The US Exterior Painting Magazine

US exterior painting trends, color guides, costs per sq ft and HOA-friendly palettes. Articles written by US-based contractors covering Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore and Behr, with region-specific tips for Sun Belt, Pacific Northwest and New England climates.

Featured US topics this month

Exterior painting & siding: cost per square foot across Los Angeles, Houston, Phoenix, Miami, Dallas, Chicago, Denver and Seattle. Hardie board vs vinyl siding vs stucco repaint comparisons.

US paint brands in depth: Sherwin-Williams Emerald, Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior, Behr Marquee, PPG Timeless - paint sheen guides and climate durability from Sun Belt heat to Pacific Northwest rain.

HOA, permits & climate: HOA-approved palettes, city permit requirements, and picking exterior colors that hold up in Florida humidity, Arizona sun, or New England winters.

Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter HC-172 Exterior 2026 Color Inspiration
2026-06-01 Hugo Dumoulin

Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter HC-172 Exterior 2026

Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter HC-172 is the single best-selling Benjamin Moore color of the last decade and a top-three exterior choice in 38 US states. A warm mid-light greige at LRV 55.51 with a slight olive shift in flat north light, it works on Cape Cod, Colonial, Craftsman, and modern farmhouse facades. Revere Pewter is a Benjamin Moore exterior color worth a close look in 2026. Full spec, 12 trim pairings, paint product recommendations, and a free 30-second photo preview.

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Glidden Essentials vs Fundamentals Exterior Paint 2026 Paint Reviews
2026-06-01 Hugo Dumoulin

Glidden Essentials vs Fundamentals Exterior Paint 2026

Glidden Essentials runs about $18 to $28 per gallon, Fundamentals about $35 to $45, and Glidden Premium about $45 to $55, all at The Home Depot and Walmart. Essentials is acceptable for sheds, garages, and short-hold rentals; Fundamentals is the sweet spot for a true budget exterior with a 15-year limited warranty.

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Gray House Red Front Door: 8 Timeless Pairings for 2026 Front Door Colors
2026-06-01 Hugo Dumoulin

Gray House Red Front Door: 8 Timeless Pairings for 2026

The 8 best gray-house red-door pairings for 2026: SW Repose Gray + BM Caliente AF-290, BM Coventry Gray + Heritage Red HC-181, SW Agreeable Gray + Crimson, BM Stonington Gray + Currant Red, SW Pewter Cast + Garnet Red, BM Edgecomb Gray + Cottage Red, SW Light French Gray + Burgundy, BM Charcoal Slate + Brick Red. Color theory + style guide.

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