Exterior Painting

Tips and techniques on surface preparation, use of undercoats and primers, and selection of the right paints and coatings to use on a variety of surfaces, including wood, masonry, vinyl, aluminum, and others. Also includes information on exterior color selection and advice on getting the best value when purchasing paints and coatings.

Prettiest Painted Places Competition

Winners of "Prettiest Painted Places" Competition: an Eclectic Mix of Colorful Communities

November 1, 2012 by Debbie Zimmer

Even before we launched our 2012 competition to find the Prettiest Painted Places in America, we suspected that we'd find no template in the winners – and the results bear that out

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Prettiest Painted Places in America Competition

Judges Name Finalists in "Prettiest Painted Places" Competition

October 2, 2012 by Debbie Zimmer

After an exhaustive four-month search, 60 beautifully painted cities, towns, and neighborhoods have been named as finalists in the Prettiest Painted Places in America competition.

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2012 PPP Nominees

Prettiest Painted Places in America 2012 Nominees

September 18, 2012 by Debbie Zimmer

Here's the map with all 193 entries showing the dispersion of the nominees.

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Tubac, AZ

Latest "Prettiest Painted Places" a Colorful Feast for the Eyes: Third 50 Entries

September 16, 2012 by Debbie Zimmer

Dramatic color is the common denominator when it comes to many of the latest “prettiest painted places” to enter our competition

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Bay View, Michigan

More of America's "Prettiest Painted Places": Second 50 Entries

September 6, 2012 by Debbie Zimmer

As we make our way toward the deadline for entries, more of the nation’s “prettiest painted places” are making their way into our competition.

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Prettiest Painted Places in America 2012 nominees are the best ever

Fantastic Field of "Prettiest Painted Places" Participants: First 50 Entries

August 30, 2012 by Debbie Zimmer

Every day, we’re receiving new entries for this year’s competition to find the Prettiest Painted Places in America

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International Flavor Spices up Prettiest Painted Places Competition

August 1, 2012 by Debbie Zimmer

Many of the country’s most beautiful and distinctive towns and neighborhoods owe their names and appearance to our nation’s rich cultural diversity.

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Plenty of Variety in Early Nominees for "Prettiest Painted Places"

July 10, 2012 by Debbie Zimmer

Nominations in our competition to find the Prettiest Painted Places in America are coming in from all corners of the country and, as expected, there’s tremendous variety in the participating communities.

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Prettiest Painted Places in America Competition

Prettiest Painted Places Competition Captures the Imagination of the Media

June 21, 2012 by Debbie Zimmer

Although it has been only a few days since PQI launched its search to find the Prettiest Painted Places in America, our competition has already struck a chord with both the national press and local media across the country. USA Today, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal have already published articles

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Prettiest Painted Places in America Competition

PQI Launches Search for Prettiest Painted Places in America

June 6, 2012 by Debbie Zimmer

What is it that makes one town or neighborhood prettier than the next? Sometimes it’s the setting, other times, the architecture. . .but many times, it’s the attractive exterior paint schemes! To prove the point, the Paint Quality Institute is conducting an ambitious search this summer to find the Prettiest Painted Places in America

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