Painters North Vancouver | Cedar Siding & West Coast Modern Painting | Picasshome Painting | Vancouver Painters
Picasshome Painting | Vancouver Painters · 3043 Kitchener Street, Vancouver

Painters
North
Vancouver

If you need a painter in North Vancouver, whether its cedar-clad West Coast modern on the Capilano slope, a 1960s rancher in Lynn Valley, or a Lonsdale condo, this is for you.

Book Free Quote Call (778) 960-9619
Painters North Vancouver Picasshome Painting Vancouver Painters
1,800mm
Annual rain we paint to handle
15+
Cedar exteriors restained on North Shore
7-10
Year visible life on premium exterior systems
20 min
From our East Van shop via Second Narrows
Painters North Vancouver

Looking for a Painter Near North Van?

North Vancouver stretches along the north side of Burrard Inlet from Cates Park to Horseshoe Bay. The building stock is heavy on 1960s ranchers, 1980s split-level family homes, West Coast modern cedar-clad architecture from the 70s, and a growing layer of new infill plus Lonsdale-area condos. Our truck crosses the Second Narrows weekly.

The defining issue here is rainfall. North Van averages 1,800mm a year vs Downtown Vancouvers 1,200mm. Lynn Valley hits 2,200mm.

We painted a cedar-shake exterior on a 1970s post-and-beam home in Edgemont last September. Previous painter had used builder-grade latex two years earlier and it was already peeling on the west elevation. We stripped to bare wood where needed, applied Sansin SDF semi-transparent in two coats, and back-brushed after every spray pass. Three months later the homeowner sent us a photo through the first heavy rainfall. Water beaded and ran off. The cedar grain showed through clean.

That is the kind of work North Van asks for. We do exterior painting across the North Shore using premium 100% acrylic and penetrating stains. We also handle deck and fence staining where the salt air and rain need extra prep.

Picasshome Painting | Vancouver Painters luxury condo interior Yaletown Vancouver
Picasshome painters Yaletown Vancouver professional finish
What We Find Here

What North Van Painters Actually Deal With

Most painter searches in North Vancouver come from four situations. Failing exterior paint on cedar or stucco, faded interior wanting refresh, new owners moving into older builds, and pre-sale work. Heres what each one looks like here:

  • Cedar siding that needs stain-not-paint.West Coast modern homes from the 70s have cedar shake or board-and-batten. Painting over kills the grain forever. We re-stain with Sansin SDF or Sikkens Cetol and back-brush every coat into the grain.
  • Salt-air corrosion on metal trim and railings.Homes within 1km of Burrard Inlet get salt deposit on iron and aluminum. We use rust-inhibitive primer (Sherwin-Williams Macropoxy) before any top-coat or the paint lifts in 18 months.
  • 1960s rancher stucco needing modern refresh.Lynn Valley and Edgemont have hundreds of original-stucco 1960s ranchers. Owners want them switched from beige to modern charcoal. We pressure-wash, crack-fill, prime with elastomeric, then 2 coats.
  • Lonsdale condo interiors with strata schedules.Lower Lonsdale mid-rises have building protocols and elevator bookings. We coordinate with strata for evening or weekend work where required.
  • Steep-slope properties needing ladder rigs.Capilano and Edgemont slopes mean 3-storey side elevations are common. We have the ladder rigs and harnesses for it.
Painting Services for North Van

What We Offer in North Van

01

West Coast Modern Cedar Siding

Cedar shake, board-and-batten, or T1-11 on 70s and 80s post-and-beam homes. We use Sansin SDF semi-transparent or Sikkens Cetol. We back-brush after every spray pass to drive stain into the grain.

  • Strip-back to bare wood where failing finish remains
  • Sand smooth without damaging cedar texture
  • Two or three coat penetrating stain system
  • Back-brushed for full grain saturation
  • 6 to 8 year visible life expected

Cedar restains typically run $5,800 to $10,500 depending on home size and prep extent.

West Coast Modern Cedar Siding North Vancouver Picasshome
Rain-Resilient Exterior Painting North Vancouver Picasshome
02

Rain-Resilient Exterior Painting

Stucco, hardiboard, or wood siding on family homes throughout the District. We use Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior or Sherwin-Williams Duration with mildewcide added at every coat. Both are 100% acrylic and handle North Van moisture.

  • Pressure-wash + sodium percarbonate mildew treatment
  • Spot-prime any bare wood or stained patches
  • Mildewcide added to every paint coat
  • Two full coats with proper dry windows
  • 7 to 10 year visible life on premium system

Family home exteriors typically run $5,500 to $9,500. We schedule May through September only.

03

Lynn Valley Rancher Refresh

1960s and 70s ranchers with beige stucco and brown wood trim. Switching to modern charcoal grey or black with white trim is the most-requested North Van transformation. We pressure-wash, crack-fill, prime, and 2-coat.

  • Modern charcoal, grey, or black palette options
  • Elastomeric primer on cracked stucco
  • Acrylic stucco top-coat in 2 full coats
  • Wood trim painted satin or semi-gloss in contrast colour
  • Modern colour-consultation included free

Typical 1,500 to 1,800 sq ft rancher exterior runs $5,500 to $8,500 depending on prep condition.

