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11 articles · South Florida painting & refinishing advice

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Condo Exterior Painting and Florida's SIRS Reserve Rules: What Boards Have to Fund

Florida law names exterior painting as a required structural integrity reserve study item for condo buildings three habitable stories or higher. Boards can no longer vote to underfund it.

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HOA and ARB Paint Approval in Martin County: Palm City, Stuart and Hobe Sound (2026)

Palm City and Hobe Sound are unincorporated, Stuart is not, and none of them make you pull a permit to repaint. Your architectural review board is the real gate — here's how each layer actually works.

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Painting a Historic Home in Stuart: What Approval Actually Requires (2026)

Stuart does not review paint colors on historic homes — the City calls its own preservation program "essentially voluntary." Here is what genuinely applies to a repaint in 34994 and 34996.

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Franchise vs. Local Painting Company: What Florida Homeowners Should Know (2026)

Franchise painting companies and local independents run on very different business models — who employs the crew, who sets the price, and who answers the phone when something goes wrong. Here's a fair look at both.

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How Much Does Interior Painting Cost in Port St. Lucie? (2026 Room-by-Room Guide)

Real 2026 room-by-room interior painting prices for Port St. Lucie homes — bedrooms, great rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and whole interiors — plus what volume ceilings and builder-grade paint do to your quote.

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Searching 'Painters Near Me' on the Treasure Coast? How to Vet the Results in 10 Minutes (2026)

Compare painting companies using current reviews, labeled project photos, written scopes, insurance documentation, and a clear plan for your property.

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What a 5-Year Painting Warranty Actually Covers

Painting warranties vary widely — here's what to look for, what's typically excluded, and what KB Painting's 5-year workmanship warranty actually means.

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Why It Matters That Your Painters Are Employees, Not Subcontractors

The difference between a painting company's own employees and subcontractors affects your liability, your warranty, and the quality of work you get.

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10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Painter

Ten specific questions that separate reliable South Florida painters from the ones who'll leave you with a peeling mess two years later.

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How to Choose a Painting Contractor in South Florida

Not all painters are equal — here's how to vet a South Florida painting contractor before you hand over your house keys or sign a contract.

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How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House in South Florida? (2026)

Get real 2026 cost ranges for painting a home in South Florida, plus what drives prices up or down in our humid, hurricane-prone climate.

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