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Q: The painter finished last month and the paint is already peeling. Do I have any recourse?

Premature peeling is almost always a prep or application failure — skipped priming, painting over moisture, or incompatible paint over old glossy paint. Document with photos immediately. A quality painter should warranty their work for at least 1–2 years. Send a written notice and give them 10–14 days to respond. If they won't fix it, file a complaint with your state licensing board.

Q: My painter got overspray on my car and driveway. Who's responsible?

The painter is fully responsible for protecting your property. Overspray damage to vehicles, landscaping, or neighboring property is the contractor's liability. Document the damage immediately, get a repair estimate from a body shop, and send the bill to the contractor. Their general liability insurance should cover it.

Q: Do I need to move all my furniture before interior painters arrive?

Yes — moving furniture is typically not included in a standard paint quote unless explicitly stated. You should clear the room or move items to the center so they can be covered with drop cloths. Ask your painter in advance exactly what furniture prep they handle vs. what's your responsibility.

Q: The painter used cheap paint and didn't tell me. Can I force them to redo it?

If your contract specified a paint brand or grade (e.g., Sherwin-Williams Duration) and they used a different product, that's breach of contract. You can require them to repaint with the specified product or recover the cost difference. This is why paint contracts should specify the product name, sheen, and number of coats in writing.

Q: How long should I wait before washing or scrubbing newly painted walls?

Latex/water-based paint: wait 30 days before scrubbing, though light cleaning is possible after 2 weeks. Oil-based: wait 7 days before light cleaning, 30 days for scrubbing. High-traffic areas (hallways, kitchens) benefit from semi-gloss or satin finish — easier to clean than flat. Your painter should tell you the cure schedule for the specific product used.

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Project scope depends on the property, visible condition, access, materials, timing, and the exact work requested. Use this Painting page to choose the exact project type and location. Agni is a lead-matching marketplace and contractor network; providers are independent businesses, and availability varies by market.

$1,800–$6,000*

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$1,910–$4,890*

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Project scope depends on the property, visible condition, access, materials, timing, and the exact work requested. Include the visible problem, affected area, project goal, and preferred schedule.

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Visible damage or declining performance
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Our Painting network covers all 50 states plus DC. Choose your state, city and ZIP code to see a precise local estimate and available specialists.

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Interior PaintingNationwide

$3,288+*

Exterior PaintingNationwide

$3,335+*

Wallpaper Installation/RemovalNationwide

$1,993+*

Drywall RepairNationwide

$2,290+*

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One painter quoted $1,800 and another quoted $7,500 for the same exterior. What causes this?

The biggest drivers are prep work, paint quality, and number of coats. The low bid likely includes minimal surface prep (no sanding, no primer, one thin coat). Proper exterior painting requires pressure washing, scraping, sanding, priming bare wood, caulking gaps, and two coats of quality paint. Ask each contractor exactly what prep steps they're including.

The painter finished last month and the paint is already peeling. Do I have any recourse?

My painter got overspray on my car and driveway. Who's responsible?

Do I need to move all my furniture before interior painters arrive?

The painter used cheap paint and didn't tell me. Can I force them to redo it?

How long should I wait before washing or scrubbing newly painted walls?

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