Exterior Painting: What to know, who can help, and tips

Painting the exterior of your home can be a big decision, especially if you want to drastically give your home a new look. Knowing what to look for when selecting a painting professional for your project can also help make your project go smoother and allow you to get high-quality outcomes. Our team at CertaPro Painters® of Indianapolis would like to share what to know when it comes to your project, how we can help, and tips you can use to plan.

What to know when it comes to your project

There are many things to know when it comes to your home’s exterior painting project. One of the most important of these things is the purpose and outcome. For example, whether you’re painting your home’s exterior for maintenance purposes or are you interested in giving your home an entirely new look. Additionally, it’s beneficial to think about areas of your home’s exterior that may need minor repairs, like carpentry or staining.

If you’re unsure what you want to do with the exterior of your home or the specific repairs that may be needed, you can always consult with a professional painter in your area who has proven experience.

How we can help

At CertaPro Painters® of Indianapolis, we provide a variety of custom exterior painting services to ensure your home stands out from the rest. Whether you’d like to update your home’s traditional exterior or you’re hoping to present a more modern and new look, our team is here to help.

With every project we take on, we use our decades of experience and expertise to help our customers get the results they desire. For your project, we’ll follow the 5 steps below to make sure the process goes as smoothly as possible.

• Wash. Any necessary areas of your home’s exterior will be power washed or hand washed to remove dirt and mildew.
• Prep. Any loose paint is scraped, glossy areas are scuff-sanded and any gaps are caulked to prevent water intrusion.
• Paint. Your repaired areas are primed before premium-quality paint is applied to your home’s exterior, creating a uniform finish.
• Clean. At the end of each day, the painting crew cleans up around your home, ensuring any paint chips are removed and all materials are stored neatly away.
• Inspect. After our own inspection, your job site supervisor will walk you through the space, giving you the opportunity to review our work and to provide any initial feedback.

In addition to our 5 step process, our team and crews are highly trained and skilled in providing services for the exterior of your home, like:

Brick Painting & Staining

In many neighborhoods throughout Indianapolis, brick surfaces are common. Although, traditional brick colors may not be what you have in mind for your home. This is where our team can help, by painting your brick properly with a color you love. When working with customers to paint their brick homes in Indianapolis, we most commonly use colors like:

• White
• Gray
• Blue
• Green

Learn more about Popular Brick Colors in Indianapolis

However, this doesn’t mean that the color you choose to paint your brick is limited to these four options. Our team can also use staining methods to help you alter the color of your home’s brick if you’re interested in a less drastic change.

Learn more about our Brick Painting & Staining Services

Carpentry Repair Services

The need for carpentry repair services is often common on the exterior of homes, which is why our team and crews are highly trained in providing these to our customers. This can be especially critical because neglecting the woodwork and trim around your home can lead to expensive long-term damage including water damage, termites, and structural issues.

Learn more about how to know if you have rotting wood on your home

Working with a professional painting contractor to repaint and repair your wood every 4 to 8 years can help you prevent all of these concerns from arising. They’ll also ensure the caulking between your wood boards is maintained. Another thing to be aware of is the condition of your home’s gutters as these may influence your home’s need for carpentry repairs.

Learn more about our Carpentry Repair Services

Deck & Fence Painting and Staining

If you have a deck, fence, patio, or archways around your home, the varying weather elements can take a toll on your wooden surfaces. This is why it’s imperative to take proper care of them by re-sealing and re-staining at the right times because if you don’t, they can become a costly home maintenance expenditure or even significantly decrease the value of your home.

Learn more about Stain and Pergolas

The longer you wait to hire a painting contractor the more expensive this undertaking will become. So, it’s better to be proactive and keep a regular maintenance schedule to ensure your wooden surfaces are always protected.

Learn more about our Deck & Fence Painting and Staining Services

Power Washing

Power washing is a critical first step when painting or staining the exterior of your home because of its ability to clean surfaces and remove existing debris. Even if you aren’t planning to paint or stain your home that year, it can still be beneficial to power wash the exterior surfaces of your home. This can help you keep your home’s surfaces consistently clean, whether they’re wood, concrete, asphalt, bricks, or aluminum.

Learn more about our Power Washing Services

Stucco Painting

If the exterior surface of your home is stucco, it’s important to work with a professional painter who specializes in painting those types of surfaces. This is typically critical when it comes to selecting the right products to use on the exterior of your home to ensure you get long-lasting results that help create a waterproof surface.

Also, working with a partner who is experienced in working with Stucco surfaces is beneficial if any repairs are needed.

Learn more about our Stucco Painting Services

Vinyl & Aluminum Siding Painting

Painting vinyl and aluminum siding isn’t something most homeowners feel comfortable doing, simply because of the nuances of each surface. Additionally, in most cases, surfaces like these are best painted by professional painters who understand how to apply the paint properly and what products are best to use.

Learn more about our Vinyl & Aluminum Siding Painting Services

Tips to help you plan for your home’s exterior painting project

Here are some tips from our team at CertaPro Painters® of Indianapolis, to help you plan for your home’s exterior painting and repair projects:

• • Think about the paint color you’d like on your home
  • Evaluate what exterior repairs might be needed
  • Consult with an industry professional if you’re not sure what your home needs
  • Consider whether staining is needed for any wood surfaces
  • Identify a general budget that you’re willing to spend for your project
  • Take the weather and time of year into account
  • Make sure you get quotes from multiple painting professionals
  • Ask additional questions before selecting someone to work with

Interested in working with CertaPro Painters® of Indianapolis for your home’s exterior painting project?

If you’re interested in working with our team at CertaPro Painters® of Indianapolis for your home’s exterior painting project, connect with our team today at ​​[email protected] or give us a call at (317) 252 – 0334.