the trim a different color or painting intricately designed trim can also increase the cost.</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...
R&R Construction
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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...
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Reviewed in April 2019
Alex worked very hard to get my business. I needed to resolve some issues on the exterior of my home. I have a cedar shingle exterior on the body of the house with T-120 siding on the garage and fireplace exterior. I was experiencing some dry rot on the house, primarily where rain had splashed...
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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
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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