Northern Nevada is hard on exterior paint. Strong high-desert sun, wind, dust and big swings between day and night temperatures all wear a finish down. Don Duprey Painting repaints home and building exteriors across Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Fernley, Dayton, Silver Springs, Stagecoach, Minden, Gardnerville, Incline Village, Topaz Lake, Yerington and Fallon.
What an exterior job can include
- Stucco and siding, including the stucco that's on so many Reno and Carson City homes
- Trim, fascia and eaves
- Front doors and garage doors, including wood-tone finishes
- Fences and other outdoor surfaces
- Pressure washing of siding, decks, driveways and walkways, including before exterior paint
- Custom colors and color matching so touch-ups and new paint blend with what you have
Prep comes first
Most of the difference between a paint job that lasts and one that peels comes down to prep. Typical exterior prep includes pressure washing, scraping and sanding loose paint, caulking gaps around trim, windows and doors, and addressing hairline stucco cracks before paint. The cost guide explains how prep and surface condition affect an estimate.
When to schedule
Exterior paint needs the right temperatures to cure. In Northern Nevada, late spring to early summer and early fall are usually the best windows, and winter is mostly interior season. Read the best time to paint your exterior in Northern Nevada for the details. Popular windows book up, so it helps to get an estimate early.
Real exterior work
The photos below are from Don's own jobs: an exterior repaint during and after, a blue lap-siding gable with white trim, a craftsman-style home with carriage garage doors, wood-tone garage doors, and the exterior of Sparks Fire Station #5.
