How do you get paint to stay on plastic?

• <div><p>One of the best ways to get paint to stay on a plastic surface is by removing old, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-fix-peeling-paint.htm">peeling paint </a>from your plastic surface and cleaning the plastic. Once you’ve cleaned the surface thoroughly, you can prime it with a plastic paint primer, wait for it to cure, and then apply high-quality paint that manufacturers have designed specifically for plastic surfaces.</p></div>

Can you just paint over wallpaper instead of removing it?

• <div><p>While <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/painting-over-wallpaper-its-possible.htm">it is possible to paint over wallpaper</a>, it’s not always ideal. If the wallpaper is firmly adhered, has no bubbling or peeling, and isn’t textured, you can try to prime and paint over it. Use an oil-based primer to prevent the adhesive from bleeding through. However, if the paper is damaged or loose, removal is the better long-term solution. </p></div>

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Q: What is the difference between flat and matte paints?

• <div><p>While often used interchangeably, flat and matte paints are not the same. Flat paint has no gloss and is completely shine-free, while matte has up to 10% resin, giving it a slightly velvety appearance. That small amount of gloss in matte paint gives it a more elegant, modern appearance than flat paint, though flat paint is ideal for hiding imperfections in even the most dented, scratched, and repeatedly repaired surfaces. </p></div>

Q: Is it OK to paint over dirty walls?

• <div><p>Dirty or not, you should always <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-walls.htm">clean the wall</a> beforehand. Even if the wall looks sparkling clean to the naked eye, it&rsquo;s good practice to wipe it down with a damp rag and mild detergent. Leftover dirt, dust, and residue can create unsightly textures or interfere with the paint&rsquo;s adherence to the wall. You&rsquo;ll never regret cleaning it, but you might regret skipping this step.</p></div>

Q: How much does paint cost?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/dolla-dolla-bills-how-much-should-you-pay-can-paint.htm">Paint costs</a> anywhere from <b>$10 to $100 per gallon </b>on average, depending on the type of paint, brand, quality, and more. Primer costs the least, while exterior paint tends to cost the most. Premium brands like Sherwin-Williams&reg;, Benjamin Moore&reg;, and Rust-Oleum&reg; come in as the priciest paint brands, while Diamond Brite&reg;, PPG-owned Glidden&reg;, and Sherwin-Williams-owned Valspar&reg; are some of the lowest-costing paints.</p></div>

Q: Can you just paint over wallpaper instead of removing it?

• <div><p>While <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/painting-over-wallpaper-its-possible.htm">it is possible to paint over wallpaper</a>, it&rsquo;s not always ideal. If the wallpaper is firmly adhered, has no bubbling or peeling, and isn&rsquo;t textured, you can try to prime and paint over it. Use an oil-based primer to prevent the adhesive from bleeding through. However, if the paper is damaged or loose, removal is the better long-term solution. </p></div>

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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...
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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.
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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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