Painters
Point Grey
Vancouver
If you need a painter in Point Grey, whether its a 1920s heritage home near Spanish Banks, a UBC-area faculty residence, or a modern infill on West 16th, this is for you.
Looking for a Painter Near Point Grey?
Point Grey is one of Vancouvers oldest established west-side neighborhoods. Million-dollar heritage homes, UBC faculty residences from the 1920s-40s, and a small but growing layer of modern infill. The painting market here is heritage-aware – homeowners want original cedar trim preserved, period-appropriate colour palettes, and craftsmen who do not blast 100-year-old wood with a power sander.
Two zones define the painting work. Homes along Spanish Banks, Jericho, and Locarno deal with year-round ocean spray that corrodes iron and eats cheap acrylic. Inland Point Grey homes deal with rain shadow effects from the North Shore mountains – easier drying, but still moisture risk from original wood.
We restained a 1928 cedar shake exterior on West 10th Avenue last August. Original cedar from when the house was built, never been painted, just re-stained every 8 to 10 years. Previous painter had used a darker stain that hid the grain – the owners wanted it back to honey-amber to show the original cedar. We stripped 3 coats with chemical stripper (no power sanding on heritage cedar), hand-sanded smooth, then applied Sansin SDF Classic in 2 coats. The grain came right back.
That is the kind of work Point Grey asks for. We do exterior painting across the west side. We also handle heritage trim restoration on original 1920s door frames, casings, and millwork.
What Point Grey Painters Actually Deal With
Most painter searches in Point Grey come from four situations. Heritage home preservation, ocean-facing exterior maintenance, UBC faculty home refresh, and modern infill build-outs. Heres what each looks like here:
- 100-year-old wood needing careful prep.Original cedar siding from 1920 doesnt prep like 2010 hardiboard. Hand-scrape failing paint, oil-based primer on stained or weathered areas, breathable acrylic top-coat. Power sanders damage soft old-growth wood.
- Ocean-spray corrosion within 500m of Spanish Banks.Marine-grade rust-inhibitive primer on all iron and aluminum trim. Mildewcide-added acrylic top-coat. Standard ocean-facing west-side prep, not premium upcharge.
- Heritage homes that need lead testing first.Pre-1978 homes likely have lead paint somewhere. We test before any aggressive prep. If positive, EPA RRP protocol kicks in – containment plastic, HEPA vacuum, hand-scrape only.
- Period-correct colour palettes for heritage authenticity.Benjamin Moore Historical Collection has 200+ pre-1950 colours. Owners who want heritage authenticity get physical samples that match 1925 specs.
- Designer-coordinated modern infill exteriors.New Point Grey infill homes with hardiboard or cedar are 25% of our west-side work. Standard 2-coat premium acrylic exterior, often paired with custom millwork.
What We Offer in Point Grey
Heritage Home Exterior Restoration
1920s-1940s wood-frame homes need careful prep. Hand-scrape failing paint, no power-sanding on original cedar, oil-based primer on stained or weathered areas, then 2 coats of Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior. 7 to 10 year visible life.
- Hand-scrape only on heritage cedar
- Lead-paint test on all pre-1978 surfaces
- Period-appropriate breathable paint system
- Heritage Collection colour palette options
- 7 to 10 year visible life expected
Typical 2,200 to 2,800 sq ft heritage exterior runs $10,500 to $16,500 depending on prep extent and lead-paint requirements.
Spanish Banks Ocean-Facing Exterior
Marine-grade rust-inhibitive primer on iron and aluminum trim. Mildewcide-added acrylic top-coat. Extra coat on west-facing elevations. Standard for all homes within 1km of Jericho, Locarno, or Spanish Banks beach.
- Marine-grade primer on all metal
- Mildewcide added to every coat
- Extra coat on west elevation
- Premium 100% acrylic top-coat
- Salt-spray resistant for 6 to 8 years
Ocean-facing exteriors typically run $7,500 to $14,500 depending on size. Free quote with detailed scope.
UBC Faculty Home Restoration
Original cedar shake exteriors with 30+ year stain history on West 10th, West 16th, and surrounding faculty housing. Strip back failing finishes, apply 3-coat Sansin SDF semi-transparent or solid Cetol. Preserves wood grain while protecting against west-coast rain.
