*Paint that outlasts**the rain*

Exterior paint in western Oregon is a protective coating first and a color second. We prepare the surface thoroughly, repair rot before it gets painted over, and apply the coats only when the weather actually allows them to cure.

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Exterior Painting — a real job, gently animated

A good exterior paint job in the Portland area lasts far longer than a rushed one, and nearly all of the difference happens before the first coat.

Our exterior house painting starts with washing the house, scraping and sanding loose and peeling paint, setting popped nails, and replacing soft siding, trim or sills rather than filling them with putty. Gaps are caulked, bare wood is primed, and windows, roofs, decks and plants are masked or covered.

Then comes the finish: exterior acrylic on the body, with trim, fascia, doors and accents in their own colors. We brush and roll where it counts and spray where it gives a better result, such as on detailed shingle siding or soffits. As an exterior painter in Gresham working across east Multnomah and Clackamas County, we also paint garages, sheds, fences and porch railings, so the whole property is finished together rather than piece by piece.

Timing matters here more than almost anywhere. Paint needs dry surfaces and the right temperatures to cure, so most exterior repainting happens between late spring and early fall. We book estimates year-round and schedule the work around the forecast, moving to a different side of the house or pausing a day rather than painting onto damp wood. That patience is a large part of why the finish holds up through the next wet season.

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Everything about exterior painting.

After: back wall in new turquoise siding with teal window trim, air-conditioning unit in front

Narrow side of the house in fresh turquoise paint with white corner trim, beside a wood fence

New lap siding painted turquoise with teal trim around a sliding window, raised garden beds along the wall

Before: the front of the house with its old pale vinyl siding and covered porch, at dusk

House wrapped in WeatherSmart house wrap at dusk, with new windows lit from inside

Large picture window framed in teal trim on a newly sided turquoise wall beside the front door

Stained wood deck with railing, a patio table and green Adirondack chairs

Cedar board-on-board fence enclosing a green lawn, with tall evergreens behind

Arched entry portico with white columns over curved brick steps on a white two-storey house

Double front doors with frosted glass panels, set in a stacked-stone wall between two lit lanterns

Small storage shed with double doors tucked between a wood fence and the house

Long cedar raised planter box filled with soil along a backyard fence

Before: back wall of the house in old white vinyl siding, with an air-conditioning unit and garden bed

01 / 04Our work · After: painted back wall

The work, in detail.

Body, trim, doors and accents prepped and painted in your chosen colors, with every surface cleaned and primed first.
Our work · Wrapped, ready for siding
Washing, scraping, sanding and feathering edges so new paint bonds to sound material instead of failing paint.
Our work · Picture window, new siding
Replacing soft siding boards, trim and sills during prep, so fresh paint is never hiding damage underneath.
Our work · Stained backyard deck
Sealing gaps at trim, corners and penetrations, and priming bare or repaired wood before the finish coats go on.
Our work · Cedar fence around lawn
Fascia boards, soffits, window trim and corner boards painted in crisp contrast or matched to the body color.
Our work · Entry portico, brick steps
A front door refinished in a bold or classic color, a small change that makes a big first impression.
Our work · Double entry doors
Detached garages, shops and sheds painted to match the house, so the whole property looks cared for.
Our work · Side-yard storage shed
Porch columns, railings, steps and ceilings repainted with finishes suited to foot traffic and weather.
Our work · Cedar raised planter
Help choosing body, trim and accent colors that suit the house, the street and the soft Northwest light.
Our work · Before: back wall

When to call us.

01Paint peeling, flaking or blistering, especially on south and west walls.
02Bare gray wood showing on trim, sills or the bottoms of boards.
03Chalky residue that rubs off on your hand.
04Caulk that has cracked or pulled away from trim and corners.
05Mildew and green algae that return soon after washing.
06Faded color that makes the house look tired from the street.

Four steps, no surprises.

1
Free exterior estimate
We walk the house, check for rot and failing paint, talk colors and give you a written scope and price.
2
Wash, scrape & repair
The house is cleaned, loose paint removed, rot repaired, gaps caulked and bare wood primed.
3
Paint in dry weather
Finish coats go on when surfaces are dry and temperatures are right, side by side around the forecast.
4
Final inspection & clean-up
We walk the house with you, touch up anything missed and remove masking, drop cloths and debris.

Why it matters here.

Western Oregon is hard on exterior paint from two directions.

The long wet season soaks siding and trim from October to May, while summer sun bakes south and west walls and breaks down the finish. North walls under Douglas firs stay damp and grow mildew. In Gresham, Troutdale and Corbett, east-wind storms scour exposed faces. Older Portland homes often carry many layers of paint, and newer homes in Happy Valley and Damascus may have builder-grade paint that is already wearing thin. All of it rewards careful prep and good timing.

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In their words.

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Working with Shawn and Triple SSS was awesome! They are professional, courteous, on-time, and most importantly communicative in a way that I believe to be rare in contractors. My house finally feels like my home thanks to these guys!

We used Shawn for multiple projects. Always done right the first time and at a reasonable price. He is professional, honest, and really knows his stuff. Highly recommended.

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Asked & answered.

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When is the best time to paint a house in Oregon?

Usually late spring through early fall, when surfaces are dry and nights stay warm enough for paint to cure. Every product lists its own minimum temperature, and we follow it. We book free estimates year-round, so getting on the schedule in winter or early spring is the easiest way to secure a summer start.

How much does it cost to paint the outside of a house?

It depends on the size and height of the house, the siding type, how much scraping and rot repair it needs, and how many colors are involved. A tidy ranch with sound siding and a tall older home with failing paint are very different jobs. We price it in writing at the free estimate.

How often should a house be repainted in the Pacific Northwest?

It depends on the exposure, the siding material and how well the last job was prepared. Sunny south and west walls and wind-exposed faces wear faster than sheltered ones. Rather than going by the calendar, watch for peeling, chalking and bare wood, and have the house looked at when those start to appear.

Do you repair siding before painting?

Yes. Painting over soft or split wood only hides the problem for a season. During prep we replace rotted siding boards, trim and sills, and we flag any bigger issues we find. Because siding and dry rot repair are services we offer ourselves, it all happens within the same project rather than as a separate job.

Can you paint in the rain?

Not onto wet surfaces, and we will not try. Light rain can sometimes be worked around by moving to a covered porch or a sheltered side of the house, but finish coats only go on when the siding is dry and the forecast gives the paint time to cure. Weather delays are part of painting here.