Exterior Painters Vancouver
If you need an exterior painter in Vancouver – full house repaint, stucco repair, cedar shingle, or trim and soffit – this is for you.
Need an Exterior Painter in Vancouver?
Vancouver exteriors face four enemies: Burrard Inlet wet wind, salty coastal air, freeze-thaw cycles, and intense July-August UV. Premium acrylic with full prep lasts five to ten years. Cheap paint with bad prep fails in three. We have repainted houses across every Vancouver neighbourhood.
Every exterior job starts with pressure-wash and substrate inspection.
We repainted a 2,800 sq ft Kitsilano character home last spring. Cedar shingle upper, lap siding lower, white trim. Previous paint had checked on the south wall. Pressure-washed, scraped checking, oil-primed bare cedar, two coats of Sherwin-Williams Emerald Hale Navy on the body, Chantilly Lace on trim. Six days. Listed three weeks later, sold $42K over asking.
That is the kind of exterior work Vancouver asks for. We repair stucco cracks before paint and do fence and deck staining on the same trip.
What Vancouver Weather Does to Exteriors
Full house exterior repaints are our biggest job. Pressure-wash the envelope, scrape peeling, treat algae on north walls with bleach solution, fill cracks, prime bare substrate, two coats premium acrylic. Average 2,000 sq ft Vancouver house: five to seven days with two crew.
- High-end finishes that show every mistake.Engineered hardwood, stone counters, designer fixtures. If you nick a baseboard or leave a paint drip, the owner notices. We cover everything before touching a brush.
- Floor-to-ceiling windows with tight cut lines.The defining challenge of Vancouver condos. You cant tape glass properly so the cut lines have to be steady. Our painters do this every week and it shows.
- Building protocols that can trip up new contractors.Wall Street requires elevator bookings up to four weeks out and insurance documentation filed before work starts. We know the process and handle all of it.
- Warehouse lofts with exposed brick and timber.The East Pender Street buildings like East Van character home have elements you cant just mask over. You cut in around exposed brick carefully. We have painted in six units at East Van character home alone.
- Pre-sale timelines that dont move.Listing date is listing date. We schedule and deliver. A Mount Pleasant unit we painted for $4,400 sold for $23,000 over asking. The paint job was a big part of that.
Exterior Services We Offer
Full House Exterior Repaints
Vancouver Specials and stucco bungalows need stucco-specific paint. We patch hairline cracks with elastomeric sealant, prime with high-bond primer, two coats of Loxon XP elastomeric. Bridges cracks instead of telegraphing them. Limewash on brick with Romabio Classico is another option.
- Full repaints: walls, ceilings, trim, doors
- Feature walls in charcoal, navy, or deep sage
- Precise cut lines around floor-to-ceiling glass
- Low-VOC products only, smell matters in condos
- Full surface protection before anything opens
Cedar shingles and lap siding need different prep than stucco. Bare cedar gets oil-based primer first because acrylic alone blisters within two summers. Sound primed cedar gets two coats breathable acrylic. Lead-safe prep on pre-1978 boards.
Stucco Repair & Elastomeric
Trim, soffit, fascia, gutters, and door frames take a beating. We scrape, prime with rust-inhibiting primer on metal gutters, two coats semi-gloss acrylic. White trim like Chantilly Lace stays bright longer than off-whites. See trim service for interior trim work.
- Modern neutrals that photograph well
- Fix scuffs, marks, and wear before listing
- Show-ready finish on schedule
- Often combined with drywall repair for best results
Vancouver homeowners hire us because we know the climate. We have repainted houses in every microclimate from rainy Pacific Spirit Park edges to UV-hammered Kerrisdale south slopes to wind-battered Wall Street near the Inlet.
Cedar Shingle & Wood Siding
Burrard Inlet wet wind and Vancouver winters require breathable, flexible paints. Sherwin-Williams Emerald, Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior, Loxon XP for stucco. Never builder-grade exterior because it fails by year three in this climate.
- Careful cutting-in around exposed brick without masking it
- High ceiling work with proper scaffolding where needed
- Industrial aesthetic preserved while modernizing paint
- East Van character home on Mainland, six units painted, we know the building
Pre-1978 Vancouver homes commonly have lead in original exterior paint. Heritage Craftsman, post-war stucco, pre-war wood-siding homes all need testing. Plastic containment, HEPA vacuum, wet sanding only, no open-flame heat strip. Required by law.
Trim, Soffit, Fascia & Gutters
Sherwin-Williams Emerald and Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior for body coats. Loxon XP elastomeric for stucco. Cabot oil-based primer for bare cedar. Rust-Oleum metal primer for gutters. Premium products only.
- Contractor coordination on timeline
- Designer colour matching if needed
- Premium finishes that match renovation quality
- Clean execution that doesnt undo the contractors work
Why Vancouver Homeowners Choose Us
Built for Coastal Climate
Five-year workmanship warranty on every full exterior repaint. If paint fails before five years from product, prep, or workmanship, we come back and fix it free. Excludes acts of God, owner-applied caulk, and post-paint substrate damage.
Lead-Safe Prep on Pre-1978
Full house 1,800-2,400 sq ft: $5,800-$9,200. Vancouver Special with stucco patch and brick limewash: $6,400-$11,200. Craftsman with cedar shingle restoration: $7,400-$12,800. Pressure-wash only: $400-$800.
