Exterior painting
Exterior House Painting in the Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley exteriors take a beating — freeze-thaw winters, humid summers, and a lot of wood siding that needs real protection. Full exterior repaints, including siding, trim, fascia, soffits, porches, and doors, using weather-resistant coatings built for New York's changing climate.
Preparation
The finish is only as good as what's under it
That's why our process is weighted toward preparation: power washing, scraping, sanding, caulking, priming, and repairing wood before the first coat goes on.
Peeling is almost never the paint giving up. It is the paint losing its grip on a surface that was never sound — an open joint, a failed caulk line, a fastener bleeding through. Every one of those gets dealt with before a finish coat goes anywhere near the house.
Where we find rot or damaged siding, we repair it. Doing that in-house means one crew and one schedule, with no gap between the carpentry and the painting.
The sequence
What's included in our exterior painting
01Power washing
Dirt, mildew, and chalking removed so the coating has something to bond to.
02Scraping and sanding
Loose or failing paint taken back to a sound surface.
03Wood rot repair
Siding and trim replacement as needed — see Repairs & Light Carpentry.
04Caulking
Joints, seams, and gaps sealed against water.
05Priming
Spot or full priming for adhesion.
06Two coats of premium exterior paint
Benjamin Moore Aura or Sherwin-Williams Emerald and Duration, depending on the surface.
07Daily cleanup
And protection of landscaping throughout.
Older and historic homes
Many of the homes we paint are more than a hundred years old
In Rhinebeck, Hudson, Kingston, and Saugerties, older wood, layered paint, and original details need a different approach than new construction.
Sound coatings are a substrate, not a problem; the work goes back to solid material only where the old paint has let go, and the transitions are feathered so a century-old profile is not flattened. Original mouldings, sash and porch detail are finished by hand rather than buried.
Learn more on our Historic Home Painting page.
Surfaces
Surfaces we paint
Clapboard and wood siding, cedar shingles, fiber cement, stucco, brick, trim and fascia, porches and railings, shutters, and exterior doors.
What it costs
How much does it cost to paint a house in the Hudson Valley?
The honest answer is: it depends on size, siding type, condition, and how much prep and repair the surface needs. We've put typical exterior ranges in writing so you can plan before you call.
Where we provide this service
Exterior painting across the Hudson Valley
Exterior painting in these towns, and throughout Ulster, Dutchess, Greene, and Columbia Counties.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long does exterior paint last?
When is the best time of year to paint an exterior in New York?
What is included in exterior painting preparation?
Do you paint cedar siding?
Also
More from PaintXperts
- Interior PaintingWalls, ceilings, trim, and full interior repaints with clean lines and smooth finishes.
- Cabinet RefinishingSpray-applied, factory-smooth finishes for kitchens, bathrooms, and built-ins — a fraction of replacement cost.
- Exterior StainingCedar siding, clapboard, and deck staining and sealing that protects and restores natural wood.
- Interior Wood StainingTrim, doors, beams, staircases, and tongue-and-groove ceilings finished to bring out the wood.
- Epoxy FlooringFlake, solid-color, and metallic epoxy systems for garages, basements, and commercial floors.
- Commercial PaintingOffices, retail, and multi-unit properties painted on schedule with minimal disruption.
- Repairs & Light CarpentrySiding replacement, trim repair, wood rot removal, and patching so paint has something solid to hold onto.
- Historic Home PaintingPeriod-appropriate prep and finishes for the Hudson Valley's older homes.
Request an estimate
Request your estimate
Ready to get started? We'll schedule a walkthrough, look at the surfaces, talk through options, and put a clear, written estimate in your hands.