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Painting advice for Nashville-area homes

Short, practical answers to the questions homeowners here ask us most: when to repaint, how the weather treats paint, and what good prep looks like. Each one is written for homes around Nashville.

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01Choosing Exterior Colors for Older Nashville HomesAn older house has its own logic: its era, its trim, its porch. Here's how to pick colors that suit it, and what to know if your street is in a historic overlay.
02How Nashville Weather Wears Down Exterior Paint, and How to Make a Paint Job LastMost exterior paint around Nashville doesn't wear out. It lets go, usually because of moisture. Here's where it starts and what good prep does about it.
03Paint or Replace? What a Lasting Cabinet Finish TakesPainted cabinets can make a kitchen feel new without a remodel. The difference between a finish that lasts and one that chips is almost all in the prep.
04Should You Paint the Brick on Your Nashville Home?Painted brick can change the look of a dated house, but it's a long-term commitment. Here's how to decide between paint, limewash and leaving it as it is.
05Repainting a Historic Plaster Interior in NashvillePlaster walls in East Nashville and 12 South bungalows need different prep than drywall. Here's what actually works.

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