Exterior House Painting - A Case Study

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Geodesic Dome House in Dexter – Painting Project

When homeowners in Dexter Michigan decided to update an unusually shaped home they put their trust in CertaPro Painters® of Ann Arbor to get it done right. The house is a geodesic dome that merges into a modern ranch style home. it hosts both exterior and screened-in porches, exterior railings, columns, and large overhang eves that added to the complexity of the project. The first challenge was in simply providing an estimate for such a unique home with its many walls, angles, and surfaces.

With rough-hewn exterior siding that would be difficult to brush paint, the choice was made to spray paint the exterior. Possessing both the equipment and know-how to tackle this type of surface the painters went to work. Combining an exterior house spraying with a large deck staining project was all in a day’s work, and the results shown below speak for themselves.

The homeowner, who grew up in the house and is now raising their own family under its roof was thrilled with the more modern finished look that a dramatic color change lent to the exterior.

Before the Repainting

Before the Painting or Prep Begins

Before the Painting or Prep Begins

The house was a light forest green with maroon trim.

A Screened in Porch was Included

A Screened in Porch was Included

The house had no shortage of railings, stairs, support columns and trim.

The Back of the House in Detail

The Back of the House in Detail

Large eves, more railings, columns and window frames to address.

The garage Doors were Very Faded

The garage Doors were Very Faded

The house showed it's paint's age quite a bit.

The Interior of the Enclosed Deck

The Interior of the Enclosed Deck

You can see the original exterior color was much less faded inside than out.

The Entrance Stairs and Deck were Faded

The Entrance Stairs and Deck were Faded

As part of the project the decks would need to be stained to bring them up to an "as new" condition.

During and After the Repainting

Painting the Back of the House

Painting the Back of the House

A geodesic dome presents an unusual shape to paint but it was all in a day's work.

Deck Staining Preparation

Deck Staining Preparation

The deck that connected a pair of staircases was sanded down to prepare it for staining.

Painting Around Casement Windows

Painting Around Casement Windows

The garage doors get painted the same color as the house to give it a more modern look.

Exterior and Soffit Panels get Sprayed

Exterior and Soffit Panels get Sprayed

Because of the rough finish of the exterior wood the approach taken for maximum coverage was to use a paint sprayer.

Working From One End to the Other

Working From One End to the Other

Spraying the prepared surfaces makes quick work of the painting with a uniform result.

When you’re ready to start your exterior house painting project…

Give CertaPro Painters® of Ann Arbor a call at 1-800-462-3782. We are happy to paint your home no matter what the shape of it is, or what shape the paint happens to be in. To get your own estimate for your unique home painting or deck staining project just click here to request a free estimate today.