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Painting — Interior and Exterior2026-09-11T11:38:59-07:00

Painting that holds up in Whatcom County weather

Interior and exterior painting across Bellingham and Whatcom County. Cabinet refinishing, deck staining, and moisture-conscious prep work.

Prep is 80% of a paint job in the Pacific Northwest

Paint failures in Whatcom County almost always trace back to two things: painting over damp substrate, or skipping the prep that a wet climate demands. Peeling, blistering, and premature fading are prep problems, not paint problems.

We paint with the PNW moisture cycle in mind. That means power-washing and full dry time before exterior work, moisture-testing bare wood, priming every bare surface, and caulking every joint where water could get behind the coating. It takes longer up front and the paint lasts years longer.

What's included

Exterior Painting

Full house exteriors, trim, and outbuildings.

Interior Painting

Whole-house or single-room repaints with proper prep.

Cabinets & Specialty

Kitchen cabinets, built-ins, decks, and fences.

What we offer

Exterior Painting

A full exterior repaint in Whatcom County means power-washing, full dry time (this is the step most rushed jobs skip), scraping and sanding loose paint, priming bare wood, caulking, then two top coats. We work with Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore products chosen for PNW conditions.

Interior Painting

Interior repaints go faster and dry faster than exteriors, but the prep still matters — patching, sanding, cutting-in clean lines. We contain dust, cover flooring, and move furniture as part of the job across Bellingham and Whatcom County homes.

Cabinet Painting

Painting existing cabinets is one of the highest-return kitchen refreshes short of a full remodel. We degrease, sand, prime with a bonding primer, and spray a durable finish coat. Doors come off, get sprayed in a clean space, and go back on with new hardware if desired.

Deck and Fence Staining

Cedar and pressure-treated wood in Whatcom County needs re-staining every 2 to 3 years to hold up. We power-wash, sand rough spots, and apply penetrating oil or solid-color stain based on what the wood needs.

Prep and Repair

Rot, failed caulk, cracked siding, water-damaged drywall — we handle the carpentry repair as part of the paint job. Being a licensed general contractor means we don’t have to hand off the repair work to somebody else before we can paint.

How the project runs

01

Assessment

Substrate condition, moisture reading, and color consultation.

02

Prep

Wash, dry, scrape, sand, prime, and caulk.

03

Paint

Two top coats, applied at correct temperature and humidity.

04

Detail

Cut lines, touch-ups, and a walk-through.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you paint cabinets in place?2026-09-09T13:25:48-07:00

Doors come off and get sprayed in a controlled space; boxes and face frames get sprayed or brushed in the kitchen with plastic containment.

How much does a whole-house exterior repaint cost?2026-09-09T13:25:39-07:00

A typical single-family exterior in Whatcom County runs $6k to $18k depending on size, height, and prep needed. Two-story homes with lots of trim run higher.

Can you paint over failing paint?2026-09-09T13:25:31-07:00

Not without proper prep. Painting over peeling or blistered paint just delays the failure by a season. We scrape, sand, and prime bare wood before top coats.

How long will an exterior paint job last?2026-09-09T13:25:23-07:00

A properly prepped exterior in Whatcom County should hold 8 to 12 years on fiber cement or well-maintained wood. Cedar and rougher surfaces fall on the shorter end.

When can you paint the exterior in Whatcom County?2026-09-09T13:25:14-07:00

Realistically late April through early October is the reliable window. We watch the forecast closely and won’t spray or roll on a wet substrate.

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