Residential & Commercial
Painting in Kingston, Massachusetts.

Some tips on painting Kingston, MA homes:

Exterior painting tips for Kingston, MA homes:

Kingston residents who live in antique and older homes often like to match their home’s original paint color. Even though your antique Kingston home might be faded, we can work to restore your original exterior paint color. Historic colors are our specialty as we’ve painted many antique and date-boarded homes throughout the South Shore. 

We can even work with the Kingston Historical Society to match the color your antique home was painted in the past.

Because it’s on the coast, harsh weather often affects Kingston’s homes, and paint and stain tends to wear away on Kingston’s exteriors.  Because of this, we use special paints and stains to give Kingston houses extra protection from these severe New England elements. We also advise South Shore residents to keep their gutters clean so that ice dams don’t develop to cause leaking and interior damage. Our painters are happy to clean your gutters when painting your exterior – just let us know if this is something you’d like us to do.

Many Kingston homes are constructed at least partially with wood, and we have carpenters on staff to help replace rotted wood before we paint. We’re a one-stop shop, so you don’t have to hire a separate carpenter before you paint. Our carpenters can do minor and major carpentry repairs, from replacing a few shingles to replacing your entire exterior trim with PVC (like Azek). If you are painting yourself, you should never paint over rotted wood. We wrote a guide to rotted wood to help our customers understand what to do if they see rotted wood on their homes’ exteriors.

Cedar shingles are very popular in Kingston because they offer a classic New England look while being extremely durable. Many homeowners prefer their shingles to gray, and weather over time, other customers ask us to apply a semi-solid or solid stain over them.

What’s that black stuff on my shingles? The black spotting on or underneath your shingles is likely growth from mold and mildew. We power wash using a mold-killing detergent, but since mold is relentless and tends to grow back in damp environments, it’s important to allow as much sunlight to hit your shingles every day. This might also mean you should trim your trees to prevent lots of shade on the shingled sides of your house.

Decks of all wood types need to be maintained every 1-2 years. Take a look at our complete guide to maintaining your decks and porches.

Because of Kingston’s proximity to the coast, we recommend our clients paint their homes approximately every 5-7 years. We often apply a maintenance coat of paint every three years, in between major paint jobs, to help protect and beautify your home.  Kingston homes on the coast require special paint and stain products to keep them protected.

What months can you paint on the South Shore and in Kingston, MA?

In general, it’s warm and dry enough to paint outside in Kingston from April – October.  Sometimes a bit earlier or later.  We always use a moisture meter to be sure we’re not painting a home that’s too wet to handle a coat of paint.

Our current start times are posted weekly here so you know when we’re able to start your project if you hire us.

If you are in a rush, let us know – we have rush crews that we can deploy to get your painting project done in time for your deadline.

Good preparation – the key to a great paint job on your Kingston home

We start with great surface preparation when we paint your home. This way, the final paint coats stand up better to the New England winters and hot summers in Kingston and around the South Shore.

Which exterior paint is best for my coastal or inland home in Kingston?

The type of paint you choose makes a big difference to the final result, especially because Kingston is on the coast and endures hot summers and harsh New England winters. For trim paint, we like Sherwin Williams Resilience and Benjamin Moore Arborcoat solid stain on your exterior.

Does my exterior even need painting?

Paint tends to “wear away” and become less protective over time. It’s not always clear if your exterior needs painting because your house may look just fine.

If you can rub your hand against your exterior paint and have some paint come off on your hand, like chalk, your paint is no longer protecting your home.

You can also take our 20-second quiz to see if your Kingston home needs painting.

Maintaining your porch or deck:

Most Kingston homes have decks and porches that need maintenance. Because your deck and porch floorboards can hold puddled water, may be in direct sun, and are walked on constantly, your horizontal floors need to be maintained more often than your house. This usually means staining your wood deck floors every two years to keep them protected and looking great.

We have carpenters on staff who can replace any deck boards that have already rotted before staining your deck.

Live in the Indian Pond Community?  We have a webpage dedicated to Indian Pond homes.

Homes built before 1978 in Kingston may contain lead paint:

If your home was built before 1978, you may have lead paint on and inside your home. Because we’re lead-safe renovators we understand how to prepare your home safely before and during the painting process.  It’s the law in Massachusetts that only a licensed lead-safe painting company can work on your home, and CertaPro Painters is licensed to renovate homes with lead paint.

We have a separate commercial painting department that understands your Kingston business or multi-family community:

We’ve painted in Kingston for years and specialize in offices, medical and dental offices, and condominiums. Our commercial team has painted dozens of condominiums in Kingston, Plymouth, and the South Shore.

If your Kingston business needs to be open during the painting project, we offer night and weekend painting at no extra charge.  This way, you can keep your business open while we paint.

For commercial projects, call Dave Rowell at ‭(781) 422-1018‬ or [email protected]. We can advise you on paint products and how to stage the project so everyone is happy.  Learn more about our commercial painting services for Kingston and surrounding towns here.

We paint second homes and rentals in Kingston:

If you are a landlord with a second home in Kingston that you rent out, we can help you paint your property even if you live out of state.  We’re also happy to schedule the painting around your Airbnb tenants so nobody is disrupted.

CertaPro Painters^® – Trusted & Referred Painting Contractors

Finding the best contractor among all local painting contractors saves you valuable time and money in the long run. Choosing from all the local painting companies may seem a little daunting at first. If so, evaluate them all based on the below key points.

Keep Three Things in Mind When Choosing From Various Painting Contractors

• Company Reputation: How are previous customers describing their experience with the painting company?
• Written Proposal: Is their proposal detailed and in writing? Or does it seem like an informal estimate?
• Professionalism: What is your first impression of the sales representative/estimator? Also, were all of your questions or concerns addressed? Are you confident with their answers to your questions?

Hiring the best painting contractor makes all the difference. As a result, you’ll get beautiful finishes and a smooth, positive customer experience.

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