How much do other painting supplies cost?

• <div><p>In addition to paint, you’ll need some other supplies to paint a house yourself. These include: </p><ul><li><p>Brushes: <b>$3–$20 each</b></p></li><li><p>Tape: <b>$3–$10 per roll</b></p></li><li><p>Drop cloth: <b>$5–$30 each</b></p></li><li><p>Tray: <b>$2–$5 each</b></p></li><li><p>Rollers:<b> $10–$100 each</b></p></li><li><p>House ladder: <b>$100–$300</b></p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Can I paint my chain-link fence?

• <div><p>Yes, you can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-paint-chain-link-fence.htm">paint a chain-link fence</a>, but you don’t want to use spray paint. With the spray method, you’ll be losing a majority of your product to the air, given the size of the gaps in chain-link fences. Instead, use a paintbrush for your fence posts and a paint roller for the wire.</p></div>

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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: How much do other painting supplies cost?

• <div><p>In addition to paint, you&rsquo;ll need some other supplies to paint a house yourself. These include: </p><ul><li><p>Brushes: <b>$3&ndash;$20 each</b></p></li><li><p>Tape: <b>$3&ndash;$10 per roll</b></p></li><li><p>Drop cloth: <b>$5&ndash;$30 each</b></p></li><li><p>Tray: <b>$2&ndash;$5 each</b></p></li><li><p>Rollers:<b> $10&ndash;$100 each</b></p></li><li><p>House ladder: <b>$100&ndash;$300</b></p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Can you paint inside when it rains?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-paint-in-the-rain.htm">paint inside when it rains</a>, but you should keep the windows closed and have a dehumidifier in the room to maintain proper humidity under 70%. Note that keeping the windows closed means you won&rsquo;t have ventilation, so double-check that you&rsquo;re using a no-VOC paint for safety. Even then, it&rsquo;s a better idea to wait until the rain has passed before you start painting.</p></div>

Q: Do you use a roller or brush to paint textured walls?

• <div><p>Use a roller with a high nap to paint into the textured dips and cover the raised sections of your walls without leaving any sections uncovered. After applying paint using the high-nap roller, you use a paintbrush to cover any missed spots. Applying two or three coats of paint using this method should provide plenty of coverage.</p></div>

Q: Can I paint my chain-link fence?

• <div><p>Yes, you can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-paint-chain-link-fence.htm">paint a chain-link fence</a>, but you don&rsquo;t want to use spray paint. With the spray method, you&rsquo;ll be losing a majority of your product to the air, given the size of the gaps in chain-link fences. Instead, use a paintbrush for your fence posts and a paint roller for the wire.</p></div>

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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...
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Reviewed in January 2024
David and Josh are the best! They have done multiple projects around our home. I would highly recommend this company for any job large or small. They are very professional, honest, hard working and meticulous and the costs are reasonable. They totally understand your needs and what they have to...
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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...
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