Exterior House Painting Services
CertaPro Painters® of Maine
Exterior House Painting Services by CertaPro Painters® of Maine
Maine’s climate is one of the most demanding in the country for exterior paint, and it varies significantly across the state’s three climatological divisions. In the Coastal Division, ocean air moderates temperatures but brings persistent moisture, salt exposure, and humidity that breaks down paint and coatings over time. In the Southern Interior Division, homes face wider temperature swings between seasons and significant snowfall that puts constant pressure on exterior surfaces. In the Northern Interior Division, winters are colder and longer, snowfall is heavier, and the freeze-thaw cycle works its way into any surface that isn’t properly sealed and protected. Across all three regions, a paint job that isn’t prepared and applied correctly for Maine’s conditions simply won’t hold up the way it should.
That’s why homeowners throughout Maine trust CertaPro Painters® of Maine for their exterior projects. We’ve worked on homes across the state and understand what the right preparation, products, and finishes look like for each part of Maine. Beyond protection, a fresh exterior paint job is one of the most effective ways to boost your home’s curb appeal and increase its market value. Whether you’re refreshing an aging color, preparing to sell, or simply protecting your biggest investment, our team delivers results built to last through everything a Maine year can deliver.
EPA Lead Certified
At CertaPro Painters® of Maine we are EPA Lead Certified. This means that if we are performing a renovation, repair or painting project that disturbs lead-based paint in your home, we use certified renovators who are trained by EPA-approved training providers and follow lead-safe work practices.
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Log Home Staining
Staining is one of the most important services to invest in when it comes to your log home. If your log home could use a fresh coat of stain, CertaPro Painters® of Maine have got you covered
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Painting and Staining
At CertaPro Painters® of Maine we offer a variety of interior and exterior home painting and staining services, including your home’s deck and fencing. Regardless of the room inside your home that needs an update or the area of your home’s exterior that needs protection from Mother Nature, our team works with you to determine the best plan of action for your home.
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Power Washing
Power washing is a vital step in painting the exterior of your home. CertaPro Painters® of Maine uses the process to remove mold, oil and old paint so new paint absorbs into your surface better.
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Stucco Repairs and Painting
As with any other home exterior, it’s important to maintain the stucco or EIFS (also known as synthetic stucco) covering your home. The CertaPro Painters® of Maine team is very knowledgeable in both repairs and painting related to these two materials and will work alongside you to determine what services your home needs.
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Vinyl and Aluminum Siding Painting
Whether you have high-tech vinyl siding or a more traditional siding, CertaPro Painters® of Maine knows how to restore them. Our team has the right approach to add new life to your exteriors.
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Book Your Estimate Today!
At CertaPro Painters® of Maine, our trained professional painters will transform your house into something you will be proud of. Book your free exterior painting estimate now!
Types of Exterior Painting Services
Our team of dependable exterior painting professionals at CertaPro Painters® of Maine will tackle your list of painting projects. We know how to do the job right with years of experience painting a wide variety of surfaces and materials, including:
Wood
Vinyl & Aluminum Siding
Cedar Shingles
Brick
Garage Doors
Patios
Decks
Railings
Fascia
Eavestrough
Stucco
Exterior House Painting Process
The thorough CertaPro Painters exterior painting process is what ensures our customers are always satisfied. We believe in painting lives, not houses, by creating spaces that you’ll enjoy comfortably living in for years to come.
Here’s a glimpse into our proven exterior painting process:
1. Honest Estimating
When you’re ready to hire CertaPro Painters® for your exterior house painting services, you’ll work with an estimator who will provide a straightforward estimate for the entire job with no hidden fees.
- An estimator visits your home to gather all the details about the project
- A free, no-obligation estimate is provided to you
- Exterior house painting is scheduled as quickly as possible
- An estimator provides you with a project timeline
- You choose paint colors with the help of a CertaPro Painters® Color Consultant
Every house painting project is unique, so there is no way to guess what your price will be until an estimator sees your home and understands the scope of work that needs to be completed. This is how CertaPro Painters® delivers an accurate and complete estimate for you.
2. Thorough Preparation
The CertaPro Painters® team understands how important preparation is to ensure the final paint job is the highest quality possible, and we follow essential steps to prepare all surfaces before a single paintbrush touches them, including:
- Washing of all surfaces to remove any mildew or mold
- Scraping off any loose paint and preparing any glossy areas by scuffing and sanding them
- Filling gaps with caulk to ensure there are no future water intrusions
All steps in the preparation stage of your exterior house painting services are comprehensive and completed with great attention to detail and care for your home. We stay in constant communication during your project, so you feel comfortable with the work your painting team is doing for you.
3. Expert Painting and Meticulous Cleanup
Once all surfaces have been prepared, your exterior house painting can begin. Again, the team of exterior painters at CertaPro Painters® are highly trained and will paint your house as if it were their own by following specific steps:
- We prime all painted areas to ensure your home has a uniform finish
- We paint surfaces with the highest quality paints
- We clean all tools and materials around your home at the end of each day
- We inspect the job with you upon completion to ensure your 100% satisfaction
The exterior house painting services delivered by CertaPro Painters® were developed so your painting team disrupts your day-to-day life as minimally as possible. Not going to be home when the exterior painting team is there? No problem. We’ll work with you to find a schedule that fits your life.
