Our house painters Chattanooga, TN residents rely on define latex paint as a paint that can be thinned and cleaned up with water. It's also used as a base for emulsion paints.

This paint is a synthetic resin paint, which is an oil base paint. To learn more, contact our house painters in Chattanooga, TN today!

Our house painters Chattanooga, TN depends on may use acrylic paint which is a synthetic resin that is present in most latex paints. It helps interior paints in adhesion, coverage, and scrubability.

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. House painters in Chattanooga, TN find that concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors. Organic chemicals are widely used as ingredients in household products. Paints, varnishes, and wax all contain organic solvents, as do many cleaning, disinfecting, cosmetic, degreasing, and hobby products.

Generally, you may not apply latex over oil-based paints. If the oil base is flat it will adhere but if the oil base has a sheen then it won't work well. Give the team of house painters Chattanooga, TN residents love a call today if you have more questions such as this!

Yes! Whether it's interior or exterior paint, house painters in Chattanooga, TN will be able to apply oil-based paints over latex-based paints.

A barrier coat of oil-based flat primer on interior or exterior surfaces should be applied by the house painters Chattanooga, TN depends on. Also, you can sand and “rough up” the surface which will aid the adhesion of the latex.

Based on the experience of our house painters in Chattanooga, TN, this occurs because the alkyd resins in oil-based paint cause the gradual yellowing of white and off-white colors. According to Forbes, interior painting will consistently achieve ROIs of over 100%. If you're looking to repaint your outdated yellow walls, give us a call today for an investment you won't regret!

No. Mildew is a living organism that can feed on all types of surfaces (except zinc and metal). You can kill mildew by washing with a mixture of household bleach and water (one-quart bleach to one-gallon water). Also, you can add M-1 Mildewcide to each gallon of paint. This will inhibit the growth of mildew and algae for quite a while. Though it's not a guaranteed solution, it will help in most cases. If you're struggling with mildew on your paint, give our house painters Chattanooga, TN loves a call!

Yes, you can, however, it’s not advisable. Mildew will grow into and under the finished coat of paint. House painters in Chattanooga, TN have seen this cause blistering or peeling.

Yes, you can, but it’s not advisable. It’s better to remove the wallpaper first, then skim and prime the walls. If you do paint over the wallpaper, there’s a chance it will peel at the seams or bubble.

You’ll need to use specific products depending on the material and the look you want. For example: most concrete can be stained, while block needs a primer like Block Filler.

Latex will retain its color for longer than oil base stain.

Most of the cost of a paint job is in the labor. So the price is determined by the amount of surface preparation, the attention to detail, and quality desired. We would be happy to review, in detail, our calculations for your project so you can make a fair comparison with other bids.

Yes. We’ll stay with the project and work until your painting is completed. Our goal is to have the same crew work on your job from start to finish.

Yes. We would be happy to provide you with references for similar jobs completed in your area.

Yes, our insurance includes a million-dollar general liability policy as well as workers' compensation.

Yes. We use premium quality products from all the major suppliers. However, the brand of paint we use can be influenced by other factors including customer preference, the nature of the project, and other bid specifications.

We would be happy to bring you a color fan and put up a few samples to help you decide.

Yes, we have a one-year labor warranty, with separate warranties on materials.

Yes, our painters have all received adequate training in the tasks that they are assigned. Most of our painters have a minimum of 10 years of experience.

Yes, we are able to complete wall and ceiling repairs, carpentry, roof repairs, and trim work.

Floors, furniture, and areas that are not supposed to be painted will be protected. On completion, we will pick up and clean up to return your home to the condition that we found it.

The only items we ask the customer to move are the small knick-knack-type items and pictures. We come expecting to move furniture, window treatments, and switch plates. Upon completion of the painting, we will place all items we moved back in their correct location.

Yes. If there are any areas that need to be touched up we will be more than happy to come back and touch up any affected areas.

Randy Wilson Painting's service area covers the greater Chattanooga area and northern Georgia.