Exterior house painting in Denver that outlasts the weather.
Colorado sun and freeze-thaw find every shortcut. Bighorn preps like it matters, paints with Sherwin-Williams and PPG, and backs it for five years.
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The short version
Bighorn Painting is an exterior house painting contractor based in Arvada serving Denver and the Front Range. Exterior projects include washing, scraping, sanding, caulking and priming before Sherwin-Williams or PPG finish coats, on wood, fiber cement, stucco, vinyl and aluminum siding, trim, soffits, fascia, doors, garage doors, decks and fences. Angi's Denver cost data puts exterior painting around $1.55 to $4.10 per square foot. Estimates are free, virtual or in person, and the work carries a 5-year workmanship warranty. Call 720-912-4676.
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Seven signs your exterior needs paint now, not next summer
Peeling or flaking trim
Paint lifting off fascia, window trim or railings means water is already getting underneath.
Chalky siding
Rub your hand on a sunny wall. A powdery residue means the paint film is breaking down.
Faded south and west walls
The sides that bake all afternoon fade first, and uneven color is an early warning.
Open caulk joints
Gaps around windows, doors and trim let freeze-thaw push water in from behind.
Gray, bare or split wood
Once wood is exposed, sun and moisture start doing damage fast.
Hail chips and dings
Colorado storms can chip paint on trim, siding and garage doors.
Selling in the next year
Buyers judge a house from the curb in seconds, and fresh paint changes that first impression.
If you spotted two or more of those, how much more would it cost you to wait until wood rot shows up?
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Why exterior paint fails faster along the Front Range
- Strong sun at altitude. Thinner air lets more UV through, and cheap paint chalks and fades quickly on sun-facing walls.
- Freeze-thaw cycles. Water gets into gaps and cracks, freezes overnight, expands, and pops paint loose from behind.
- Big daily temperature swings. Siding and trim expand and contract constantly, which is why flexible caulk and a well-bonded finish matter.
- A short, busy season. Coats have to go on within the label's temperature range, overnight low included.
- Hail. Storms chip trim and siding and can crack older, brittle paint.
Prep first
Wash, scrape, sand, caulk and spot-prime before any finish coat.
Right product
Sherwin-Williams or PPG lines picked for each surface and exposure.
Right window
Coats applied within the label's temperature and weather limits.
5-year warranty
Workmanship backed in writing, plus a final walkthrough with you.
Start to finish
How Bighorn paints a Denver home exterior
Free estimate
Send photos for a virtual estimate, or Bighorn walks the house and measures. You get it in writing.
Colors and HOA
Samples go up on your siding in real light, and approved HOA colors get matched.
Protect
Windows, landscaping, walkways, fixtures and vehicles get covered before anything opens.
Wash and scrape
Dirt and chalk come off, and loose or failing paint gets scraped back to a sound edge.
Sand, caulk, prime
Rough edges sanded, open joints sealed, bare wood spot-primed so the finish bonds.
Finish coats
Sherwin-Williams or PPG applied to the product's spec, with clean lines on trim.
Walkthrough
You walk the house with the crew, and touch-ups happen before closeout.
Warranty
The workmanship is backed for five years after the last coat dries.
Every surface outside
What Bighorn paints and stains on the outside of your home
Wood lap siding
Common on Denver bungalows and older homes, and the most prep-sensitive surface there is.
Fiber cement siding
Holds paint well when it is cleaned and caulked properly at the joints.
Stucco and masonry
Cracks addressed, then coated with a product made for masonry.
Vinyl and aluminum
Cleaned and painted with colors made for vinyl when going darker.
Trim, fascia and soffits
The details that take weather first and show neglect first.
Front and garage doors
High-impact curb appeal, with durable sheens for surfaces that get touched.
Deck and fence staining
Deck staining in Denver before the boards give out
Colorado sun grays and splits exterior wood, and freeze-thaw pushes water into every open grain. Keeping decks, fences, railings and pergolas sealed is maintenance. Waiting until boards rot turns it into a rebuild.
