Siding, trim, doors and prep
Exterior Painting in Charlotte, NC
Fine Finishes Custom Painting handles exterior painting in Charlotte and nearby towns, with pressure washing and prep work as part of the job. It starts with a free estimate.
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At a glance: what we do and where we work
We paint home exteriors in Charlotte and the surrounding towns. Prep comes first: pressure washing, scraping loose paint, sanding, caulking open joints and priming bare wood. Then siding, trim and doors are painted. It starts with a free, no-obligation estimate where we walk the house and look at the surfaces.
- Is pressure washing included? It is part of our prep work, and the guide lists it as an add-on.
- Do you scrape and prime? Yes. Loose paint is scraped, sanded and bare spots primed.
- Do you stain wood? Yes. Wood staining is among the services a Google reviewer listed.
- Is financing available? Yes. Ask about it at the estimate.
Fine Finishes Custom Painting has painted homes in the Charlotte area since 2011.
Fine Finishes Custom Painting repaired and painted or stained the museum buildings at the Mint Hill Historical Society's Carl J. McEwen Village, according to a Google review.
Fine Finishes Custom Painting includes pressure washing and prep work in its exterior painting service.
Fine Finishes Custom Painting holds an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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The Difference
Why Homeowners Choose Fine Finishes Custom Painting for Exterior Painting
Who We Work With
- Better Business Bureau · A+ rated, BBB Accredited Business since December 2023
- Sherwin-Williams · paint brand we use
- Benjamin Moore · paint brand we use
- Mint Hill Historical Society · client: museum buildings at the Carl J. McEwen Village repaired and painted or stained
What exterior painting involves in the Charlotte area
Exterior paint fails from the surface down. Dirt, pollen and mildew build up on siding, and old paint turns chalky as the sun breaks it down. New paint over that layer bonds to the dirt, not the house, and it lets go. That is why exterior work starts with pressure washing. Charlotte summers are hot and humid, which is good weather for mildew on north-facing walls and shaded trim.
After the wash, loose and flaking paint is scraped off and the edges are sanded so they do not telegraph through the new coat. Bare wood gets primer, because raw wood soaks up paint unevenly and lets moisture in. Gaps where trim meets siding, around windows and at corner boards get caulked. Those joints are where water gets behind paint, and water behind paint is the usual reason it blisters and peels.
More about exterior painting
Then the finish goes on: siding, trim, fascia, doors and shutters, in the colors you have chosen. Trim and doors take more handling than siding and often get a sheen with a little more gloss so they shed water and wipe clean. We go through the color and sheen for each surface at the estimate, and color consultation is available if you want help choosing.
Not everything outside needs paint. Some wood looks better and wears better with stain. For the Mint Hill Historical Society at the Carl J. McEwen Village, a Google reviewer describes all the museum buildings and several other buildings being repaired and painted or stained. That included the Doctor's Museum, the Country Store, the Assay Office and the Schoolhouse Museums, and the reviewer tagged the work as custom painting, door painting and wood staining.
Our published price guide gives exterior ranges. Standard homes run $1.20 to $2.95 per square foot, and complex homes run up to $4.00 per square foot. By size, the guide lists $1,700 to $4,200 for a 1,500 sq ft home, $2,900 to $7,000 for a 2,500 sq ft home and $4,100 to $9,800 for a 3,500 sq ft home. Prep add-ons are listed too: power washing at $50 to $80 per hour, caulking at $0.46 to $0.88 per linear foot, and scraping, sanding and priming at $0.58 to $0.93 per square foot.
Those figures are ranges from the published guide, and the estimate sets the real number once we have seen the house. Height, the number of stories, how much trim there is and how much of the old paint is failing all move it. Financing is available; ask about it when we meet.
Watch For These
Signs You Need Exterior Painting
- Paint peeling or flaking off siding or trim
- A chalky residue that rubs off on your hand
- Green or black mildew on shaded walls
- Open gaps where trim meets siding or around windows
- Bare or graying wood showing through
- Faded color on the sunniest side of the house
Seeing one of these? Call (980) 291-7510 or get a free estimate.
Our Exterior Painting Process
The Fine Finishes Custom Painting Exterior Painting Journey
Exterior jobs run in four stages, and most of the effort goes into the first three.
