FCI's Painting Blog

Stucco is a popular surface material for southwest Florida homes and businesses that provides a low-maintenance, durable finish unmatched by most other materials. Similar in composition to plaster, stucco is more commonly used for exterior walls, while plaster tends to be used more for interior surfaces. However, due...

Docks and decks take significant abuse from the elements in southwest Florida. These exterior surface areas can easily be overlooked and neglected by homeowners and businesses. Perhaps it’s because the bulk of dock and deck surface areas are horizontal rather than vertical. This tends to limit their prominence as a...

Wallpaper was very popular up until a few decades ago, offering more complex patterns than the clean paint jobs that are the most popular interior wall finishing option today. But the question is: is wallpaper making a comeback? So far, the answer seems to be no. With more than 25 years of service in the Naples, Florida...