# The Straight Edge Guide

> The Straight Edge Guide is an independent editorial publication about residential paint planning, surface preparation, application, and maintenance. It is not a Sarasota painting contractor, quote service, or continuation of any former business on this domain.

The Straight Edge Guide publishes original, long-form guides about house painting guides. Every article opens with a concise direct answer, is structured with clear headings and FAQs, and reflects mainstream expert consensus. Health-related content is educational and encourages professional consultation where appropriate.

## Paint Planning

- [Best Time to Paint a House Exterior in Florida](https://paintersarasotafl.com/best-time-paint-house-exterior-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](https://paintersarasotafl.com/compare-paint-color-samples/): 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?](https://paintersarasotafl.com/how-much-paint-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](https://paintersarasotafl.com/prep-interior-walls-painting/): Prepare interior walls by first checking for moisture, loose material, and hazardous old coatings; resolve those issues before creating dust.

## Full text for LLMs

- [llms-full.txt](https://paintersarasotafl.com/llms-full.txt): every article as plain markdown in one file
- Each article is also available as markdown at https://paintersarasotafl.com/<slug>.md

## Site

- [About](https://paintersarasotafl.com/about/): editorial approach and standards
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- [Contact](https://paintersarasotafl.com/contact/)