- Step : 01
Free estimate
We walk the outside of the house with you and look at the siding, trim and doors. The estimate is free and carries no obligation.
- Step : 02
Pressure wash
Dirt, pollen, mildew and chalky old paint are washed off. The surfaces dry before any further work.
- Step : 03
Scrape, caulk, prime
Loose paint is scraped and sanded, open joints are caulked and bare wood is primed. This is the part that keeps new paint on the house.
- Step : 04
Paint and clean up
Siding, trim and doors are painted or stained in your chosen colors. We clean up and look over the finished work with you.
Real Reviews
Rated 5.0 on Google
Great experience having our cabinets and kitchen painted by Fine Finishes. Zachary, the owner, was quick to respond and excellent to communicate with. Our team, led by Mario, was efficient, neat, and did a wonderful job. Very happy with the way our kitchen turned out and would highly recommend Fine Finishes Custom painting!
We had a great experience with Zach and his team. Their pricing was more than fair and delivered on the quality of work. They did a creative paint design in our master bedroom and came out perfect. We will be using them again for more rooms in our house.
Wow, I’m so impressed with this painting group! I’ve had negative experiences in the past with other hired painters cutting corners, upcharging & delaying projects. This experience was not like that at all. It was a 10/10 experience. The customer service is professional, prompt & personable. I am impressed by how much attention to detail was shown on the job, leaving my walls & cabinets looking pristine. I’ll definitely be using this group time and time again!
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Exterior Painting
How much does exterior painting cost in Charlotte, NC?
Our published price guide lists standard homes at $1.20 to $2.95 per square foot and complex homes at up to $4.00 per square foot. For a 1,500 sq ft home the guide range is $1,700 to $4,200. For 2,500 sq ft it is $2,900 to $7,000. For 3,500 sq ft it is $4,100 to $9,800. Those are ranges from the guide. The free estimate sets the real number after we see the house.
Is pressure washing part of exterior painting in Mecklenburg County?
Yes. Pressure washing and prep work are part of how we paint exteriors. The price guide lists power washing as an add-on at $50 to $80 per hour. Washing removes the dirt and chalk that would stop new paint from bonding.
Why is my exterior paint peeling in North Carolina?
The usual causes are moisture getting behind the paint, paint applied over dirt or chalk, and bare wood that was never primed. Humid summers make mildew and moisture problems more common on shaded walls. We look for the cause at the estimate, because painting over it brings the peeling back.
Do you stain wood as well as paint exteriors around Charlotte?
Yes. A Google reviewer listed wood staining and door painting among the services on our Mint Hill Historical Society work, where buildings were repaired and painted or stained. Whether a surface should be painted or stained comes down to the wood and the look you want. We talk it through at the estimate.
What does exterior prep cost in the Charlotte area?
The price guide lists caulking at $0.46 to $0.88 per linear foot and prep work, meaning scraping, sanding and priming, at $0.58 to $0.93 per square foot. How much prep a house needs depends on how much old paint is failing. Your estimate spells out the prep for your home.
Which paint do you use on exteriors in Charlotte, NC?
We use Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore. The product depends on the surface, whether siding, trim or doors. We go through the choice with you at the estimate.
Where We Work
Exterior Painting Across the Charlotte Area
We paint home exteriors across the Charlotte area. Choose your town to see how we work there.
More about where we work
We paint exteriors across Charlotte and out along I-77 to Huntersville, Cornelius and Mooresville, along US 74 and NC 51 to Matthews and Mint Hill, and along US 29 to Concord. To the south we work in Ballantyne and Waxhaw, and along US 521 into Fort Mill, SC.
From Matthews, NC
Matthews to Charlotte
- Roads we run: US 74; NC 27, East Independence Boulevard (US 74)
- Straight-line distance: about 10 miles, not a drive time
- Town page: Painting Company in Matthews, NC
From Huntersville, NC
Huntersville to Charlotte
- Roads we run: I-77 (with US 21)
- Straight-line distance: about 13 miles, not a drive time
- Town page: Painting Company in Huntersville, NC
From Mint Hill, NC
Mint Hill to Charlotte
- Roads we run: Lawyers Road, US 74; NC 27
- Straight-line distance: about 11 miles, not a drive time
- Town page: Painting Company in Mint Hill, NC
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