{"id":69,"date":"2024-11-12T03:08:07","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T03:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/castlepainters.com\/staging\/3604\/faq\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T23:35:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T23:35:27","slug":"faq-professional-painters-knoxville-tn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/castlepainters.com\/staging\/3604\/faq-professional-painters-knoxville-tn\/","title":{"rendered":"Painting Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This house painting FAQ is the short list of questions Knoxville homeowners ask before we walk the house. If you do not see yours, call or text 865-606-6999.<\/p>\n\n\n

Get a free estimate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

House painting FAQ: the visit and the calendar<\/h2>\n\n\n

How long does the free estimate take?<\/h3>\n\n\n

Plan on 30\u201360 minutes. We walk the rooms or walls you want painted, talk through prep and products, and send a written estimate afterward. Get a free estimate<\/a> when you are ready for the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n

How far ahead should I schedule?<\/h3>\n\n\n

Exterior work fills first in spring and early fall. A few weeks ahead is the safer window. Interior work runs through the year.<\/p>\n\n\n

Do you help choose colors?<\/h3>\n\n\n

Yes. We look at the light in the room and the furnishings that are staying. Start with how to choose paint colors for a room<\/a> if you want to narrow swatches before the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n

Interior questions<\/h2>\n\n\n

How do you protect furniture and floors?<\/h3>\n\n\n

We cover or move lighter furniture, put drop cloths on floors, and mask hardware and fixtures before paint is opened. Large or fragile pieces are planned with you before day one.<\/p>\n\n\n

Can we stay home?<\/h3>\n\n\n

Most homeowners do. We phase rooms so a kitchen or a bedroom can come back into use, and we clean up at the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n

What prep happens before interior painting?<\/h3>\n\n\n

We fill nail holes, patch dents, sand the repair, caulk open trim joints, and spot-prime stains and bare patches. Then we cut in. Sheen is chosen by room. The full scope is on interior painting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

How long is an interior project?<\/h3>\n\n\n

A single room is often a day or two after prep. A whole house takes longer. The written estimate says which rooms stay open.<\/p>\n\n\n

When can we use the rooms again?<\/h3>\n\n\n

When the film is dry enough for the product and the humidity that day. We do not rush a second coat onto a soft film to hit a date.<\/p>\n\n\n

Exterior questions<\/h2>\n\n\n

What prep goes into an exterior?<\/h3>\n\n\n

Wash, scrape loose paint, sand edges, caulk joints, repair soft wood, and prime bare spots. The exterior painting quote checklist<\/a> is how to read someone else's scope. The work itself is booked on exterior painting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

How does weather affect the job?<\/h3>\n\n\n

We watch temperature, humidity, rain, and morning dew. East Tennessee humidity is the usual reason a coat waits. We would rather pause than paint a damp wall.<\/p>\n\n\n

How long does exterior paint last here?<\/h3>\n\n\n

It depends on prep, the product, and how much sun and rain each wall takes. South and west walls usually show wear first. We do not promise a year count beyond the warranty below.<\/p>\n\n\n

Do you protect landscaping?<\/h3>\n\n\n

Yes. Shrubs and beds are covered or tied back, and ladders are placed so we are not standing in the plants.<\/p>\n\n\n

Products, warranty, and hiring<\/h2>\n\n\n

What paint do you use?<\/h3>\n\n\n

Sherwin-Williams. The product and the sheen are written into the estimate. Flat, eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss are the usual choices. The guide is Sherwin-Williams paint sheens<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

What is your warranty?<\/h3>\n\n\n

Every job we paint carries a 3-year written warranty. We go over it at the estimate so you know what is covered before work starts.<\/p>\n\n\n

Should I check a painter's insurance?<\/h3>\n\n\n

Yes. Ask any painter for a current certificate of insurance before work starts, and make sure the scope and warranty are in writing. That is a question for you to ask.<\/p>\n\n\n

Do you do new construction?<\/h3>\n\n\n

We focus on repainting existing homes. That work needs more surface prep than new drywall and new trim.<\/p>\n\n\n

What do I leave the walkthrough with?<\/h3>\n\n\n

A written estimate that names the scope. No dollar amount is printed on this FAQ. Nothing here is a range.<\/p>\n\n\n

Free estimate<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

House painting FAQ on products and the written page<\/h2>\n\n\n

Where is the warranty written down?<\/h3>\n\n\n

On the estimate you approve, not only on this house painting FAQ. Every job we paint carries a 3-year written warranty. We do not describe a longer term. If a painter will not put the term in writing, treat that as one of the lines on the quote checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n

If your question is about one wall, this list cannot see it. On the walkthrough, point at the room or the elevation. We will write the prep for that surface instead of handing you a general answer. A soft film, a stain that keeps returning, or trim that was painted in oil are the kinds of details the visit is for.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n