Is it cheaper to paint or wallpaper?

• <div><p>It is less costly to paint than wallpaper when you only consider the upfront cost. Wallpaper costs <b>$320 to $820</b> when applied by a pro, while paint only costs <b>$200 to $700 per room</b>. However, when comparing <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pros-and-cons-wallpaper-vs-paint.htm">wallpaper versus paint</a>, consider the long-term as well. Wallpaper can save you money over time since it has a much longer life span than paint.</p></div>

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Q: Should I paint the walls or ceiling first?

• <div><p>This may come down to personal preference, but it&rsquo;s generally best to paint the ceiling before you paint the walls. Why? Painting the ceiling can be more physically demanding, and painting the ceiling last may result in drips or splatters that would mess up freshly painted walls. By painting the ceiling first, you&rsquo;ll avoid having to touch up walls after any painting accidents. It may not matter, though, if you&rsquo;re <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/painting-ceiling-same-color-as-walls.htm">painting the ceiling the same color as the walls</a>.</p></div>

Q: Can you just paint over soot?

• <div><p>No, you cannot paint over soot. Soot is a type of contaminant and if not properly removed can cause further damage to your paint and walls. Adding paint directly over soot can result in your paint color changing in appearance and potentially peeling over time. </p></div>

Q: Should I prime metal before painting?

• <div><p>Yes, primer is an essential step for preventing rust formation on your newly-painted metal surface. Additionally, primer can help the paint stick to the metal better and can slow down the formation of rust if you buy a rust-inhibiting primer. Just be sure to avoid water-based primers, which aren't made for metal surfaces.</p></div>

Q: How much paint is needed for a 12x12 room?

• <div><p>One gallon of paint covers about 400 square feet. Assuming that you have four equal walls that are 8 feet high, a 12x12 room will need one gallon of paint per coat. The number of coats you need will depend on the condition of the wall and whether you&rsquo;re painting over an existing color or starting fresh. </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...
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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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