Lynn Valley Rancher Refresh North Vancouver Picasshome
Lonsdale Condo Interior North Vancouver Picasshome
04

Lonsdale Condo Interior

Lower Lonsdale mid-rises and the newer Lonsdale Quay buildings. We handle elevator bookings, common-area protection, and strata documentation.

  • Strata-compliant scheduling, no surprises
  • Low-VOC eggshell standard
  • Premium semi-gloss on trim and doors
  • Ram board on lobby floors, vacuum at end of every shift
  • Insurance certificate to strata before work starts
Why North Van Calls Us

Why North Van Residents Choose Picasshome

Right Paint for the Rain

Cheap latex peels off North Shore exteriors in 18 months. We use Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior, Sherwin-Williams Duration, or Sansin SDF on every job. No builder-grade.

Cedar Specialty

West Coast modern cedar needs penetrating stain with back-brushing, not paint. We have done dozens on the North Shore. Owners get to keep the grain visible.

Steep-Slope Capability

Capilano slopes need 3-storey ladder work. We have the rigs and harnesses. Beyond that we bring scaffold rental. Quoted with the project, no surprises.

Same-Day Quote Response

Our shop is 20 minutes away across Second Narrows. We respond same-day to North Van quote requests where most painters take 3-5 days.

Typical Pricing

North Van Painting Price Ranges

These are real ranges based on jobs we have done in North Van and surrounding areas. We quote after seeing your unit because ceiling height, finish quality needed, and building access complexity all affect the final number.

Condo Type
Typical Size
Timeline
Typical Range
1960s rancher exterior
1,500 to 1,800 sq ft
5 to 7 days
$5,500 to $8,500
Cedar siding restain
1,800 to 2,500 sq ft
6 to 10 days
$5,800 to $10,500
Family home full exterior
2,000 to 2,800 sq ft
7 to 10 days
$6,500 to $11,500
Lonsdale condo interior
700 to 1,100 sq ft
3 to 4 days
$3,200 to $5,500
Deep Cove cottage exterior
Varies
5 to 8 days
$5,000 to $9,000
Getting Here

Our Location Relative to North Van

We are at 3043 Kitchener Street in East Vancouver, about 20 minutes from North Vancouver via the Second Narrows Bridge or 25 minutes via Lions Gate Bridge to West Van. No bridge surcharge, no travel fees anywhere on the North Shore.

We also cover West Vancouver, Burnaby, and East Vancouver from the same route. Lynn Valley, Deep Cove, Edgemont, Lower Lonsdale all 20 to 30 minutes from our shop.

Picasshome Painting | Vancouver Painters

3043 Kitchener Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 3E8

(778) 960-9619

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you cross the Second Narrows or Lions Gate for North Van jobs? +
Yes – we work all of the North Shore from Cates Park to Horseshoe Bay including West Van. No bridge surcharge, no minimum project size. Call (778) 960-9619 for a quote.
When is the best time to paint a North Van exterior? +
Mid-May through mid-September. North Shore needs 24+ hours of dry weather before painting and 48 hours of dry curing after. October-November is interior work only.
My cedar siding has black streaks. Is that mold or just dirt? +
On the North Shore it is almost always mildew, not dirt. We treat with sodium percarbonate wash before any new stain goes on. If we just paint over it, the mold breeds under the finish.
How much does a North Van rancher exterior repaint cost? +
A 1,500-1,800 sq ft 1960s rancher with stucco walls and wood trim typically runs $5,500 to $8,500 depending on prep condition.
Do you stain Indian Arm cottages and lakeside cabins? +
Yes – we have done cabins on Indian Arm boat-access only. We bring gear via your boat or hire a water taxi. Schedule 3 to 4 weeks ahead for marine projects.
My West Coast modern home has 30-year-old cedar. Re-stain or paint? +
Almost always re-stain. Painting cedar is a one-way decision. We can re-stain with Sansin SDF or paint solid colour over Stix primer if you really want it painted.
Do you work on heritage homes near Lonsdale? +
Yes – 1920s and 30s heritage character homes near Lower Lonsdale and Boulevard Park. We use period-appropriate breathable paints.
Can you remove and replace rotten cedar shake siding? +
We are painters, not carpenters – but we have a partner carpentry crew that handles cedar shake replacement before we paint.
Do you also paint in West Van or just North Van? +
Both. West Vancouver is 30 minutes from our shop via Lions Gate. We do British Properties heritage, Ambleside cedar, and Horseshoe Bay coastal work.
Painter Near North Van

Ready to Book a Free Quote?

We come to your unit, take a look, and give you a firm number. No guessing.

Nearby Areas We Also Serve

Our Painting Services

Picasshome Painting | Vancouver Painters  |  3043 Kitchener Street, East Vancouver, BC  |  (778) 960-9619  |  Serving Lynn Valley, Edgemont, Lower Lonsdale, Deep Cove and all of North Van

Every Painting Service for North Vancouver

Painting Services We Offer in North Vancouver

All Picasshome painting services are available in North Vancouver. Click any service for pricing, timelines, and FAQs specific to that work.