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Guides from Veterans Pro Painters

Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.

Washing Siding Before an Exterior Repaint: Why It Matters and How It Is Done

October 14, 2026 · 4 min read

Washing Siding Before an Exterior Repaint: Why It Matters and How It Is Done

Paint holds on to clean surfaces. A wash is the step that decides whether the new coat bonds or peels.

Deck Stain or Deck Paint? Choosing for a Pennsylvania Deck

October 14, 2026 · 4 min read

Deck Stain or Deck Paint? Choosing for a Pennsylvania Deck

Both finishes can work on a Pennsylvania deck. The condition of the boards decides which one is right.

Drywall Repair Before Paint: Nail Pops, Cracks and Old Patches

October 14, 2026 · 4 min read

Drywall Repair Before Paint: Nail Pops, Cracks and Old Patches

New paint does not hide wall damage, it highlights it. The repair is what makes the paint job look good.

Painting a House Before You Move In: How to Plan It Room by Room

October 14, 2026 · 4 min read

Painting a House Before You Move In: How to Plan It Room by Room

An empty house is the best time to paint it, if you plan the colors and the calendar before the keys change hands.

Repainting an Old Porch: What Gets Scraped, Sanded, Primed and Brushed

October 14, 2026 · 4 min read

Repainting an Old Porch: What Gets Scraped, Sanded, Primed and Brushed

A porch is mostly small parts and flat tops, and the prep on those details decides how long the paint stays on.