Painting Tips for Twin Cities Homeowners
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These are the prep steps, timing and product choices our crews use on homes across Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding suburbs. Each guide is written so you can use it on your own project, with Minnesota weather and older housing in mind. When a job is bigger than a weekend, we are glad to help.
How to Prep Interior Walls for Paint: The Steps Most DIY Jobs Skip
Moisture checks, washing, patching, priming and caulking, in the order our crews do them.
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When Can You Paint a House Exterior in Minnesota?
Temperature, dew point, overnight lows and how to use the short fall window.
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How Humidity Affects Paint Dry Time and Recoat Time in Minnesota Homes
Why paint that feels dry is not ready, and how long to wait between coats.
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Painting Older Homes in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Suburbs: What Each Era of House Needs
Plaster walls, post-war ramblers, hardboard siding and newer builds, era by era.
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Painting a Home Built Before 1978 in Minnesota: What to Know About Lead Paint
Testing first, what the EPA RRP rule asks of contractors, and when to hire a certified firm.
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Flat, Eggshell, Satin or Semi-Gloss? How to Choose Paint Sheen for Every Room
Where each sheen belongs, room by room, and why the name on the can is not enough.
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How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets and Trim for a Smooth, Factory-Like Finish
Degreasing, sanding, primer, enamel and dry times for cabinets and trim that last.
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