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Everything on The Straight Edge Guide, organised by topic.
Paint Planning
- Best Time to Paint a House Exterior in Florida — In the Sarasota area, exterior painting is usually easier outside Southwest Florida's typical May 15 to October 15 rainy season, but season alone never…
- How to Compare Paint Color Samples at Home — Compare clearly identified samples in the same room, at the same locations and under the lighting you actually use.
- How Much Paint Do I Need for Interior Walls? — Calculate interior-wall paint by multiplying the room perimeter by wall height, subtracting large unpainted openings, multiplying by the number of coats,…
Surface Prep
- How to Prep Interior Walls Before Painting — Prepare interior walls by first checking for moisture, loose material, and hazardous old coatings; resolve those issues before creating dust.