Our go-to
Sherwin-Williams Emerald
Top shelf. More UV protection and fade resistance than standard paint, which is what our sun wears down first. We can use any paint, and we will explain the differences in person.
Painting
Paint is the first layer of defense.
Paint is the most vital layer of your house. It is the thin film that stands between your siding and trim and everything Colorado throws at them. Done right, with the caulking to match, it protects the whole envelope.
The envelope
What your “envelope” is, and why it matters.
A house’s envelope is everything that separates the inside from the outside: the roof, the walls, the windows and doors, and the foundation. Its job is to control four things: water, air, heat, and vapor. When the envelope is tight, the house stays dry, comfortable, and efficient. When it isn’t, water finds its way in, and water is what rots framing, grows mold, and ruins drywall.
Paint and caulk are the outermost layer of that envelope. Paint keeps water and UV off the siding and trim; caulk closes the joints where boards meet trim, windows, and doors. When either one fails, the materials underneath start to absorb water, and the damage stays hidden until it is expensive.
How we do it
The paint is only as good as the prep.
Prep
Wash, scrape, sand, and repair. Rotted trim gets replaced, not painted over. Bare wood gets primed.
Caulking is as important as the paint
Every joint at trim, windows, doors, and penetrations gets inspected; failed caulk comes out and is replaced with a high-performance sealant that moves with the house.
The right paint
Our go-to is Sherwin-Williams Emerald, but we can use any paint you prefer. We will walk you through the options in person.
Clean finish
Masking, drop cloths, and a final walk-through with you. Your landscaping and windows look like we were never there.
What we use
Paint made for high-altitude sun.
For stucco
Stucco: Loxon or Duration
Stucco has to be painted with a 100% acrylic latex or acrylic elastomeric paint. We use Sherwin-Williams Loxon XP or Duration in a flat sheen.
Questions
What people ask us.
How often should I paint my house?
In Colorado Springs, every five to seven years for most houses. Strong sun, dry air, and temperature swings wear paint faster than at lower elevations. If paint is chalking, peeling, or cracking, the envelope is already exposed.
Why does caulking matter so much?
Paint protects the face of the boards; caulk protects the joints between them. Most water gets in at joints, around windows and doors, and where trim meets siding. Fresh paint over failed caulk looks good and still leaks.
What paint do you use?
We recommend Sherwin-Williams Emerald for its UV protection and fade resistance, but we can use any paint. It depends on how long you plan to stay and how exposed the house is; we will talk it through with you in person.
Can you paint Hardie or LP siding?
Yes. Primed fiber cement and engineered wood are made to be painted, and we follow the manufacturer’s requirements so the siding warranty stays intact.
Can you paint stucco?
Yes. Stucco needs a 100% acrylic latex or acrylic elastomeric paint; we use Sherwin-Williams Loxon XP or Duration in a flat sheen.
Do you paint interiors?
No. We work on the outside of the house only, and that focus is the point.
Let’s look at your paint.
A free consultation at your house. We check the paint, the caulk, and the trim underneath, and tell you what it needs and when.