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Q: Do I tip the crew or just the lead painter?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s a matter of personal preference on whether you want to tip the crew or the lead painter. You can tip the crew as a whole, just the lead painter, or each individual painter. Do what feels right in the context of the job.</p></div>

Q: How do you open a paint can with a twist lid?

• <div><p>Newer paint cans often come with an &ldquo;easy pour&rdquo; spout with a twist lid. These can be tricky to open, but the key is to grip the spout cover with your fingers and twist it counter-clockwise. There should be a raised ridge in the middle to make it easy to grab. For more standard twist lids, you can try prying the lid off by turning it with your hands, as you would a jar, or running it under warm water.</p></div>

Q: Is painting over wallpaper a good idea?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/wallpaper-removal.htm">remove wallpaper</a> rather than paint over it. You should only paint over wallpaper if removing it would damage the wall, the surface is relatively smooth, or there are minimal problem areas&mdash;such as slight peeling and lifted seams&mdash;that you can fix easily. Painting over wallpaper can save time, but it can create more problems if the wallpaper is in poor condition and you don&rsquo;t properly prep the area for painting. Depending on the state of the wallpaper, color, and textures could show through, and moisture from the paint could loosen the adhesive, causing unsightly bubbling.</p></div>

Q: Will house painters expect a tip?

• <div><p>While painters won&rsquo;t expect a tip, they may accept one if you offer&mdash;which means any amount of tipping you do is above and beyond, even if it&rsquo;s just $10 or $20 per painter. Instead of monetary tips, many painters prefer their customers to leave them positive online reviews, which can line their pockets in the form of future business opportunities.</p></div>

Q: Can you paint directly on laminate?

• <div><p>You can paint directly on laminate surfaces. However, the preparation steps generally determine <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-paint-last.htm">how long the paint will last</a> and the finish quality. Laminate has a very slick surface that discourages things like grease, oil, dirt, and other substances from sticking to it. While that's great for staying clean, the slick surface also makes it difficult for paint to stick without at least some prep work. </p></div>

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Last update on December 08, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Luis is one of the most professional individuals I have ever done business with. His work ethic and quality of work is outstanding. I highly recommend him/his company for exterior painting.
Contrast Company, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2024
These guys were amazing !! My mom and I recently bought a resturant and turned it into a home, silver snake reality came in and remodeled the kitchen, did our floors throughout the whole place , painted the walls and made 2 dream bathroom suitable for my son whoâ s autistic and my brother whoâ...
Silver Snake Properties
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Reviewed in November 2023
We hired Chris to paint our house in Thornton, NH. We hire a lot of subcontractors for properties and Chris is one of the easiest ones we've ever worked with. His quote was fair and he did a great job repairing, prepping and painting our house. He also finished the job right on schedule as...
New Coat of Paint
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Reviewed in July 2022
He showed up last notice on a project we were working and helped rewire a setup in an exterior wall for us. His skills and customer service were excellent and pricing was on-point. Highly recommend!
CL Construction Services, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2016
It went extremely well. He is very pleasant and does beautiful work. Peter has done a great deal of painting for us, both exterior and interior and cleaning and sealing wood decks. Also he has done complex repairs, including reconditioning a storage area by creating a new roof structure,...
McLaughlin's Painting & Services
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Reviewed in June 2014
Great work done at a fair price by Lisanti Painting. Would definately consider them for other projeects.
Lisanti Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2013
This was the second time we used Pete. Our previous job he painted two bedrooms for us including trim, ceiling and closets. One bedroom had a popcorn ceiling and he was able to work with it. He did a great job over several days so this time we called him for fixing up the ceiling after having...
Pete The Painter
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Reviewed in June 2013
First, I want to state that no work was performed. I am only assessing AM Exterior's initial responsiveness and estimate. AM Exteriors was prompt in scheduling and performing an estimate of the siding I needed repaired or replaced. The estimate was provided/emailed in the time promised. ...
AM Exteriors
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