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House Painters Near Me - Choosing A Local Painter

House Painters Near Me - Choosing A Local Painter

Discover the unparalleled benefits of hiring a local house painter for your home's next revamp. Enjoy personalized service, area-specific expertise, and support for your community while enhancing your home's beauty. Read on for all the reasons to choose local!

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How Many Coats Of House Paint Do You Need?

How Many Coats Of House Paint Do You Need?

When you're getting an estimate for house painting many painting contractors are offering two coats of paint as part of their pricing. The question is, are you really getting two coats of paint? The answer is, it depends on how your house painter defines two coats of paint. In most cases painters will define two coats as a spray and backroll as two coats of paint. This is NOT two coats of paint. Paint manufacturers like Sherwin Williams and painting contractors like TRICO PAINTING, define two coats as applying one coat of paint per the manufacturer's recommendations and allowing the first coat to completely dry before applying a second coat.

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How often should I paint the exterior of my house?

How often should I paint the exterior of my house?

The frequency of painting your home's exterior, typically every 5 to 10 years, hinges on factors such as the effectiveness of the prior paint application, the caliber of paint used, prevailing weather conditions in your area, and the surface material being painted.

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