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Home Equity Contractors

4.33(
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Home Equity Contractors

4.33(
30
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Customers say: Quality work
140 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Free Estimates. We understand how stressful and expensive home improvements can be from choosing the right contractor for the job to having your house in disarray for a period of time. If you are updating your home to put on the market, we offer a deferred payment option. We recognize the struggle that sellers face when getting ready to sell their home. Often the main issue is simply not having the finances to make the necessary improvements that will generate a higher sales price. For some it is simply understanding that today's buyers want move in ready homes. ​HEC was started to give sellers and their agents the ability to sell their home quickly and at the highest price possible. There is no secret to selling, UPDATED HOMES SELL FASTER AND HIGHER! Our clients have averaged a 130% Return on Investment when updating their home for sale. We can take care of all of your home remodeling needs from finishing a basement, remodeling your kitchen and bathrooms, to replacing your roof. ​Our approach is simple - we use high quality contractors to make smart updates to your home or listing based on our 20 years of experience in the DC Area Real Estate Market. We do not recommend high end upgrades if they will not generate a good return on your investment. We work with you or your agent to establish an expected price after updates to make an informed decision. The owners of Home Equity Contractors are licensed Realtors in VA, MD, and DC.

"If you want to work with someone condescending, rude, confrontational, unprofessional, and whose contractors workmanship is probably the worst I have ever encountered in my 30 years of working with contractors, THIS IS YOUR GUY. I can ramble on about the false promises, the horrible workmanship, the constant delays, the lack of communication, the rude and confrontational text messages. I guarantee Mr. Shank will in fact respond to this review and try to flip the script and blame it all on me somehow. He talks very poorly about all his customers well at least the ones he doesn't like. Not sure what that is based on although I do have some idea what is based on. But he never made anything explicit, so I can't make accusations that he is a racist. So I am definitely not saying he is a racist because he didn't do anything racist. But if he was a racist it would explain why he didn't give two poops about doing good work for multiple projects I provided him. I also have multiple properties and was hoping to make Mr. Shank a lifelong contractor. In a nutshell, he has done 2 projects for me at 2 properties. One was installing a threshold for a glass enclosed shower stall. His crappy sub contractor (they are not employees) despite him saying they are employees, did not install any grouting on the threshold. Fast forward 1 year, and mold is popping up all around the threshold. Rather than dealing with this individual, I hired another contractor to fix up his mess. Second job, and my second mistake, I hired him for a full scale home renovation for around 50K. That project was an absolute disaster. He took 3 months to do what he promised to me verbally would be a 3 week job. I don't really want to spend 1 hour writing down all the crap he did wrong. I'll try so sum up the highlights. Ripped out old flooring, promised to make new flooring level after installing new concrete by using lasers. New flooring is totally not level and as bumpy as walking on your local trail. The shoe moldings around the flooring look like a child installed them. I had to argue with him to get him to regrout the bathroom which was in his contract in the first place. I can go on and on. For sure if you are someone that Mr. Shank likes and match his criteria of what he likes, whatever that could be I have no idea definitely not race related. He may do a great job for you and that may explain the great reviews. I myself had a horrible experience with Mr. Shank and his group of sub contractors who just plain do terrible work. Ignore my review or take it seriously, frankly this guy will keep getting business cause he's a great salesman. Even has a LinkedIN profile to show how professional he is. Epic scammer and fraud. Stay away."

Kevin D on June 2025

Free Estimates. We understand how stressful and expensive home improvements can be from choosing the right contractor for the job to having your house in disarray for a period of time. If you are updating your home to put on the market, we offer a deferred payment option. We recognize the struggle that sellers face when getting ready to sell their home. Often the main issue is simply not having the finances to make the necessary improvements that will generate a higher sales price. For some it is simply understanding that today's buyers want move in ready homes. ​HEC was started to give sellers and their agents the ability to sell their home quickly and at the highest price possible. There is no secret to selling, UPDATED HOMES SELL FASTER AND HIGHER! Our clients have averaged a 130% Return on Investment when updating their home for sale. We can take care of all of your home remodeling needs from finishing a basement, remodeling your kitchen and bathrooms, to replacing your roof. ​Our approach is simple - we use high quality contractors to make smart updates to your home or listing based on our 20 years of experience in the DC Area Real Estate Market. We do not recommend high end upgrades if they will not generate a good return on your investment. We work with you or your agent to establish an expected price after updates to make an informed decision. The owners of Home Equity Contractors are licensed Realtors in VA, MD, and DC.

