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Q: Should I tip for exterior home painting?

• <div><p>Although most contractors, like painters, earn an hourly rate and do not expect tips, you can still tip if you&rsquo;re satisfied with the job and feel that the painters went above and beyond. Tipping about <b>$20 to $50 per worker</b> can go a long way in showing your appreciation for a job well done. However, check with the contractor beforehand to confirm the policy on tipping, as some companies do not allow employees to accept tips.</p></div>

Q: Is satin too shiny for walls?

• <div><p>Unlike high or semi-gloss paint finishes, which can create an excessively reflective effect in indoor spaces, the sheen in satin is understated and right at home on interior walls. If, on the other hand, you don&rsquo;t want any level of shine at all, consider opting for a flat paint or another similarly sheenless alternative like matte. </p></div>

Q: Can you paint over old exterior paint?

• <div><p>For optimal results, sand the exterior of your home and apply a primer coat before painting. These steps will help the new paint stick to your home&rsquo;s surface and will help the paint last longer. Pro tip: Some paint brands offer more expensive options that combine paint and primer into one product.</p></div>

Q: Can a mist coat be too thick?

• <div><p>Yes, a mist coat can be too thick. If you don&rsquo;t dilute the mist coat enough and you apply a thick coat to the wall, the plaster won&rsquo;t be able to evenly absorb the coat. This can cause the later coats of paint to not adhere to the mist coat or plaster, leaving behind flaking, peeling, or bubbling paint. Even if it doesn&rsquo;t flake or peel right away, a thick primary layer of mist coat can also cause the final paint job to look uneven.</p></div>

Q: Is black paint hard to paint with?

• <div><p>The color of your paint shouldn&rsquo;t make it harder to apply, but it can be harder to cover in one coat, depending on the surface. Using a good quality primer that&rsquo;s tinted gray will help make applying your black paint easier. Even with a primer, you will likely have to use two coats to get a perfect, solid black finish.</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...
Walter's Painting Inc
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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 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 March 2014
He was amazing. He had the best price for the kind and quality of windows I wanted. He and his helper would arrive in the AM, get to work, and be finished before I could believe it. He also wrapped our exterior trim. When he started, I decided I didn't like the color I had chosen. I was...
Capital City Exteriors
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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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