- Clean and brighten so stain can actually soak in.
- Sand rough and raised grain on walking surfaces and rails.
- Flag loose boards and fasteners before stain goes on.
- Stain matched to the wood and exposure, for cedar, pine and pressure-treated lumber.
Brett L. hired Bighorn for a month-long Winter Park project that included dozens of deteriorated wooden decks on a 5-story building.
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What exterior house painting costs in Denver
- Stories and heightTwo-story walls, dormers and steep lots take more ladder and staging time.
- Surface conditionPeeling, chalking and failed caulk add scraping, sanding and priming.
- Siding typeWood, stucco, brick and vinyl each need different prep and products.
- Trim detailOlder homes and craftsman details carry far more trim per wall.
- Paint lineTop-tier exterior coatings cost more per gallon and usually last longer.
- Home agePre-1978 homes may need lead-safe work practices.
Ballpark numbers
Angi's Denver cost data puts exterior house painting at roughly $1.55 to $4.10 per square foot.
That's a market range, not a price list. A number built on your house, in writing, is free, and it is the only one worth comparing. Put bids side by side on prep, primer, product line, coats and warranty.
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Exterior projects, in customers' words
“Bighorn Painting did a phenomenal job and no corners were cut. A lot of prep work needed to be done and the crew took a lot of pride in their prep work which made for an amazing finished product.”
“Bighorn Painting is, hands down, the best painting company I have ever worked with. Asa was responsive, prompt, and very kind when I was worried about the weather with their exterior job.”
“We went from brown with more brown trim to cream with bronze accents! What a stunning update!”
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Straight answers
Exterior house painting questions from Denver homeowners
How much does exterior house painting cost in Denver?
Angi's Denver cost data puts exterior house painting at roughly $1.55 to $4.10 per square foot. Stories and ladder height, how much scraping, caulking and priming the surface needs, trim detail, siding type and the paint line decide where a home lands. Bighorn Painting gives free written estimates, virtually from photos or in person.
How long does it take to paint a house exterior?
Most residential exteriors take about 3 to 5 working days. Larger homes, heavy prep and weather delays can stretch that, and your written estimate lays out the schedule.
What is the best time of year to paint a house exterior in Denver?
Late spring through early fall gives the most dependable exterior painting weather along the Front Range. Every paint label lists a minimum application temperature, and the overnight low matters as much as the afternoon high. Summer calendars fill up, so homeowners who book in late winter or early spring usually get the dates they want.
Can you paint vinyl siding a darker color?
Sometimes. Dark colors absorb more heat and can make vinyl siding warp. Sherwin-Williams and PPG both offer color collections made for vinyl, called VinylSafe and SidingSafe, and those are the colors to choose from when going darker on vinyl.
Should I paint brick or stucco?
Stucco is commonly painted and needs a coating made for masonry. Brick is different: once it is painted, going back is very hard, so it deserves a careful conversation about the look you want, moisture, and the right breathable product before anyone opens a can.
Do I need HOA approval to paint my house?
Many Denver-area HOAs require color approval before an exterior repaint. Check your covenants, get the approved palette or submit your colors first, and Bighorn can help with samples and match approved colors.
My house was built before 1978. Does that matter?
Yes. Homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint, and the federal EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rule requires certified firms and lead-safe work practices when those painted surfaces are disturbed. Tell Bighorn the year your home was built so the estimate accounts for it.
What warranty comes with an exterior paint job?
Bighorn backs its exterior work with a 5-year workmanship warranty, and the job is not finished until you walk it with the crew and say it is right. The Sherwin-Williams and PPG coatings carry their own manufacturer warranties on the paint itself.
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Get your free exterior painting estimate
Send photos for a virtual estimate, or ask Bighorn to come take a look. Free, with no obligation.
Call 720-912-4676Mon to Sat, 7am to 7pm. Or ask Ramsey a quick question first.
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