Lindale, TX
(903) 360-3570

From Josh Reeves and the crew

Tips and questions, answered straight.

Two boards, taped up side by side. On the left, the paint advice Josh gives away to anyone who asks. On the right, the questions customers in Lindale, Tyler and Longview raise most often before they hire a painter, with the answers we hand out in person.

Door one

Painting tips

Colors, coverage, latex against oil, brushes, drying time. Two of them here, the rest on the full page.

How much paint to buy
We recommend one gallon for every 400 square feet. Textured, rough or unprimed surfaces may require more.
Eco-friendly paint
Choose paint with low VOCs. These are often identified with a green seal.
Read every painting tip
A ceiling light fixture wrapped in clear plastic and glowing through the bag, prepped before painting
Every light gets bagged before the first coat goes on.

Door two

Questions

  • What happens when I ask for an estimate for painting services?

    Following an on-site consultation and a talk about your project, Reeves Painting provides a printed estimate that includes all materials and labor, pricing and work specifications.

  • How long after the estimate does painting begin?

    Work begins anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks following the estimate, once color selections and work specifications have been confirmed and the work contract has been signed.

All the questions

Still reading?

Neither board covers your question? The blog goes longer on the things homeowners ask us most, written for the people who actually hire a painter here. If you would rather see the work than read about it, the job photos show the tented rooms and the finished ones side by side, and our painting services page lists everything the crew takes on.

Or skip the reading and talk to a person. Josh or one of his crew will answer by phone, and the estimate that follows is free and written, with materials and labor spelled out. Weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM, weekends by appointment.