- Strip back failing stain to bare cedar
- Sand smooth without damaging grain
- Sansin SDF or Sikkens Cetol penetrating stain
- 3-coat system for full grain saturation
- 6 to 8 year visible life on cedar shake
UBC-area cedar restoration typically runs $7,500 to $13,500 depending on home size. We coordinate with UBC housing schedules where applicable.
Heritage Trim & Millwork
Original 1920s door frames, window casings, baseboards, picture rails – we hand-sand, prime, and finish with alkyd-modified enamel for traditional brush-stroke finish.
- Hand-sand all original millwork
- Oil-based primer on stained or weathered wood
- Alkyd-modified enamel for traditional brush finish
- Period-correct colour matching
- Window sash painting without scoring putty
Why Point Grey Residents Choose Picasshome
Heritage Prep Specialist
100-year-old Point Grey homes get destroyed by power sanders in the wrong hands. We hand-prep original cedar, hand-scrape failing paint, and avoid aggressive prep that damages old substrates.
Lead Paint Certified
EPA RRP certified. We test first, follow proper containment protocols on lead-positive surfaces. Most painters quietly skip this until a complaint or inspection forces a shutdown.
Period-Correct Colours
Benjamin Moore Historical Collection and access to original Vancouver heritage palette references. Physical samples brought to your home before quoting.
Same Crew Across Substrates
The lead carpenter-painter who hand-preps your cedar shake is the same person who hand-paints your trim. Not subbed out to whoever is available.
Point Grey Painting Price Ranges
These are real ranges based on jobs we have done in Point Grey and surrounding areas. We quote after seeing your unit because ceiling height, finish quality needed, and building access complexity all affect the final number.
Our Location Relative to Point Grey
We are at 3043 Kitchener Street in East Vancouver, about 15 minutes from Point Grey via 4th Avenue or 20 minutes via Broadway. We drive to all quotes and all projects. No travel fees anywhere in Vancouver.
We also cover Kitsilano, Dunbar, and West Vancouver from the same route. UBC, Spanish Banks, Jericho, Locarno all on regular rotation.
Picasshome Painting | Vancouver Painters
3043 Kitchener Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 3E8
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you do heritage exterior painting in Point Grey? +
How do you handle Spanish Banks ocean-facing exteriors? +
My UBC-area home has 30-year-old cedar shake. Re-stain or paint? +
Can you match a 1925 Point Grey heritage colour palette? +
What does a Point Grey heritage exterior cost? +
Do you do interior painting in Point Grey or just exterior? +
Can you paint heritage windows without damaging old glass? +
How do you handle pre-1978 lead paint risk on heritage homes? +
Do you work on infill new builds in Point Grey? +
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
- Painters Kitsilano Vancouver | beach-area heritage and Craftsmans
- Painters Dunbar Vancouver | Craftsman and heritage home painting
- Painters West Vancouver | British Properties, Ambleside, Horseshoe Bay
- Painters Shaughnessy Vancouver | heritage estates and luxury contemporary
- All Areas We Serve | full list of Vancouver neighbourhoods
Our 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
Painting Services We Offer in Point Grey
All Picasshome painting services are available in Point Grey. Click any service for pricing, timelines, and FAQs specific to that work.
- Interior Painting Point Grey
- Exterior Painting Point Grey
- Cabinet Refinishing Point Grey
- Siding Painting Point Grey
- Stucco Repair Point Grey
- Heritage Home Painting Point Grey
- Spray Painting Point Grey
- Eco-Friendly Painting Point Grey
- Water Damage Repair Point Grey
- Move-In Move-Out Point Grey
- Pre-Sale Painting Point Grey
- Drywall Repair Point Grey
- Wall & Ceiling Repairs Point Grey
- Popcorn Ceiling Removal Point Grey
- Wallpaper Removal Point Grey
- Fence & Deck Staining Point Grey
- Wood Staining Point Grey
- Door Painting Point Grey
- Roof Painting Point Grey
- Trim & Baseboard Point Grey
- Colour Consultation Point Grey
- Garage Floor Painting Point Grey
- Waterproofing Point Grey