"If you want to work with someone condescending, rude, confrontational, unprofessional, and whose contractors workmanship is probably the worst I have ever encountered in my 30 years of working with contractors, THIS IS YOUR GUY. I can ramble on about the false promises, the horrible workmanship, the constant delays, the lack of communication, the rude and confrontational text messages. I guarantee Mr. Shank will in fact respond to this review and try to flip the script and blame it all on me somehow. He talks very poorly about all his customers well at least the ones he doesn't like. Not sure what that is based on although I do have some idea what is based on. But he never made anything explicit, so I can't make accusations that he is a racist. So I am definitely not saying he is a racist because he didn't do anything racist. But if he was a racist it would explain why he didn't give two poops about doing good work for multiple projects I provided him. I also have multiple properties and was hoping to make Mr. Shank a lifelong contractor. In a nutshell, he has done 2 projects for me at 2 properties. One was installing a threshold for a glass enclosed shower stall. His crappy sub contractor (they are not employees) despite him saying they are employees, did not install any grouting on the threshold. Fast forward 1 year, and mold is popping up all around the threshold. Rather than dealing with this individual, I hired another contractor to fix up his mess. Second job, and my second mistake, I hired him for a full scale home renovation for around 50K. That project was an absolute disaster. He took 3 months to do what he promised to me verbally would be a 3 week job. I don't really want to spend 1 hour writing down all the crap he did wrong. I'll try so sum up the highlights. Ripped out old flooring, promised to make new flooring level after installing new concrete by using lasers. New flooring is totally not level and as bumpy as walking on your local trail. The shoe moldings around the flooring look like a child installed them. I had to argue with him to get him to regrout the bathroom which was in his contract in the first place. I can go on and on. For sure if you are someone that Mr. Shank likes and match his criteria of what he likes, whatever that could be I have no idea definitely not race related. He may do a great job for you and that may explain the great reviews. I myself had a horrible experience with Mr. Shank and his group of sub contractors who just plain do terrible work. Ignore my review or take it seriously, frankly this guy will keep getting business cause he's a great salesman. Even has a LinkedIN profile to show how professional he is. Epic scammer and fraud. Stay away."

Kevin D on June 2025

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JW Home Improvement

4.39(
5,503
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JW Home Improvement

4.39(
5,503
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1762 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Made appointment for them to come over for an estimate (which they charge for) between 9-12 today. They are a no show. I wasted the whole morning on them. DO NOT recommend."

Jeff H on October 2025

JWHI provides world-class customer service with consistent and superior workmanship. We strive to be the trusted market leader in the home improvement industry. Proudly, we are Super Service Award Winner for over a decade, and we plan to keep that streak going! Contact us today to discuss your next handyman or remodeling project. Our mission is to provide you with a happy home improvement experience!

"Made appointment for them to come over for an estimate (which they charge for) between 9-12 today. They are a no show. I wasted the whole morning on them. DO NOT recommend."

Jeff H on October 2025

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Wilbers Painting

4.88(
375
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Wilbers Painting

4.88(
375
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
424 local quotes requested

5 employees. No subcontractors. Flat rates. No travel charges. We do exterior power washing. Complete Interior and Exterior Painting. Professional spray paint in the exterior vinyl siding with two different colors New stain and re stain decks and kitchen cabinets very detail with 18 years experience Drywall repair and any kind of texture match Also we Do wood repairs. Play with colors and match any old stain with any kind new wood also we spray stain on cedar wood in bay area houses . We also fix any scratches on hardwood floors We convert stain kitchen cabinets to paint using special primer for it and we work with two coats paint and primer when we are in the process we cover ceiling s Wall's and floors to prevent the. Over spray we don't use paint brushes to put the two last final coats . We also do stain in the concrete using hyc products acide stain. I also provide some deals for all my customers I WILBER A Gonzalez From WILBER S PAINTING want to let my customers know hwo ever buy any of my deals please contact me here's Mobil 5406848990 Or by email [email protected] WE ARE ALSO PROVIDING SUBFLOORING WATER PROFT FLOOR HARD WOOD FLOORING CERAMIC FLOOR AND MUCH MORE WE ARE COVERING ALL DMV AREA AND ABOUT 10 CAUNTIES IN VIRGINIA

"Very happy with the results from Wilbur Gonzalez and his crew. His estimate was spot on, he worked with my schedule and did a great job. He plastered, painted and restored a room that had been severely neglected for many years. I would highly recommend him and his team."

