Exterior Painting

Paint is only as good as the prep

The paint is maybe 20% of what makes an exterior job last — the other 80% is prep: scraping, patching, caulking, priming, and cleaning so paint bonds instead of sitting on dirt. Most companies rush prep because it’s invisible under the finish coat. Ryan does the opposite, and he does every exterior paint job himself — one standard, no shortcuts hidden under a coat of paint.

What we paint

• House exteriors — stucco, wood siding, trim, fascia, soffits, eaves, windows, and doors, single- or two-story, across Altadena, Pasadena, and the San Gabriel Valley
• Fences — cedar, redwood, and pine, with solid, semi-transparent, or clear stain matched to the wood
• Decks & pergolas — penetrating stains that soak into the grain instead of peeling
• Trim, shutters & accents — a cost-effective refresh without a full repaint
• Garage & exterior doors — sanded, primed, and finished for a smooth, durable result

Why prep matters more than paint

Loose paint hand-scraped and sanded to a solid base; stucco cracks patched and every gap caulked (paint is a finish coat, not a sealant); the right primer matched to the topcoat on bare and patched areas; and a power-wash with dry time so paint bonds clean.

Paint selection

Premium paints from Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Dunn-Edwards, chosen by surface (elastomeric for stucco, acrylic latex for wood, DTM for metal), exposure, and sheen. You pick the color; Ryan advises on the product and sheen that lasts longest in Altadena’s sun.

Exterior painting in Altadena’s climate

The San Gabriel Valley gets intense sun on south and west exposures and near-freezing winter nights. Ryan times application to follow the shade — paint applied in direct sun or extreme heat doesn’t cure and fails early.