Enhance your home with an exterior finish made to last.
Varsity Painters offers exterior painting services for all types of siding. One of our experienced team members will personally conduct your project evaluation, providing information and color consultation while helping you determine the best way to maximize your budget and enhance your home.
Throughout your exterior project, you can expect a respectful, uniformed team of Varsity employees committed to keeping the job site clean and treating your property with care.
We stand behind our work with service you can count on.
We proudly guarantee our exterior painting work and will return to address any paint failure for the length of your warranty. From your evaluation through the work completed at your home, our team is committed to providing the quality and service Varsity Painters has built its reputation on.
All Types of Siding
Project Evaluations
Color Consultations
Clean, Respectful Crews
Guaranteed Work
We follow a straightforward process built around you.
At Varsity Painters, we work closely with you throughout your project. We’ll start with an evaluation to determine what you actually need, help you choose colors, provide a firm quote rather than an unreliable estimate, and prepare your exterior painting project for scheduling.
When Is the Best Time for Exterior Painting in Minnesota?
Minnesota’s climate creates a relatively defined season for exterior painting. In general, May through October provides the most favorable conditions, but the calendar alone does not determine whether it is appropriate to paint. Temperature, humidity, rain, and the amount of moisture present on exterior surfaces all need to be considered.
We monitor these conditions throughout an exterior project because coatings need suitable conditions to perform as intended. Even during the traditional painting season, recent rain, high humidity, or changing temperatures can affect when individual surfaces are ready. The condition and exposure of the home matter as well, since different sides of a property may receive varying amounts of sunlight and moisture. By considering both the forecast and actual surface conditions, we can make better decisions about when preparation and painting should take place. That attention is particularly important in Minnesota, where the exterior painting season needs to produce a finish capable of facing the weather that follows.
How Long Should Exterior Paint Last in Minnesota?
A professionally painted exterior can typically last approximately 8 to 12 years, but there is no single repainting schedule that applies to every Minnesota home. Siding material, exposure to the elements, previous coatings, surface condition, and the quality of the original preparation can all influence how quickly an exterior needs attention.
Preparation is particularly important. Washing, scraping, sanding, caulking, priming, and completing necessary repairs help new paint bond properly to the exterior surfaces. We also pay close attention to Minnesota’s painting conditions. Exterior painting is generally best completed from May through October, and we monitor temperature, humidity, rain, and surface moisture to determine whether conditions are appropriate for painting. Instead of judging an exterior solely by how many years have passed since it was last painted, we consider the actual condition of the surfaces and the factors affecting them before recommending how the project should proceed.
Why Is My Exterior Paint Peeling or Blistering?
Peeling and blistering are common reasons homeowners contact us about exterior painting. While deteriorating paint is easy to see, determining why it is happening is an important part of deciding how the exterior should be prepared before another coating is applied.
Paint performance depends heavily on preparation. Washing, scraping, sanding, caulking, priming, and repairing damaged surfaces help create the conditions necessary for proper adhesion. If important preparation was skipped during an earlier project, even premium paint may fail sooner than expected. Existing surface conditions and exposure to Minnesota weather can also influence how the coating performs over time. We evaluate the exterior and complete the preparation appropriate for the surfaces before applying new paint. Rather than simply covering peeling or blistering areas, the objective is to create a properly prepared foundation for the new finish. Addressing those underlying conditions helps improve adhesion, appearance, and the overall durability of the completed exterior painting project.
See the quality and craftsmanship behind our exterior work.
How can you be sure Varsity Painters delivers quality? See for yourself. Explore the gallery below to view just a few of our completed exterior painting projects.
