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Our exterior painting process

Most of an exterior repaint is prep, not painting. Here is every step we take on a Memphis home, in order — this is the same process whether the job is $2,400 or $12,000.

1. 1

   Pressure wash to remove mildew, chalking, and dirt

   We wash every surface to strip off mildew, chalking, and grime. Paint over a dirty surface fails early — this step is where a repaint's lifespan starts.

2. 2

   Scrape and sand loose paint, then spot-prime bare wood

   Loose and peeling paint comes off with scrapers and sanders, and bare wood gets spot-primed so the new coats bond evenly instead of flaking off with the old.

3. 3

   Caulk gaps around trim, windows, and doors

   Gaps around trim, windows, and doors get sealed. It keeps water out of your walls and makes every trim line look crisp.

4. 4

   Two finish coats of exterior-grade paint

   Two full coats of exterior-grade paint, matched to your siding. Two coats is what gets a Memphis repaint through the humidity, storms, and sun for years.

5. 5

   Final walkthrough with you before we call it done

   We walk the whole house with you before we pack up. Anything you spot, we fix on the spot — that's when we get paid, not before.

What we paint on an exterior job

• • Siding (wood, fiber cement, vinyl)
• • Painted brick
• • Trim, fascia & soffits
• • Shutters & front doors
• • Porches & columns