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Q: Is painted brick hard to maintain?

• <div><p>There are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-pros-and-cons-brick-homes.htm">pros and cons to brick houses</a>, including the fact that painted brick requires more maintenance than bare brick. For one, you need to repaint the surface every 10 or so years. This is a costly and time-consuming process that requires sanding, scraping, washing, and a new coat of paint. You also need to touch up the paint if it chips or fades. Unpainted brick, on the other hand, may need cleaning periodically, but you won&rsquo;t need to go to the same levels you would for painted brick.</p></div>

Q: Can a mist coat be too thick?

• <div><p>Yes, a mist coat can be too thick. If you don&rsquo;t dilute the mist coat enough and you apply a thick coat to the wall, the plaster won&rsquo;t be able to evenly absorb the coat. This can cause the later coats of paint to not adhere to the mist coat or plaster, leaving behind flaking, peeling, or bubbling paint. Even if it doesn&rsquo;t flake or peel right away, a thick primary layer of mist coat can also cause the final paint job to look uneven.</p></div>

Q: What do you paint first, walls or trim?

• <div><p>Many people choose to paint the walls first for a few reasons. First, it can provide a sense of accomplishment and motivation to tackle the rest of the room. Second, starting with the walls allows for more forgiveness of small mistakes. You can paint right up to the edge of the trim and easily cover up any accidental paint drops later. On the other hand, if you start with the trim, you need to be more precise to avoid any splatters on the walls.</p></div>

Q: Can you paint a metal fence?

• <div><p>You shouldn't paint a metal fence. Painting doesn't necessarily damage a corrugated metal fence, but these types of fences are meant to flex, and paint can easily chip and break off. Latex paints can address this issue, but those tend not to be very weather-resistant. Certain paints can trap moisture in the corrugation, which can rust the metal and lead to corrosion. And finally, if you paint a copper fence, it won't patina, which is one of the main reasons people buy copper. </p></div>

Q: How do you hide wallpaper seams when painting?

• <div><p>You can hide wallpaper seams when painting by applying joint compound over them and then sanding thoroughly until smooth. You&rsquo;ll want to apply two layers of compound, allowing for four to eight hours between coats. Do a light sanding between coats and then after the final coat is dry. Once the compound dries completely, you can begin priming and painting the wall.</p></div>

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Last update on December 06, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
H&M did an excellent job. Walls and ceilings were peeling off and they fixed it and painted it. See the before and after photos. They have also done plumbing work and lots of other projects.
H & M HANDYMAN SERVICE LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
We've had Virtu Custom Painting. Paint three of our homes over the few past years, the first two homes inside and out and our current home they painted the entire interior. They are professional, polite, and did exactly what we wanted and the painting job is excellent. We 100% definitely...
Virtu Custom Painting & Remodeling Services
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Reviewed in March 2018
Mark Schmelzer with Kitchen Tune-up did an excellent job of refinishing our outdated wood cabinets with beautiful paint and hardware. He also replaced an outdated sink including a new cabinet to accommodate a farmhouse sink. In addition, he did a beautiful back splash to go with new counter...
Kitchen Tune-Up Ponderay, ID
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Reviewed in September 2014
I continued to use their services for around a couple of years. Their contract was very extensive. They didn’t do half of what it said they would do and we had to have them come back out. I had gotten online and notified the company of this and the manager got very mad with me. They moved the...
ORKIN
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Reviewed in May 2014
They are very good at repairing and painting vehicles. I have been using them for 9 years. Their work is excellent and they have a quick turnaround time in getting the job done and they don’t overcharge. So it is value, service and dependability with them.
COLE CHEVY CADILLAC GMC
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Reviewed in April 2014
We hired Plomari construction to paint our foyer, hallway, and entire family room. George offered very competitive pricing. His team, led by Carlos, were on-time, courteous, and very hard working. They did an excellent job and we were very happy with their work. I highly recommend Plomari...
Plomari General Contractors, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2012
They did a great job of prepping the house for painting: scraped it completely, pressure washed it, & caulked very well. They missed several spots when spraying and had to return to do them. They did not replace all of my gutters and downspouts. They did not cover my windows and almost all...
LILLY PAINTING
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Reviewed in November 2011
We bought a nine year old neglected colonial brick home in Winston-SaIem. No furniture in it and anticipated a thorough cleaning. I was pleased when the three ladies arrived early at 8:30 am, but they began at 9 am. We were quoted $65.00 an hour and we explicitly told the gentleman taking...
Maid in North Carolina Inc
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