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Q: What is the downside of painting brick?

• <div><p>While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.</p><p>Painting brick is porous, meaning it&rsquo;s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.</p><p>Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you&rsquo;ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it&rsquo;s hard to go back without some serious power washing&mdash;another added cost.</p></div>

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: What happens if you caulk after painting?

• <div><p>If you caulk after painting, a few things can happen that you definitely don't want to happen. For one, caulk is messy and can make for an equally messy finish. Second, applying caulk after painting might not provide proper insulation because the paint is underneath the caulk and doesn&rsquo;t add the same protection as caulk. Third, if you caulk after painting, you'll see the caulk line, which can really detract from the look of your home.</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: Can I paint over satin paint without sanding?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re repainting with the same sheen, it&rsquo;s possible to apply satin paint over satin. However, if you&rsquo;re reducing the glossiness and using a flatter paint, you should sand first to take off some of the sheen. Sanding will also help the next coat of paint stick to the wall better, so it&rsquo;s a good idea, even if you&rsquo;re not changing the sheen.</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.
It's all Cherry
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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...
Premier Painting
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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...
ADB Painting
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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.
Mitchell's Painting
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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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Desert Winds Paint and Repair, LLC

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Desert Winds Paint and Repair, LLC

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"Do not hire these guys. They are not professional. No prep, no power wash, no patching, no primer as was written in the contract. Absolutely no communication from them when I try to reach out. Let paint scrapings everywhere. Paint droppings everywhere as the never used a drop cloth or even a piece of plastic. They even cleaned brushes in our yard! After no response from a phone call I sent an email explaining my disappointment and have heard nothing back."

John F on November 2025

"Do not hire these guys. They are not professional. No prep, no power wash, no patching, no primer as was written in the contract. Absolutely no communication from them when I try to reach out. Let paint scrapings everywhere. Paint droppings everywhere as the never used a drop cloth or even a piece of plastic. They even cleaned brushes in our yard! After no response from a phone call I sent an email explaining my disappointment and have heard nothing back."

John F on November 2025

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Desert Winds Paint and Repair, LLC

Desert Winds Paint and Repair, LLC

Sentri Homes

Sentri Homes

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Premier Construction

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LA Masonary, Concrete and Landscaping

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Small Axe Carpentry

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Lot Pro Services

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Start to Finish

QuickSilver Painting

QuickSilver Painting

R&R Painting Plus LLC

R&R Painting Plus LLC

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Dream Home Innovations LLC

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