What Do Painters Charge per Hour or per Day in Kenner?
What do painters charge per hour or per day in Kenner? See 2026 market ranges, local wage data, whether $25 an hour is expensive, and 12x12 room costs.
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Notes from the work
12 posts, on painting in a climate that is hard on a coat.
What Is the 80/20 Rule in Painting? A New Orleans Homeowner’s Guide
What is the 80/20 rule in painting? Learn both meanings, why prep matters in older New Orleans homes, and the best way to paint inside your house.
Cabinet Painting and Refinishing Cost in Covington, LA
What does cabinet painting cost in Covington? See national price ranges, how Northshore humidity affects cure time, and painting vs. refacing costs.
Deck Stain Dry Time in Slidell: Rain, Foot Traffic and Timing
How long after staining a deck in Slidell can it rain or take foot traffic? Manufacturer dry times, humidity effects, and the best timing for your deck.
How to Prep Kitchen Cabinets for Painting: A LaPlace Homeowner’s Guide
A step-by-step guide for LaPlace homeowners on prepping kitchen cabinets for paint: labeling, degreasing, sanding, priming, and a smooth, lasting finish.
Exterior House Painting Cost in Metairie: What Drives the Price
See 2026 exterior house painting cost ranges and what drives the price in Metairie, from mildew and sun to siding type, stories, and wood repairs.
How to Prep a Deck for Staining in Mandeville’s Climate
Prep your Mandeville deck for stain the right way: cleaning mildew, sanding, repairs, and how long wood must dry under Northshore pines before staining.
How Much Does Interior Painting Cost in New Orleans?
Learn what interior painting costs in New Orleans in 2026, why plaster walls and tall ceilings raise prep work, and how to compare painting quotes fairly.
The Ultimate Guide to Exterior House Painting in New Orleans
Exterior painting in New Orleans requires optimal conditions of 45°F to 90°F and 40% to 50% humidity to combat intense UV exposure and frequent rain.
Exterior Repainting Tips for New Orleans Homes
An exterior repaint is also a defense against the Gulf Coast climate, where long stretches of high humidity, intense Louisiana UV, and persistent mildew work to fade colors, lift paint, and feed mold on…
DIY vs Pro Exterior Painting in New Orleans
In the New Orleans area, the DIY versus professional question carries extra weight: our Gulf Coast climate is hard on exterior paint, and a redo costs more than getting it right the first time.
How to Prep Your New Orleans Home for Exterior Painting
Prep work matters even more in the New Orleans area, where Gulf humidity and intense UV punish exterior paint that was not applied over a clean, sound surface.
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Small room or whole elevation
Whether you have a small interior project or a large-scale exterior makeover in mind, Big Easy Paintings is your partner for the work. Talk to us about the project, get a quote, and we will tell you plainly what it takes.