Answer: For interior painting, we will generally need to know what your choices are the day we start. For exterior painting, if we have a lot of prep work then you can decide even slightly after we get started. For interior painting, when we are doing prep work, we can put some sample colors on the wall for you to see how they look in real life as well.

Answer: Most latex paints dry within 1-2 hours. Newly available oil based paints dry within 2-3 hours. Although they may be dry to the touch most paint takes about a month to cure to optimal hardness.

Answer: YES – EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule) requires that firms performing renovation, repair, and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and pre-schools built before 1978 have their firm certified by the EPA (or an EPA authorized state). You should only use certified painting contractors who are trained by EPA-approved training providers and follow lead-safe work practices.

Answer: We offer a complimentary service to pick up the paint for your job so you don’t have to bother. Just let us know in advance which colors you are using and we’ll take care of the rest.

Answer: We always leave a partial gallon of all of the finish coat materials used on your project – properly labeled by room or area of the project. It’s easier when you call us years from now to do touch-ups if the identical paint is stored in a dry, temperature-controlled space (like a basement).

Answer: Most communities have paint recycling facilities to handle old paint.

Answer: The old adage “you get what you pay for” is true in paint longevity. More expensive paints can last up to twice as long as cheap paint, without chipping, cracking or fading. Premium paints also contain thickening additives to help them roll on more slowly, providing an evenly coated brush or roller stroke. This creates a more uniform surface and requires fewer coats to achieve the desired coverage.

Answer: While each job varies, a combination of brush and roll is typically used to paint interior walls, ceilings, and trim. We spray cabinetry for a high-quality finish. Exterior siding is commonly sprayed and back-brushed or rolled and back-brushed. In either case, brushes are always used!

Answer: You most certainly can. I would say that, most of the time, our everyday pricing from the paint store is going to be better than your sale price, and we simply pass those savings onto you in our estimates. We’ve had a few customers want to save a buck or two and buy inferior products, and unfortunately, that lead to us having to do extra coats to get it to cover. But if there is any way we can help keep the cost down on your job without comprosing quality, we’re all for it!

Answer: Yes, we will use any paint product that you supply.

Answer: Color choice is ultimately the homeowner’s responsibility. There is an additional cost for a color change. The additional cost is determined by how much of the job is completed, along with the cost of the additional paint

Answer: Because of the magnitude of colors and shades/hues within the same color, we suggest an initial visit to your preferred brand paint store to collect samples to bring home (Preferable Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams). We will gladly work with you to identify the best color selections/combinations for your home and give you our opinion.

Answer: We really like working with national, well known brands like Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams and Cabot Stains. Often in the painting industry – you get what you pay for. We put a lot of effort into the preparation and application of the paint, so we want to make sure that it’s going to last. Selection depends usually on each project. We have some customers who prefer a certain brand and we’ll accommodate that request. Sometimes one manufacturer simply makes a better product for your situation so we’ll use the best fit. We will discuss product recommendations during the proposal process. The specific paint line will be selected based on our understanding of your goals for the project.

Answer: Yes, we have many Low and Zero-VOC paints, particularly for interior work. These products are low odor and more environmentally friendly. (We use water-based acrylic paints about 99% of the time).

Answer: If necessary we can use Low or Zero VOC product to eliminate any paint odors.

Answer: Unless you are allergic, it is unlikely that paint fumes will make you ill, however; you may find the odors unpleasant. To keep our painters and customers safe from any possible reaction to exposure to paint fumes, we do our best to open windows and doors to allow air to flow in and of the areas in which we are working. Fumes tend to dissipate very quickly, especially when we are using low or zero VOC paint.

Answer: While oil paint has traditionally been viewed as superior to water-based paints, the chemicals that made oil paints especially durable have been legislated out of use by the government. As such, oil paints are being phased out of the marketplace for residential painting & some commercial/industrial applications. At the same time, the technological advances in 100% acrylic resin latex paints have improved dramatically. At Oliveira Painting we inspects and provides specific recommendations for each project.

Answer: Yes, but that’s probably not going to happen for a while still. Although it’s becoming harder and harder for a consumer to buy a gallon of oil based paint, they are still being made. With VOC law changes over the past 20 years, paint manufacturers have made great strides in improving water-based acrylic coatings to oftentimes out-perform their oil based counterparts.

Answer: Federal clean air regulations have all but eliminated the use of oil-based paint on residential projects as the solvents cause atmospheric ozone, or smog, to form. In the old days, oil was the go-to paint, but starting 30 years ago, coating manufacturers anticipated the need for a ‘cleaner’ paint and invested significantly in the development of water-based products that match or outperform oil-based paints. There is no need to use oil-based paint today; it is a relic of past generations and our planet and our industry are better for it.