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The Deci Painting blog
Painting advice for Arizona homes and stories from recent projects.
Oct 24, 2026 · 13 min read
Why the cheapest painting bid in Phoenix costs more: one coat, no primer, skipped prep
One coat over chalk, a thin contractor line, no wash, no caulk: the low bid skips what makes paint last 140 Phoenix days over 100°F. Free estimate.
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Oct 24, 2026 · 10 min read
Where to find your HOA's approved exterior paint colors in the Valley
Most Valley HOA palettes are in Dunn-Edwards Color-Ark Pro (4,305 listings) or the Sherwin-Williams HOA archive. Find yours, then get a free estimate.
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Oct 23, 2026 · 11 min read
You painted without HOA approval in Arizona: what the association can do and what A.R.S. § 33-1817 says
An Arizona HOA can fine you only after notice and a hearing (A.R.S. § 33-1803) and cannot foreclose over the fine. What to expect and how to fix it.
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Oct 23, 2026 · 11 min read
Painting a garage door in Phoenix: steel in the sun, dark-color warranties and the right paint
A steel garage door in Phoenix sun runs far hotter than the air. Clopay's LRV 12 rule, Amarr's warranty, the DTM acrylic rated to 110°F. Free estimate.
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Oct 23, 2026 · 14 min read
Painting a 1950s to 60s block or brick ranch in central Phoenix: painted block, efflorescence and the right primer
Phoenix block and brick from the 50s and 60s need a wash, a dry wall, a primer rated to pH 13 and two coats. Efflorescence, lead paint and a free estimate.
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Jun 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Painting Metal Siding on a Phoenix Mobile Home
A faded, chalky metal-sided mobile home in Phoenix gets a bold three-tone green. The real story is the prep: washing off the oxidation, scuffing the slick old finish, and a bonding primer made for metal before a drop of color went on.
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Jun 21, 2026 · 6 min read
Interior Repaint in Central Phoenix: Why We Spray, Then Back-Roll
A modern open studio gets smooth white walls and ceilings. The craft is in the masking and the spray-then-back-roll finish on the walls that makes the whole surface read as one.
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Jun 21, 2026 · 6 min read
Exterior Repaint: White Brick and Black Trim on a Central Phoenix Home
A dated central Phoenix home, fully gutted and rehabbed, goes crisp white-and-black. The real story is the prep: power washing, filling gaps in the brick, repairing a cracked gable, and filling damaged wood before a drop of color went on.
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Jun 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Whole-Home Repaint: A Two-Story Stucco House in Phoenix, AZ
A full interior and exterior repaint of a two-story Phoenix stucco home: desert-tone walls, crisp white trim, and fresh neutral rooms, all from one crew.
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Jun 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Getting HOA Approval to Repaint Your Phoenix Home's Exterior
Most Phoenix HOAs require written approval before you repaint your exterior. Here is how to get a yes fast.
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Jun 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Elastomeric vs. Acrylic: Which Coating Is Right for Arizona Stucco?
On Arizona stucco, the coating matters as much as the prep. When to use acrylic and when elastomeric earns its cost.
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May 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Can Your Exterior Paint Color Keep Your Arizona Home Cooler?
Your exterior color changes how much heat the walls soak up. How to pick a shade that looks good and helps your AC.
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May 20, 2026 · 5 min read
The Best Time to Paint Your House Exterior in Phoenix
Timing matters as much as the paint. Here is when to repaint an exterior in the Valley and why the heat is the deciding factor.
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May 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Painting Your Interior During a Phoenix Summer
When it is 110 out, the inside of your home is the place to be painting. How to do a summer interior right.
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May 6, 2026 · 7 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House Interior in Arizona?
What actually drives the price of an interior paint job, how to compare quotes fairly, and three honest ways to bring the cost down.
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Apr 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Why Exterior Paint Chalks and Peels in the Arizona Sun
Dusty walls and flaking paint are the Arizona sun at work. Why exterior paint chalks and peels, and how to slow it.
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Apr 18, 2026 · 4 min read
How Often Should You Repaint Stucco in the Arizona Sun?
Desert UV fades and chalks exterior paint faster than most homeowners expect. Here is a realistic timeline.
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Apr 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Choosing the Right Paint Sheen for Every Room
Flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss — a simple guide to which sheen belongs where.
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