Exterior painting case study

Full Exterior Repaint in North Tacoma, WA

Complete exterior preparation, caulking, scraping, spot priming, and two coats of Sherwin-Williams Duration® Low Lustre for a clean, long-lasting finish.

Project Type Full Exterior Repaint
Location North Tacoma
Completed May 18–20
Paint Used Sherwin-Williams Duration® Low Lustre
Primer Peel Bond Primer
Method Spray + Back-Roll
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Full Exterior Repaint in North Tacoma, WA before and after Before After ‹›

Project Overview

Complete exterior preparation, caulking, scraping, spot priming, and two coats of Sherwin-Williams Duration® Low Lustre for a clean, long-lasting finish.

1

The Challenge

The exterior had loose and peeling paint, open joints, and exposed areas that needed thorough preparation before coating.

2

What We Did

The crew completed full exterior prep, caulked cracks and corner joints, scraped loose paint, spot-primed repaired and exposed areas, then applied two coats of premium exterior paint.

3

The Result

The home received a cleaner, more uniform exterior with sharper contrast, improved curb appeal, and better protection for the siding.

Scope of work

What this project shows

  • Full preparation of the house exterior
  • Caulking of cracks and corner joints
  • Scraping loose and peeling paint
  • Spot priming repaired and exposed areas with Peel Bond Primer
  • Two coats of Sherwin-Williams Duration® Low Lustre exterior paint
  • Spray and back-roll application for penetration and uniform coverage

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Process

How the work is presented

The page shows the visible story: surface condition, protection, preparation, and finished result.

1

Inspect

Review the visible surfaces, access, and protection needs before work begins.

2

Protect

Mask and cover nearby surfaces so the jobsite stays controlled.

3

Prepare

Address surface issues before the finish coats are applied.

4

Finish

Apply the finish and review the visible details before cleanup.

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Photos from the project

Before front elevation with exterior prep needs After exterior repaint with clean front elevation Exterior prep and masking in progress Painter working on upper trim and exterior details Before side elevation and siding condition After side elevation repaint Finished exterior siding and trim detail Completed exterior painting project