Should I paint my stairway or foyer before selling?

• <div><p>Painting your stairway or foyer before selling can make your home more appealing to prospective buyers. “Painting a foyer is a great way to maximize your home’s value,” says Tschudi. “Prospective buyers see fresh paint and clean and empty rooms as a palate and are more compelled to buy.”</p></div>

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Q: Is repainting part of the repair process for plaster surfaces?

• <div><p>Many services include repainting to match the existing surface. Confirm with your provider.</p></div>

Q: When should I use flat paint?

• <div><p>Use flat paint in the rooms that don&rsquo;t need a lot of cleaning. Flat paint works well in bedrooms, where there is low human traffic, and having the walls soak up light keeps the look and vibe calm. Flat paint also hides imperfections, so if you spot a crack, dent, or patch in your wall, choose flat paint over something shinier. </p></div>

Q: How do painters determine prices?

• <div><p>Many painters determine prices for home painting jobs using a base rate per square foot. Others use square footage to estimate the amount of paint required and charge a multiple of the material cost, and some may estimate the time required and factor that in. In some cases, painters may simply offer to beat the lowest local quote you've received.</p></div>

Q: Should you paint a front door with a brush or a roller?

• <div><p>This depends on the size and design of your door. If your door is on the smaller side and features some unique design elements, go with a brush to ensure you get in those hard-to-reach crevices without painting outside the lines. If you&rsquo;re painting a large door, like a double door or garage door, and the panels are flat, go with a roller to get the job done quickly. </p></div>

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Last update on November 13, 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 December 2018
Very well. He is very thorough and knowledgeable about preparing surfaces for paint, also about the different materials and paint to be used. He has worked for me for over 20 years as a sub-contractor when I was a general contractor, on my personal homes and for a B&Bthat I owned and operated...
Ryc's Painting
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Reviewed in November 2018
BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!! John Alden, his son and his workers are A M A Z I N G!! We purchased our home six years ago. A really cool Stickley Bungalow, that was built in 1910 - a one story, somewhat 'rambling' (several additions, lots of angles), large home. With a lot of inside work to do, we...
Alden Painting
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Reviewed in February 2017
Beautifully, perfect job. Everything was seamless, you couldn't tell what he painted. It was so perfect. Every corner was perfect, a lot of detail went into the work. I recommend him to everyone.
David Pingree 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 July 2013
Amrou and his team did a great job on our old house. Amrou was the consummate professional. He communicated quite well, spelled out everything he was going to do in great detail and delivered on his word. I can't ask for much more. I highly recommend A.T.E. Painting.
A.T.E. Painting, LLC
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