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How to Prep Exterior Walls Before Painting a Tampa Home

March 24, 2026 Logan Steege Comments Off on How to Prep Exterior Walls Before Painting a Tampa Home

Exterior painting in Tampa fails from bad prep, not bad paint. Here’s the full prep process for stucco homes in the Tampa Bay area — and why spring is the right time.

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What Tools Do I Really Need for Interior Painting in Tampa, FL?

February 12, 2026 Logan Steege Comments Off on What Tools Do I Really Need for Interior Painting in Tampa, FL?

A Seminole Heights bedroom repaint, a cloudy second coat, and the small handful of tools — most of them under $25 — that decide whether interior paint actually holds up in Tampa humidity.

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What Does It Really Cost to Repaint a 1,500 Sq Ft Stucco Home in Tampa, FL?

February 10, 2026 Logan Steege Comments Off on What Does It Really Cost to Repaint a 1,500 Sq Ft Stucco Home in Tampa, FL?

A composite walk-through of a South Tampa stucco repaint and where the number really lands on a 1,500 sq ft home.

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What Is the 60-30-10 Rule in Painting?

February 5, 2026 Logan Steege Comments Off on What Is the 60-30-10 Rule in Painting?

Summary Introduction I paint and repair homes across Tampa Bay, from Seminole Heights bungalows to new builds in Wesley Chapel and townhomes around Channelside. Paint choices here don’t live in a vacuum. We have bright Gulf light, strong afternoon glare, and humidity that punishes the wrong finish. That changes how color and sheen behave day […]

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