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Q: Can you paint a room in one day?

• <div><p>If you have the room prepped and ready to paint first thing in the morning, you may be able to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-paint-room.htm">paint a room</a> in one day. Spackling, patching, and priming require time to dry before painting, so those steps will likely take you beyond the span of a workday. If you count the time it takes to prep, prime (if needed), and paint, the project will likely take a couple of days.</p></div>

Q: What causes paint to peel?

• <div><p>The most common reason paint peels is because moisture gets trapped underneath it and disrupts its bond with the wall. Other causes for peeling paint include a poor original paint job, painting over a surface with dirt or other foreign material on it, or applying paint coats that are too thick.</p></div>

Q: What is the fastest way to paint a room?

• <div><p>Consider skipping the primer if possible; it's only necessary if you need to cover something up, such as a stain or a porous surface, or if you want to switch from a dark color to a light one. If you have a steady hand and are a precise painter, you may want to consider skipping the painter&rsquo;s tape. Instead, carry a damp rag with you as you paint to quickly wipe away any mistakes.</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: Do you need primer for satin paint?

• <div><p>Because satin paint has a sheen to it, it will highlight curves and contours. While that&rsquo;s great for trim, it&rsquo;s not so excellent for your repaired drywall that has a few small blemishes. In addition, satin paint will stick to your surface better if it&rsquo;s primed. Sand and prime your surface before applying satin paint for best results.</p></div>

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Last update on December 07, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
This painter is highly undependable. He wasted 18months of my time by promising to come over and painting my house and after numerous I will be there and never showed up and never did the job and highly unrecommended this painter.
CB Painting LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
Project was exterior paint and minor carpentry of medium sized home and stain and paint of a large deck. Project completed on time (only 1 rain delay) and team was very professional (clean, quiet, courteous, on time). Fernando was a good communicator as the project was underway, and let me...
Missi Painting
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Reviewed in June 2025
Very hardworking and dedicated to get the job done. They listened to what we were saying we needed and delivered. They stripped and restored our vintage front doors. Replaced posts and painted railings and ceilings.
Richard's & Tony's Fixers
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Reviewed in May 2023
Jeremy and his crew were great! They got all of the work done quickly and cleaned up any paint chips and mess. Jeremy did a walk through with me at the end to insure that I was happy with their work and he pointed out a few extra little things that they noticed and fixed I would DEFINITELY hire...
Moose Os Painting
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Reviewed in March 2016
John did excellent work at my home! I asked him to paint the entire interior of my house including doors and window trim. He worked quickly and efficiently with great attention to detail. He made the process incredibly easy for me. He finished a day earlier than expected and cleaned the entire...
Alden Painting
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Reviewed in July 2014
Cracks that had developed in the foundation were filled and left to age for a couple days. Then the sealant was sanded and the foundation (1500 square feet) was painted. The foundation had been raw concrete and the house looks 1000 times better now that it has been painted. The painting was...
H - H Construction LLC
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Reviewed in March 2014
We had done most of the packing but they did it for the paintings and mirrors and some large ceramic plates. All involved were courteous, professional and pleasant and handled all package with great care. The final cost billed was $100 under the estimate
Dons Moving and Storage Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
I was very impressed with API. As an Interior Designer I work with a lot of trades. Bill had an incredibly thorough knowledge of the job and possibilities and they were very reasonably priced. He offered alternatives to what other plumbers offered talked to me as if I were not a dumbbell - which...
API Plumbing Inc
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Reviewed in May 2008
The experience was horrendous. They started out by sending four or five young people. They looked like high school kids. They were running around and did not act like they knew what they were doing. They were really, nice, sweet young people but it almost always seemed like they were in...
Luxbrush Painting Co Inc
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