Exterior painting in Rochester Hills, MI
Paint doesn't stick to loose paint.
Siding, trim, soffits and doors within 25 miles of Rochester Hills.
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Exterior paint usually fails because of what's under it. It goes on over chalky, peeling or bare wood, and after a winter or two it lets go. So the work starts with the surface: loose paint gets scraped, rough edges get sanded, bare wood gets primed and open joints get caulked, and only then does the first coat go on.
Signs your house is ready for paint
- Paint that's peeling, cracking or flaking
- A chalky powder on your hand when you rub the siding
- Bare wood showing on the trim or the window sills
- Caulk that's cracked or pulled away from the joints
- Color that has faded unevenly, usually worst on the south and west sides
What we paint outside
Siding
Wood and fiber cement siding, cleaned and prepped so the paint bonds to the siding instead of to dirt and chalk.
Trim, soffits and fascia
The parts that take the weather hardest. If we find soft or rotted wood, we'll point it out before anything gets painted over it.
Doors and shutters
Front doors get a smooth, durable finish, and shutters get cleaned up and painted to match the trim or stand out from it.
Garage doors
Garage doors get the same prep as the siding, so the color holds up to the sun and the salt spray from the driveway.
How an exterior job goes
Clean
Dirt, chalk and mildew come off first, or the new paint bonds to them instead of the house.
Scrape and sand
Loose and peeling paint gets scraped, and the edges get sanded so they don't show through the new coat.
Caulk and prime
Open joints around the trim, windows and doors get caulked, and bare wood gets primed.
Protect
Windows, fixtures, plants and walkways get covered wherever the paint could reach them.
Paint
Coats go on in dry weather, at the temperatures the product calls for, with the trim, soffits and doors finished to match.
Walk around it
We walk around the house with you and touch up anything you point out.
When to paint outside in Michigan
Exterior paint needs a dry surface and temperatures above the minimum printed on the can, and it needs both while it cures. In Michigan that puts most outside work between late spring and early fall. Sun, snow and the freeze and thaw between them work on exterior paint all year, which is why the prep outside matters even more than inside.
Morning dew, a rainy week or a cold night can push a painting day. That's better than painting a wet wall, which is how peeling starts. If you want the house done before summer, ask early.
What goes into an exterior painting quote
Every quote comes down to the same few things:
- The size of the house and how many stories it has
- How much scraping, caulking and priming it needs
- The siding material and its condition
- Trim, soffits, fascia, doors, shutters and garage doors
- Color changes
- Access: steep yards, tight side yards and tall peaks
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Questions about exterior painting
How long does exterior paint last?
It depends on the prep, the product and how much sun and weather each side of the house gets. The south and west sides fade first. The prep is the biggest part of that you can control.
Can you paint over peeling paint?
Not without scraping it first. New paint over peeling paint comes off with it.
Do I need to be home?
Not for the work itself. We just need to be able to reach every side of the house.
Can you paint in the fall?
Yes, while the days stay dry and warm enough for the product. Once it gets too cold, outside work waits for spring.
Can you change the color of my house?
Yes. Going from dark to light, or covering a strong color, takes extra coats, and that's part of the price.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Licensed and insured. Proof available upon request.
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25+ years of experience. Licensed and insured. Proof available upon request.