Need an Exterior Painter in North York?
Toronto weather is hard on a house. Sun on the south wall, rain, and the freeze and thaw all winter lift old paint off wood and leave siding and trim looking tired. Exterior painting protects the house. It does not just freshen it.
North York has a lot of postwar wood siding, aluminum wraps, and brick semis that have been painted four or five times. Each layer adds weight and hides problems underneath. Peeling at the eaves usually means water got behind the old coat, not that you need new siding.
We paint exteriors across North York from late spring through early fall, when the wood is dry enough to hold primer and the paint has time to cure before frost. The calendar fills early. If you are planning a repaint, it helps to book ahead.
What a North York Exterior Actually Takes
A lasting exterior job starts with washing, scraping, and sanding back to something solid. Rolling fresh paint over loose flakes buys you one season, not three years.
Wood trim around windows and doors is where water gets in first. We dig out the soft spots, fill what can be saved, and prime bare wood before colour goes on. On stucco and masonry we use breathable primers so trapped moisture does not blister the new coat.
Homes built before 1960 need lead-safe prep on the old layers. We contain the dust and work wet on those surfaces, the same way we do inside. For aluminum and vinyl we clean, degloss, and use coatings made to flex with the panel so they do not crack in January.
Power washing comes before any exterior repaint. We wash off chalk, mildew, and road grime so the primer grabs the surface instead of sitting on top of it. See our interior painting if you want inside and outside done as one project.
The Exterior Painting We Do in North York
Whole-house repaints
Siding, trim, soffits, fascia, doors, and porches in one coordinated job. One colour plan, one crew, so the whites match and nothing looks patched in from the curb.
Wood siding and trim
Clapboard, cedar shingles, window casings, and porch railings scraped, primed, and finished with coatings rated for Toronto sun and freeze-thaw.
Stucco, brick, and masonry
Breathable primers and elastomeric or masonry paint where the surface moves. We fill hairline cracks first so they do not telegraph through in spring.
Aluminum and vinyl siding
Cleaned, scuffed, and coated with products that bond to factory finishes without peeling when the panels expand and contract.
Power washing
Driveways, siding, decks, and fences washed before paint or stain. Clean substrate is the cheapest insurance against early failure.
Wood rot and minor carpentry
Soft trim replaced or repaired before paint goes on. Painting over rot is how small fixes turn into big ones.
Decks, fences, and railings
Washed, sanded, and stained or painted so backyard wood sheds water instead of soaking it up. See deck staining for more detail.
Why choose us
Why North York Homeowners Choose Us
We prep older homes the safe way
A lot of North York housing predates 1960, so we treat lead paint as a given, not a surprise we find halfway through. We contain the dust and prep wet.
Low-odour paint you can live with
We use low-VOC, low-odour paint, so you are not driven out of the house for days. Less smell, a faster return to the room, and it is safe around kids and pets.
Clean crews that actually show up
Floors and furniture get covered, the site gets cleaned every day, and we walk the finished job with you before we call it done. We are 100% insured and licensed in Ontario.
Fifteen years on the tools, backed for three
Our crews average fifteen years of painting, rated 5.0 across 67 Google reviews, with a three-year warranty on the workmanship.
Nine Things Worth Knowing Before You Paint Outside
- Timing matters. Exterior paint needs dry wood and mild nights to cure. North York gets a short window. Book early.
- Prep is most of the job. Scraping, sanding, caulking, and priming are what separate a three-year finish from a one-season touch-up.
- Lead paint is real on pre-1960 homes. Dry scraping throws dust. It gets contained and prepped wet, or it does not get done.
- Two coats on bare wood. One coat over sun-baked siding looks fine for a month, then it fails at the knots and edges.
- Caulk before paint. Gaps at trim and siding let water behind the new coat. Paint cannot fix a leak.
- Colour fades on south walls first. We use quality exterior paint rated for UV, but lighter colours still last longer in full sun.
- Do not paint in the rain. Dew and humidity slow cure times. We watch the forecast and adjust the schedule.
- Spruce up the small stuff. New house numbers and a fresh front door colour change the curb appeal without repainting the whole house.
- Walk the job at the end. We go around the house with you in daylight so missed spots get caught before the ladders come down.
FAQ
Exterior Painting Questions, Answered
When is the best time to paint outside in North York?
Late spring through early fall, when nights stay above about 10°C and the wood is dry. We book the exterior season early because the good weeks go fast.
How long does an exterior repaint take?
A typical North York bungalow runs a few days to a week depending on prep. We give you a real timeline with the estimate.
Do you paint stucco and brick?
Yes. We clean, repair cracks, prime, and use coatings suited to masonry and stucco so the finish breathes and holds.
My siding is peeling. Do I need new siding?
Usually not. Peeling means old paint failed or bare wood took on water. We scrape, prime, and repaint. Replacement is a last resort.
Is exterior work covered by your warranty?
Yes, three years on workmanship when we do the full prep and use the specified products.
Do you handle lead paint on old trim?
Yes. Pre-1960 homes get lead-safe containment and wet prep. We do not dry-sand old layers.
Can you paint my deck and house together?
Yes. Many homeowners book siding and deck work in the same season. We coordinate wash, prep, and cure times.
How do I get a price?
Call or fill out the form. We come out, look at the actual house, and put the number in writing.