Premium Products Only
South-facing dark colours add 10-15% for extra prep and product. Two-storey-plus adds 10-20% for scaffolding. Heritage colour matching adds 5-10%. Insurance and WCB included.
5-Year Workmanship Warranty
Below are nine tips from six years of Vancouver exteriors. Use them whether you hire us or DIY.
Vancouver Exterior Price Ranges
We are at 3043 Kitchener Street in East Vancouver. Five to twenty minutes from every Vancouver neighbourhood. No travel fees anywhere in Vancouver.
9 Exterior Painting Tips Worth Knowing
We cover every Vancouver neighbourhood including East Vancouver, Kitsilano, Dunbar, and Kerrisdale.
Picasshome Painting | Vancouver Painters
3043 Kitchener Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 3E8
We come to your home, take a look, give you a firm number.
9 Exterior Painting Tips Worth Knowing
- Paint between Late June and early September. Humidity under 50% and a 24-48 hour dry window for cure. Coast wind off Burrard Inlet wrecks fresh paint applied in wet weather.
- North-facing walls need extra prep. Algae and mildew grow first there. Bleach-solution treat before primer or it bleeds through within two summers.
- Bare cedar needs oil primer first. Acrylic alone on bare cedar blisters within two summers. Oil primer, then breathable acrylic topcoat.
- Pre-1978 homes need lead testing. Vancouver paint commonly tests positive. Plastic containment, HEPA vacuum, wet sanding only. Required by law.
- Stucco needs elastomeric, not regular acrylic. Loxon XP flexes through freeze-thaw and bridges hairline cracks. Regular acrylic telegraphs cracks within a year.
- Limewash on brick beats paint. Romabio Classico breathes, weathers rain without trapping moisture, modernizes a Vancouver Special brick lower in one coat.
- Premium products only. Sherwin-Williams Emerald or Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior. Builder-grade exterior fails by year three in Vancouver coastal climate.
- Match trim white to body undertone. Cool body needs cool white (Simply White, Chantilly Lace). Warm body needs warm white (White Dove, Cloud White).
- Get a written 5-year warranty. Workmanship and product. Without it, no recourse if paint peels in year two.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to paint a house exterior in Vancouver? +
Full house 1,800-2,400 sq ft: $5,800-$9,200. Vancouver Special with stucco patch and brick limewash: $6,400-$11,200. Craftsman with cedar shingle restoration: $7,400-$12,800. Real ranges from Vancouver jobs in the last 24 months.
When is the best time to paint a Vancouver exterior? +
Late June through early September. Humidity must be under 50% and we need a 24-48 hour dry weather window for cure. North-facing walls near Burrard Inlet need extra drying. Book by May to lock July or August.
How long will exterior paint last on a Vancouver home? +
Five to ten years with premium acrylic and full prep. Five on south-facing dark colours that take direct UV. Seven to ten on lighter north-facing walls. Coastal salt air and July-August UV are the main lifespan killers.
Do you do stucco repair and elastomeric coating? +
Yes. Vancouver Specials and stucco bungalows are our most-painted exterior type. We patch hairline cracks with elastomeric sealant, prime with high-bond primer, apply Loxon XP elastomeric topcoat. Bridges cracks instead of telegraphing them.
Can you limewash brick on a Vancouver Special? +
Yes. Romabio Classico and Pure & Original limewash are breathable, weather Inlet rain without trapping moisture, modernize a 1965-1985 brick lower in one application. We have done six in East Van in 18 months.
Do you do lead-safe prep on pre-1978 Vancouver exteriors? +
Yes. Vancouver has hundreds of Craftsman bungalows and post-war stucco homes with lead paint underneath. We test before quoting. Plastic containment, HEPA vacuum, wet sanding only, no open-flame heat strip. Required by law.
What exterior paint do you use? +
Sherwin-Williams Emerald and Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior for body coats. Loxon XP elastomeric for stucco. Cabot oil-based primer for bare cedar. Rust-Oleum metal primer for gutters. Premium products only because Vancouver weather punishes anything less.
What colours work best for Vancouver exteriors? +
Dark charcoals like Iron Mountain, Wrought Iron, and Black Beauty for Vancouver Specials and modern homes. Hale Navy and Knoxville Gray for Craftsman bungalows. White trim like Chantilly Lace, Simply White, or White Dove with natural wood doors.
Do you offer a warranty on exterior paint? +
Yes. Five-year workmanship warranty on every full exterior. If paint fails before five years from product, prep, or workmanship issue, we come back and fix it free. Excludes acts of God and post-paint substrate damage.
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Areas We Serve
- Painters East Vancouver | Vancouver Specials and Craftsman
- Painters Kitsilano Vancouver | West Side character exteriors
- Painters Dunbar Vancouver | tudor and arts-and-crafts
- Painters Kerrisdale Vancouver | West Side mansions
- All Areas We Serve | full coverage
Other Painting Services
- Interior Painting and Repairs | full repaints, feature walls, trim
- Exterior Painting and Repairs | cedar siding, stucco, wood trim
- Cabinet Refinishing | update oak to white or gray
- Wall and Ceiling Repairs | drywall, plaster, proper prep before paint
- Drywall Repair and Texturing | fix before you list or renovate
- Colour Consultation | included free with every quote
