John Stehmeyer's (paintprofessional) Blog

Always begin with an evaluation of the general state of the total exterior paint job of your home. If there is significant chipping, flaking, or other areas where the paint is failing, it's probably time to paint the entire home. Talk to a painting contractor who has experience in painting a hous...

  Proper preparation, the right choice of paint, and proper application, are the only sure-fire ways to ensure that your new paint job will last for years to come.

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If the trim on your Tallahassee home is showing signs of water damage it’s most likely because it was not properly caulked, primed or painted. If water is getting behind the trim, it may be getting into other areas of your home and may be causing more serious problems. Have it checked sooner rath...

We are very pleased with the painting just completed by your company on the interior of our house. The quality of work was the best and the courtesy, attention to detail, and demeanor of your employees was notable and appreciated. E.R. Howard

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Always buy the best. We have found that lower grades of paint just do not perform as well. If a top line paint will cover all but very dark colors in two coats, lower priced paints may tale three or four coats. But always plan on two coats even with a top quality paint for best coverage and even ...

Hiring a reputable Tallahassee painting contractor is the only way you won’t have to hire out someone else to re-paint your house in the near future.

First impressions make a huge difference when selling a home. One of the best ways to make your house shine is to apply a fresh coat of paint inside and out. New paint gives the home a clean look and tells buyers that the house is in "move-in" condition. It could quickly pay off in the faster sal...

If you buy an expensive high-quality paint, you expect it to stick around for a while. However, high-quality paint is formulated to work with a primer. Primers allow the paint to grip better and stay around longer. Sure, they may cost a little more up front, but primers will save you money (and t...