Carol H on August 2025

5 employees. No subcontractors. Flat rates. No travel charges. We do exterior power washing. Complete Interior and Exterior Painting. Professional spray paint in the exterior vinyl siding with two different colors New stain and re stain decks and kitchen cabinets very detail with 18 years experience Drywall repair and any kind of texture match Also we Do wood repairs. Play with colors and match any old stain with any kind new wood also we spray stain on cedar wood in bay area houses . We also fix any scratches on hardwood floors We convert stain kitchen cabinets to paint using special primer for it and we work with two coats paint and primer when we are in the process we cover ceiling s Wall's and floors to prevent the. Over spray we don't use paint brushes to put the two last final coats . We also do stain in the concrete using hyc products acide stain. I also provide some deals for all my customers I WILBER A Gonzalez From WILBER S PAINTING want to let my customers know hwo ever buy any of my deals please contact me here's Mobil 5406848990 Or by email [email protected] WE ARE ALSO PROVIDING SUBFLOORING WATER PROFT FLOOR HARD WOOD FLOORING CERAMIC FLOOR AND MUCH MORE WE ARE COVERING ALL DMV AREA AND ABOUT 10 CAUNTIES IN VIRGINIA

"Very happy with the results from Wilbur Gonzalez and his crew. His estimate was spot on, he worked with my schedule and did a great job. He plastered, painted and restored a room that had been severely neglected for many years. I would highly recommend him and his team."

Carol H on August 2025

Kenny's Painting Co, Inc. dba Williams Painting and Remodeling

4.67(
18
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Kenny's Painting Co, Inc. dba Williams Painting and Remodeling

4.67(
18
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
22 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Kenny's Painting Co, Inc., is a locally owned and operated business that services Manassas, and its surrounding areas. With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in painting, additions, and remodeling for your home or business. We will provide you with the same great quality work that has kept us in business for years because we feel that our customers come first. While this is not a new concept, it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Give us a call today for a free estimate.

"Excellent work. Tub to shower conversion and bathroom remodel. Vanity, toilet, tile work was excellent. Also painted after completion. Work was done in a timely manner and it was a pleasure working with William and his team. Would highly recommend for painting and remodeling."

Champ M on January 2025

Kenny's Painting Co, Inc., is a locally owned and operated business that services Manassas, and its surrounding areas. With over 15 years of experience, we specialize in painting, additions, and remodeling for your home or business. We will provide you with the same great quality work that has kept us in business for years because we feel that our customers come first. While this is not a new concept, it seems to be one that a lot of contractors have forgotten. Give us a call today for a free estimate.

"Excellent work. Tub to shower conversion and bathroom remodel. Vanity, toilet, tile work was excellent. Also painted after completion. Work was done in a timely manner and it was a pleasure working with William and his team. Would highly recommend for painting and remodeling."

Champ M on January 2025

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Let's Roll Painting

4.96(
57
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Let's Roll Painting

4.96(
57
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

Family-owned &-operated. Owner involvement in all projects. Worker's compensation coverage, liability insurance coverage, and bonded. Excellent reputation--18 years' experience. Free estimates. Contact Jennifer at (703) 723-9313 or (571) 276-5758 for an estimate.

"Simple job that was completed very quickly after receiving the estimate."

Leslie G on June 2020

Family-owned &-operated. Owner involvement in all projects. Worker's compensation coverage, liability insurance coverage, and bonded. Excellent reputation--18 years' experience. Free estimates. Contact Jennifer at (703) 723-9313 or (571) 276-5758 for an estimate.

"Simple job that was completed very quickly after receiving the estimate."

Leslie G on June 2020

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University Painters

4.54(
61
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University Painters

4.54(
61
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
50 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

We are professional painting contractors with an outstanding customer satisfaction and referral rating. That means our future is on display every day — in how we paint every type of house and building: interior, exterior, residential, commercial, office, and condominium. We are "The Educated Choice" in painting because we offer: Professional Service Free Written Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured Staff The Highest Quality Paints Affordable Rates

"They did a great job in painting but I have problems in my drywall."

Terry D on November 2022

We are professional painting contractors with an outstanding customer satisfaction and referral rating. That means our future is on display every day — in how we paint every type of house and building: interior, exterior, residential, commercial, office, and condominium. We are "The Educated Choice" in painting because we offer: Professional Service Free Written Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured Staff The Highest Quality Paints Affordable Rates

"They did a great job in painting but I have problems in my drywall."

Terry D on November 2022

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Paint The DMV, LLC

4.93(
73
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Paint The DMV, LLC

4.93(
73
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
471 local quotes requested

BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR. Now until January 31st 2026 receive 20% off your painting project! This is our biggest sale of the year! Keep our crews busy and make your home beautiful! Free estimates. Family run business with 15 years of experience in the painting industry. We do exterior, interior, power wash, decks, cabinets, and more.

