Outside work comes down to how well the surface is prepared. Paint applied over chalky, dirty or loose coatings will not hold, no matter what is in the can. For exterior painting in Osoyoos we spend the first part of every job on washing, scraping and repairs, and the painting itself comes after.

We paint siding, trim, fascia, soffits, doors, garage doors and railings on houses, townhomes and small commercial buildings. The written quote lists each surface and what we will do to it, so there is no guessing about whether the trim or the garage door is included.

Surfaces and prep on an exterior job

Pressure or hand washing to remove dirt, cobwebs, mildew and chalky residue
Scraping and sanding of peeling, bubbling or cracked paint back to a sound edge
Spot priming of bare wood, stains and repaired areas
Replacing failed caulking at windows, doors, trim joints and penetrations
Painting siding, fascia, soffits, trim, doors and garage doors
Masking windows, light fixtures and hardware, and protecting landscaping and walkways

Timing the work around the weather and the season

Exterior latex generally should not be applied below about 10 C, and the temperature of the wall matters as much as the air. Osoyoos is at the southern end of the valley beside a warm lake, and we still check the product data sheet and the forecast before committing a crew to a start date. Rain, dew and hard wind are reasons to hold off, not to push through.

Many properties here are second homes, which means the best window for outside work is often when the owner is not in residence. A house that is empty and accessible is easy to work around. If you plan to use the property over the summer, tell us early so we can book the painting before you arrive instead of in the middle of your stay.

The order we work in outside

Look and quote. We walk the exterior, note the condition of the siding and trim, and write up each surface, the prep and the paint in a free written quote.
Wash and repair. The house is washed, loose paint is scraped, rotted or damaged trim is flagged, and old caulking is cut out and replaced.
Prime and paint. Bare spots and repairs are primed, then the body, trim and doors are painted in the coats the quote specifies.
Walk and clean. We go around the house with you, touch up misses while the paint is fresh and clear away our materials.

The full process, prep and pricing factors are on our main exterior painting page.

Exterior Painting in Osoyoos: questions

How do I know if my siding needs a full repaint or just touch-ups?

If the paint is chalking onto your hand, peeling in sheets or showing bare wood, touch-ups will not last. Isolated chips on otherwise solid paint can often be handled with spot repairs.

Do you paint the garage door and entry door too?

Yes, if they are listed in the quote. Doors take more wear than walls, so we usually suggest a harder-wearing finish on them than on the siding.

Will you protect my plants and patio furniture?

We cover shrubs and hard surfaces near the walls and move light furniture aside. Please clear anything delicate from the work area before the crew arrives.

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If your Osoyoos house is due for a repaint outside, request a free written quote and we will list every surface and step.

Request your free written quote or call (778) 760-0346.

More about exterior painting and Osoyoos

Have a question first? Read the FAQ, learn about Alto Pro Painters or contact us.

Further reading: Osoyoos on Wikipedia and Latex paint on Wikipedia.

Watch: exterior painting in action

Exterior siding painting preparation, by Okeefe Painting on YouTube.