Exterior Painting in Santa Barbara
Stucco · Wood Siding · Trim · Decks · Metal
Coastal sun, salt air, and marine layer are brutal on a paint job. We wash, scrape, sand, repair, and prime every surface, then apply UV-stable, mildew-resistant coatings engineered for Santa Barbara's microclimates so your exterior holds color and film integrity for years.
What’s included
- Pressure washing and mildew treatment of all painted surfaces
- Scraping, sanding, and feathering of failing coatings
- Stucco crack repair, patching, and elastomeric bridging where needed
- Wood and fascia repair, dry rot assessment, and replacement referrals
- Full masking of windows, roofing, hardscape, and landscaping
- Bonding primer plus two finish coats of exterior-grade acrylic
Products & materials
Sherwin-Williams Emerald and Duration exterior, Dunn-Edwards Evershield, and Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior — plus elastomeric systems for stucco with hairline cracking.
Our founder spent years as a product specialist for Sherwin-Williams and Dunn-Edwards, so coatings are specified for your substrate and exposure — not for whatever is on the shelf. Meet the owner.
Before & after: Santa Barbara carriage house
Weathered siding and failing trim were pressure washed, scraped, caulked and primed, then finished in a deep coastal green with crisp white trim.
Our exterior painting process
- 01
Assessment
We inspect elevation by elevation for chalking, cracking, dry rot, and moisture intrusion before quoting.
- 02
Wash & protect
Everything is washed, dried, then masked — plants, pavers, lighting, and glass are covered.
- 03
Repair & prime
Cracks, nail holes, and bare wood are patched and spot-primed with the correct bonding primer.
- 04
Coating application
Sprayed and back-rolled for full mil thickness, with hand-brushed trim and doors.
- 05
Detail & inspect
Final detailing on trim lines, then a joint walk-around of the property in daylight.
Exterior Painting FAQs
How often should I repaint my exterior in Santa Barbara?
Stucco typically goes 7-10 years; wood siding and south- or ocean-facing elevations often need attention at 5-7 years.
What is the best time of year to paint outside?
We paint year-round here, but we schedule around the morning marine layer so surfaces are dry and coatings cure properly.
Do you repair stucco cracks?
Yes — hairline cracks are filled and bridged, and larger cracks are patched and textured to match before coating.
Free same-day estimate
Tell us about your exterior painting project and we’ll get back to you within one business hour with next steps.