{"id":147948,"date":"2025-02-14T10:54:19","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T16:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elitetradepainting.com.user.s406.sureserver.com\/mississauga\/services\/residential-exterior\/house-exterior-painting\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:21:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:21:53","slug":"house-exterior-painting","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/elitetradepainting.com\/mississauga\/services\/house-exterior-painting\/","title":{"rendered":"House Exterior Painting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;45&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; back_image=&#8221;147334&#8243; back_image_auto=&#8221;yes&#8221; parallax=&#8221;yes&#8221; overlay_color=&#8221;color-dblue&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;75&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;210209&#8243; overlay_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; style=&#8221;dark&#8221; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;186150&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h1&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-210105&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;812685&#8243;]Professional House Exterior Painting That Adds Value and Beauty[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;124379&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;998955&#8243; subheading=&#8221;Changing the colour or refreshing a faded colour on your home will revive your property! A fresh coat of paint will protect and add value to your home while providing an updated and attractive appearance.&#8221;]Protect and beautify your home with a fresh coat of paint![\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;181442&#8243; subheading=&#8221;Exterior painting is a low-cost investment in the value of your home and provides much of the necessary exterior maintenance required for your home.&#8221;]Low-Cost Investment[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;134934&#8243; subheading=&#8221;Cleaning, caulking, scraping, priming, and preparing surfaces for painting maintains your home\u2019s integrity by protecting items such as wood trim, stucco, and siding from deterioration. This type of maintenance helps avoid costly repairs and replacement.&#8221;]Cleaning, Caulking, Scraping, Priming and Painting[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;211164&#8243; subheading=&#8221;Regular maintenance of your home will retain and increase the value of your property. Most homes require painting every six to ten years.&#8221;]Painting is Regular Maintenance[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;642831&#8243; subheading=&#8221;We have been specializing in exterior painting projects for over twenty years and have the skill, dedication, and experience to get the job done right the first time.&#8221;]Getting the Job Done Right![\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;174538&#8243; subheading=&#8221;Let us help with the process of getting the exterior of your home looking great. We will advise you on what paints and finishes are best for the surfaces and your environment, and will provide you with a detailed quote for the project.&#8221;]Let us Start the Process![\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;602861&#8243;]How We Deliver a Flawless Exterior Paint Job[\/vc_custom_heading][uncode_list icon=&#8221;fa fa-check&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;color-mblue&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;778954&#8243; icon_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Project Evaluation &#8211;<\/strong> Upon the arrival of the painting crew, we will do a general review of the project looking at the scope of the work, confirming colour choices, reviewing any site concerns, and setting up a workshop for the project.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preparation &#8211;<\/strong> The first step for the crew is to prepare the surfaces for painting. This will consist of scraping, sanding, caulking, minor repairs and priming as per the details in the job proposal. In general, once all the preparation is completed, the painting process begins. In some cases, specific sections may be prepared and painted, with the crew moving from section to section.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exterior Painting &#8211;<\/strong> Painting of the areas will start once the preparation is completed. Working from top to bottom, the areas required will have a fresh coat of paint applied. Second coats will be applied as required in the proposal with recoat times for most products being between three to four hours. Each section is then inspected as the areas are completed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>General Inspection &amp; Cleanup &#8211;<\/strong> After the project is completed, another general inspection of all the areas painted will be done. Final cleanup is done with drop sheets, painting equipment and ladders removed from the site, and a sweep, rake, or shop vac of driveways, gardens, and decks is performed. Garbage is bagged for your regular curbside pickup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paint Storage &#8211;<\/strong> We will leave paint behind for any future touch-ups you would like to do and it is important to store these products in a warm dry place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/uncode_list][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;194756&#8243; subheading=&#8221;Your home can be your biggest investment and more importantly, can be a source of great pride. A well-maintained home is not only more valuable but provides great comfort and enjoyment. Having a well maintained and great looking exterior is one of the joys of home ownership. We understand the importance of your home and always strive to make it look the absolute best that it can!