What happens if you don't paint behind the toilet?

• <div><p>While it may seem like a blind spot, if you don’t paint behind the toilet, the previous color <i>will</i> likely be visible once the rest of the bathroom has been repainted, especially if you’ve gone with a significantly different color palette. Additionally, not painting every part of the room at the same time means that you will have an older paint job behind your toilet that could be more susceptible to moisture damage. </p></div>

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Q: What type of finish should I use?

• <div><p>A finishing layer is an important step in the staining process. A top coat helps make a stain last longer by protecting it from spills, scratches, and natural weathering.</p><p>A lacquer finish is thin, fast-drying, and best used for cabinets, molding, and trim. It&rsquo;s not recommended for outdoor furniture. Another option is varnish, which has a glossy finish with a protective film and is often used on outdoor wood objects. Polyurethane, known as &ldquo;liquid plastic,&rdquo; dries quickly but doesn&rsquo;t hold up well in the heat. Lastly, a shellac finish adds a warm tint to wood but is affected by heat.</p></div>

Q: What should I do if I used exterior paint inside?

• <div><p>The biggest issue with painting your interior walls with exterior paint isn&rsquo;t the way the paint looks or performs&mdash;it&rsquo;s the lack of ventilation. The higher quantities of VOCs in exterior paint will have a harder time dispersing in an enclosed space, so do everything you can to direct them out&mdash;like turning on a fan and opening your windows and doors. Afterward, you can simply prime and redo your walls with interior paint, and no one will know the difference.</p></div>

Q: How long should you air out your house after painting?

• <div><p>After painting, air out the painted area for at least 48 to 72 hours by opening windows and using fans, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The process helps disperse volatile organic compounds (VOCs) the paint emits, reducing their concentration indoors. However, in some cases, especially with oil-based paints, airing out for extended periods may be necessary. Monitor air quality and continue ventilation until paint fumes dissipate significantly.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you don't paint behind the toilet?

• <div><p>While it may seem like a blind spot, if you don&rsquo;t paint behind the toilet, the previous color <i>will</i> likely be visible once the rest of the bathroom has been repainted, especially if you&rsquo;ve gone with a significantly different color palette. Additionally, not painting every part of the room at the same time means that you will have an older paint job behind your toilet that could be more susceptible to moisture damage. </p></div>

Q: Are windows painted shut a fire hazard?

• <div><p>Yes, windows being painted shut is a fire hazard. Because windows painted shut may have locks that stick or cannot be opened easily in an emergency, this becomes an immediate fire hazard that should be dealt with.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2024
Hired big red exteriors after asking a handful of other companies to help with demoing and putting in a new pad and new composite deck! Turned out beautiful, and he was a very knowledgeable individual was quick to answer questions for me making the process easy. While he was here I asked about...
Big Red Exteriors LLC
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Reviewed in December 2016
Jeff and his crew painted the exterior of my large home. It was a big job, with a lot of detail work. Jeff's crew was extremely courteous and professional. The job took about 8 working days, and, painters were here promptly every day until the job was finished. They did a great job, and, we're...
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Reviewed in August 2015
The owner Chris Landis was a pleasure to work with. The workmanship was excellent and performed in a timely manner. I highly recommend the Paint Pros.
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Reviewed in August 2014
Worked two days, and were prompt as well as knowledgeable and professional. Applied new compound and sanded in preparation for painting.
Double D Drywall
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Reviewed in June 2014
We had almost our entire first floor painted, ceilings and walls. We also had a room in our lower level walkout drywalled. We really needed a whole house deep clean. I called Anthony at Details Cleaning and he couldn't be more helpful. We set up two dates to do the work since it could not...
Details Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in December 2013
It was a pleasure doing business with Beeman - they are very professional and thoroughly helpful. They worked with the other driver's insurance company, and have relationships with the local car rental agencies. I just made the appointment, and the rental car was waiting for me at Beeman when...
Beeman Automotive Inc
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Reviewed in September 2012
We made a point of contacting multiple area contractors - six to be exact - for the siding/soffit/fascia project described previously. Like most homeowners seeking contractor services, our goal was to receive the finest quality of work for the best price. Of course we did not want to overpay for...
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Reviewed in June 2010
I was given an estimate by Travis, who treated me with respect and a great deal of professionalism. When I called back to set up an appointment, I was told I would have to wait a week for the parts to be ordered. Not bad considering it was Memorial Day weekend. I was initially told my car...
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