RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR PAINTING
Turn Your Home's Exterior Into Its Best Feature
Legacy Painting prepares your home based on the condition of the surfaces, protects the property throughout the project, and applies a two-coat exterior finish designed to hold up. The completed work is backed by a one-year labor and material warranty.
Exterior House Painting Starts With Proper Preparation
The finished color may be what you notice first, but the work underneath it has the greatest effect on how the paint looks and lasts. Every home begins with an on-site evaluation. The age of the exterior, siding material, previous coatings, sun exposure, trim details, failed caulk, and areas of peeling or weathered paint all help determine what preparation is required.
Painted surfaces are pressure washed as needed to remove dirt, mildew, loose paint, and other material that could interfere with adhesion. After the exterior has dried, preparation may include scraping, sanding, replacing failed caulk, and spot priming exposed or deteriorated areas. Some homes require more extensive priming because of their condition or a significant color change.
The finish typically includes two coats of high-quality Sherwin-Williams or Pittsburgh Paints Company exterior paint. Product selection may vary based on the surface, condition, color, and requirements of the project.
That process is not identical for every house. A straightforward siding repaint may need targeted preparation, while an older home with detailed trim and several existing coatings may require a more involved approach. Your proposal will reflect what your exterior actually needs rather than a standard package applied to every property.
Exterior Surfaces We Paint
Legacy Painting can evaluate the full exterior and help you determine which surfaces belong in the project. Addressing siding, trim, doors, and other visible elements together can create a more complete result, but each material still needs to be prepared and coated according to its own condition.
Siding
Wood, fiber cement, aluminum, and eligible vinyl siding all weather differently. The material, existing coating, fading, peeling, and planned color change will affect the preparation and product recommendation.
Brick and Stucco
Brick, stucco, mortar, and previously coated masonry require different preparation and products than siding or wood trim. Their condition should be evaluated before painting is recommended, particularly when moisture, cracking, or an existing coating may affect the result.
Not sure what should be included? The free estimate gives you an opportunity to walk the exterior with Legacy Painting, review the condition of the surfaces, and define the right scope for your home.
Trim, Soffits and Fascia
Trim gives an exterior its definition, but it is also one of the first areas to show peeling paint, open joints, failed caulk, and weather-related deterioration. These details are inspected closely so problems can be identified before the finish coats are applied.
Doors, Shutters and Garage Doors
Front doors, shutters, and garage doors can have a significant effect on the appearance of a home. They may be included in a full exterior repaint or used to add a new accent color.
The application method depends on the material and condition. In some cases, removing shutters or doors may produce a cleaner result, while other surfaces can be painted successfully in place.
What You Can Expect From Legacy Painting
A residential painting contractor should not leave you wondering who is arriving, what work is being completed, or whether the property will be cleaned up afterward.
A Legacy Painting project begins with a free, on-site estimate and a written proposal based on the surfaces involved. Before the crew starts, the work area is prepared and the surrounding property is protected. The specified washing, scraping, caulking, priming, and other preparation is completed before the finish coats go on.
Throughout the project, weather and surface conditions are monitored because both can affect exterior paint application. Any issue that changes the planned work should be discussed before additional work moves forward.
Once painting is complete, the project is reviewed with you so any areas that need attention can be addressed before closeout. Residential exterior work is also backed by a one-year labor and material warranty.
What Homeowners Are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does exterior house painting cost?
Cost depends on the size and design of the home, the number and type of surfaces being painted, their current condition, the preparation required, and the colors and products selected.
A free on-site estimate allows Legacy Painting to evaluate the actual exterior and provide a written price based on the work involved.
How long does exterior painting take?
The timeline varies with the size of the home, architectural detail, surface condition, preparation, and weather. A home with extensive trim, peeling coatings, or several areas requiring primer will generally take longer than a straightforward repaint.
The anticipated schedule will be discussed before work begins, and updates will be provided if weather or an unexpected surface condition affects the plan.
Does Legacy Painting pressure wash before painting?
Painted exterior surfaces are pressure washed as needed to remove dirt, mildew, loose paint, and other material that could affect adhesion. The exterior is allowed to dry before additional preparation or painting begins.
Are caulking and priming included?
Failed caulk is replaced where specified in the project scope, and exposed or deteriorated areas are spot primed as needed. Some homes may require additional priming because of the condition of the surface or a major color change.
The proposal will explain the preparation included for your home.
What exterior paint does Legacy Painting use?
Residential exterior projects typically receive two coats of Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint® or PPG Acri-Shield® exterior paint.
The recommended product may vary based on the material, existing coating, condition, and selected color.
Is the work covered by a warranty?
Yes. Legacy Painting backs residential exterior painting with a one-year labor and material warranty.
Find Out What Your Exterior Needs
A properly prepared exterior paint job can restore faded color, give the home a more finished appearance, and help protect the surfaces underneath. Schedule a free estimate with Legacy Painting to review your exterior, discuss the changes you want to make, and receive a clear scope for the work.