Exterior Painting in Portland, OR
A lasting exterior paint job starts with preparation. We scrape, prime, and caulk before painting siding, trim, doors, and shutters, and handle deck and fence staining. We serve the Portland metro and surrounding Oregon communities.
Exterior Paint Lasts Because of the Prep
Paint fails when the surface underneath isn't ready. We scrape loose material, prime bare wood, and caulk gaps before any paint goes on, so the finish adheres and weathers through Portland's wet seasons instead of peeling off the next year.
This service covers siding, trim, doors, and shutters, plus deck and fence staining in the same project. It's for homeowners refreshing curb appeal or protecting weathered wood before it rots.
Caulking and flashing gaps are where moisture gets behind siding, so we pay attention to them during prep. Paint over a poorly prepped surface won't last a season here, which is why the prep matters more than the color.
If we find rot or failed siding while prepping, we stop and flag it for repair before painting over it, so the new finish goes onto sound material.
How We Prepare and Paint an Exterior
Why the prep matters as much as the paint, and what we do before any color goes on.
Surface Condition
Paint fails when the surface underneath is not ready. We look at the condition of the siding, trim, doors, and shutters first, because peeling or chalky paint usually means moisture or loose material underneath that has to be addressed before a new coat will hold.
Prep: Scrape, Prime, and Caulk
We scrape loose material, prime bare wood, and caulk gaps before any paint goes on. Caulking and flashing gaps are where moisture gets behind siding, so we pay attention to them during prep rather than painting over a surface that will peel off the next season.
Primer, Caulk, and What We Paint
Siding, trim, doors, and shutters are the main surfaces, and deck and fence staining can be included in the same project. Each surface gets the right primer and caulk for its material so the finish adheres and weathers through Portland's wet seasons.
Painting vs Staining
Painting and staining are different finishes for different surfaces. We explain which surfaces should be painted and which should be stained, and we flag rot or failed siding we find while prepping so the new finish goes onto sound material.
Our Simple Process
We assess the work on site, put the scope in writing, and keep one point of contact for the whole project.
Reach Out
Send us a message or call. We reply within one business day to learn what you need.
On-Site Assessment
We visit your home, look at the work, and talk through what you want done.
Written Estimate and Scope
You get a written estimate with the scope spelled out before any work starts.
Scheduled Work
We schedule the job, keep you updated, and clean up when the work is done.
Exterior Painting Across the Portland Area
We handle exterior painting and staining across the Portland metro and surrounding Oregon communities. If you are not sure whether we cover your area, send us a message.
Exterior Painting Questions, Answered
Direct answers about surface prep, what we paint, and what happens if we find rot.
Time to Refresh Your Exterior Paint or Stain?
Tell us which surfaces you want painted or stained and their condition. Arrange a free consultation to discuss the prep and finish for your home.