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Painting Tips

After the Paint Job: How to Touch Up, Clean, Store Paint, and Make Your Interior Paint Last

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The last coat went on. The tape is off. The room looks great. Now what? Most homeowners treat a fresh paint job as a finished product rather than an investment to maintain — and that’s exactly why so many paint jobs that could look sharp for a decade start showing wear in three or four years. The decisions you make in the days and weeks after painting, and how you care for painted surfaces over time, have a direct effect on how long that finish holds up. After 15+ years painting homes across Dallas and the DFW Metroplex, here’s what […]

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How to Paint a Room Like a Pro: Brush, Roller, and Spray Techniques Explained

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You’ve done the prep. The walls are patched, primed, and clean. The tape is on. The paint is open. Now what? Application is where a paint job either comes together or falls apart — and there’s more to it than loading a roller and moving it up and down the wall. The right technique for cutting in, the right nap for your wall texture, knowing when to roll and when to brush, understanding how many coats you actually need — all of it affects the final result. After 15+ years and hundreds of Dallas homes painted, here’s everything you need

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How to Prep Walls for Painting: The Complete Guide to Getting It Right Before the First Coat

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There’s a reason professional painters spend as much time preparing a room as they do painting it. Prep work is invisible once the job is done — but its absence shows up immediately and keeps showing up for years. Patchy color. Peeling paint. Visible repairs ghosting through the finish. Brush marks where there shouldn’t be any. Almost every paint failure we’re called to fix traces back to something that should have happened before the first coat went on. After 15+ years and hundreds of homes painted across Dallas and the DFW Metroplex, proper prep is the one thing we never

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Paint Finishes Explained: How to Choose the Right Sheen for Every Room in Your Home

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Color gets all the attention. But walk into a freshly painted room and something feels off — the walls look dull and chalky, or weirdly shiny, or the kitchen already shows scuff marks after two weeks. Nine times out of ten, the problem isn’t the color. It’s the finish. Paint finish — also called sheen — is the single most overlooked decision in any interior painting project. It affects how a room looks, how long the paint lasts, how easy it is to clean, and whether your walls will show every imperfection or hide them gracefully. After 15+ years painting

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How to Choose Interior Paint Colors: A Room-by-Room Guide for Dallas Homeowners

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Choosing interior paint colors is one of the most exciting parts of a home refresh — and one of the most overwhelming. You stand in front of hundreds of swatches, pick something you love in the store, bring it home, and paint a wall. Then you step back and think: that is not what I expected. It happens to almost everyone. And it’s almost never the paint’s fault. Color selection is a skill, and like any skill there are principles behind it that make the difference between a color you love and a color that sits wrong in your space.

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Why Is My Paint Peeling, Bubbling, or Patchy? Common Interior Paint Problems — Solved

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You just had your interior walls painted — or painted them yourself — and something isn’t right. Maybe it’s peeling in the bathroom. Bubbling near a window. A patchy, uneven finish that looks nothing like the smooth walls you expected. Or you touched up a scuff and now the patch looks shinier than everything around it. These problems are more common than most homeowners realize, and in nearly every case the cause isn’t the paint itself — it’s what happened before the paint went on, or how it was applied. After 15+ years painting homes across Dallas and the DFW

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2026 Exterior Painting Trends Dallas Homeowners Are Choosing Right Now

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Your home’s exterior is the first thing neighbors, guests, and buyers see. And in Dallas, where curb appeal can meaningfully affect resale value — a well-chosen exterior paint job can add 2–5% to your home’s market price — color selection matters more than most homeowners realize. In 2026, exterior painting trends have taken a decisive turn. The cold gray era that dominated for most of the past decade is fading fast, replaced by warmer, richer, more nature-grounded palettes that feel both modern and timeless. At East Dallas Painting, we’ve been watching these shifts play out across neighborhoods from Lakewood and

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2026 Interior Painting Trends Dallas Homeowners Are Loving Right Now

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If you’ve been thinking about refreshing the inside of your home, there’s never been a better time. Interior paint trends in 2026 have taken a major turn — away from the cold, sterile grays that dominated the past decade and toward something warmer, richer, and more personal. Dallas homeowners are embracing colors and techniques that make their homes feel like a genuine retreat. At East Dallas Painting, we’ve seen a surge of interest in these trends firsthand. In this guide, we’re breaking down exactly what’s popular right now, what it looks like in real homes, and how you can incorporate

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Choosing a Paint Company

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Here are a few reasons why our customers consistently choose East Dallas Painting as their preferred painting company. Reliable painters keep appts., arrive promptly, and finish projects on time Prompt painters answer calls and consistently honor scheduled appts. Compare written estimates; lowest price rarely ensures best quality results Clear proposals, a detailed scope prevents misunderstandings or omissions Check references; reputable companies provide completed jobs for review Warranties matter, but company stability ensures coverage is reliable Verify painter’s liability insurance before approving any work proposal So do your research, then pick us.  East Dallas PaintingWe offer professional interior and exterior painting

How-To Guides

Painting Tools & Techniques

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 As the saying goes, knowledge is power. Below are helpful tools and tips on how to prepare and paint. Paint Calculator — Use this tool to determine how much paint to buy before starting your project. Paint Checklist — Make sure you have all the supplies you need before starting your job. Paint Colors — Use this tool to explore color options and determine which colors to select for your home. Paint Visuals — View helpful charts and graphs to inform your painting project Paint Videos — Watch painting video streams for useful tips on how to paint a room

Company News

Meet Mike Black — Owner

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I grew up in Dallas and have spent most of my life here. I’m proud of this city and honored to help beautify it — one home and business at a time. I was raised in a military family, so professionalism, respect, and accountability are values I take seriously. When we meet, you can expect a firm handshake, direct eye contact, and a real conversation about your project. I was a four-year starting scholarship athlete at a DFW university. That experience gave me a strong foundation in discipline, hard work, and doing things the right way — values that shape

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