Exterior House Painting in Fort Collins & Northern Colorado

Exterior Painting Built for Colorado

Colorado is one of the hardest environments in the country for exterior paint. At 5,000+ feet of elevation, Fort Collins homes face intense UV radiation that breaks down paint faster than sea-level conditions. Add in 300+ days of sunshine, dramatic temperature swings (it’s not unusual to see a 40-degree temperature shift in a single day), summer hail, and winter freeze-thaw cycles — your home’s exterior needs a painter who understands these challenges.

Melissa has been painting Colorado homes since 2000 — starting in the mountain town of Rollinsville before bringing her expertise to Fort Collins in 2024. After 25 years painting at altitude, she knows exactly which products, prep methods, and application techniques hold up against the Front Range climate.

Colorado-Specific Exterior Expertise

UV Protection

Fort Collins receives significantly more UV exposure than most US cities. We select paints formulated for high-UV environments — typically 100% acrylic latex with advanced UV-resistant pigments. These products cost more upfront but dramatically extend the life of your paint job.

Altitude and Temperature Considerations

Paint behaves differently at altitude. Lower air pressure means faster drying times, which can cause adhesion problems if not accounted for. We adjust our application techniques and product selection for Fort Collins’ elevation, and we monitor daily temperature windows carefully.

Hail and Storm Damage

After a hail storm, many homes need more than just cosmetic touch-up. We assess siding for damage, address any compromised surfaces, and repaint to restore both protection and curb appeal. We work with homeowners navigating insurance claims to ensure the paint work meets both aesthetic and protective standards.

Our Exterior Painting Process

1. Inspection and estimate — We walk the entire exterior, noting siding condition, caulk failures, wood rot, and existing paint adhesion. The estimate details every step.
2. Surface preparation — Power washing, scraping loose paint, sanding, filling cracks, replacing rotted wood, and caulking gaps. This is where most painters cut corners. We don’t.
3. Priming — Bare wood and repaired areas get a full coat of primer matched to the topcoat system.
4. Application — Two full coats of premium exterior paint, brushed and rolled. We don’t spray residential exteriors — brush and roller provides better adhesion and coverage.
5. Detail work — Trim, shutters, doors, and accent colors hand-cut with precision.
6. Final walk-through — Melissa inspects every surface with you and addresses any detail before the job is complete.

Exterior Services

• Full home repaints — Complete exterior color changes
• Trim and accent painting — Refresh trim, fascia, soffits, and shutters
• Deck and fence staining — Protect and beautify outdoor wood
• Front door painting — High-impact curb appeal upgrade
• Garage door painting — Match or accent your home’s new colors
• Touch-up and maintenance — Extend the life of existing paint jobs

Areas We Serve

We paint home exteriors throughout Northern Colorado including Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Timnath, Wellington, Severance, and Greeley.

Get a free exterior painting estimate — we’ll come to you.