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Q: Do you paint the ceiling first or the walls?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re debating whether to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-paint-walls-ceiling-and-trim.htm">paint the walls or ceiling first</a>, let us settle it for you. Painting the ceiling first is key&mdash;that way, you won&rsquo;t have to worry about paint drips. Always start at the top of the room and work your way down for best results.</p></div>

Q: Is painting walls white a good idea?

• <div><p>Painting walls white can make your space appear cleaner, brighter, and simpler. It creates a blank canvas for you to explore your home decor skills and doesn't limit your creativity. White walls are common in homes for this reason so it's always good to consider, especially if you plan to sell your home in the future.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to paint a ceiling?

• <div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/paint-ceiling-cost.htm">cost to paint a ceiling</a> is about <b>$250</b>, but costs can range from <b>$150 to $550</b>, depending on the square footage and height of the ceiling, the type of ceiling, the type of paint, the type of primer, labor costs, the trim and molding present, and the prep required. For example, the price to paint a ceiling varies between $0.50 to $5 per square foot.</p></div>

Q: Can paint thinner and mineral spirits be used interchangeably?

• <div><p>Technically, mineral spirits are a type of paint thinner, so they can be used for the same purposes. In most cases, pure mineral spirits are preferable to other paint thinners. Still, if necessary, you can successfully use paint thinners for most of the same applications, such as thinning or cleaning oil paints.</p></div>

Q: Can you German smear over painted brick?

• <div><p>A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance&mdash;so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.</p></div>

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Last update on December 07, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
The initial deck repair went well. I was so pleased I asked him to do other work for me. I wanted some enhancements to the deck, which he has almost completed, build me a new cat house to be installed on a tree, do interior painting. He said his cousin Scott could do the painting. His cousin...
New England Professional Home Maintenance
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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 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 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 May 2013
Amazing Painting showed up promptly on the day and time promised, on each of the 4 days that they were onsite. Fabio did a great job with scraping the house exterior, applying good primer and stain. Despite the significant amount of peeling, the house looks brand new. The speed that they...
AMAZING PAINTING COMPANY
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Reviewed in January 2011
In every case, my car was fixed perfectly, right on time and on estimate. The things that were covered by insurance were handled without my ever having to be involved, just them working with the insurance company. They arranged for rental car pickup and dropoff when I needed a rental. When it...
Automotive Body Inc
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