Exterior Painting

When we paint the exterior of your home we not only want long-lasting curb appeal but a sound, durable finish that protects your home. A new exterior paint application will instantly brighten up your house. Whether you’ll be residing in your home for years to come or are planning on placing it on the market soon, new paint can dramatically increase your house’s curb appeal and value.

We can paint exterior surfaces composed of wood, brick, concrete, stucco and many other materials.

  • Paint trim and siding
  • Paint fencing and deck
  • Paint garages, outbuildings, sheds, barns, playhouses, doors and shutters
  • General repairs
  • Extensive siding replacement
  • Wood door refinishing
  • Pressure wash home exterior, driveway and patio
Our Exterior Painting Process

There are a number of steps required to ensure a quality exterior paint job on your home.  Many of us watch the do-it-yourself shows for home improvement projects, but what you might not realize is that using the wrong products can seriously damage your home, or that problems can result when trying to paint without proper preparation or tools.

Step 1. Power Washing – All buildings will have layers of dirt, mildew, algae and/or cobwebs that require removal prior to the application of any products.  Power washing is one of the most important steps in preparing the home for exterior painting and is crucial in ensuring that the paint will adhere properly.  We power wash with the right cleaners and nozzles for the job, then allow the time necessary for surfaces to dry properly.

Step 2. Scraping and Minor Wood Repairs – Loose paint must be removed after power washing so that the paint adheres correctly and will last longer. We do this the old-fashioned way scraping by hand, with knives and wire brushes to remove peeling, bubbled, or loose paint. This ensures a smooth and tight surface for painting. Loose boards are nailed down, and our experienced crew can handle most repairs. If extensive carpentry work is required we will let you know at the beginning of the project and include that in our price estimate.

Step 3. Priming – With the preparation work completed, your home will have a tight and clean surface ready for priming.  Our painting contractors treat all exposed surfaces with premium bonding primers which seal the surface and provide a sound foundation for proper adhesion of the new finish-coat products. Bare wood, metal surfaces, water stains, rust and new carpentry are primed. Plywood surfaces will be primed with specialty primer that bridges most of the weather cracking which is typical of that material. Under certain conditions, substantially new or weathered wood, we may recommend a full coat of primer.

Step 4. Caulking and Glazing – We caulk seams, joints, cracks, nail holes, and major wood joints. Any loose glazing is removed and replaced in order to ensure a tight seal and reduce air leaks and moisture entry points in vulnerable areas. We use siliconized latex caulk on all exterior entrances, structural joints and wood windows.

Step 5. Painting or Staining – Color samples are recommended to ensure that you will like the colors on your home. We only use premium paints and stains from Sherwin-Williams®, Benjamin Moore®, and PPG Paints®.  You can access tools to help choose your colors from our Paints & Colors page. Any approvals for color changes required by Homeowners’ Associations are the responsibility of the homeowner.  At the start of the project, we will explain the range of options in painting or staining, the intended use, and some pros and cons of each treatment.