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.

Behr Pewter Mug PPU18-05 Exterior 2026: Complete Guide
Brand Reviews
2026-06-04 Hugo Dumoulin

Behr Pewter Mug PPU18-05 Exterior 2026: Complete Guide

Behr Pewter Mug PPU18-05 complete 2026 exterior guide: verified LRV 9, hex #4F5152, deep charcoal-gray undertone, NIR cool-paint considerations, Denver CO 14-month high-altitude UV field test, vs SW Iron Ore, vs BM Wrought Iron, vs Behr Cracked Pepper, modern farmhouse and mountain modern fit, 8-Q FAQ.

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Exterior Painting Fresno, CA: 2026 Cost Guide
Cost Guides
2026-06-04 Hugo Dumoulin

Exterior Painting Fresno, CA: 2026 Cost Guide

Fresno exterior painting costs $3.40-$5.80 per sq ft in 2026 ($3,400-$8,700 typical). 110F Central Valley UV, drought water rules, Tower District Mission Revival, Old Fig Garden Craftsman, Dunn-Edwards picks.

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Fence Painting & Staining Cost 2026: Real Prices, Best Products, DIY vs Pro
Exterior Painting Cost
2026-06-04 Hugo Dumoulin

Fence Painting & Staining Cost 2026: Real Prices, Best Products, DIY vs Pro

Painting a 150 ft fence runs $225 to $600 DIY in materials and $750 to $2,400 with a pro. Staining costs slightly less at $150 to $525 DIY. Cedar and redwood almost always want stain. Pressure-treated pine handles paint or solid stain. Vinyl needs vinyl-safe paint only. Test any color on your fence photo free in 30 seconds.

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Deck Restoration vs Replacement Cost 2026: Save or Replace?
Cost Guides
2026-06-04 Hugo Dumoulin

Deck Restoration vs Replacement Cost 2026: Save or Replace?

A 300 sqft deck typically runs $400 to $1500 to restore (pressure wash and stain, Rust-Oleum Restore coating) versus $5000 to $25000 to replace. Restoration wins when damage is cosmetic only; replacement is needed when posts, joists, or ledger board show structural rot. This guide walks the decision tree, 2026 product picks, and a free way to preview any stain color on your boards before you spend a dollar.

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