Exterior House Painting in Central PA
UDA Services paints the outside of homes across Central PA through UDA Painting. UDA Painting is the crew that handles our painting and trim. We prep by hand, repair siding where needed and work with Sherwin-Williams paint.
This block outbuilding was painted gray with white trim and a blue door.
PA Home Improvement Contractor registration PA144609Fully insuredWorkmanship covered for one yearServing Central Pennsylvania since 2018
What Does an Exterior House Painting Job Include?
Exterior house painting covers the siding, trim, doors and other painted surfaces outside a home. Most of the work is the prep before any paint goes on. UDA Painting scrapes, repairs, primes and paints, and stains wood where a stain suits it better. One customer wrote that we "properly scraped and prepped the entire 2-1/2 story house by hand" before staining its cedar siding. Our photos include painted block buildings, a Victorian house and a Tudor house with painted half-timber trim. Painting is one of the trades under our UDA Services general contractor roof.
How Do You Prep a House for Exterior Painting?
Prep is everything done to the surface so new paint bonds and lasts. Prep runs through five steps.
- Clean the siding and trim of dirt and mildew.
- Scrape off loose and peeling paint by hand.
- Replace rotted or split siding boards.
- Prime bare wood and repairs.
- Caulk gaps at trim and seams.
When Is the Best Time to Paint a House Exterior?
The best time to paint outside is a run of dry days within the temperature range on the paint label. The label, not the calendar, sets the limits for each paint. Rain and dew wet the siding, so painting waits until the surface has dried. Sun falling on freshly painted wood can raise blisters, mainly in oil-based paint, Purdue Extension notes. Painters follow the shade around the house. The order runs north, east, south, then west, each side painted after the sun has left it.
How Do You Choose Exterior House Colors?
Choosing exterior colors means picking a body, a trim and an accent color that suit the house and its roof. Fixed parts that will not be painted, like the roof and stone, set the starting point. Four steps narrow the choice.
- Start from the roof, brick or stone colors.
- Pick a body color and test a sample on the wall.
- Choose a trim color that contrasts with the body.
- Save the strongest color for the front door.
We work with Sherwin-Williams paint, so samples can be tried on the wall before the job starts.
Does UDA Painting Also Paint Interiors and Stain Decks?
Yes, UDA Painting also paints interiors and stains decks, porches and houses. Each has its own page below.
Interior painting. Interior painting covers walls, ceilings, trim and accent walls.
Deck staining and sealing. Deck staining and sealing protects wood floors, rails and steps.
Our photos show painted rooms in new homes and a gray painted second-story deck.
Which Walls Wear Out First on a Painted House?
How long exterior paint lasts depends on the prep, the paint and how hard the sun and rain hit each wall. Sunny south and west walls usually wear first. Paint usually fails first at the ends and edges of boards and around joints, where water gets in. Moisture is the most common cause of early paint failure on wood, Purdue Extension notes. To plan the next coat, read how long exterior house paint lasts, wall by wall.
What Sets the Price of Exterior House Painting?
An exterior paint job is priced mostly by the size of the house and the prep it needs. You get that figure in writing once we have walked the house with you, at no charge. Five factors change the price.
- The wall area and the height set the amount of paint and ladder work.
- Scraping and siding repairs add prep time.
- The amount of trim adds detail work.
- Paint and stain differ in the work and the material.
- Each added color adds cutting in.
Which House Painter Should You Hire in Central PA?
You should hire a painter who preps by hand and repairs siding before painting. UDA Painting does both, as part of UDA Services. Four reasons stand out.
- UDA Painting is our own painting and trim crew.
- UDA Services is fully insured and holds PA Home Improvement Contractor registration PA144609.
- Our workmanship is covered for one year.
- Customers rate UDA Services 4.9 out of 5 from 43 Google reviews.
Highest quality craftsmanship - Our relationship with UDA started with the purchase of a large shed. They handled the full project including the custom build, 6' of fill, rock leveling, delivery, and landing. The shed arrived on time, at the quoted price, and they used a remote controlled tugger for the installation in a very tight spot, perfectly located. The shed build is of the finest quality, a beautiful addition to our property, value added. I liked the color of the stain so much, I asked if they could stain my cedar sided house to match it, our next UDA job. UDA stained our house and it is spectacular. They properly scraped and prepped the entire 2-1/2 story house by hand using attention to detail and precise replacement techniques to the existing siding where needed. This house has never looked so good. Because of their service, craftsmanship, and prompt service on those 2 projects, I asked UDA if they could replace our decks. As with the other 2 projects, they got right on it and scheduled the work. The fully consulted me at every step of the process choosing the design and materials, no over salesmanship, just honest suggestions and help with accomplishing the mission. The deck installation went perfectly with the same quality of workmanship and materials, timeliness, and budget adherence I've come to know with UDA. It's obvious we are totally satisfied the UDA's quality, attention to detail, level of skill, prompt service, courtesy, there's just too much good to say to cover the experience adequately. If you need quality work done with professionalism, courtesy, and craftsmanship that surpasses other service providers, UDA is it, they get it done...
What Else Do Homeowners Ask About House Painting?
Homeowners also ask about painting brick and block, HOA colors, how long the job takes and new construction. Short answers follow.
Can Block or Brick Walls Be Painted?
Yes, block walls can be painted, as on the outbuildings and foundations in our photos. Masonry needs a paint made for it, applied once the wall is clean and dry.
Can You Pick Colors That Meet HOA Rules?
Yes, you can pick from the approved colors an HOA usually publishes. We help homeowners with HOA approval requests.
How Many Days Does UDA Painting Spend on a House?
A typical two-story house takes UDA Painting about 4 to 6 working days on the outside, prep included. Rain stops work until the siding dries, and the start date is agreed with you separately from the estimate. You do not need to be home while the crew works outside.
Does UDA Painting Paint New Homes?
Yes, UDA Painting paints the inside of the homes and additions we build. Our photos show the crew rolling walls in a new home.
- PA Home Improvement Contractor registration PA144609
- Fully insured
- Workmanship covered for one year
- Serving Central Pennsylvania since 2018