The secret of a successful exterior painting project is in the prep! Not all painting contractors follow a thorough prep process. This would include pressure washing the home’s exterior, sanding rough edges and surfaces, caulking gaps, and priming bare surfaces. [...]

Yes, it is highly recommended to pressure wash your home’s exterior before painting. This ensures that the surfaces are clean and ready to be painted. JK Paint includes pressure washing as part of every exterior paint project.  

There are many different types of paint out there, and they are not all the same. Usually, for rainy climates like Portland, using 100% acrylic latex paints is recommended, and is what the team at JK Paint uses for exterior [...]

Most exterior paint jobs in the Portland area fall between the $5,000-$10,000 range. This, of course, depends on a variety of factors, including the size of the home and the extent of repairs needed.  

Typically, an exterior painting project done by a professional crew takes 3-5 days. Depending on the size and the scope of the project, the exact time it may take will vary.  

There are many exterior painting companies in the Portland area, but JK Paint constantly stays atop the list. When people search “top exterior painters near me” JK Paint usually comes up, due to their quality of work, communication with clients, [...]

The absolutely best time to paint your exterior in the Portland area is during the drier months of the year, during the spring and summer. The sun is out, which makes it easier to apply exterior paint. JK Paint can [...]

This depends on a variety of factors, including the type of paint used and the prep work done before the previous application. In most cases, exterior paint will last around 7–12 years, which is why we typically recommend repainting your [...]