Local painting guides

Metro Vancouver painting guides

City-by-city advice on prep, products and timing — written by the crews who actually paint here.

Vancouver, BC

How to Paint a Vancouver Home That Survives the Rainy Season

Exterior painting that lasts in Vancouver's wet Pacific climate

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Burnaby, BC

Burnaby Strata & Condo Painting: A Practical Guide

Repainting condos in Brentwood, Metrotown and Lougheed without strata drama

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Richmond, BC

Richmond Stucco & Hardie Board: Coating Choices That Last

Coating choices for Richmond's salt-air river delta climate

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North Vancouver, BC

North Vancouver Cedar Siding: Stain, Strip or Paint?

Caring for cedar siding in 1,800mm of annual rainfall

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West Vancouver, BC

West Vancouver Luxury Finishes: Working with Designers

Designer-spec painting on British Properties, Ambleside and Caulfeild estates

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Surrey, BC

Surrey New-Build Painting: Finishing for Builders & Owners

Finishing new construction in South Surrey, Cloverdale and Morgan Creek

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Coquitlam, BC

Coquitlam Mountain Microclimate: Exterior Paint That Holds

Exteriors built for Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau weather

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New Westminster, BC

New Westminster Heritage Home Painting: Doing It Right

Painting Queen's Park Victorians and Edwardians without ruining them

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Vancouver, BC

How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House in Vancouver? (2026 Prices)

Real 2026 pricing for interior, exterior, cabinet and condo painting in Vancouver

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Vancouver, BC

The Best Time of Year to Paint Your Exterior in Vancouver

Month-by-month exterior painting windows in Vancouver's Pacific Northwest climate

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Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Strata & Condo Painting Rules: What Owners Need to Know

Bylaws, Certificates of Insurance and balcony restrictions for Vancouver condo owners

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Vancouver, BC

The Best Paint Brands for Vancouver Homes (Compared by a Local Painter)

An honest comparison of the paint brands that hold up in Vancouver's climate

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Vancouver, BC

Solid Stain vs. Exterior Paint: Which Lasts Longer in Vancouver?

Choosing between solid-colour stain and exterior paint on Vancouver siding, decks and cedar

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