Can I sleep in a freshly painted room?

• <div><p>It’s best to avoid sleeping in a freshly painted room for 24 to 72 hours, depending on ventilation and the level of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the paint. If you’re using a low- to no-VOC paint in a room with good ventilation, it’s generally safe to sleep in the room once the paint is dry. For other kinds of paint, give the VOCs a few days to dissipate before sleeping in the room.</p></div>

Can lighting change how a paint color looks on the wall?

• <div><p>Absolutely. Natural light, incandescent bulbs, and LED lighting all impact how a color appears. For example, a cool gray under daylight might look slightly blue under warm interior lighting. That’s why it’s smart to check color matches at different times of day and under various lighting conditions. If a color match appears only slightly off, lighting may be the reason.</p></div>

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Q: Do cinder blocks need to be primed before painting?

• <div><p>Yes, cinder blocks must be primed before painting. Without primer, your paint won't stick to the surface of the blocks. You should use a bonding and filling primer which fills all of the small pores of your blocks. Once the primer dries, you'll have a smoother surface to work with and your paint will stick easily to the blocks.</p></div>

Q: Can I sleep in a freshly painted room?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to avoid sleeping in a freshly painted room for 24 to 72 hours, depending on ventilation and the level of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the paint. If you&rsquo;re using a low- to no-VOC paint in a room with good ventilation, it&rsquo;s generally safe to sleep in the room once the paint is dry. For other kinds of paint, give the VOCs a few days to dissipate before sleeping in the room.</p></div>

Q: How soon can you paint after drywall mud?

• <div><p>You can paint over drywall mud about 24 hours after application, but the exact timing depends on factors like humidity, temperature, and the thickness of the mud. For the best results, ensure the mud is completely dry to the touch and has changed from a darker gray to a lighter, chalky white. Don&rsquo;t forget to sand and prime the drywall surface before you paint to create a smooth, even finish.</p></div>

Q: Can you prime and paint on the same day?

• <div><p>Yes, with some primers, you can prime and paint on the same day. It depends on how long your primer takes to fully dry. Some can dry within an hour while others may take a fully 24 hours.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2022
I had to *ask* him to come back to clean the paint off of my hundred-year-old woodwork (because he failed to properly prep) and then he used a screwdriver (?!?!) to do so, which left gouging in the wood. It was not in pristine condition, but it did not have any chunks out of it until he got...
Vision Lines Painting
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Reviewed in December 2020
The Ironclad team just finished our exterior remodeling project. New LP siding, soffit fascia, stone, windows and doors and a front entry porch. It was a complete transformation! Feels like we live in a brand new home. These guys are true professional. Employees are certified installers...
Ironclad Construction
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Reviewed in August 2019
REL Construction just completed a project replacing all 5 exterior doors on our home. I was concerned about the odd sizing and intricate woodwork that comes with a hundred year old home, but the crew handled everything with expertise and absolute care. I cannot begin to explain how wonderful it...
REL Construction
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Reviewed in January 2019
Travis is a professional who honestly cares about the customer. He went above and beyond on this project and we appreciated his consistent follow up. The ceiling turned out beautifully and we will definitely use 360 for our future painting projects.
360 Painting of Sioux Falls
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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...
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Reviewed in February 2015
Eric was great to work with from the beginning. I had several painters come to my home for estimates, but Eric was by far the stand-out due to his friendly yet professional nature. He was very knowledgeable, offered color advice and was detail-oriented throughout the process. He even jumped...
Monument Professional Painting
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Reviewed in August 2013
Alan owns Straight Line Painting. He was very pleasant to deal with and the quality of the job performed was OUTSTANDING! He was timely and finished quickly. He also replaced the trim around the garage doors which was badly needed. All cracks were caulked prior to painting and he even put up...
Straight Line Painting
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Reviewed in September 2010
After a bad storm in which we had a crab apple tree uprooted and the entire top of our maple tree snapped in half I contacted this company and requested that they come out and give me an estimate to remove the crab apple and tell me if the maple tree could be saved. I was told yes, they would...
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