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: How much does interior house painting cost?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-paint-interior-house.htm">cost for interior painting</a> is <b>$1,985</b> on average, but the total price could be as low as <b>$350</b> or as high as <b>$5,500</b>. Factors like the type of paint, the square footage of the painting area, and your geographic location play a part in determining the final project price.</p><p>If you choose basic flat paint, you can expect to pay about $13 per gallon. Specialty paints, like VOC-free and high-gloss enamel paint, are more expensive, costing about $35 per gallon.</p></div>

Q: What happens if you paint brick without a primer?

• <div><p>If you skip using a primer before painting brick, you risk ending up with a blotchy paint job that won&rsquo;t last as long. Because of the natural variations in brick, paint can adhere and dry unevenly to different spots. When you use a primer, you put a neutralizing layer between the brick and the paint, evening the texture and color. Without a good primer, paint can also flake off in spots, come out blotchy, and wear away more easily.</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: What paint will stick to composite decking?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to use an exterior latex acrylic paint to promote maximum adhesion to composite decking. This flexible paint type can better cope with the natural expansion and contraction that can occur with composite deck boards. Oil-based paints won&rsquo;t adhere as effectively and are more likely to crack and peel as the boards flex. Testing whether your chosen paint will stick on an inconspicuous section or a spare board is a good idea.</p></div>

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Last update on December 05, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Took out a handicap bathtub, added new tub, tile, etc. also built a cabinet in the utility room and painted the kitchen, dining room, and kitchen. Excellent job and very professional.
JG's Construction
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Reviewed in September 2016
I hired Bruce over 2 years ago to paint our stained kitchen cabinets and trim. He recommended oil based paint which was extremely difficult to prep and work around. They taped the room off and brought in a large blower for the fumes. The prep work was impressive, but things quickly went downhill...
Bruce Wynn Painting
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Reviewed in March 2014
Michael Saldivar is the owner. He has done some excellent work for us. It is absolutely wonderful. It's very unique and it's just beautiful. He's done all the painting here for us. He's actually painting the bookcases that we had built and we are working on that today. They have very good...
Saldivar Painting
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Reviewed in May 2013
Mr. Robinson did a very good job. He was prompt, courteous and worked constantly while in our home. Our ceiling and bedroom looked so nice when he was finished. He painted our new pantry inside and out and it is perfectly done. I never noticed ONE spill. I also asked Mr. Robinson to paint...
Drexal's Painting
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Reviewed in April 2013
This was a travesty from start to finish. We have learned a valuable lesson. We did not hire Sam Revilla. He was brought on by our kitchen remodel man who knew Sam. Sam was hired in February and did not deliver our substandard cabinets until the last week in April. As I stated above, our...
S & J CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in December 2012
Mike Riedel began working on our home to rectify and remediate the Behr Paint problem exacerbated by Matthews Painting on July 13, after having accepted a contract with Behr Paint addressing multiple issues on July 10, 2012. On Friday, July 13, he scheduled Carpet Tech to come to our...
Riedel Wallcoverings
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Reviewed in June 2012
He was a "licensed' painter recommended by the Behr paint rep. He came to give us an estimate on an interior paint job to rectify bad paint. He took a built in drawer and had it more than six weeks. We contacted him every week to request that it be returned and finally had to pick it up. He...
A & J Painting Services
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Reviewed in July 2011
These guys have done a lot of work for me--from painting to redoing a bathroom. The last time was a kitchen remodel and work in my living room shoring up a beam and building cabinets and painting. The work was done in a week--they arrive every day right on time, and spent so much time helping...
Nu-Tec R & C Inc
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Reviewed in March 2011
Arlan Patton did not show up at the scheduled time to begin work, despite confirming date/time 2 days prior. When contacted to find out where he was, Arlan Patton was rude, defensive and informed me he was not coming. Am thankful Arlan Patton showed how unreliable and unprofessional he is prior...
Arlan Patton
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