Alberta’s climate is notoriously harsh, characterized by long, cold winters and intense summer sun. For Calgary and Airdrie homeowners, choosing the right paint isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about protection and longevity. Here’s a guide to selecting the ideal paint for your home, featuring some of our favourite products specifically designed to withstand Alberta’s challenging weather.
Why Climate Matters When Choosing Paint
In Alberta, homes endure extreme temperature fluctuations and varying humidity levels, which can cause traditional paints to crack, peel, or fade prematurely. Selecting high-quality, climate-appropriate paints ensures that your home’s interior and exterior remain vibrant and protected year-round.
Exterior Paint Solutions
1. Cloverdale Guardian Paint
At Paysons Painting, we often recommend Cloverdale Guardian Paint for exteriors because of its superior durability and resistance to Alberta’s demanding weather conditions. This paint is specially formulated to resist peeling, cracking, and fading caused by UV exposure and temperature extremes. It provides a robust protective layer for your home’s exterior, ensuring your investment remains attractive and secure for years.
2. Cloverdale SharkSkin Stain
For homeowners looking to protect wood siding, decks, fences, or exterior trim, Cloverdale SharkSkin Stain is an excellent choice. It’s designed to repel moisture, resist mildew, and provide UV protection. Its penetrating formula prevents wood from drying out and splitting, significantly extending the life of your exterior wood surfaces.
3. Towerthon Elastomeric Coating
For painting stucco homes common in Calgary and Airdrie, Towerthon Elastomeric is a premium choice. This elastomeric paint expands and contracts with temperature fluctuations, dramatically reducing cracks and water penetration. Towerthon also excels at bridging small gaps, ensuring your stucco looks flawless and stays protected against Alberta’s freeze-thaw cycles.
4. Benjamin Moore Regal Select Exterior
Benjamin Moore’s Regal Select Exterior line offers outstanding durability, UV protection, and resistance to harsh weather, making it an ideal choice for Alberta’s climate. Available in various finishes and colors, Regal Select Exterior ensures your home’s exterior remains beautiful and resilient year-round.
5. Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior
Aura Exterior paint by Benjamin Moore is renowned for its superior colour retention, exceptional coverage, and long-lasting finish, even under Alberta’s extreme weather conditions. Aura Exterior withstands intense sun exposure and temperature swings, providing long-term protection and vibrant aesthetics.
Tips for Alberta Homeowners:
Prepare Properly: Professional surface preparation ensures paints adhere correctly, maximizing durability.
Consider Maintenance: Regular inspections and touch-ups will keep your painted surfaces in optimal condition, especially following harsh winters or intense summers.
Professional Application: Hiring professional painters familiar with Alberta’s unique climate guarantees the best possible outcome and longevity of your paint job.
At Paysons Painting, we combine our expertise with premium products like Cloverdale Guardian, SharkSkin, Towerthon Elastomeric, and Benjamin Moore’s Regal Select Exterior and Aura Exterior lines, ensuring your home is not just beautifully painted, but protected from Alberta’s harsh climate.
Ready to refresh your home with climate-resistant paint? Contact Paysons Painting today!