Exterior Painting in Houston, TX

Homeowners in Greater Houston whose exterior is fading, chalking, peeling, or growing mildew — or who want a new color before selling. Other signs it is time: cracked caulk, exposed wood, water stains, and soft trim, which usually mean moisture is already getting in. We paint brick, stucco, HardiePlank and fiber cement, and wood siding, plus trim, fascia, soffits, front doors, and garage doors. Brick owners who want a softer, breathable look should also see our limewash and brick painting service.

1. Prep — Pressure wash to kill mildew, then let it dry. Scrape and sand loose paint, replace rotted wood (priced separately), caulk every gap at windows, doors, and trim, and prime bare wood and repairs with a primer matched to the surface (wood, stucco, HardiePlank, or water-damaged areas). Prep is most of the job on a Houston exterior.
2. Product — We match the coating to the surface: Sherwin-Williams Duration or Emerald on siding and trim, masonry or elastomeric coatings on stucco, and breathable masonry paint on brick. Colors are confirmed against your HOA's approved list before we start.
3. Two coats — Two full coats, sprayed and back-rolled. We don't paint when humidity is above 85% or surfaces are above 90°F, and we work around morning dew and afternoon storms.
4. Walkthrough — You walk every elevation with the crew lead before final payment. We touch up anything you flag on the spot.

• Humidity and dew. Paint applied over damp or chalky surfaces peels early. We wait for siding to dry after washing and start after the dew burns off.
• Sun and chalking.South- and west-facing walls fade and chalk fastest. Chalky paint must be washed off and sealed with primer, or the new coat won't bond.
• Flashing and water intrusion. Failed caulk and missing flashing at windows, doors, and roof lines let rain behind the siding and rot the trim. We re-caulk every joint and flag flashing problems for a roofer before we paint over them.
• Mold and mildew. Mildew grows on shaded north walls and under eaves. It gets killed during the wash, not painted over.
• HOA rules. HOA communities in Katy, Cypress, and Sugar Land restrict exterior colors and require approval before work starts. We handle the ARC submission for you.

Sherwin-Williams Duration and Emerald for most exteriors — both hold up to Gulf Coast UV and moisture and resist mildew. Duration costs about $30 a gallon more than SuperPaint and lasts 3–5 years longer in Houston sun. Benjamin Moore Aura or Regal Select exterior when an HOA or homeowner specifies it. Stucco gets a masonry or elastomeric coating that bridges hairline cracks.

Why it matters in Houston: heat, humidity, and afternoon storms break down cheap acrylics fast. Premium lines keep their color on sunny elevations and shed water on shaded ones. We buy at contractor pricing and pass the product through at cost. Compare the two brands in Benjamin Moore vs Sherwin-Williams.