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Q: Should I tip for exterior home painting?

• <div><p>Although most contractors, like painters, earn an hourly rate and do not expect tips, you can still tip if you&rsquo;re satisfied with the job and feel that the painters went above and beyond. Tipping about <b>$20 to $50 per worker</b> can go a long way in showing your appreciation for a job well done. However, check with the contractor beforehand to confirm the policy on tipping, as some companies do not allow employees to accept tips.</p></div>

Q: What kind of paint do you use to whitewash brick?

• <div><p>When it comes to painting your bricks, you&rsquo;ve got a few options. Traditionally, lime wash (a mix of aged, burned, and crushed lime and water) was used to whitewash brick or stone. You can also find premixed brick whitewash paint that cuts out a few steps and lets you get started faster. However, for the best results, we recommend using a DIY whitewash (white acrylic paint mixed with water).</p></div>

Q: How many coats does eggshell paint need?

• <div><p>In most cases, you&rsquo;ll need at least two coats of eggshell paint. This is a good rule of thumb to go by if you&rsquo;re painting a wall or ceiling. Make sure each coat has ample time to dry before you apply the next one.</p></div>

Q: Should I prime over old exterior paint?

• <div><p>Priming over old exterior paint is fine if the original paint is not cracked, chipped, and peeling. When that is the case, you need to scrape it off and sand first. Primer improves adhesion, seals stains, and provides a consistent base for the new paint. It also enhances the paint's durability and helps achieve a more uniform finish. </p></div>

Q: Do I need to remove all exterior paint before repainting?

• <div><p>There are times when you should remove all exterior paint before repainting. This includes when you need to get rid of lead-based paint (which should be done by a pro), or if you need to apply a different finish than what&rsquo;s already there. Your house may also have too many pre-existing layers of old paint, in which case you&rsquo;ll be better off getting rid of the old layers first.</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 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 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 April 2021
I have reason to suspect his crew was smoking pot on our property and they destroyed our home. John was never there to supervise his crew. They took out all the insulation in our crawl space and let our pipes freeze so we had to replace all of the plumbing. He cut a floor joist where they were...
Sunroom & Deck Doctor of New England
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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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