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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 do you prepare a wall for black paint?

• <div><p>First, make sure that you tape off all the areas that you don&rsquo;t want to paint black. It&rsquo;s harder to paint a light color over black than to touch up any lighter spots you missed. Once you&rsquo;ve taped it off, make sure that the surface is clean and smooth, and then prime the wall with a tinted primer in gray. This step will help to transition from a lighter color to a darker one.</p></div>

Q: What paint is best for textured walls?

• <div><p>Latex paint is one of the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-paint-explained.htm">best paint types</a> for textured walls. This water-based paint is fast-drying and has low volatile organic compounds (VOCs), making it safer and more convenient for painting walls that require several coats of paint. </p><p>If you&rsquo;re painting exterior walls, you can also consider using oil-based paint, but keep in mind that it takes much longer to dry and can slow your project down considerably.</p></div>

Q: How do you open a paint can with a twist lid?

• <div><p>Newer paint cans often come with an &ldquo;easy pour&rdquo; spout with a twist lid. These can be tricky to open, but the key is to grip the spout cover with your fingers and twist it counter-clockwise. There should be a raised ridge in the middle to make it easy to grab. For more standard twist lids, you can try prying the lid off by turning it with your hands, as you would a jar, or running it under warm water.</p></div>

Q: Should you brush or roll ceiling paint?

• <div><p>Using a paint roller to paint your ceiling will allow you to cover the surface quicker and more evenly than using a brush. You may want to use a brush to cut in at the ceiling seam and around light fixtures, but it&rsquo;s much faster and easier to use a roller for the bulk of the job. </p></div>

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Last update on November 14, 2025

Reviewed in November 2024
On May 21, 2024 I hired 360 Painting of Syracuse NY to paint my 6 family house located at 329 Macarthur Parkway, Oneida NY 13421. I have a signed contract with this company to do a complete paint at a total cost including tax of $17,711.00. Everything seemed great with a nice conversation on...
360 Painting of Syracuse
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Reviewed in January 2021
He painted the entire interior of our home. He performed the work in a manner that minimized the impact to our life. Great job.
Rolando's Painting
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Reviewed in June 2019
Howard painting was punctual, very professional, and did quality work!
Howard Painting
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Reviewed in November 2016
They did just the places that required painting instead of having to do the whole house. They did scrape pretty well, but they missed a place. That was one thing I was upset about. We were traveling after that, so I didn't get a chance to bring them back. Their price was reasonable for all that...
c&c painting co
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Reviewed in June 2014
I walked in they greeted me warmly, the place was warm and modern. They offered me a beverage and started the water for my pedicure. They had me test the water before placing my feet in the water and showed me how to work the lovely massage chair. The technician did a beautiful job on my feet,...
Ayrsley Nail Bar
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Reviewed in October 2013
We moved from Texas to New York, but had placed our household goods into relative's barn in Eaton, NY, while we looked for a permanent home to buy. We were going to have Clinton movers bring it from the barn to the house we bought in Clinton, but several relatives brought everything from the...
Clinton Moving And Packaging Inc
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Reviewed in May 2010
They are very pleasant, amiable and very easy to deal with. Financing was easy with them. You do not need a construction loan. You put down 10% and then nothing else until the end. We are in upstate NY and during the coldest months the heat bill was $187.00. I used the pay $400 in our other...
Lewis Custom Homes
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Reviewed in November 2009
Extremely smooth. Jeff is very punctual and helpful throughout the entire project from the day when we first met for the estimate through the last day of final painting. There is no pressure from him what so ever. He gives recommendations, only when asked. His estimate of how each day would...
PAILER CUSTOM PAINTING
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Reviewed in July 2009
Very professional and attentive to our needs. Thoughtful in bidding process, clear about details. Once the job was underway there was some confusion about a detail or two, and Joe was good about working things out to our satisfaction. One caveat -- workers could have cleaned up better,...
J's Painting
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