Typical Timeline for Exterior Painting in Colorado Springs
“How long will it take you to paint?”
You’re not the only one who wants to know how to plan for the disruption of a crew painting the exterior of a home.
We are happy to share some timeline estimations so you can plan ahead. Please note these are generalized time frames based on our 12 years personal experience painting homes.
On average most homes in Colorado Springs take 4-7 Days to prep and paint. The longest we’ve been on an exterior is 2 weeks, but that was a 6,000 square foot home in very bad condition.
Here’s the breakdown:
Power Wash: 1 Day
We gently power wash the ground level of most homes to get rid of dust, dirt, wildfire ash, cobwebs, and some loose paint. The house must be dry before we prep.
Proper Prep: 2-3 Days
The most important step of the process is prep work. This will make or break your paint job. We mask off windows, doors, and other things that shouldn’t have paint on them. We sand and prime, nail in loose siding boards, and replace caulk to make sure your home stands the test of time.
Painting: 2-3 Days
This step requires painters to get on and off ladders and move paint, pumps, brushes, and other tools around. We do two full coats of paint (translation: 2 full passes around your home) or the proper mill depth for other coverings. We also clean up in this phase, which is about half a day.
While it my seem like a long time, understand that most people in Colorado Springs repaint their home exteriors every 8-15 years. One week to make your house beautiful for years is a pretty small investment.
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