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Q: Is there a difference between ceiling paint and wall paint?

• <div><p>While you can use wall paint on the ceiling, there are some differences between <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/ceiling-vs-wall-paint.htm">ceiling and wall paint</a>. Ceiling paint tends to be thicker, cover discoloration better, and comes in a more limited color selection. Wall paint is thinner, holds up to regular cleaning better, and is available in an almost endless variety of colors. </p></div>

Q: What paint is best for textured walls?

• <div><p>Latex paint is one of the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-paint-explained.htm">best paint types</a> for textured walls. This water-based paint is fast-drying and has low volatile organic compounds (VOCs), making it safer and more convenient for painting walls that require several coats of paint. </p><p>If you&rsquo;re painting exterior walls, you can also consider using oil-based paint, but keep in mind that it takes much longer to dry and can slow your project down considerably.</p></div>

Q: What is the downside of painting brick?

• <div><p>While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.</p><p>Painting brick is porous, meaning it&rsquo;s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.</p><p>Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you&rsquo;ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it&rsquo;s hard to go back without some serious power washing&mdash;another added cost.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to prep and paint a room?

• <div><p>The time it takes to prep and paint a room depends wholly on the project's details. You can expect to spend at least two days on the job, including one for prepping and priming and one for applying two coats of paint. If the room is complex with many features to work around, expect to spend an additional day. </p></div>

Q: Do you have to sand before using chalk paint?

• <div><p>You don&rsquo;t have to, but, on certain surfaces, sanding will allow the paint to adhere more easily.</p></div>

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Last update on November 12, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Camden?s Cleaning & Paint Services provided me an exemplary process that ensured a 100% passing inspection during my apartment turn-in. The level of care that Ms. Camden displayed was quite impressive. I specifically enjoyed the attention to detail which I gave me a sense of relief. In...
Camden's Cleaning & Painting Service
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Reviewed in January 2025
We needed an entire house painted. Two bathroom remodels, two kitchen remodels, A/C Replacement (3) units and Garage Apt paint and bath remodel. They were amazing! I’m so glad I found them! They did great work, communicated with updates and progress! I would highly recommend! They have all...
P & M Maintenance Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2023
My house is aluminum siding and it needed power washed to remove dirt and oxidation prior to painting. Kenny did an amazing job. My house looked cleaner and brighter even before painting.
Handyman That Can
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Reviewed in April 2021
I hired Dalton King and his crew to repair ceiling damage in my bedroom and bathroom, and to paint the bedroom. They did an excellent job. I found them courteous, professional and knowledgeable. I recommend Dalton King highly. I would certainly hire him for future painting and construction jobs.
King Construction
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Reviewed in January 2017
It was chaos. It was a lot of scraping an removal. The second guy that came out was very meticulous and slow. I called the owner and told him you will not believe the dust in my house, the paint is all ruined. He sent someone out to repaint all the walls. It took over a month. For a three day...
Mr. Hardwood Inc
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Reviewed in March 2015
I removed the wallpaper and the walls looked horrible. They were stained from the glue and several holes were in the walls where cabinets had previously been. Don came to the rescue! He sanded the walls and patched over the holes and painted. The walls look almost new. He also...
Becher's Quality Painting & Home Improvement
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Reviewed in July 2014
Not so good!!! First thing they did was to remove all of the existing trim from around the door. Then they removed the old door. Installers hung the new door and then one worked on the opener and the other finished the door. I went to check on it and the older man asked me what I thought. I told...
STEPP & SONS GARAGE DOORS
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