"Marvin and his team did an amazing job. They were professional, prompt, and did an excellent job repairing drywall and painting. They were exceptionally neat and clean. We had to do nothing after they were finished. We look forward to them painting several other rooms in our house!"

Rick D on October 2025

BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR. Now until January 31st 2026 receive 20% off your painting project! This is our biggest sale of the year! Keep our crews busy and make your home beautiful! Free estimates. Family run business with 15 years of experience in the painting industry. We do exterior, interior, power wash, decks, cabinets, and more.

"Marvin and his team did an amazing job. They were professional, prompt, and did an excellent job repairing drywall and painting. They were exceptionally neat and clean. We had to do nothing after they were finished. We look forward to them painting several other rooms in our house!"

Rick D on October 2025

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Soriano Painting

5.00(
10
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Soriano Painting

5.00(
10
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in painting services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"I hired Soriano Painting for repainting my house window shutters. Edwin did an excellent job at a very reasonable price. Quality of the work was superb. I highly recommend Soriano Painting."

Jay L on June 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in painting services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"I hired Soriano Painting for repainting my house window shutters. Edwin did an excellent job at a very reasonable price. Quality of the work was superb. I highly recommend Soriano Painting."

Jay L on June 2025

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Solution Painting Inc

4.90(
1,001
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Solution Painting Inc

4.90(
1,001
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
139 local quotes requested

Super Service Award winner from 2007-2024! We are a professional painting contractor and home improvement serving Virginia, DC, and the surrounding areas. Our company has been the leading painting service provider for the community for more than 20 years. Additional email - [email protected]. People have learned to associate our name with professionalism and high-quality services, and we never disappoint. That is what makes us the preferable choice when it comes to painting companies in the area. We’re fully licensed, insured, and bonded. Count on us for all your painting needs. - Lead Safe "EPA" National Certified Firm Nº: NAT-F109541-1. - BBB Accredited Business. "SOLUTION PAINTING DOES NOT SUBCONTRACT AT ALL"

"Very professional and efficient. Very easy to work with. Did a final walk-around with us to ensure the details were done correctly. Highly recommended."

Jim M on June 2024

Super Service Award winner from 2007-2024! We are a professional painting contractor and home improvement serving Virginia, DC, and the surrounding areas. Our company has been the leading painting service provider for the community for more than 20 years. Additional email - [email protected]. People have learned to associate our name with professionalism and high-quality services, and we never disappoint. That is what makes us the preferable choice when it comes to painting companies in the area. We’re fully licensed, insured, and bonded. Count on us for all your painting needs. - Lead Safe "EPA" National Certified Firm Nº: NAT-F109541-1. - BBB Accredited Business. "SOLUTION PAINTING DOES NOT SUBCONTRACT AT ALL"

"Very professional and efficient. Very easy to work with. Did a final walk-around with us to ensure the details were done correctly. Highly recommended."

Jim M on June 2024

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Gibbs Painting

4.86(
43
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Gibbs Painting

4.86(
43
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested

Hi and welcome to Gibbs Painting, a full service, insured, licensed painting/home improvement company that stays focused on and flexible to the customers needs. We’re a second generation company that’s locally owned and operated. I’m Ray Gibbs, owner of Gibbs painting for 19 years and native Northern Virginian. After working with my father for 8 years, I have run the business for 19 years. At Gibbs painting, we aim to provide quality workmanship, competitive pricing and flexible solutions for our customers. Gibbs painting will provide a free detailed written estimate, show up on time, complete your work with courteous and with well communicated employees. Gibbs painting also offers free color and molding consultations to help our customers develop their homes into wonderful interior or exterior living spaces. Once you have narrowed your color choices down, Gibbs painting can apply samples to your walls and allow you to view them in the different light conditions during the day. Gibbs Painting will schedule your job and start your job at a convenient time for your schedule, complete the job on time and leave your home in the same condition as when the job was started. Please rely on Gibbs Painting for you painting and home improvement needs. Ray Gibbs www.GibbsPainting.com 703 967 7899

"Exceptional Service from Ray Gibbs Painting—Highly Recommended! We recently hired Ray Gibbs and his team to paint our entire house, top to bottom, and we couldn't be happier with the results. From the initial consultation to the final walk-through, every aspect of their service was professional and outstanding. First, the business side was seamless. Ray's pricing was fair and reasonable, offering excellent value for the extensive work performed. Ray was quick to respond via text and email, which made coordinating a large project stress-free. The crew demonstrated an incredible work ethic. They were extremely hard-working, showing up promptly at 8 am and working diligently the entire day until 5 pm. Due to a significant time crunch on our end, Ray and his team went above and beyond, working long hours, including weekends, to ensure we stayed on schedule. Ray was accurate with the estimated time of completion and kept the promised timeline, which was crucial for us. The quality of the painting was excellent, and they handled any requests for small touch-ups quickly and without hesitation. Furthermore, we made some last-minute changes and additions to the scope, and these were completed without any push back or grievance. Their flexibility and focus on client satisfaction were truly impressive. We will absolutely use them again for any future painting needs and highly recommend Ray Gibbs Painting to anyone looking for reliable, professional, and hard-working painters."