&#8221;]Protect Your Investment[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;196448&#8243; subheading=&#8221;Our attention to detail provides the quality that you deserve. We only use the best primers paints, products, and equipment for exterior painting projects. We take pride in providing a great looking paint job that lasts for many years to come.<\/p>\n<p>We provide fast, efficient quality exterior painting that meets our client\u2019s expectations every time. This is why so many of our customers are clients for life.&#8221; text_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; text_color_solid=&#8221;#ff0000&#8243;]Attention to Detail[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_accordion typography=&#8221;advanced&#8221; sign=&#8221;plus&#8221; content_border=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_simple=&#8221;1&#8243; active_bg_color=&#8221;color-xsdn&#8221; radius=&#8221;lg&#8221; shadow=&#8221;lg&#8221; titles_size=&#8221;h4&#8243; titles_weight=&#8221;600&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;169311&#8243; active_tab=&#8221;1&#8243; active_bg_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; title=&#8221;How to pick the best colour for your exterior painting project?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;efe01523-2776-616726707058391715758053407174249092508817424973512181742499755587&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;134585&#8243;]The selection of colours is made easy with Elite Trade Painting. We provide colour charts and samples as well as guide you in the use of our suppliers\u2019 online tools.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button button_color=&#8221;color-mblue&#8221; size=&#8221;link&#8221; btn_link_underline=&#8221;btn-underline-out&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Felitetradepainting.com%2Fresources%2Fpicking-paint-colours%2F%23exterior&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;153130&#8243; button_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]Learn More[\/vc_button][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;1&#8243; title=&#8221;Timing for Exterior Painting&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1665420124-2-016726707058391715758053407174249092508817424973512181742499755587&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;106365&#8243;]Exterior painting is a seasonal project in most regions as rain and cold weather prevent the safe application of exterior paint products. However, the enhancement of paint products during the last number of years has allowed painting at colder temperatures. Many paints now have a quick-drying formulation that has a 1 to 2 hour no wash off feature, which allows painting in more uncertain weather conditions.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button button_color=&#8221;color-mblue&#8221; size=&#8221;link&#8221; btn_link_underline=&#8221;btn-underline-out&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Felitetradepainting.com%2Fresources%2Fbest-time-painting%2F&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;117594&#8243; button_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]Learn More[\/vc_button][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;1&#8243; title=&#8221;How to get ready for exterior painting?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;10314d48-70e0-016726707058391715758053407174249092508817424973512181742499755587&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;131432&#8243;]It is easy for clients to prepare for the exterior painting process. Clients must tightly close windows, move outside furniture and other items away from the building and park vehicles away from the areas being painted prior to the start of power washing and painting.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button button_color=&#8221;color-mblue&#8221; size=&#8221;link&#8221; btn_link_underline=&#8221;btn-underline-out&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Felitetradepainting.com%2Fresources%2Fgetting-ready-for-painters%2F%23exterior&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;132247&#8243; button_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]Learn More[\/vc_button][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;1&#8243; title=&#8221;What is the best paint, stain and primer for my wood siding or shingles?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1665420124-1-8616726707058391715758053407174249092508817424973512181742499755587&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;172783&#8243;]High quality flat and satin finish acrylic paints and stains are the most commonly used products for wood siding and shingles. These products have a proven track record of durability, colour retention, and longevity. Although most of these high-quality acrylics are self-priming, a waterborne alkyd primer can also be used.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button button_color=&#8221;color-mblue&#8221; size=&#8221;link&#8221; btn_link_underline=&#8221;btn-underline-out&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Felitetradepainting.com%2Fresources%2Fbest-paints-primers-stains-coatings%2F%23wood-siding&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;132563&#8243; button_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;]Learn More[\/vc_button][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;1&#8243; title=&#8221;What is the best paint, stain and primer for trim (trim boards, door frames and windows)?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;aa1f9a12-9a9a-6174249092508817424973512181742499755587&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;128057&#8243;]High-quality semi-gloss finish acrylic paints are the most commonly used products for exterior trim work. These products have a proven track record of durability, colour retention, and longevity on trim. Although most of these high-quality acrylics are self-priming, a waterborne alkyd primer can also be used. 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Although most of these high-quality acrylics are self-priming, a waterborne alkyd or all-purpose metal primer can be used. 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