Notes from thirty years on Puget Sound job sites
Real prices, real prep, and what the weather in Pierce County does to a paint job. Written by the people who do the work.
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How to Choose a Painting Company in Pierce County: A 30-Year Contractor's Advice
What to ask a painting contractor before you hire, red flags in a quote, and how to compare two bids $3,000 apart, from a painter with 30 years in the trade.
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How Often Should You Repaint a House in Western Washington?
Exterior paint lasts 7–10 years in Puget Sound if you maintain it. A 30-year Tacoma painter on moss, sun exposure, the every-two-years wash, and full prep.
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What Does It Cost to Paint a House in Pierce County? (2026 Prices)
Real 2026 painting prices in Pierce County: $7,000–$12,000 exterior, up to $20,000 whole-house interior, $5,000–$8,000 cabinets, and what moves the number.
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Cabinet Painting vs. Replacing: What a Tacoma Painter Wants You to Know
Painting cabinets costs about what cheap replacements cost, but your kitchen is back in days, not a month. Spray-booth process, cure times, and what chips.
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How to Maintain Exterior Paint in Western Washington: A Year-Round Calendar for Pierce, King, Thurston, Kitsap, and Mason County Homes
Exterior paint lasts 7–10 years on Puget Sound only if it's maintained. A season-by-season calendar from a 30-year Tacoma painter: wash, caulk, gutters.
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Exterior House Painting in Tacoma, WA: What 155 Rainy Days a Year Decide for You
Tacoma gets about 155 rainy days a year. What that does to a paint job, what real prep looks like, what exterior painting costs, and how to read a bid.
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