CertaPro Painters® is the Trusted Authority on Exterior Painting
When you choose CertaPro Painters® for your exterior painting services, you can be confident that you’ll get the highest quality paint job from an experienced team of expert painters. At CertaPro Painters®, our goal is to deliver extraordinary experiences. We do the painting, so you can do life. When you’re ready to schedule your free painting estimate, contact us.
Residential Exterior Painting Case Studies
See our full Residential Case Study portfolio here.
Exterior Painting in Vienna
CertaPro Painters® of Maine completed an exterior painting project for a lakefront home in Vienna. Our team handled thorough exterior preparation, light carpentry repairs, and a full repaint to restore the aging property. After working closely with the homeowner on color selection, we transformed the exterior from beige to a rich blue finish. Check out the final results!
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Exterior Farmhouse Painting in Rockland
CertaPro Painters® of Maine was contacted in August 2025 to restore an 1856 farmhouse in Rockland. Our team performed extensive preparation, including major carpentry repairs to replace rotted siding and studs, followed by a specialized priming and painting process. Check out the transformation!
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Exterior Siding Repair in Rockland
CertaPro Painters® of Maine was contacted in August 2025 to repair significant moisture damage on the exterior of a home in Rockland. Our team performed extensive carpentry work, including rebuilding compromised wall framing and sheathing, before installing new cedar shakes to match the original siding perfectly. Check out the transformation!
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Exterior Painting in Harspwell
CertaPro Painters® of Maine completed a residential exterior painting project for a home in Harpswell, ME. The exterior featured faded siding and new raw wood battens that required proper priming before staining. Despite late-fall conditions, the project was completed with a durable, polished finish. Check out the transformation!
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Exterior Painting in South Portland
CertaPro Painters® of Maine was contacted in October of 2025 to refresh the trim of the residential home in South Portland. Our team completed detailed prep work, including scraping and priming, before applying a black finish to the wood trim. Click here to learn more about this project!
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Porch & Outdoor Kitchen Pavilion Painting
CertaPro Painters® of Maine was contacted by an out-of-state homeowner to revitalize the porch ceilings and outdoor kitchen area of their property. The project involved power washing and cleaning all surfaces, followed by scuff sanding before applying the final coats. Click to see the stunning photos!
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Exterior Painting in Kennebunk
In May 2024, our team completed an exterior color change for a homeowner in Kennebunk, ME. The customer wanted to switch from a bold red to a crisp white. This project required multiple coats of primer to completely conceal the previous color. The transformation was completed in just 1 week. Click to see the results!
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Power Washing & Staining at Sebago Lake
Last year, CertaPro Painters® of Maine worked with a previous client to care for their property at Sebago Lake once again. Our team performed power washing and staining services on the home, decking, and dock. Check out the beautiful results!
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Exterior House Painting in Falmouth
In June 2024, CertaPro Painters® of Maine completed a color change for the exterior of a residential home in Falmouth, Maine. This project involved precise painting techniques and contrasting colors to achieve the desired results. The transformation was completed in one week. Check out the results!
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Exterior Painting in Yarmouth
In August 2023, a customer in Yarmouth, Maine reach out to us to renovate the exterior of their home. The customer just purchased the home and wanted to change the color, they wanted something deeper and less gray. Over the course of a week, we refreshed this home and made it charming! Another delighted customer! See the transformation below.
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Exterior Painting in Wells
In July 2023, a customer in Wells, Maine hired us to work on the exterior of their home. This customer had not painted her gray cedar shakes in 20 years. They were in dire need of painting before the customer was planning to sell the home. Over the course of a week, we refreshed this home and made it glamorous! Another delighted customer! See the transformation below.
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Exterior Painting in Cumberland
In April 2023, a customer in Cumberland, Maine hired us to fix the exterior of their home. This house was in solid shape at the beginning of the project, but the customer did not like the current color of the paint on the house and wanted to change it. Over the course of a week, we refreshed this home and made it glow! Another delighted customer! See the transformation below.
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Exterior Painting in Cumberland
In May 2023, a family in Cumberland, Maine hired us to fix the exterior of their home. This customer's house hasn't been painted in 15 years, it was in need of some light carpentry and some serious scarping and new coating. Over the course of a week, we refreshed this home and made it astounding! Another delighted customer! See the transformation below.
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Exterior Painting in Lebanon
In August 2022, a family in Lebanon, Maine hired us to brighten up the exterior of their home. Over the course of a week, we refreshed this home and made it shine! We went from gray exterior walls to a stunning dark blue color. Another delighted customer! See the transformation below.
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Exterior Painting in Raymond
Our recent exterior painting project on a lake in Raymond, Maine presented the challenge of revitalizing some older semi-transparent stain with an entirely new color scheme. Our Team even took a roof panel to the paint store so we could exact color match for some steps. Here are pictures of the results.
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