Exterior house painting built for Colorado sun and freeze-thaw.
Washed, scraped, sanded, caulked and primed before a drop of finish goes on, because that is the part that decides whether it lasts.
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Denver Paint Contractors provides exterior house painting across Denver and the Front Range. Exterior projects include washing, scraping, sanding, caulking and spot-priming before Sherwin-Williams, PPG or Behr finish coats on wood, fiber cement, stucco, brick, vinyl and aluminum siding, plus trim, fascia, soffits, doors and garage doors. Published 2026 Denver cost data puts exterior painting at roughly $1.55 to $4.10 per square foot. Every project carries a 5-year workmanship warranty, and projects booked by December 31, 2026 receive 25% off labor. Call 720-208-5645.
Two minutes outside
Seven signs your exterior needs paint this season
Walk your house and look at the trim first. Exterior paint almost always fails at the edges before it fails in the field.
Peeling or flaking trim
Paint lifting off fascia, sills or railings means water is already getting underneath the film.
Chalky siding
Rub a sunny wall. A powdery residue on your hand means UV has broken down the binder.
Faded south and west walls
The elevations that take afternoon sun fade first, and uneven color is the early warning.
Open caulk joints
Gaps around windows, doors and corner boards let freeze-thaw push water in from behind.
Gray or bare wood
Once wood is exposed, every storm and every cold night does more damage.
Hail chips and dings
Front Range storms chip trim and garage doors and crack brittle older paint.
What's in the scope
What is in an exterior scope
- Protection first. Windows, landscaping, walkways, fixtures and vehicles covered before anything opens.
- Washing. Dirt, chalk and pollen removed so the new coating can actually bond.
- Scraping and sanding. Loose paint removed to a sound edge and transitions sanded so old lines do not telegraph.
- Caulking. Failed caulk removed and joints resealed with exterior-rated flexible sealant.
- Spot priming. Bare wood, stains and problem areas primed before finish coats.
- Correct products. Sherwin-Williams, PPG or Behr exterior lines chosen for the substrate and its exposure.
- Finish coats in the right window. Applied within the manufacturer's temperature and weather range, overnight lows included.
Start to finish
How an exterior repaint runs
Free written estimate
We walk the elevations, note the failures, measure, and put the scope and products in writing.
Colors and HOA approval
Samples on your actual siding, viewed at different times of day, and approved HOA palettes matched.
Protect and wash
Everything that should not get paint is covered, then the house is washed and allowed to dry.
Scrape, sand, caulk, prime
The slow part, and the reason your paint will still look right in year five.
Finish coats
Applied by elevation, following the shade around the house and watching the forecast.
Walkthrough and warranty
You walk it with us, we correct anything you flag, and the workmanship is backed for five years.
Pricing, plainly
What exterior painting costs in Denver
Published 2026 Denver cost data puts exterior house painting at roughly $1.55 to $4.10 per square foot of paintable surface. Where your home lands depends far more on condition and access than on square footage alone.
| What moves the price | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Stories and access | Two-story walls, walkout basements, steep lots and dormers add staging and ladder time. |
| Surface condition | Peeling, chalking and failed caulk add scraping, sanding and priming before any finish coat. |
| Siding material | Wood, fiber cement, stucco, brick and vinyl each prep differently and take different products. |
| Trim and detail | Older Denver homes carry far more trim per wall, and trim is slow, precise work. |
| Color and coats | Big color changes and porous surfaces often need an extra coat. |
| Home age | Pre-1978 homes may require federally mandated lead-safe work practices. |
Book exteriors early
Denver's average last spring freeze is near May 5 and the average first fall freeze near October 7, so good exterior weeks are limited and calendars fill. Booking by December 31 locks in 25% off labor even if the work is scheduled for spring.
What actually ends a painting day is the overnight low, because the film keeps curing after dark. The manufacturer rates Sherwin-Williams Duration Exterior for application down to 35°F (product page, checked November 8, 2026); most standard exterior latex wants 50°F or warmer. We schedule shoulder-season exteriors around that number, wall by wall, rather than around the afternoon forecast.
25% off labor on projects booked by December 31, 2026. Paint and materials not included.
Stop paying for the same house twice
Free written exterior estimates across the Denver metro, with 25% off labor through December 31, 2026.
Own a Victorian, Denver Square or bungalow? Read painting older Denver homes before you collect bids.
Questions, answered
Exterior painting questions from Denver homeowners
How much does it cost to paint a house exterior in Denver?
Published 2026 Denver cost data puts exterior house painting at roughly $1.55 to $4.10 per square foot of paintable surface. Height, prep, siding type, trim detail and the paint line decide where a specific home lands.
How long does an exterior paint job take?
Most residential exteriors take about 3 to 5 working days. Heavy prep, large or multi-story homes and weather delays can extend that, and your written estimate lays out the schedule.
When is the best time to paint a house exterior in Colorado?
Late spring through early fall is the most dependable window. The National Weather Service lists Denver's average last spring freeze near May 5 and first fall freeze near October 7, and paint labels list minimum temperatures that include overnight lows.
Can you paint vinyl siding a darker color?
Sometimes. Dark colors absorb heat and can warp vinyl. Sherwin-Williams and PPG both publish color collections formulated for vinyl, and those are the colors to choose from when going darker.
Should I paint brick or stucco?
Stucco is commonly painted and needs a breathable masonry coating. Brick is a one-way decision that is very hard to reverse, so it deserves a careful conversation about moisture and product choice first.
Do I need HOA approval?
Many Denver-area HOAs require exterior color approval before work starts. Get the approved palette or submit your colors early, and we can match approved schemes and provide samples.
My home was built before 1978. Does that matter?
Yes. Those homes may contain lead-based paint, and federal EPA rules require certified firms and lead-safe work practices when disturbing those surfaces. Tell us the year built so the estimate accounts for it.
What if my current paint is peeling badly?
That is a repair job before it is a paint job. We find the moisture or adhesion cause, remove failing material, correct the cause and then repaint so the new finish has something sound to bond to.
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