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Exterior Painting in Stillwater, MN
Stillwater exteriors range from 19th-century clapboard on the hills above the St. Croix to newer homes near Highway 36. We bring careful scraping, wood repair, priming and breathable coatings to older houses, and durable modern finishes to newer siding, all backed by our transferable warranty.
What You Gain From Professional Exterior Painting in Stillwater, MN
Old wood and new siding protected
- Original Clapboard Saved: Old-growth wood clapboard on Stillwater's older homes is often worth keeping. We scrape and sand to sound wood, consolidate small soft areas, replace only what is beyond repair and prime bare wood promptly so it does not weather before coating. Careful prep lets historic siding keep protecting the house for years to come.
- Porches and Ornament: Victorian and Italianate homes carry brackets, spindles, turned posts and decorative cornices that need hand work. We clean and scrape each piece, fix loose or split parts, and brush paint into every recess. Multi-color schemes are cut in carefully so the ornament reads clearly from the street and the porch looks crisp up close.
- Moisture Managed Near the River: Damp river air from the St. Croix and shaded hillside lots keep some Stillwater walls damp. Trapped moisture is a common cause of peeling on old houses. We find and seal the entry points, use breathable primers and paints where appropriate, and make sure surfaces are dry before coating, giving the finish a better chance to last.
Why Stillwater's Historic and Newer Homes Need Skilled Exterior Painters
River city architecture calls for care
- Paint History on the Hills: Many houses on the North Hill and South Hill have been repainted again and again since the 1800s, and those layers can be thick, brittle and lead-bearing. We follow lead-safe practices, remove failing paint without gouging the wood beneath, and avoid stripping more than the surface requires, so original material stays intact.
- Historic Brick Handled Right: Stillwater has a lot of historic brick, both downtown and in older residential blocks. Old brick is often softer than modern brick and needs to breathe. For homes with painted brick, we remove loose material, check mortar condition and apply breathable masonry coatings, and we advise against painting sound, unpainted brick that does not need it.
- Homes Near Lily Lake: Neighborhoods on the city's west side, near Lily Lake, McKusick Lake and Highway 36, include ramblers and two-stories with vinyl, LP SmartSide or fiber cement. These need different prep than historic wood, including joint sealing, chalk removal and coatings rated for engineered siding. We bring the same patience, so a newer Stillwater home gets a finish that lasts.
Stillwater Exterior Painting FAQs
Owners of historic and newer Stillwater homes ask us about old paint, brick, wood repairs, river weather and color choices. Here are our honest answers to each.
Exterior Painting Service Area in Stillwater, MN
We paint home exteriors across Stillwater, from the historic North Hill and South Hill neighborhoods overlooking the St. Croix River to the newer streets by McKusick Lake, Lily Lake and Highway 36. Our crews also take exterior projects in Oak Park Heights, Bayport, Lake Elmo and Grant. Whether your house is a Victorian near downtown or a newer two-story, we start with a free estimate and a close look at every side.
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"Tyler did a great job following up throughout the process to make sure we reached the desired outcome for our home."
Mike Carman
"The entire team was great to work with. They did an amazing job and finished ahead of schedule. Highly recommend them fo…"
Jill Dian
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Kelly Callaway
"Awesome communication throughout. Competitive pricing. Fast turn around. Had them remove popcorn ceiling and repaint ent…"
Katie Karow
"Tyler did a great job following up throughout the process to make sure we reached the desired outcome for our home."
Mike Carman
"The entire team was great to work with. They did an amazing job and finished ahead of schedule. Highly recommend them fo…"
Jill Dian
"I had the BEST experience with this company and would recommend them to anyone looking for great quality work in a quick…"
Kelly Callaway
"Fast, clean and great crew"
Cindy McGannon
"Tyler, I believe was a manager was phenomenal. From the time he came out to give us an estimate, to the very last day of…"
Cali Pentland
"A great team of professionals from estimate, job performance, clean up and after work follow up to ensure I was satisfie…"
Aj F
"They did an excellent job. My place is so much more modern with a new coat of paint. It's so much brighter in my home. A…"
Diane Ward
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Meghan Brown
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Norma Parker
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Marlys Moen
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Reham Habib
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Julianne Hertog
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Walter White
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Katey Wheeler Cole
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Carol Engstrom
"Amazing experience! Great communication, very fast and the job was done to perfection! Highly recommend!"
Emily Dahl
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Nancy Pascutoi
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"The painters took care with my home."
Laura brazil
"Chloe and the team did an outstanding job. She saw the job through start to finish and her team was spot on. Thank you."
Brian Auge
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Pamm Post
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Caitlin Sweetser
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Kathy Riazi
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Craig Jelinek - NV Bell
"Thorough planning, preparation, and execution"
Marjorie Eisenach
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