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Older painting guides from Pro 1 Painters, 85 posts deep. The newest posts — plus search and topic filters — live on the main blog page.
How to Paint a Stucco House Like a Pro
Learn how to paint a stucco house with expert tips on prep, paint selection, and techniques. Get a lasting finish that boosts curb appeal!
June 18, 2025
Cabinet Painting vs. Refinishing
Cabinet painting vs. refinishing: painting adds a new color and works on any material; refinishing keeps the wood grain. Which one your kitchen needs.
May 22, 2025
Get Rid of Paint Smell Fast: What Works
Get rid of paint smell fast: proven ways to clear fumes, natural deodorizers that work, and how long the smell really lasts, from pro painters.
May 15, 2025
How to Clean Cabinets Before Painting
Clean cabinets before painting or the finish won't last. Pro tips on degreasing kitchen cabinets, cutting cooking grease, and prepping for a smooth coat.
April 22, 2025
Protecting Your Paint in Coastal Alabama
Salt air, humidity, and sun wear out exterior paint fast on the Gulf Coast. Learn which paints and prep protect coastal Alabama homes longer.
March 26, 2025
Best Season to Paint Exteriors in AL
May, September, and October are the best months to paint your house exterior in Mobile and Baldwin Counties, when the heat, humidity, and rain ease up.
February 24, 2025
10 Signs to Repaint Your Exterior
Fading, peeling, cracking, wood rot: 10 signs your house exterior needs repainting, plus why coastal Alabama homes weather faster near the Gulf.
January 31, 2025
Does Painting Add Home Resale Value?
Does painting add resale value? Yes: fresh, neutral interior and exterior paint lifts a home's value and helps it show well to Mobile-area buyers.
December 17, 2024
Alabama's Go-To Commercial Interior Painters
Pro 1 Painters handles commercial interiors across Mobile and the Gulf Coast: offices, retail, restaurants, and more, painted with minimal downtime.
October 24, 2024
4 Questions to Ask a House Painter
Ensure a successful painting project by asking these 4 crucial questions when hiring a house painter. Learn how to make an informed decision!
October 10, 2024
Paint Colors to Make a Room Look Bigger
Discover the best paint colors to make a room look bigger and create the illusion of space. Get expert tips on colors and finishes!
September 26, 2024
Commercial Paint Maintenance Tips (AL)
Keep your commercial paint job looking sharp in Alabama's coastal climate: cleaning, timely touch-ups, and how often to repaint your building.
September 12, 2024
How Painters Transform Storefronts
A fresh storefront shapes first impressions. See how professional commercial painters in Alabama transform building exteriors and draw customers in.
August 23, 2024
Carpentry That Adds Curb-Appeal Value
See how pairing exterior painting with carpentry, siding and trim repair added curb appeal, value, and lasting protection for a Mobile-area home.
June 15, 2023
Elevating a Home with a Bold Blue Exterior
Enhance curb appeal and market value with a bold exterior. Choose Sherwin Williams paint for lasting beauty and durability. Contact us today!
June 9, 2023
Lamar Advertising — Commercial Interior
Pro 1 Painters transformed the Lamar Advertising interior with vibrant color, creating an energizing space for employees and visitors alike.
May 3, 2023
A New Exterior Look for Redemption Church
Pro 1 Painters gave Redemption Church a modern exterior color scheme that improved curb appeal and added protection from the Gulf Coast elements.
April 29, 2023
Modern Coastal Repaint — Nadina Loop
Pro 1 Painters refreshed a coastal home inside and out with light whites and greens indoors and bold black doors and shutters for modern curb appeal.
April 24, 2023
Joshua Kennedy House — Downtown Mobile
Pro 1 Painters helped restore the 1857 Joshua Kennedy House on Government Street in Mobile, repairing plaster and molding and painting inside and out.
March 20, 2023
Quayside Art Gallery — Pensacola, FL
Pro 1 Painters restored the historic Quayside Art Gallery exterior in downtown Pensacola, matching its original pastel pink to fit the historic district.
March 20, 2023
St. Athanasios Church — Gulf Shores, AL
Pro 1 Painters repainted the exterior of St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Gulf Shores, AL, a project the congregation was thrilled with.
March 20, 2023
Mobile Public Library Exterior Painting
Pro 1 Painters waterproofed and painted the full exterior of the Mobile Public Library, chosen for our historic-renovation experience and on-time record.
March 3, 2023
APM Terminals — Mobile, AL
Pro 1 Painters repainted APM Terminals' 20,000-sq-ft admin building at the Port of Mobile in seven days, working after hours to a hard deadline.
February 20, 2023
Destination Church — Saraland, AL
Pro 1 Painters used lift equipment to repaint the high interior walls of Destination Church in Saraland, AL, a large-scale commercial interior project.
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