Exterior Painting
Fresh, durable exterior color.
Materials
What we install vs. what corner-cutters use.
Paint
Sherwin-Williams Emerald / Duration or Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior — 100% acrylic, lifetime-warrantied.
Contractor-grade builder paint that chalks and fades in 3 Texas summers.
Why it matters: The paint is 10% of job cost and 100% of how the house looks in year 5.
Prep
Full pressure wash, scrape loose paint to sound substrate, sand feathered, spot-prime bare wood or stucco.
Rinse and roll — paint over failing layers so it peels with the old paint.
Why it matters:
Caulk & sealants
Elastomeric or urethane caulks at every joint, penetration, and trim seam.
Painter's caulk everywhere — cracks in one season.
Why it matters: Caulk is your first line against water intrusion. It has to flex with Houston heat swings.
Primer
Zinsser or SW stain-blocking primer on bare wood, tannin bleed, or repaired stucco.
Paint straight over patches — bleed-through and flashing.
Why it matters: Primer bonds the topcoat and blocks the substrate. Skipping it shortens paint life in half.
Process
A predictable path — with real durations.
Pressure Wash
1–2 daysRemove chalking, dirt, mildew, and loose paint; allow full dry time.
Prep & Repair
1 dayScrape, sand, patch stucco cracks, replace rotted trim, and re-caulk all joints.
Prime
1–2 daysSpot-prime bare wood, stains, and repairs with the correct primer.
Paint Body
1–2 daysTwo coats on siding/stucco, sprayed and back-rolled for even film build.
Trim & Doors
1 dayBrush and roll trim, fascia, doors, and accents in the selected sheen.
Walk-Through
1–2 daysPunch list, touch-ups, and full site cleanup.
Customer projects across Houston
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Recent exterior painting projects from neighborhoods across the Houston area. Drag the slider on each image to see the before and after.
Why us
Why homeowners pick Modern Builders for exterior painting.
Prep is 80% of the job. We don't paint over cracked caulk or peeling paint—every failing surface is stripped, primed, and caulked before finish coats go on.
FAQs
Answers before you ask.
How long does the paint last?+
With premium paint and proper prep, 10–15 years on stucco and 8–12 on siding is realistic.
Do you handle HOA color approvals?+
Yes—we'll pull swatches and submit color chips for HOA sign-off before we start.
Will you paint over stucco cracks?+
No. Hairline cracks get caulked; larger cracks get patched and textured to match before paint.
Is there a warranty?+
Manufacturer warranty on the paint plus our labor warranty on adhesion and finish.
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