Questions and Answers About Painting Contractors

Here you will find questions and answers about choosing a painting contractor. I have received a few questions pertaining to choosing a good painting contractor and "shouldn't this be included in the job". Through these questions and any that you have, I will try to bring some clarity to finding a good painting contractor.

Many painting questions I receive are a little vague and this makes them difficult to answer. Try to add as many specifics as possible. You will also have the option to include other info. Like a photo, your location, name and email address.

• Photo - You have the ability to upload a photo through the same form. "A picture is worth a thousand words" and could give me some vital clues that will produce a better answer. Please upload a photo when ever possible.
• Your Location - Your location can give me clues and allow me to tailor your answer to your region, if possible.
• Your Name and Email Address - These are optional and will allow you to receive confirmation emails that your painting question or comment has been received or answered.

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The idea here is simple? Ask a Question or Answer a Question! Offering your thoughts and opinions can save others the trouble of asking the same painting questions or become my co-expert on this subject by rating and submitting comments.

I could really use your help answering some painting questions. I get a lot of questions and do the best that I can to give a detailed answer, but maybe you have a better answer to offer.

Feel free to answer as many painting questions as you want. To answer a question simply click on it and navigate to "Comments" form at the bottom of the page. Add your ideas then press submit. It's that easy!

I'd appreciate a little help! :-)

If you have a particular question and cannot find the answer, use the form below and I or a site visitor will provide the answer ASAP. To answer a question simply click on a question and navigate to "Comments" at the bottom of the page.

Feel free to type your question below and check back soon to view any answers or comments. I always do my best to answer or reply to your queries as soon as I can. You may use your real first name or not, it's up to you, but please state the real location where you live.

You also have the option to upload a photo; this could be very helpful with giving you the best possible answer.

Your Painting Contractor Questions Answered

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Trim Painting 
My painter tells me that he doesn't paint all three sides of a vertical trim piece, only the front face. Is this typical, and if so, why?

Answer
This ...

Self Priming Paint or Regular Paint 
We're taking bids from painters. Most say they will use Dunn-Edwards paint but one of them says he wants to use a Behr paint that requires no primer. It ...

How do I bid a paint job? 
I have just started a painting business and would like your help in determining how to estimate a job, is there a formula?

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Unfortunately ...

How long, typically, should it take to paint the exterior of a house?  Not rated yet
I know that I'm probably just being a pain, but I'm about to go out of my mind on this paint job I'm having done. I hired a local handy man that has done ...

Clapboard Repair  Not rated yet
My bungalow style home has many clapboards which are split. Would a typical painting contractor job involve replacing these boards?

Answer
It depends ...

Problem with Contractor Applied Tex-Cote  Not rated yet
Should ship lap siding be caulked on the bottom edge? What happens if it is? We had our house painted by a company that was very unprofessional. Contract ...

How much does the average painter charge a sq ft interior walls in ok shape?  Not rated yet
I need a 1500 sq ft home painted, walls and trim. How much should it cost?

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The only time I use a sq/ft price is when bidding new construction,...

Spray VS Roller/Brushing for Exterior Painting  Not rated yet
I am in the process of obtaining bids on the exterior of my home. It has 4" tongue and groove Redwood siding that is peeling and checking badly.

Several ...

What Is Included In An Exterior Paint Job  Not rated yet
I have the old style storm windows and I wanted to know if the outside of the interior window should be included in an exterior paint job. My contractor ...

Does trimming include windows?  Not rated yet
I'm having my exterior painted. My painter has just informed me that he only trims the outside frame of windows. My understanding of trim is the ENTIRE ...

Primer vs Two Coats of Paint Without Primer  Not rated yet
I recently had my 50 year old home repainted. On the suggestion of the contractor he used two coats of high quality Sherwin Williams top coat and no primer....

Hiring a Painter  Not rated yet
When getting your exterior house painted, are the gutters around the house typically included in the painting costs and do most painters paint the gutters(...

Biding a Paint Job  Not rated yet
How would you bid a paint job? A big two story house that's about 80 years old.

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First I look at the condition of the home and note any repairs ...

How Many Coats of Paint  Not rated yet
I got a quote from a painter that told me that a primer and 1 coat of paint is enough. He used the analogy that the second coat is like car wax in that ...

Full vs spot priming; spray brush and roll or just brush and roll  Not rated yet
There is $1000 difference between two quotes I received on a paint job. Company #1 spot primes and sprays paint on, followed by a brush and roll. Company ...

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