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Older painting guides from Pro 1 Painters, 128 posts deep. The newest posts — plus search and topic filters — live on the main blog page.
Best Paint & Enamel for Kitchen Cabinets
The best paint for kitchen cabinets is a hard cabinet-grade enamel, not wall paint. Here's which enamels hold up to grease, knocks, and Gulf humidity.
July 7, 2026
Best Exterior Paint for Gulf Coast Homes
The best exterior paint for Gulf Coast homes facing humidity, salt air, and sun: the qualities that hold up and the Sherwin-Williams lines we trust.
July 6, 2026
Painters: Fairhope Fruit & Nut District
Painting older homes in Fairhope's Fruit & Nut District: cottage and bungalow exteriors, wood-trim repair, and color for this walkable historic area.
July 3, 2026
Cabinet Refinishing Cost in Mobile, AL
What cabinet refinishing costs in Mobile, AL, the factors that move the price, and Pro 1's confirmed cabinet range of $3,500 to $9,000.
July 2, 2026
Hurricane-Season Painting: Project Timing
How to time an exterior painting project around Gulf Coast hurricane season: when to schedule before the peak, and how to protect fresh paint from storms.
July 1, 2026
Hurricane Prep for Your Home's Paint
Hurricane season prep for your home's paint and exterior wood: seal gaps, fix rot, and protect siding before a storm so water can't get behind the finish.
June 30, 2026
Best Time to Paint a Gulf Coast Exterior
The best time to paint a house exterior on the Gulf Coast: the ideal temperature and humidity window, the seasons to skip, and why timing matters.
June 29, 2026
How to Hire a Painter in Mobile & Baldwin County
How to hire a painting contractor in Mobile and Baldwin County, AL: questions to ask, how to verify licensing and insurance, and red flags to avoid.
June 26, 2026
Cost to Paint a House in Mobile & Baldwin (2026)
How painting estimates are built in Mobile and Baldwin County: interior, exterior, and cabinet scope plus the factors that drive the written quote.
June 25, 2026
Painters in Spanish Fort: Eastern Shore Guide
The homeowner's guide to hiring painters in Spanish Fort, AL: Eastern Shore neighborhoods, bay-air prep, and what to expect from your free estimate.
June 24, 2026
Coastal Painting for Salt-Air Durability
How salt air, wind-driven rain, and Gulf-front sun shorten paint life in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach — and the prep and systems that make it last.
June 23, 2026
Painting Historic Homes in Mobile, AL
How to paint a historic home in Mobile's National Register districts: color rules, period-correct palettes, and lead-safe prep on pre-1978 homes.
June 22, 2026
Painters in Mobile, AL: A Neighborhood Guide
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to house painters in Mobile, AL — from Spring Hill and Midtown to Oakleigh Garden, Old Dauphin Way, and West Mobile.
June 19, 2026
Painting an Occupied Business Without Closing
How to repaint an occupied office, store, or restaurant without closing: after-hours work, zone containment, low-odor coatings, and dust control.
June 18, 2026
Drywall Repair & Texture Matching Guide
How Gulf Coast homeowners handle drywall repair and texture matching: cracks, holes, water-damaged ceilings, nail pops, and blending knockdown.
June 17, 2026
Commercial Painting: Mobile & Baldwin Guide
A full guide to commercial painting in Mobile & Baldwin County, AL: property types, after-hours scheduling, prep, coatings, COI, and repaint cadence.
June 16, 2026
Exterior House Painting: Mobile & Baldwin
The complete coastal guide to exterior house painting in Mobile & Baldwin County: prep, substrates, salt-air durability, and timing for Gulf homes.
June 15, 2026
Wood Rot & Trim Repair Before Painting
Why carpentry comes before paint: spot and repair wood rot, fascia, soffit, and trim damage so your Gulf Coast exterior paint job actually lasts.
June 12, 2026
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Mobile, AL
Kitchen cabinet painting in Mobile & Baldwin County, AL: costs, colors, durability, and a least-invasive process with doors finished off-site.
June 11, 2026
Interior House Painting: Mobile & Baldwin
The complete homeowner's guide to interior house painting in Mobile & Baldwin County, AL: prep, primer, sheen, trim, timeline, and what to expect.
June 10, 2026
10 Common Cabinet Painting Mistakes to Avoid
The ten cabinet painting mistakes that cause peeling, brush marks, and early wear, plus how to prep, prime, and finish kitchen cabinets the right way.
May 28, 2026
Homeowner's Guide to Cabinet Painting
What Mobile homeowners should know before painting kitchen cabinets: the process, finish options, cost factors, DIY vs pro, and the questions to ask.
May 14, 2026
What Rooms to Paint Before Selling
Find out what rooms to paint before selling your home. Boost value and attract buyers with smart, strategic updates. Get expert tips now.
April 29, 2026
Interior vs. Exterior Paint When Selling
Compare interior and exterior painting before selling: what buyers see first, which condition issues matter, and how to choose the right scope.
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