Can I just paint over water-damaged drywall?

• <div><p>You can paint over water-damaged drywall as long as it’s dry and there’s no active leak. However, painting over the area will not solve deeper problems like mold or water leaks. </p><p>If you’re 100% positive that these two issues aren’t a concern, paint over the area with a water—or oil-based primer. This type of paint will ensure that it doesn’t simply seep into the spot.</p></div>

Why does my trim paint look streaky?

• <div><p>Streaky trim paint can result from several factors, including improper application techniques and insufficient coats. If you use a brush too large or damaged, you’re more likely to get uneven coverage. Using the wrong paint for the surface can also mean it’s not opaque enough to get the right coverage and a smooth finish. Remember to keep drying times in mind if you’re doing multiple coats. Make sure the bottom layer is completely dry before adding another layer. Otherwise, the brush and drag and clump the different paint textures, leading to a streaky, bumpy mess.</p></div>

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Q: Do decks need to be primed before painting?

• <div><p>Unless you&rsquo;re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/quick-primer-interior-painting.htm">apply a coat of primer</a> ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you&rsquo;ll often need fewer coats of paint. </p></div>

Q: Can I just paint over water-damaged drywall?

• <div><p>You can paint over water-damaged drywall as long as it&rsquo;s dry and there&rsquo;s no active leak. However, painting over the area will not solve deeper problems like mold or water leaks. </p><p>If you&rsquo;re 100% positive that these two issues aren&rsquo;t a concern, paint over the area with a water&mdash;or oil-based primer. This type of paint will ensure that it doesn&rsquo;t simply seep into the spot.</p></div>

Q: How many colors should be in a whole-house color scheme?

• <div><p>A whole-house color palette often has between five and seven colors. Those include the trim color that appears throughout your home, a foundation color for your main living areas, secondary colors for each bedroom, and accent colors, which are close to your foundation or secondary colors. Smaller homes under 1,000 square feet may just have four or five colors, while larger homes can have ten or more and still look cohesive.</p></div>

Q: How long after wet-sanding drywall can I paint?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s important to wait until the drywall is completely dry before <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-paint-walls.htm">painting the wall</a>. This can take up to 24 hours. If you paint while the drywall is still wet, the paint could bubble, peel, or have trouble sticking to the wall. To speed up the drying process, you can turn on a fan, run a dehumidifier, or open windows.</p></div>

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Last update on December 08, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Angel did an excellent job painting the interior of our home. He was professional, courteous, and thorough. We would not hesitate asking him back for another painting projects.
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Reviewed in July 2024
Anthony, the owner of Premier painting provides a really good service. Anthony is very professional, polite, honest, courteous and talented. He went out of his way to make sure he understood every detail required for the job. Anthony and his worker arrived early each day and put in a full days...
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Reviewed in January 2024
ADB Painting did an excellent job painting my stairway walls. When AndrÃ© was almost done with it I had to ask for him to paint my bathroom too, and I got a great deal for adding a second room. He know a lot about colors and gives great tips. Very professional, friendly and reliable. I super...
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Reviewed in May 2023
We were very happy with his company. Juan is always available during the job and the job was well done in short time. Customer experience focused. Thorough prep was done which is extremely important and few painters do it well these days. His pricing for the painting is very competitive. All...
JLM Paint
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Reviewed in January 2022
Harald Christiansen is a painter who lives in Rio Rancho, NM. Recently Harold painted the interior of my house. I can't say enough good things about the job he did. Harold took a great deal of care in his work and was very thorough in all aspects of the job. Before starting painting, he was also...
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Reviewed in November 2021
Workmanship was very good with only one flaw discovered after the installers departed. Work is not complete at this time since we are waiting for the stucco to be painted and the metal guards to be reinstalled.
Dreamstyle Remodeling
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Reviewed in October 2021
I working with Mitchells Painting, a level of professionalism was noticed. From the written estimates to the completion of the project, great communication between parties was established.
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Reviewed in October 2015
You be the judge if you want to hire this guy or not. Here is what happened in a nut-shell. The house is empty. I am getting ready to move in. We talked, agreed on a price (total job, not by the hour)(house to be painted is approx. 700 sq. ft., kitchen, living room, and bedroom, small closet in...
War Vet Painting
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Reviewed in June 2014
American painting came in and did an excellent job of painting every room in the house. They made it look like a brand new house, we are very proud of the house now, They did a very professional job and I would recommend them to anyone looking to get there house painted.
American Painting
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Reviewed in January 2013
The best contractor experience I ever had. I recommend them to everyone. They will do the exterior next.
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