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Elliot's Paint & Repair
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Serving Riverside, UT and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

"Elliot's Paint and Repair did an excellent job in all key areas: 1. Very responsive to initial request 2. Fair price for job 3. Punctual every day 4. Quality work, attention to detail 5. Cleaned up after himself, never left a mess 6. Went the extra mile by coordinating job addition with another contractor 7. Friendly and personable, enjoyed having him in our home I highly recommend Elliot's Paint and Repair if you are seeking outstanding interior painting."
Response rate100%
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Mountain View Renovations
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Serving Riverside, UT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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"Luis and his team have great communication skills and do a really good job at explaining you what?s been done in your project every step. Also great work and definitely will hired for the next project and highly recommend"
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by7%of homeowners
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SunRidge Construction LLC
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Serving Riverside, UT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Customers say: Quick response

SunRidge Construction LLC is your go to contractor for any of you home improvement needs. We take great pride to ensure that every customers needs are fully met on each project. Call today for a free estimate. We look forward to working with you\n

Response time2 hrs
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Interior Painting questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can paint over old exterior paint, but success depends on the condition of the existing paint and proper surface preparation. If the previous coating is in good shape (not cracked, peeling, or flaky), you can paint over it with less prep work. However, for the most durable and professional-looking results, follow these key preparation steps:

  • Clean the Surface: Thoroughly clean the exterior to remove all dirt, grime, and mildew. A pressure washer can be very effective for this.

  • Scrape and Sand: If the old paint is peeling, cracked, or flaky, you must scrape off all loose paint. After scraping, sand the surface to create a smooth, even base for the new paint. Sanding is especially important for wood siding.

  • Apply Primer: Using a quality exterior primer is highly recommended. It ensures the new paint adheres properly, improves durability, and provides a uniform finish. If you are painting a lighter color over a dark one, a tinted primer will help cover the old color more effectively.

Some brands offer paint-and-primer-in-one products for convenience. Taking the time to prepare the surface properly will not only increase your home's curb appeal but also help protect your siding and extend its life.

You can apply stain over peeling stain, but it’s not a good idea. Your old stain will get in the way of your new stain bonding to the wood, so you’re likely going to see the same issue again shortly after application. Your best option is to sand off the old stain and clean the surface thoroughly before applying new stain.

Pressure washing is the best way to remove paint that’s already peeling from certain types of vinyl and aluminum siding and some masonry. However, if the paint is largely intact and not yet peeling, or if your siding material can’t withstand the pressure, you may need to use other methods, such as chemical paint strippers, a heat gun, a paint scraper, or sanding.

The biggest issue with painting your interior walls with exterior paint isn’t the way the paint looks or performs—it’s the lack of ventilation. The higher quantities of VOCs in exterior paint will have a harder time dispersing in an enclosed space, so do everything you can to direct them out—like turning on a fan and opening your windows and doors. Afterward, you can simply prime and redo your walls with interior paint, and no one will know the difference.

Paint removal is a time-consuming job that can take anywhere from an hour for small surfaces, like a single stair banister, to multiple days for larger projects, like removing paint from wood siding. Expect to spend between five and 20 minutes per square foot. You can use chemical paint strippers to speed up the process, but be sure you use proper protective gear and take care to pick a product that’s suited for your material.

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