Exterior Painting in Raleigh, NC
Exterior painting is the full weather-ready process of washing, scraping, priming and coating your home's outside surfaces so the finish survives Raleigh sun and rain.
Extension ladder against house gable during exterior work · Photo: Father & Son Custom Painting via Google Maps
Father And Son Custom Painting refreshes home exteriors across Raleigh, NC with weather-ready prep: washing, scraping, priming, then a two-coat system that holds its color. Families from Cary to Garner call us for careful work and fair pricing that lifts curb appeal.
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What are the key facts about Exterior Painting?
Price depends on
Surface condition, height and access, trim and detail
Turnaround
Typically 3-5 working days, weather permitting
Areas served
Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Garner and nearby towns
Materials
Premium exterior acrylics, stain-blocking primer, caulked seams
Contact
(919) 291-1076
What does Exterior Painting include?
- Pressure wash and TSP wash to remove dirt, mildew and chalky old paint
- Scraping and feathering loose or peeling paint back to a sound surface
- Caulked seams and wood filler on gaps, cracks and rotted trim spots
- Stain-blocking primer on bare wood and repaired areas
- Two-coat system brushed and rolled for even coverage on siding and trim
- Full masking and containment around windows, walkways and landscaping
In lead-safe renovation work, a heat gun may be used on painted surfaces only at temperatures below 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Reference: law.cornell.edu
What affects the price of Exterior Painting?
| Factor | Why it changes the work |
|---|---|
| Surface condition | Peeling, chalking or bare wood needs scraping, priming and repairs before any color goes on. |
| Height and access | Two-story walls and steep roofs need ladders or lifts, which adds setup and time. |
| Trim and detail | Shutters, railings and fascia are worked by hand, so heavy trim adds labor. |
| Paint grade | Premium exterior coatings cost more per gallon but hold color and flex with the wood longer. |
| Color changes | A light-to-dark switch often needs extra coats and primer to fully cover. |
Hourly pay for painters in North Carolina, May 2025
25th percentile $17.83, Median $21.21, 75th percentile $23.63.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Painters, Construction and Maintenance (47-2141). Employer pay, not a price quote.
How much material does Exterior Painting need?
Paint estimate
Rectangular paintable surface; use the chosen product's coverage per coat.
Whole gallons: 1 gal
Calculated paint: 0.549 gal
Paintable area per coat: 96.00 sq ft
Estimate only — confirm with the contractor.
Where is Exterior Painting available?
We offer exterior painting to customers across the region. Tap any area for full local details.
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What do customers ask about Exterior Painting?
Common questions and tips from our work with Raleigh customers.
How long does an exterior painting job take?
Most single-family homes around Raleigh take three to five working days, weather permitting. Day one is usually washing and repairs, then priming and the first coat. A second coat follows once the first has reached its recoat time, often overnight. Rain or high humidity pushes the schedule, so we build in flex days.
What happens on painting day?
The crew arrives on time, sets masking and containment over windows, doors and walkways, and finishes any remaining prep. Then comes cutting in by hand around trim, with brush and roll or airless spraying on the field. We tidy the site each evening so you can still come and go.
Why does prep matter so much outside?
Paint sticks to the surface it lands on, not the old finish underneath. TSP washing, scuff sanding and scraping and feathering loose spots give the new coat something to grip. Skipping that step is why some paint jobs peel within a season. Careful surface preparation is the single biggest cost of the job, and the reason it lasts.
Do older Raleigh homes need special handling?
Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint under the current finish. Disturbing it carelessly sends dust through the yard and into the air. Lead-safe RRP-style work practices, wet scraping and proper containment, protect your family. Ask any painter you hire how they handle pre-1978 exteriors before the work starts.
Frequently asked questions
Do you pressure wash before exterior painting?
Every exterior starts with a clean surface. We pressure wash to strip mildew, chalk, and dirt, then scrape and feather loose paint and spot-prime bare wood with a stain-blocking primer. Paint sticking to a dirty wall peels in a year, so this step is never skipped on Raleigh-area homes.
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Phone: (919) 291-1076