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Older painting guides from Pro 1 Painters, 113 posts deep. The newest posts — plus search and topic filters — live on the main blog page.
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.
April 15, 2026
Painting Budget Before Selling Your Home
How much should you spend on painting before selling a house? Learn costs, ROI, and smart tips to boost value and sell faster.
March 25, 2026
Should You Paint a House Before Selling?
Should you paint your house before selling? When a fresh coat pays back at closing, which rooms matter most, and the colors buyers prefer.
March 18, 2026
Paint Kitchen Cabinets Before Selling?
Should you paint kitchen cabinets before selling? When cabinet painting earns its ROI, when to skip it, and how to pick buyer-friendly neutrals.
March 4, 2026
Best Paint Colors That Help a Home Sell
The interior and exterior paint colors that help a house sell faster, the shades buyers respond to, and where to spend your prep budget first.
February 19, 2026
How Long Paint Lasts in Mobile's Climate
In Mobile's coastal climate, exterior paint lasts about 3 to 6 years, not the usual 5 to 10. Here is why, and how to make yours last longer.
February 11, 2026
Why Surface Prep Matters in Painting
Surface prep is what makes paint last. Learn the cleaning, sanding, patching, and priming steps that keep a finish holding on the Gulf Coast.
January 29, 2026
Repairing Wall Cracks Before Painting
Fix nail holes, dents, and cracks before you paint: the tools you need, a step-by-step patching process, and the priming step most people skip.
January 7, 2026
Do You Need Primer? When to Prime or Skip
Skipping primer can cause peeling and streaks. When priming is essential, when you can skip it, and how to pick the right primer for the surface.
December 18, 2025
Kids' Bedroom Paint Colors That Last
Pick kids' bedroom colors that grow with your child: color psychology, a neutral base with easy-to-change accents, and age-by-age palette ideas.
December 3, 2025
How to Touch Up Scuffs on Painted Walls
How to touch up scuffs and marks on painted walls in a few steps, the tools that blend the patch in, and when a full recoat is the better call.
November 19, 2025
Choosing the Right Cabinet Paint Color
Pick the right cabinet color for your kitchen — by size, lighting, style, countertops, and 2026 trends. Color consultation guidance from Pro 1 Painters.
November 4, 2025
Relaxing Bedroom Paint Colors for Sleep
The most relaxing bedroom paint colors for restful sleep, the calm shades designers reach for, and how light changes the way each one reads.
October 23, 2025
Best Cleaner for Painted Cabinets: 7 Picks
The best cleaners for painted cabinets, what to avoid so you don't dull the finish, and a mess-by-mess method to keep them looking factory-fresh.
October 1, 2025
Keeping Painted Cabinets Clean
Learn how to clean painted kitchen cabinets the right way! Get easy tips to protect your cabinets and keep them looking like new.
September 17, 2025
Is Paint Safe for Pets? Pro Painting Tips
Which paints are safest around pets, the fumes that matter most for cats and dogs, and simple steps to keep pets safe during a home repaint.
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