Professional Painters in Wilmington, DE

Usually, as long as the plaster is sound. Hairline cracks in good plaster aren't a serious concern. Cracks that keep reopening with seasonal humidity are widened, bridged with fiberglass mesh tape and joint compound, and sanded before painting. Plaster that has pulled away from the lath has to be reattached or patched first, and a crack that keeps growing is worth having checked.

The city's Design Review and Preservation Commission reviews exterior changes to properties in its historic districts, such as Quaker Hill, Cool Spring and Kentmere Parkway. Interior painting, wallpaper removal and cabinet refinishing aren't described as work it reviews. For anything visible from the street, such as a fence, check with the city's historic preservation staff before starting.

Paint makers rate dry and recoat times at about 77°F and 50% humidity, and humid or cool conditions stretch those times out. Wilmington's muggy season runs roughly late May through late September, so air conditioning or a dehumidifier helps. Latex paint can take two to three weeks to fully cure, so hold off on scrubbing new walls for a couple of weeks.

Old plaster walls often carry several layers of paper and paint, and uneven walls from past patching are common. On drywall that was papered without a primer, removal can tear the paper face, which has to be sealed before it's skim coated so it doesn't bubble. The wall type, the number of layers and the amount of repair are what drive time and cost.

In Wilmington, DE we offer interior painting, cabinet refinishing, deck and fence staining, commercial painting and wallpaper removal. Estimates are free, and same day estimates are available.

Yes. We work throughout Wilmington, DE, including Trolley Square, the Highlands, Wawaset Park, Little Italy, Quaker Hill, Cool Spring and Union Park Gardens.

We're a locally owned and operated painting company based in Kennett Square, PA, and we serve Wilmington along with the rest of Chester County, Northern Delaware, South Jersey and Cecil County, MD.

Wilmington has hot, humid summers, muggy from late May to late September, and winters that swing across freezing often enough to make freeze-thaw cycles routine. Humidity slows how fast paint and stain dry and cure, so drying time is planned into every job, and deck staining is scheduled for mild, dry stretches.