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Reviewed in February 2025
We feel very lucky to have found David to paint our historic home. David is very skilled at repairing cracks and defects in sheet rock. The areas he repaired look perfect. He is very precise when it comes to details such as proper paints, matching, and repairs. He is equally great when it...
David's Texas Painting And Construction
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Reviewed in April 2023
That 1 Painter did an AMAZING job painting the exterior of our brick home! Joe & Christina Valdez & team, were professional, meticulous, punctual, communicative and reactive at every step of our project. We had multiple bids from painters in the San Antonio area both higher and lower. Our final...
That 1 Painter Central San Antonio
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Reviewed in June 2020
Alamo City Construction did an outstanding job. They are very nice, responsive, prompt, and professional. They painted the exterior of my home which included scraping off some really old paint. That was a big job. They also removed a very old chain link fence and built a privacy fence that is a...
Alamo City Construction & Supply LLC.
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Reviewed in May 2019
David Gutierrez Painting did an exceptional job painting the exterior of our house. Our house is quite large and the job required stucco repair and wood and gutter replacements. David and his team were professional, accommodating, and easy to work with. They stayed on schedule and completed the...
David Gutierrez Painting
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Reviewed in October 2014
The service was excellent. They did a really good job. They are very professional and clean. They painted every paintable surface on the exterior of my home and I do not think there is a single drop of paint on the chimney. The price for the quality is very good. They are not the cheapest, but I...
PAINT SOLUTIONS
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Reviewed in April 2014
C & N Painting did a great job with close attention to detail. They painted the inside of our loft and had to paint around many electrical conduits and other pipes. Their painting was crisp with clean edges. After painting an area they would walk around to check their work and do any...
C & N Painting & Minor Repairs
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Reviewed in February 2013
David was very prompt in returning calls, coming by to give me an estimate, and on the day the work was completed. He arrived a few minutes early for both visits. He kept the work area clean and took steps to minimize any disruption. He cleaned up at the end of the day and the work was...
D&D HOME REPAIR
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Reviewed in December 2011
I had several estimates to have minor repairs and painting done to the exterior of my house. Frank was one of the least expensive. He understood our desires and expectations and worked within our budget. He did an excellent job in prepping the house before painting. I would definitely hire...
Frank's Painting & Home RPRS
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Reviewed in March 2011
Dan gave us an estimate that was lower then the other 2 we received. He told us when he would be available - about a month after the estimate. He called to confirm a few days before the mentioned date and he showed up on that date. He explained what he was going to do and then he did it! He...
DAN PAINTS LLC
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Reviewed in January 2011
We hired Kevin to paint our house (exterior) about two years ago, and he did top-notch work. We have referred many of our friends to Kevin, and he has never failed to deliver exceptional service. We own and run a residential remodeling and repairs business, and Kevin has done a lot of great...
KEVIN ORTH PAINTING & REMODELING
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Exterior Painting questions, answered by experts

One gallon of paint can usually cover up to 400 square feet. Therefore, painting a one- or two-car garage door typically requires one gallon of paint, which should give you enough for the two to three coats experts recommend for this job. However, if you're painting a lighter color over a darker color, you might need more. Using primer can decrease the total number of coats of paint you need.

If it rains after you paint your fence, you may need to apply another coat of paint after the fence thoroughly dries. This will ensure a good seal if the rain weakened any areas of the paint. However, if your paint had enough time to dry thoroughly before it rained, you should have no problem.

No, you don’t need to apply paint primer to your wall before hanging paintable wallpaper. Manufacturers design paintable wallpaper so that the paint will adhere effectively, so primer isn’t necessary. Plus, even if you opt for a light shade of paint, you won’t have to worry about the shade underneath showing through because you are painting on a light, white surface.

You can technically use wall paint on a ceiling, but it’s not ideal. Wall paint is thinner and more prone to dripping, which makes it harder—and messier—to apply overhead. Any significant level of sheen can highlight ceiling imperfections and create glare from lighting. Flat ceiling paint is the better choice for a smooth, even finish that hides flaws.

Because gutters are consistently exposed to elements like water and humidity, any paint applied to them will have a shorter life span than other exterior home features, like siding and shutters. In general, painted gutters will need to be touched up or completely repainted every 5 to 10 years, though you may get a couple extra years with regular care and maintenance.

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