Full Exterior Repaint — Arvada, CO
A full exterior repaint covering siding, trim & the chimney — plus a detached shed repainted to match — from careful masking to a finish built for Colorado weather.
The Project
A Full Exterior Repaint, Every Surface Included
This two-story Arvada home needed more than a touch-up — the siding, trim, and masonry chimney all needed a complete exterior repaint, not a patch job on just the areas that showed the most wear. With a covered front porch, a bay window, an attached garage, and a detached shed out back, the scope covered the whole property, not just the front elevation visitors see from the street.
As part of our full exterior painting process, we masked every window, the roofline, and the surrounding landscaping before any paint went on, then worked section by section — siding, trim, chimney, porch — so the finish reads as one consistent whole, not a set of separate touch-ups. See exactly how we approached it in our step-by-step process below.
Full Coverage Prep
Masking & Prep Before a Single Coat of Paint
Before any color went on, the crew worked the exterior one section at a time — masking the bay window and its trim, protecting the roofline and gutters, and covering landscaping close to the house so overspray never became a cleanup problem later. On a home with this much trim detail, from the gable ends down to the porch railing, skipping proper masking is exactly how a repaint ends up with sloppy lines along windows and rooflines.
Ladders went up at every elevation that needed hand work — the second-story gable, the gutters and fascia along the roofline, and the trim around the bay window — while the rest of the crew handled prep on the lower siding and porch areas simultaneously, so the project moved section by section instead of stalling while one crew member worked alone.
That prep work is also where problems get caught before they become bigger ones. Loose caulking, small gaps at trim joints, and any spots where the old finish was failing all get addressed during this stage, so the new coat has a solid, sealed surface to bond to rather than going straight over whatever was already there.
How It Works
Our Full Exterior Repaint Process
Step 01
Inspect & Estimate
We walk the full exterior — siding, trim, chimney & any outbuildings — and give a free, itemized estimate.
Step 02
Mask & Protect
Windows, rooflines, gutters & landscaping are fully masked before any paint goes on.
Step 03
Prep & Prime
Pressure washing, scraping, caulking & priming across every surface so the finish coat bonds evenly.
Step 04
Spray & Finish
Siding is spray-applied for even coverage, with trim, chimney & detail work finished by hand.
Recent Work
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Every surface got the same careful prep and finish — siding, trim, chimney, and even the matching shed.
Every Structure Matched
Even the Shed Got a Matching Finish
A full exterior repaint doesn't stop at the house itself. This property's detached backyard shed got the same cream-and-gray color scheme as the main house, right down to the trim on the doors, so the two structures read as one cohesive property instead of a freshly painted house next to a mismatched, faded shed. The masonry chimney got the same treatment — prepped and repainted in the same clean finish as the siding, rather than left as an odd patch of the old color.
Little details like this are easy to skip on a repaint, but they're what make the finished result look intentional rather than incomplete. If you're planning an exterior painting project and have a shed, fence, or other structure you'd like matched to the house, it's worth mentioning during your estimate — it's a small add to the scope that makes a real difference in how the whole property looks when it's done.
Why It Holds Up
Exterior Painting Built for Colorado Weather
A full exterior repaint has to survive more than it looks like from the ground. Intense high-altitude UV breaks down cheap coatings within a couple of seasons, hailstorms chip and crack a finish that wasn't applied at the right thickness, and the freeze-thaw swings that run through a Colorado spring and fall work their way into any joint or seam that wasn't caulked properly first. That's exactly why prep gets as much attention as the paint itself on every project we take on.
On this project, that meant treating the chimney, the trim around every window, and the transitions between siding and masonry as places water could work its way in if they weren't sealed correctly — not just spots to run a quick bead of caulk for appearance. Coatings were chosen to match the surface, whether that was wood siding, trim, or the chimney's masonry finish, rather than using one generic product across everything.
That's the difference between a finish that looks good for a season and one that actually protects the house underneath it for years. A Colorado exterior takes a real beating between the sun, the hail, and the winters — a job that skips the prep work is one you'll be paying for again sooner than you should have to.
Common Questions
Full Exterior Repaint FAQs
How much does a full exterior repaint cost in Arvada, CO?
Cost depends on the size of the home, the number of surfaces involved (siding, trim, masonry, any outbuildings), and how much prep the current exterior needs. We give every project a free, itemized estimate so you know the full scope and price before work starts.
Do you paint chimneys and other masonry, or just siding?
Both. We regularly include masonry chimneys, stucco elements, and other exterior surfaces in the same project, matched to a coating appropriate for that material rather than treating everything the same.
Can you match a detached shed or fence to the house's new color?
Yes — we regularly include sheds, fences, and other structures in the same repaint so the whole property matches, not just the main house. Mention it during your estimate and we'll scope it in.
How long does a full exterior repaint take?
Most projects like this run several days to about a week depending on the size of the home and how many surfaces and structures are included. We'll give you a realistic timeline during your estimate.
What time of year is best for exterior painting in Arvada?
Spring through fall is generally best, since exterior coatings need dry weather and moderate temperatures to cure properly. We'll help you plan around your schedule and the season's weather windows.
How do you protect windows, landscaping & the roofline during a repaint?
Every window, the roofline and gutters, and any landscaping close to the house are fully masked before we start painting, so overspray isn't a cleanup problem once the project wraps up.
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