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Q: How do I know when spray paint is dry?

• <div><p>Most spray paint is fully dry after 24 hours, but knowing when the spray paint is dry depends on the type of dry paint criteria. Surface dry is a surface that&rsquo;s dry enough for you to apply another coat of paint. Touch dryness is a little dryer than surface dryness and will feel dry if you gently touch it, but it&rsquo;s really wet underneath the initial touch. Hard dry feels fully dry but can dent or smudge upon extra pressure. Thoroughly dry paint is completely dry. </p></div>

Q: Is primer necessary before painting?

• <div><p>In most cases, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/quick-primer-interior-painting.htm">paint primer</a> is necessary before painting over wood paneling. A hardy primer formula covers up stains and leaves a grippy surface for the new paint to hold onto. If you don&rsquo;t use a primer first, you risk poor adhesion, visible blemishes, and a paint top coat that could flake away later. </p><p>There are two primer choices: oil-based or latex-based. Choose an oil-based primer for durability and adhesion, but prepare for extra dry time and more VOC (volatile organic compounds) fumes. Or, pick a stain-blocking latex primer. They&rsquo;re easy to apply, clean up, and affordable.</p></div>

Q: What should I do if I used exterior paint inside?

• <div><p>The biggest issue with painting your interior walls with exterior paint isn&rsquo;t the way the paint looks or performs&mdash;it&rsquo;s the lack of ventilation. The higher quantities of VOCs in exterior paint will have a harder time dispersing in an enclosed space, so do everything you can to direct them out&mdash;like turning on a fan and opening your windows and doors. Afterward, you can simply prime and redo your walls with interior paint, and no one will know the difference.</p></div>

Q: What kind of paint do you use on a backsplash?

• <div><p>While epoxy paint specifically for tile backsplashes exists, it's not always necessary for every project. While epoxy paint is durable, it's also more costly than other types. High-quality enamel paints are suitable for most tile backsplash applications. They also have the added benefit of being more affordable in most cases. </p></div>

Q: Can I paint a metal roof myself?

• <div><p>While DIY is possible, professionals ensure proper adhesion, even coating, and the use of high-quality, weather-resistant paints.</p></div>

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Last update on December 06, 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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