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Worcester Painting Guide
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Plain answers to the painting questions Worcester-area homeowners, landlords and sellers ask most.

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What this guide covers

The Worcester Painting Guide answers the questions homeowners, landlords and sellers ask before hiring a painter: lead paint rules for pre-1978 homes, when exteriors can be painted in Central Massachusetts, how long paint lasts, what it takes to paint a three-decker, how to prepare for interior painters, and whether to paint or stain a deck.

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Painting questions, answered

What Are the Lead Paint Rules for Painting an Older Home in Massachusetts?

Rules & safety
Pre-1978 homes, lead-safe work practices, and what to ask before work starts.

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When Is the Best Time to Paint a House Exterior in Massachusetts?

Seasonal
Temperature, dew point and booking windows for Central Mass exteriors.

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How Long Does Exterior Paint Last in New England?

Planning
Lifespans by surface and exposure, and the signs it is time to repaint.

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What Does It Take to Paint a Three-Decker in Worcester?

Worcester homes
Staging, porches, tenants, phasing, lead-safe prep and cost drivers.

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How Do I Prepare My Home for Interior Painters?

Planning
What to move, what to leave, and what the crew handles.

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Should I Paint or Stain My Deck in Massachusetts?

Decisions
Transparent, semi-transparent, solid stain and paint compared.

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