How to Protect Your Home With a Quality Exterior Paint Job

Oregon weather can be tough on the outside of your home. Rain, moisture, summer sun and seasonal temperature changes all take a toll on siding, trim and other painted surfaces over time.

A quality exterior paint job doesn’t just make your home look better. It creates an important layer of protection between your home and the elements. But how well that protection holds up depends heavily on proper preparation, choosing the right products and applying them under the right conditions.

Randy David Painting has been painting homes throughout Lebanon, Albany, Corvallis and the Mid-Willamette Valley since 1990. Here are some of the things that make a difference when it comes to a long-lasting exterior paint job.

Good Exterior Painting Starts With Preparation

The quality of an exterior paint job depends on what’s underneath it. Painting over dirt, mildew, peeling paint or a poorly prepared surface can lead to problems long before the new paint should need attention.

Depending on the condition of your home, preparation may include pressure washing, scraping loose or failing paint, sanding rough areas, caulking, making minor surface repairs and priming where needed.

We also carefully mask and protect windows, landscaping and other areas around the home before painting begins.

It takes time, but proper preparation gives the new paint a clean, stable surface to adhere to and helps create a better finished result.

The Right Paint Matters

There isn’t one exterior paint that’s right for every house.

The type of siding, condition of the existing paint, moisture exposure, sun exposure and other factors can all influence which primer, paint or coating should be used.

Wood, fiber cement, masonry and other exterior materials have different needs. Even different areas of the same house may experience very different conditions. A wall exposed to direct afternoon sun, for example, can weather differently than one that spends most of the day in damp shade.

Our crew evaluates the surfaces and conditions before choosing the products and preparation methods appropriate for the project.

Oregon Weather Makes Timing Important

Here in the Willamette Valley, we don’t exactly have a shortage of rain.

Exterior paint needs the right conditions to dry and cure properly, which means weather plays an important role in when and how an exterior painting project is completed.

We monitor weather conditions throughout exterior projects and won’t sacrifice the quality of the finished paint job just to keep working when conditions aren’t appropriate.

Moisture is also one reason regular exterior maintenance is important. Shaded areas and surfaces that stay damp longer may be more susceptible to mildew and other buildup and can require different attention than sunnier parts of the house.

Can Exterior Painting Improve Curb Appeal?

Absolutely. Few home improvement projects can change the appearance of a house as dramatically as a new exterior color.

Fresh paint can update an older home, highlight architectural details and give faded or worn siding and trim a clean, well-maintained appearance.

Color choice can make a big difference too. Whether you want to stay close to your home’s existing colors or give it an entirely new look, we can help you consider how colors will work together across the siding, trim, doors and other exterior details.

And while curb appeal is a nice benefit, exterior painting also serves a practical purpose by helping protect the surfaces underneath.

How Do You Know When It’s Time to Repaint?

You don’t necessarily have to wait until paint is peeling off the house to start thinking about repainting.

Fading, cracking, peeling or areas where the finish is beginning to fail can all be signs that your exterior needs attention. You may also notice certain sides of your home showing wear sooner than others because of differences in sun and moisture exposure.

Catching those problems earlier can allow them to be addressed before the condition of the exterior gets worse.

If you’re unsure whether your home needs a complete repaint or simply some attention in specific areas, we can evaluate the existing finish and talk through your options.

More Than 35 Years of Exterior Painting Experience

Randy David Painting has been painting and maintaining homes throughout Lebanon and the Mid-Willamette Valley for more than 35 years. That means we’ve had plenty of experience working with Oregon homes and, unfortunately, plenty of experience working around Oregon weather.

In addition to exterior house painting, we provide deck painting and staining, masonry painting and sealing, power and pressure washing and other exterior painting and restoration services.

Ready to Refresh Your Home’s Exterior?

If your home’s exterior is faded, showing signs of wear or simply ready for a new look, we’d be happy to take a look and talk through your options.

Call Randy David Painting at 541-979-0599 or request a free estimate online.