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Q: Is primer necessary before painting?

• <div><p>In most cases, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/quick-primer-interior-painting.htm">paint primer</a> is necessary before painting over wood paneling. A hardy primer formula covers up stains and leaves a grippy surface for the new paint to hold onto. If you don&rsquo;t use a primer first, you risk poor adhesion, visible blemishes, and a paint top coat that could flake away later. </p><p>There are two primer choices: oil-based or latex-based. Choose an oil-based primer for durability and adhesion, but prepare for extra dry time and more VOC (volatile organic compounds) fumes. Or, pick a stain-blocking latex primer. They&rsquo;re easy to apply, clean up, and affordable.</p></div>

Q: What are good paint colors for farmhouse accent walls?

• <div><p>When it comes to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/accent-wall-ideas.htm">accent walls</a> in farmhouse decor, several paint colors can work well to create a focal point and add visual interest to the space. Some excellent choices for farmhouse accent walls include warm and earthy tones, muted blues and greens, and weathered grays. Warm browns can create a rich, cozy backdrop, while brick reds can recreate the look and feel of an antique barn, pairing well with distressed woods and galvanized steel.</p></div>

Q: What kind of primer should I use for painting aluminum siding?

• <div><p>A self-etching primer is the best option for aluminum siding. These are specifically designed to bond with bare metals, among other surfaces, leading to better adhesion and corrosion resistance. An oil-based primer is a good alternative if you can&rsquo;t find a self-etching primer.</p></div>

Q: How long after wet-sanding drywall can I paint?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s important to wait until the drywall is completely dry before <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-paint-walls.htm">painting the wall</a>. This can take up to 24 hours. If you paint while the drywall is still wet, the paint could bubble, peel, or have trouble sticking to the wall. To speed up the drying process, you can turn on a fan, run a dehumidifier, or open windows.</p></div>

Q: How long does painting take?

• <div><p>Most projects take 1-3 days per room, depending on the size and preparation required.</p></div>

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Last update on October 17, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
I could not have asked for better service and work from Front Porch Electrical. I had a subpanel, some outlets and an exterior light installed in my garage. Very pleased with the results. Work was done exactly as quoted, on time and within budget. Excellent service, friendly, honest and probably...
Front Porch Electrical Services LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
The application process was done well even with the weather conditions being as cold as they were. The cleanup was lacking but the cold weather could of affected their attention to detail. After drying, I opened multiple doors to find the floor topping well dispersed. I also had taken the face...
Guardian Garage Floors, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
Painting of exterior walls and trim was excellent. Also made repair as needed. Showed up on time and cleaned up afterwards. Also installed flooring in house. Exceeded expectations and would recommend him to my friends.
Middle Tennessee Enterprises
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Reviewed in October 2023
He did a really good job on painting my whole house. I felt he was a little cheap for the work he was doing and was expecting a horrible job due to the price. He out did himself with his work. He also was done a few days earlier than expected. I highly recommend him.
Swain Services
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Reviewed in June 2023
I interviewed three different painting companies and for some reason they just won me over and they weren't even the least expensive. They communicated daily about the progress and gave reminders that they would be arriving after 9:00 in the morning and I like that. The finished product was...
Livers & Sons
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Reviewed in February 2022
Top notch! Very professional with entire job. After exterior siding was cleaned it far exceeded our expectations. All plant beds and landscaping showed zero damage. I highly recommend Mr Bentley. If your needing some pressure washing look no further. Would also add they are licensed and insured....
Bentley's Power Wash, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2019
We are so lucky to have found Pappas Enterprises. They have completed a lot of work for us to date. They remodeled my bedroom, made a new walk in closet, repaired a leaky wall in my son's bedroom, painted around our house, repaired leaks, replaced a very difficult window and helped with our...
Pappas Enterprises
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Reviewed in May 2016
He is very responsive, always showed up when he said he would and does a fantastic, professional job. We were so pleased with the work and still enjoying the amazing work! Our kitchen cabinets are our favorite. We can scrub them and bump them and no paint chips a year later. He did a beautiful...
Sams Painting
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Reviewed in September 2012
We did have to remove wall hangings and move as much "stuff" out of the way as possible before they came. They did move the big items for me. They did paint the kitchen and they moved the stove and painted the wall behind it and the refrigator. They cleaned up after and replaced the big...
Premium Home Improvement
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Reviewed in August 2012
Bob of Turnkey Construction gave me a separate estimate for the tile portion and the painting portion. Bob's estimate for the tile portion was a little less then the the other estimate that I got and the other guy would only do the tile and I would need to find someone else to do the painting....
Turnkey Construction
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