Exterior Trim & Door Painting in Calgary
Freshly painted trim and doors to bring the outside of your home together.
A fresh look, right down to the details
A fresh colour on your front door, crisp window trim or a newly painted garage door can make your whole home feel more finished. Whether you want to keep the colours you love or try something new, we paint exterior trim and doors throughout Calgary and surrounding areas.
We take care with the preparation and the finishing touches, from smoothing rough paint edges to keeping lines neat around the glass and siding. You can refresh a few areas or include them in a larger exterior painting project.
Exterior trim, front doors & garage doors
Exterior trim painting
Freshly painted trim frames your windows and gives the outside of your home a clean, finished look. We paint exterior window trim, door frames, batten and fascia where the material and existing finish are suitable for painting.
Front & entry door painting
Your front door is a good place to add a colour you love. We prepare and repaint suitable exterior doors, paying attention to the panels, edges and details around the glass for an even finish.
Garage door painting
A garage door takes up a lot of the view from the street. Repainting it can bring it back in line with your trim and siding. We check the door’s material and existing finish before recommending the paint and preparation.
A closer look at our trim & door painting
Blue trim refresh in Coventry
For this Coventry home, we scraped and sanded the trim, spot-primed with SharkSkin Primer, then applied two coats of Guardian Satin. Fresh blue trim brings the windows and roofline into focus against the white siding.
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A fresh front door in Sandstone
We sanded and primed this Sandstone front door, then brushed and rolled Ecologic Semi Gloss. The turquoise finish stands out against the white trim. The first photo shows the door during preparation, with the glass and threshold masked.
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Garage door repaint in Evanston
This Evanston garage door went from rust-red to light blue-grey. We power washed and sanded it, then sprayed Guardian Satin for the new finish.
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How we paint your exterior trim & doors
Detailed written quote
We look over the areas you want painted, talk about colours and put the work in writing. Your quote explains the preparation, paint products and surfaces included.
Clean, scrape & sand
We clean the surfaces, remove loose paint and sand rough edges as needed. Glass, hardware and nearby surfaces are protected before painting begins.
Prime & paint
We prime where needed and use paint suited to the surface. Care around edges and details helps give a neat finish, with time for the paint to dry between stages.
Clean up & walk through
Once the painting is finished, we remove the coverings and clean up the work area. We walk through the job with you, check the finish and take care of any final touch-ups.
Colours that work together
Your trim and doors don’t all need to be the same colour. A front door can stand out while the window trim and garage door tie in with the rest of the home. Start with your siding, roof, brick or stone, then look at samples outside in both sun and shade.
Planning a bigger refresh? We can include your trim and doors with siding painting or a wider exterior painting project.
Exterior trim & door painting FAQs
Can I paint just my trim or doors?
Yes. You don’t need to repaint the whole exterior to freshen up the trim, front door or garage door. We’ll look at the areas you have in mind and include those in your quote.
Can any exterior door or trim be painted?
Not every material or finish is suitable for repainting. We’ll check what’s there and explain the preparation and paint we recommend before the work begins.
Can you change the colour of my front door?
Yes, where the door is suitable for painting. We can help you consider how the new colour will look with the siding, trim and other features around your entry.
How do you prepare exterior trim and doors?
The preparation depends on the surface and its condition. It can include cleaning, removing loose paint, sanding rough edges and priming where needed. We’ll explain what your project needs in the quote.
When can exterior painting be done in Calgary?
We plan the work for dry conditions and temperatures that suit the paint we’re using. Rain or colder weather can affect the schedule, and we’ll keep you updated if the timing needs to change.
How much does trim and door painting cost?
The amount of trim, number of doors, access and preparation all affect the price. We’ll take a look at your project and provide a written quote for the work you want done.
Ready to refresh your trim or doors?
Give us a call or request a quote online. We’ll take a look at your trim and doors, talk through your ideas and provide a no-obligation written estimate.