Jon Tobey

Boeing’s loss is our gain. After five years as an engineer with the aerospace giant, Jon Tobey decided to abandon the corporate life and restart the painting business that he’d used to put himself through college. He’s been sharing the secrets of efficient and long-lasting paint jobs with Fine Homebuilding readers since 1999.

Stay Sharp Paint Scrapers Review
Stay Sharp Paint Scrapers are better than any other paint scrapers we have used
What’s the Difference: Solid and Semitransparent Exterior Stains
Is oil-based stain dead?
Removing paint from brick
Q: My husband and I own a house built before World War I. We’ve done a lot of work to it, and there’s a lot more to go. Our next…
Exterior Masking
Mask surfaces quickly and easily with the Hand-Masker tool before tackling your next paint job.
Back-Brushing for a Perfect Finish
Spraying first and then back-brushing is a quick way to ensure an even finish when painting exterior walls and trim.
The Art of Pressure Washing
There's no better way to prepare a house for painting, but be careful you're not doing more harm than good.
Stripping paint from a brick fireplace
Q: Can you recommend a method to strip white latex paint from a brick fireplace? It’s in a living room with finished hardwood floors, so the process can’t be too…
Keep that porch floor looking new
Q: I have a beautiful Douglas-fir floor on my covered porch. The wood is exposed to the elements (sun, rain, and snow). What is the best way to keep it looking…
Repainting a House: Don’t Be Afraid to Spray
For each hour spent masking, you'll save eight hours of brushing and get a superior paint job.
How To Remove Exterior Paint
When you have to take it all off, power tools and chemical strippers make quick work of a nasty job.

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