Guides

Paint buying guides for Southern Utah

What to buy, why it matters here specifically, and where to get it locally. No product is sponsored and nothing on this site is paid placement.

• Can You Paint Over Silicone? A Southern Utah Caulk Buying Guide

  Pure silicone will not hold paint. Which caulk to buy instead, how to read the label, and what Southern Utah heat and monsoon season do to an exterior joint.

• Oil or Latex? Test What Is on Your Trim Before You Buy

  A two-minute alcohol test tells you whether your existing paint is oil-based or water-based, and exactly which primer and topcoat to ask for at the counter.

• Low-VOC and Zero-VOC Paint: What the Label Actually Means

  The VOC number on the can describes the untinted base. What tinting does to it, which certifications are worth trusting, and what to ask for at the paint counter.

• Choosing Exterior Paint for the Southern Utah Sun

  UV load, surface temperature and stucco alkalinity are what break exterior paint in Washington County. Which resin, primer and pigments to buy, and when to apply them.

• Cost of Painting a Home: DIY vs Hiring a Pro

  Understanding the true cost of painting a home in Southern Utah. When it makes sense to buy your own paint and DIY, versus hiring a professional contractor.