Can I use ceiling paint on walls?

• <div><p>While we can’t stop you, we don’t recommend using ceiling paint on walls. Ceiling paint is designed to be flat and less durable, which means it won’t stand up well to scrubbing or regular contact. It’s often limited in color selection. If you’re painting a low-traffic area, such as a closet, ceiling paint might work in an absolute pinch. But for most walls, it’s worth using a more durable, wall-specific formula. </p></div>

Is painting a pool deck a good idea?

• <div><p>If you have a smooth, already bonded concrete surface, painting a concrete pool deck can be a great way to brighten up the area and add longevity. If the surface has another covering or a different type of paint has been used previously, you won’t be able to paint it without removing the existing coating. Wooden decks benefit from painting as it helps to keep them watertight. Quality pool deck paints also help make the surface less slippery and less likely to gather mold and mildew or prematurely crack.</p></div>

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Q: Can I use ceiling paint on walls?

• <div><p>While we can&rsquo;t stop you, we don&rsquo;t recommend using ceiling paint on walls. Ceiling paint is designed to be flat and less durable, which means it won&rsquo;t stand up well to scrubbing or regular contact. It&rsquo;s often limited in color selection. If you&rsquo;re painting a low-traffic area, such as a closet, ceiling paint might work in an absolute pinch. But for most walls, it&rsquo;s worth using a more durable, wall-specific formula. </p></div>

Q: How do you open a can of dry paint?

• <div><p>While <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-make-paint-dry-smoother.htm">paint drying smoothly</a> on a wall is ideal, a can full of dry paint is not. To open a can of dry paint, you&rsquo;ll need a tool with a sharp edge, such as a utility knife or a box cutter. Take your tool and score the area where the lid meets the can to break through the dried-up paint. Then, use a paint can opener or a flathead screwdriver to pry the lid open and check the state of the contents. For smaller cans with plastic lids, you can run the top under hot water to loosen the lid. </p></div>

Q: What do most painters charge hourly?

• <div><p>Most painters charge by the square footage of the project rather than an hourly rate. However, painters who do charge by the hour typically charge $20 to $60 per hour for a standard job. More complex or physically demanding jobs may be able to go for $100 per hour in labor costs. </p></div>

Q: How much does a 5-gallon bucket of paint weigh?

• <div><p>Since the average weight for a gallon of paint is between 7 and 12 pounds per gallon, the average weight of a 5-gallon bucket of paint will be around 35 to 60 pounds. The weight of your paint will depend on the quality and type of paint, with richer colors derived from heavy metals or natural earth pigments weighing the most and synthetically-derived paints weighing the least. </p></div>

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Last update on December 09, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Customer service was great. They arrived on time and completed the project completely.
Rood Feller
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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 November 2021
Garrett was excellent to work with for our home inspection. Garrett answered all our questions during the process of the inspection. My husband and I recommend him highly. We had our report soon after the inspection!
Coal Valley Home Inspections
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Reviewed in March 2018
We purchased Hunter Douglas silhouette blinds for the main floor of our ranch style home and HD plantation shutters for the basement guest bedrooms and entertainment area as well as HD wood blinds for our garage windows. Excellent experience in every area. Ray was quick to respond and work...
New View Blinds and Shutters
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Reviewed in May 2017
The project started on time and ended as projected. The staff were all polite and professional. The owner was always available to answer questions. I wasn't looking forward to doing this project, but Usa Painting company made it an great experience. I highly recommend this company.
USA Pro Painters & Wall Covering, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2014
They pulled permits with Prince William County. They dug up the basement around a parameter for a part of the basement and put in weeping tiles as well as a new sump pump. They did everything they said they would as they would. The work was done very quickly and as promised. Everything was...
Basement Detective
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Reviewed in July 2013
The ProArbor crew, had contacted me the day scheduled that they had a truck break down and requested to delay the job to the next day. After I explained that the timeline was crucial, i.e. I had back to back Trim Painting and Gutter crews scheduled, they came out made arrangement to come out in...
Pro Arbor Tree Care Professionals
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