Is chalk paint more expensive than regular paint?

• <div><p>The short answer is yes, it’s more expensive. This is because chalk paint is a more complicated blend of materials and is harder and more costly to produce. The average cost per quart is around <b>$35 to $50</b>. Comparing that with regular paint, which runs between<b> $9</b> <b>and $25 per</b> <b>quart</b>, you can see how chalk paint costs add up. The good news is that you will apply fewer coats. </p></div>

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Q: How do room dimensions and wall condition impact the overall cost of painting?

• <div><p>Costs depend on room size, wall condition, and the required coats.</p></div>

Q: Can you paint a yellow lawn green?

• <div><p>Technically, yes, there are lawn &ldquo;paints&rdquo; that you can use to dye your lawn to a greener color, often made out of nontoxic biodegradable materials. This is a potential band-aid to your problem, but it rarely has perfect results. First, yellowed grass is usually frail and lacks the springiness of healthy grass, so your lawn may still look unhealthy no matter the color. Second, lawn paints only work for the short term, and wash away after a couple of months (depending on your climate).</p></div>

Q: Can you apply limewash with a roller?

• <div><p>No, you can't apply limewash with a roller and expect good results. Limewash is as much a technique as it is a type of paint, and a freehand application with a brush is part of that technique. Hand brushing a large area can be tiring, but limewash goes on easily and only requires thin coats to be effective. </p></div>

Q: Is chalk paint more expensive than regular paint?

• <div><p>The short answer is yes, it&rsquo;s more expensive. This is because chalk paint is a more complicated blend of materials and is harder and more costly to produce. The average cost per quart is around <b>$35 to $50</b>. Comparing that with regular paint, which runs between<b> $9</b> <b>and $25 per</b> <b>quart</b>, you can see how chalk paint costs add up. The good news is that you will apply fewer coats. </p></div>

Q: Is it okay to paint over existing exterior paint?

• <div><p>You can paint over old exterior paint as long as you properly prepare the surface. You may need to sand your siding before painting over it, especially if you have wood siding. In some cases, if your siding is in good shape, a simple exterior primer is enough to prepare the surface for a new coat of paint. Touching up your home&rsquo;s exterior can not only increase your curb appeal; it can also help your home&rsquo;s siding be more durable and long-lasting.</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...
Clint Brown Painting
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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 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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