What is included in exterior house painting?

• <div><p>Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:</p><ul><li><p>Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted</p></li><li><p>Scraping away loose paint</p></li><li><p>Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris</p></li><li><p>Caulking gaps and openings</p></li><li><p>Priming with a quality paint primer</p></li><li><p>Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-types-exterior-paint.htm">paint finish</a></p></li><li><p>Adding a second coat</p></li><li><p>Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

What time of year is best to stain a fence?

• <div><p>Late spring or early summer is usually the best time to stain a fence. Pick your timing carefully and aim to start your DIY when you see a forecast that shows no rain and low humidity levels for at least a few days. If it’s too hot (like in the middle of summer), the stain will dry out too quickly. If it’s too cold (like in the winter and early spring), the stain might not be able to fully dry.</p></div>

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Q: Do you stain both sides of a fence?

• <div><p>You should stain both sides of your fence to get the full benefits. Fences often fall along property lines, so you may want to save a buck by leaving your neighbor&rsquo;s side in the dust. If you do that, all you get is a slightly better view. Moisture and UV rays can still sneak in through the side that&rsquo;s unpainted or worn down and damage your fence. Rot and rust will spread, even if you can&rsquo;t see it from your side of the lawn.</p></div>

Q: What is the best way to apply stain?

• <div><p>Your tool of choice ultimately comes down to personal preference. Many DIYers prefer applying stain with a lint-free rag, but others stick with a paint brush or a roller. Wipe the stain and work it into the wood, working with and against the grain. If you&rsquo;re applying multiple coats, allow the stain to dry for around <b>four hours</b> between coats.</p></div>

Q: What other projects should I do at the same time as gutter painting?

• <div><p>Most gutter painting pros also specialize in complete home exterior painting. You may save by making your gutter painting part of the cost to paint the exterior of a house in its entirety. Many people have all parts of their home exterior painted simultaneously to keep everything looking equally fresh. Consider having walls, trim, porches, shutters, and doors painted as well.</p></div>

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Last update on November 30, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Did a great job on the so I hired him to paint the shed
Shad Gagnon, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
Bob and his crew installed a fence on my property. They were great. They did a beautiful job, were professional and kind. We would definitely hire him again.
L&B Services
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Reviewed in July 2025
Frost Painting did a great job in a timely manner. Good group of guys that do quality work. I will definitely be using them in the future and recommend them to anyone who needs interior and exterior work and painting done
Frost Painting
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Reviewed in July 2025
They did exterior stain on our summer cottage and painted an interior bathroom. Both jobs were well done.
Clean Cut Painting Company NY
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Reviewed in August 2024
When first hired in 2020, the Crockers seemed to do okay. But as time went on, problems with them developed. Not even weeks after the job was sort of completed, they still needed to redo the paint on the porch, the paint started peeling off the walls. They were very unreliable in showing up on...
The House Painters
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Reviewed in November 2022
Thank you A.S. Painting and Projects for your amazing expertise and service. Adrian did an awesome job from planning to finishing painting our entire home. Stunning work finished in record time. Highly recommend and would most definitely hire again for our next home painting project.
A.S. Painting & Projects
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Reviewed in September 2021
Calla and Sam made my exterior painting project quick, and painless! They hold themselves to a very high, professional standard and there company represents just that!
Cowboy Painting Company
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Reviewed in April 2021
Nick was very professional and great to work with. We have a huge and old farm house, and he painted the interior ceilings, walls and doors. It looks amazing! We're going to hire him to do some external painting too! In addition, we hired him to help with some yard clean up at our camp,...
NVS Affordable Painting
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Reviewed in October 2020
Tyler and his crew did an amazing job! Price was affordable! Our house is aluminum siding and that caused a challenge, but Tyler did his research and was able to paint it with top of the line paint; leaving us confident and extremely happy with the results. They were quick, neat and even made...
TG Painters
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Reviewed in November 2019
Jay work was fantastic, I am very pleased with the results of the painting to my kitchen, dining room, living room and hallway. He worked through to get the job done. I will have him back in a few months to do the bedrooms and now the woodwork since the flaws show next to the beautifully...
Barrett Pressure Washing
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