Why does caulk crack when painting?

• <div><p>Some caulk shrinks during the drying process, leading to cracked paint and a less-than-ideal appearance. Not all caulk cracks when painting, but it’s important that you read the label on your caulk container before painting to ensure that it’s actually paintable. There are four main types of caulk, and acrylic latex caulk is one of the most reliable caulking materials for painting over without fear of cracked paint. Avoid painting over silicone caulking.</p></div>

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Q: What is the benefit of hiring a professional painter?

• <div><p>One of the most significant benefits of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-things-consider-when-hiring-interior-painter.htm">hiring a professional painter</a> is that they complete the task faster and better. Generally, it takes about a day to paint a room, depending on dry time. If you're painting your entire house or the exterior of your home, that's a lot of time spent with a paintbrush in hand. Outsourcing this project to a painting pro will save you countless hours.</p><p>Other benefits of hiring a professional painter include:</p><ul><li><p>Quality experience with painting </p></li><li><p>Assistance with choosing colors</p></li><li><p>Using the right tools for the job</p></li><li><p>Extensive product knowledge</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Should I paint both sides of my fence?

• <div><p>If possible, it is beneficial to paint both sides of your fence to protect the fence more completely from the elements. Painting both sides of your fence will create a more consistent appearance as well. However, the time and cost involved in painting both sides of the fence may cause people to paint only the side they see.</p></div>

Q: How many times can I reuse a paint roller?

• <div><p>You can use paint rollers up to five times with proper care. Reusing paint rollers up to five times shouldn't affect the quality of the paint application, but if you try to use it any more than that your paint job will not be as smooth. You can use roller frames and paint trays indefinitely. </p><p> </p></div>

Q: How long do exterior paint fumes last?

• <div><p>Exterior paints contain more volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, making them dangerous when used indoors. Without the free ventilation of the great outdoors, it can take longer for the fumes to dissipate than interior paint. While you may notice the smell lessening more quickly, you should be wary of paint fumes inside for 48 to 72 hours after it dries.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2015
Clint Brown was recommended to me by a few different people. Clint was super professional. He helped me fix some other problems in the house. Clint was great. He showed up when he said he would, he cleaned up after himself. He really does do an excellent job painting. His lines are fabulous. He...
Clint Brown Painting
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Reviewed in August 2012
He's very creative and artsy and really did great custom work for me. He was able to match a paint to a wallpaper that I had installed more than 10 years ago, after doing a great patch job on the wall. He also did a faux paint job for me. The entire job was completed within two half-days. He...
TDK Design Inc
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Reviewed in October 2017
Jason, the owner was very professional returned to check on the job a day after and touched up a few areas. He said if we see anything new that's an issue to call him and he would take care of it. Great Service! He is quoting another large painting and ceiling repair for me.
Walker & Sons Drywall, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
Larry Bachman and his wife came over before starting the job to assist with picking out colors and checking what repairs were needed. A crew of three started the job on a Monday morning. Larry repaired all the cracks and retextured them while the other two started taping and painting. They...
Bachman Parking Lot & Painting
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Reviewed in March 2016
Knuson's Cleanout did a great job for me on cleaning a vacant apartment I rent out. The place was spotless after they got done cleaning the carpets, floors, fridge, oven, and more for me. I also had them paint the living room and a bedroom. I recommend them to anyone and will use them again!...
Knutson's Cleanout
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Reviewed in July 2009
In Court at the moment. I am counter suing him for this shotty work that he did and the exuberant bill that I also received from him. Paying $1600 for a paint job that is falling from the ceiling in my kitchen, because of his lack of professional judgemnet in relation to the fact, and have...
Roger Huntley Plastering
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Reviewed in November 2012
..Pendos came to our Home and looked over everything that we desired them to do for us and we also gave them a drawing with notes on it. Not to long afterwards I called them (plus we received an email) about the price of their bid. The bid was very reasonable and within the amount of money we...
Pendo'S Construction
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