Exterior painting
Stucco and block that stand up to the sun
In El Paso a wall takes the sun, the wind and the summer rains. We wash, patch the cracks, seal and paint with paint made for exteriors.
We wash the wall and remove loose paint
We patch stucco cracks and block joints
Primer on new or very dry stucco and block
Two coats of exterior paint
We cover plants with cloth, not plastic
What we paint outside
Fronts, walls and gates
Stucco
Fronts and patios, with cracks patched before painting.
Block walls
Washed, sealed and painted, with the cap covered well.
Two-story fronts
With scaffold or ladder, depending on the wall. It goes in the quote.
Frequently asked questions
What if it rains or gets too hot?
Outside we paint all day from October to April; in summer, only in the mornings, before the wall heats up. If a storm hits in the rainy season, we move the day and let you know.
Do you paint block walls and gates?
Yes. Block walls are washed, sealed and painted with exterior paint; metal gates and railings are sanded, treated where there is rust and painted with metal paint.
How do you protect floors, plants and furniture?
We cover floors with drop cloths and paper, furniture with plastic and frames with tape. Outside we mask windows and cover plants with cloth, not plastic, so the sun doesn't scorch them.
Do I need a permit or HOA approval?
Painting a house rarely needs a city permit. Some neighborhoods with an association do ask to approve colors. We give you swatches and the color list to send in, and we wait for approval before we paint.
What does prep include, and what costs extra?
It includes covering, washing or cleaning, filling small holes and cracks, sanding and taping. Extra: work that needs another trade, like repairing loose stucco on a large wall or replacing rotten wood. The quote lists it separately.