Exterior Painting Calgary
No matter if you have just purchased your first home, have a Calgary heritage house, property with difficult-to-reach areas, or a larger home requiring extensive work, Earl’s Paintworks is committed to the same attention to detail and quality workmanship for residential exteriors that we provide for interior painting. We’ve painted everything from older character homes to newer builds, and the biggest difference is always what’s hiding under the existing coating once we start prep.
Our surface preparation is impeccable. We begin our meticulous exterior painting process by ensuring all areas to be painted are prepared by cleaning them and sanding or scraping loose or peeling paint. Minor cracks are filled and rotten wood is removed, if needed. A quality primer is chosen based on the type of existing paint. We aren’t like other painting companies that use low quality paint or expect you to provide it then charge a premium. In Calgary, we often find trouble spots around eaves, window trim, and sheltered walls where moisture lingers and paint breaks down first.
The application method (brush, roll, or spray) is chosen by our expert Calgary exterior painters based on the best result for each surface. We only perform exterior painting in Calgary once temperatures reach 10°C or higher 24 hours a day. We use quality products and apply all coatings in a professional manner to enhance the look of your home for years to come. That temperature rule matters, because we’ve seen paint that looked fine at first but failed early after a cold night or an unexpected weather swing. We also watch Calgary wind and sun exposure closely, since they can affect how quickly products flash off and how evenly they level on large exterior runs.
Exterior Painters Calgary
OUR SERVICES: EXTERIOR PAINTERS CALGARY
- Exterior Stucco painting that stands the test of time.
- Brick painting for an inexpensive and quick way to make any Calgary exterior look more clean and updated.
- Deck and fence painting to add more character and beauty to properties.
- Wood and cedar painting to make these surfaces pop.
- Concrete sealing to repel moisture, keep a beautiful color, and prevent costly cracks.
- Pressure washing that adds curb appeal and prevents future damage.
- Siding painting to increase the lifespan of siding and give it a fresh appearance.
- Elasastomerics
- Calgary's Top Exterior Painting Team.
- The Best Choice For Heritage Homes and Prestigous Real Estate.
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BENEFITS OF RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR PAINTING
Add curb appeal to your home
Curb appeal isn’t only for you. Not only will it feel breathtaking to pull up to a beautiful home every day, but exterior painting in Calgary adds value and sets the right tone for your property. Think of it as a foot in the door if you plan to sell your house in the future. It creates a great first impression as it’s the initial part of a property that people see. We’ve had homeowners tell us the biggest payoff was how much cleaner and more cared-for the whole property felt the moment the exterior was finished.
Bring your vision to life
When you purchase a property, you imagine what it’s going to look and feel like—all of the changes and renovations you’ll make. These things make it into something that’s truly your own. Let our professional team of expert painters bring your vision to life with exterior painting services. If you’re choosing colours, we can help you think through how they’ll read in Calgary’s bright daylight and against winter snow, not just on a paint chip.
Get protected against the elements
Calgary doesn’t have tame winters, storms, or snow. These elements can be quite harsh on your home, paint, and other components. That’s not including regular things like rain, wind, or hail either. High-quality exterior paint jobs act as a guard and outer shield for homes. They can also prevent moisture from seeping into the house, prevent mold or mildew damage, and stop insects. We often see the most damage start at small entry points—failed caulking, exposed end grain, or unsealed joints—so those details get addressed during prep.
The enemies of exterior paint in Calgary
Temperature Changes
The annual climate cycle in most northern regions like Calgary affects the lifespan of your exterior painting. The wild temperature fluctuations experienced during freezing climates is the test of an exterior painting job. At times when the temperature can drop to below freezing temperature and return to normal temperature in the morning is potentially damaging the paint integrity. The freeze-thaw cycle places unusual stress on the paint coating, and the paint can crack and peel off if the paint used is not flexible. Chinooks can be especially hard on exteriors because rapid warm-ups followed by cold snaps stress both the coating and the materials underneath.
Moisture
Even some of the quality paints cannot withstand this enemy. Moisture appears in different forms which can later damage the exterior painting of your home. High humidity, rain downpour, frost and snow can end up destroying the paint. Blistering, peeling, and mottling are some of the most common effects of moisture on exterior walls.
Poor Preparation
All the money you spent on expensive and quality paints and the lesser painting contractors will be wasted if they missed one important step in the preparation step. Prep work is important to guarantee a durable and quality exterior painting finish. However, this is among the most common mistakes and failures most painters commit. Paint contractors cannot skip a step in the prep without facing the consequence. Cracking and wax bleeding are among the common indicators of poor preparation work. Cracking often appears when the previously applied paint is not properly scraped off the surface. This also occurs when the paint is applied on rough surfaces, and painters skipped sanding and priming.
Ultraviolet Rays
Ultraviolet sun rays often result in fading of the paint. The disadvantage of direct rays of the sun is that the ultraviolet rays their exterior wall painting receives can destroy the binder of the paint. When binders break down, a pigment will be released. Heavy UV rays also increased the speed of paint colour deterioration.
Improper Paint Application
Improper paint applications result in flaking. You can choose the best exterior paint colour, but still not get the best finish you desire if the paint application process fails. When not properly coated with paint, moisture can easily penetrate walls or woods which can result in flaking.
These are some of the most common enemies that a good exterior painting works face. If you want to avoid an accelerated deterioration of your exterior wall painting, consult the professional painting contractors at Earl’s Paintworks. We have a skilled team of painters who can apply the necessary precautions, preparations, and protections to achieve what your money’s worth.
calgary exterior painters: conquering the elements
PAINTING MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATONS
The Alberta Painting Contractors Association (APCA) represents the major players in the Alberta painting industry with a focus on commercial and industrial projects.
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Ready to see how Earl’s Paintworks can transform your home or business? Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote on your next painting project. Your home or business deserves some of the best painting services Calgary has to offer, you’ll find that service with Earl’s Paintworks.