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Q: How long will painted shingles last?

• <div><p>Painted shingles will last between four and seven years; after that point, you&rsquo;ll need to paint them again and restart the process of having your roof inspected, replacing any damaged shingles, and so on. These inspections and repairs play a crucial role in extending the overall durability of your roof.</p></div>

Q: What is the correct way to paint a wall?

• <div><p>Painting a wall involves multiple steps. First, clean and sand the wall to prepare the surface, then tape off any areas where you don't want paint to go. Next, shake or stir the paint in the can, then pour it into a tray. </p><p>Dip a paintbrush into the paint can so that half of the bristles are coated. Use the brush to cut in or make a frame around the edges of the wall. Then, roll the paint roller in the tray, ensuring that it is evenly covered in paint. Roll the paint onto the wall in an &quot;M&quot; or &quot;W&quot; formation, making sure the paint is applied evenly. </p></div>

Q: How many coats of paint do you need to paint a room?

• <div><p>In most cases, you&rsquo;ll need two coats of paint to ensure proper coverage. If you put down a coat of primer first, you could get away with a single coat of paint, but you&rsquo;ll likely still need two coats. The only exception would be if you&rsquo;re painting with a light color over a dark color, in which case you may need three or four coats of paint to ensure the dark color doesn&rsquo;t show through the new paint. </p></div>

Q: What is the best time of day to paint outside?

• <div><p>While the answer varies based on weather, 10 a.m. is a good time to start painting. The dew will have dried, meaning there&rsquo;s no moisture on the house, and the temperature will likely be moderate and the sunlight less direct. Starting mid-morning should also give you enough daylight and pleasant weather to work on the job for several hours.</p></div>

Q: Can you paint over a troweled wall?

• <div><p>Yes, you can paint over a troweled wall once the texture is fully dry. Remember that textured surfaces may require more paint and hands-on, detailed work to ensure you get into all the nooks and crannies. If your walls are highly textured, a paint sprayer may be the best fit for the job.</p></div>

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Last update on November 15, 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 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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