House painters in Arvada, CO who know hardboard siding.
Homes built between 1968 and 1990 here mostly wear hardboard, and it fails in a specific way. Painting over that failure is why so many Arvada repaints do not last.
The short answer
Denver Paint Contractors provides house painting in Arvada, Colorado (Jefferson County), covering ZIP codes 80002, 80003, 80004, 80005, 80007 and 80403. Services include interior painting, exterior house painting, cabinet painting, deck and fence staining, and commercial painting, using Sherwin-Williams, PPG and Behr coatings. We are fully insured, carry over 20 years of experience, and back every Arvada project with a 5-year workmanship warranty. Projects booked by October 31, 2026 receive 25% off labor. Call 720-208-5645.
Local knowledge
What painting a Arvada home actually involves
Hardboard siding
Hardboard, often called masonite, swells wherever water reaches an unsealed cut edge, usually the bottom course or beneath a window. Painting over a swollen board accomplishes nothing and traps moisture inside.
Olde Town's age
The original grid around Grandview holds century-old homes with original wood windows and porch detail. Pre-1978 construction means lead-safe work practices are the default assumption.
Candelas and the newer west side
Whole streets built in the same eighteen months reach repaint age together. Covenant palettes govern exterior color, so approval precedes scheduling rather than following it.
Textured interiors
Knockdown, orange peel and skip trowel are standard on Arvada's interior walls. A patch that is flat where the wall is textured stays visible under every lamp in the room.
Open west-side exposure
Little shelters Arvada from the afternoon sun or the wind coming off the foothills, and west elevations show it first in fading and then chalking.
Long mid-century rooflines
The 1960s and 70s ranches through Lake Arbor and Arvada West have more linear feet of fascia and soffit than their footprints suggest.
Coverage
Serving every neighborhood in Arvada
Arvada at a glance
| County | Jefferson County |
| ZIP codes served | 80002, 80003, 80004, 80005, 80007 and 80403 |
| Neighborhoods | Olde Town, Arvada West, Lake Arbor, Candelas, Leyden Rock, Five Parks, Ralston Valley and East Arvada |
| Services | Interior, exterior, cabinets, decks, fences, commercial |
| Warranty | 5-year workmanship warranty, in writing |
| Current offer | 25% off labor on projects booked by October 31, 2026 |
How it works
From first call to final walkthrough in Arvada
Free written estimate
We visit the property or price from your photos, then put scope, products and schedule in writing with the discount applied.
Colors and approvals
Samples tested in your light, and any HOA submission handled before scheduling so paperwork never delays the crew.
Preparation
Protection, washing, scraping, sanding, filling, caulking and priming. The part that decides whether it lasts.
Paint and walkthrough
Coatings applied in the right conditions, daily cleanup, then a walkthrough you lead and a 5-year written warranty.
Painting in Arvada this season?
Free written estimates with 25% off labor on projects booked by October 31, 2026.
Questions, answered
Arvada painting questions
Do you paint houses in Arvada, CO?
Yes, throughout Arvada including Olde Town, Candelas, Ralston Valley, Lake Arbor and Five Parks, across ZIPs 80002 through 80007 plus 80403.
What is hardboard siding and do I have it?
It looks like painted wood siding but has a uniform grainless surface or embossed fake grain. The tell is swollen, soft bottom edges with paint cracking along the swell. Press it: sound board is firm, failing board gives.
Can you match my wall texture?
Yes. Knockdown, orange peel and skip trowel are all matched routinely, which matters because nearly every Arvada interior is textured.
Do I need HOA approval in Candelas?
Yes. Candelas, Leyden Rock and Five Parks are covenant-controlled with published palettes. We prepare the samples and documentation, though the board's timeline is the board's.
How much does painting cost in Arvada?
Published 2026 data puts exteriors at roughly $1.55 to $4.10 per square foot. Hardboard repair is the factor most likely to push an Arvada exterior above the base range.
Free estimate
Get your free Arvada painting estimate
Tell us about the project and we'll come take a look. Free, in writing, no pressure.
Name and phone are all we need to get started.