Absolutely worst home improvement project ever! Hired a painter at a neighbors recommendation. Newly stuccoed house and after they were done the stucco showed through. The owner did not supervise his two painters to the point they had to paint the chimney three times due to language issues. The mess they left is indescribable. Tape residue on bricks, pulled up artificial lawn where they left tape for three days in 100 degree heat. Did not replace roof tiles by chimney so now have to get a roofer, tape left everywhere in the yard- on walls, in rocks on windows. The paint splatters everywhere and overspray onto tile patio, bbq, new brick walkways, plants and expensive granite rocks is incredible. Painted an outside cement threshold with white house paint. Why? Took a threshold off a back door then was unable to close or lock the door after they replaced it (they also took the weatherstripping off). Couldn't get out any of four doors for three days (only way out was the garage door, even though my two dogs needed to get outside several times a year). The absolute worse thing is when the owner was called out he just kept saying 'stucco, stucco'. Yes, I know that is why you were paid- to paint over the stucco. Had to show them that when painted properly the stucco was covered. Paint must have been watered down. When we emptied the little bit of leftover paint into a smaller container it was like water. Oh, and paid for Dunn Edwards paint and they used Sherwin Williams on all the trim. Have had the same home painted before and never had a mess like this. Also cost 40% more than the contractor I normally use. The worst part was they kept blaming everything on the stucco people who had been extremely neat and clean. And I can tell the difference between bright white paint and dried gray stucco! Moral, paying more doesn't mean better quality. I'll be cleaning up after these people for a month if not longer. Do not, not, not use! read more