Jennifer F on October 2025

Hi and welcome to Gibbs Painting, a full service, insured, licensed painting/home improvement company that stays focused on and flexible to the customers needs. We’re a second generation company that’s locally owned and operated. I’m Ray Gibbs, owner of Gibbs painting for 19 years and native Northern Virginian. After working with my father for 8 years, I have run the business for 19 years. At Gibbs painting, we aim to provide quality workmanship, competitive pricing and flexible solutions for our customers. Gibbs painting will provide a free detailed written estimate, show up on time, complete your work with courteous and with well communicated employees. Gibbs painting also offers free color and molding consultations to help our customers develop their homes into wonderful interior or exterior living spaces. Once you have narrowed your color choices down, Gibbs painting can apply samples to your walls and allow you to view them in the different light conditions during the day. Gibbs Painting will schedule your job and start your job at a convenient time for your schedule, complete the job on time and leave your home in the same condition as when the job was started. Please rely on Gibbs Painting for you painting and home improvement needs. Ray Gibbs www.GibbsPainting.com 703 967 7899

"Exceptional Service from Ray Gibbs Painting—Highly Recommended! We recently hired Ray Gibbs and his team to paint our entire house, top to bottom, and we couldn't be happier with the results. From the initial consultation to the final walk-through, every aspect of their service was professional and outstanding. First, the business side was seamless. Ray's pricing was fair and reasonable, offering excellent value for the extensive work performed. Ray was quick to respond via text and email, which made coordinating a large project stress-free. The crew demonstrated an incredible work ethic. They were extremely hard-working, showing up promptly at 8 am and working diligently the entire day until 5 pm. Due to a significant time crunch on our end, Ray and his team went above and beyond, working long hours, including weekends, to ensure we stayed on schedule. Ray was accurate with the estimated time of completion and kept the promised timeline, which was crucial for us. The quality of the painting was excellent, and they handled any requests for small touch-ups quickly and without hesitation. Furthermore, we made some last-minute changes and additions to the scope, and these were completed without any push back or grievance. Their flexibility and focus on client satisfaction were truly impressive. We will absolutely use them again for any future painting needs and highly recommend Ray Gibbs Painting to anyone looking for reliable, professional, and hard-working painters."

Jennifer F on October 2025

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Painting questions, answered by experts

Many experts say to rely exclusively on semi-gloss when painting crown molding, as it imparts some shine and texture to the molding. Additionally, it’s more durable and long-lasting than flat paint. However, not everyone wants the added shine that semi-gloss paint provides, as it calls attention to imperfections in the wall. Flat paint offers a subtle and classic look, which is the right choice for many homeowners.

Since the average weight for a gallon of paint is between 7 and 12 pounds per gallon, the average weight of a 5-gallon bucket of paint will be around 35 to 60 pounds. The weight of your paint will depend on the quality and type of paint, with richer colors derived from heavy metals or natural earth pigments weighing the most and synthetically-derived paints weighing the least.

Yes, you can paint over old deck paint, but only if it’s in good condition and still adheres well to the deck. If the paint is flaking, cracking, or peeling, you need to sand it smooth before painting or your new paint will not adhere properly to the surface.

While you could conceivably select any paint finish, paintable wallpaper tends to look its best with a flat or eggshell finish. A higher gloss paint might make the texture pop more, but it can look a bit dated once the paint has dried. And don’t worry about whether a water-based latex paint will loosen the wallpaper. Paintable wallpaper has a coating that prevents this from happening, so using latex paints without applying an oil-based primer to seal things first is fine.

When choosing paint for stucco, it's recommended to use a high-quality exterior paint specifically formulated for masonry or stucco surfaces. Look for paints labeled as "masonry paint," "stucco paint," or "concrete paint." These paints are designed to adhere well to stucco surfaces and provide durability and weather resistance. 

Opt for paints with good breathability to allow moisture to escape and prevent potential issues with trapped moisture. You may also want to consider paints with UV resistance to protect the stucco from fading or discoloration due to sun exposure.

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