Uwe K.
How long to paint a room?
Just curious about those who do their own painting. How long does it take you to paint an avg. size room. Let's assume:
- a 10x12 room
- ceiling one color, with a simple piece of moulding in the same color
- walls a ...
Walter Correia
What are the proper steps to remove lead paint from apartment?
Does any one have any experience with lead paint in their apartment. My wife and I discovered that we have lead paint in a bedroom and excepting them in other bedrooms. We knew there was a high chance that we were goi...
Account Closed
To Paint or not to Paint Brick Exterior
Hello all! I need your advice on whether or not to paint this brick house. It has not been lived in for 20 years and was owned by a hoarder. The neighbors are thrilled that there is a new owner that plans to make i...
Sean Tippens
$8000 paint quote for a 750sq ft home???.....
We have a small 750sq ft single family home that we have completely renovated. Started getting quotes for paint and I was shocked!!!! This does include interior and exterior with trim. But still, $8000!!!!! How do y’a...
Victor Lee
A child in my rental tested positive for lead paint in PA
Almost all of the properties in the area are 100 years and older and are known to have lead paint. We gave the tenant all the disclosures at the lease signing.After the child was diagnosed with lead paint, the tenant ...
Derek Woods
Painted hardwood floors.
Hey fellow DIYers,I have a triplex that I'm slowly remodeling, exterior at the moment. The inside remodels are in the planning stages. The building is very, very old so the whole house has 3in hardwood floors (carpe...
Anthony Bonanno
Can you paint over aluminum siding?
A couple of houses I'm looking at could use some freshening up of the exterior. This would definitely help with the value and curb appeal. Can you paint over the aluminum siding or would replacing it be the best appro...
Kevin Allen
Lead paint inspections
Hello, I have 2 rentals. Louisville, KY is looking at mandating lead paint inspections in all rentals. One of my rentals was built in 1956. I have no knowledge of lead paint being present in this house but curious ...
Robert Taylor
Getting Paint Bids-How Much To Pay for Interior Painting
As I've mentioned in other posts, for this current "crop" of projects, I'm subbing everything out, no more direct hire employees for me, at least for now. Tomorrow I have a couple of guys coming by to give me some...
Andy J.
Painting Exterior Brick
Does anyone have experience painting exterior brick? I have seen some nice rehabs in my area that turned out well but have never done it myself. Is there a special paint, any recommendations on colors, sheen, or cos...