Exterior Paint in Boulder, CO

UV-resistant, high-altitude-rated exterior repaints with full prep and a free color consultation, built for Boulder's intense foothill sun, hail, and dramatic temperature swings by a family-owned, 4.9-star crew.

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Few towns punish exterior paint like Boulder does. Sitting right up against the foothills at altitude, Boulder homes catch sun that fades and chalks south- and west-facing walls years before the same finish would quit in flatter country, while hail scuffs the surface and the dramatic day-to-night temperature swings flex caulk lines open and lift paint at every trim joint. That is why a repaint here is never just cosmetic: peeling at fascia and cracked caulk are the first sign of water finding its way into the wood underneath, and on an older Boulder home that wood is often original.

Boulder's housing stock makes the prep matter even more. The aging wood siding and trim on the older homes of Mapleton Hill, Whittier, and Newlands demand a careful scrape, sand, and prime, while the brick-and-frame ranches around Table Mesa and the newer builds out in Gunbarrel and North Boulder each take paint differently. CR Custom Exteriors does the full sequence on every job, power wash, scrape, sand, caulk, and prime, before laying down UV-rated exterior coatings on siding, trim, stucco, and accents, finished clean and to manufacturer spec.

Coatings rated for Boulder's altitude

We specify UV-resistant, high-altitude-rated exterior formulas chosen to hold color against Boulder's intense foothill sun, hail scuffing, and freeze-thaw swings, not whatever finish ages out fastest on south- and west-facing walls.

Full prep on every repaint

Power wash, scrape, sand, caulk every joint, and spot prime bare wood before a single finish coat goes on. It is the step most painters skip, and on Boulder's older Mapleton Hill and Whittier homes it is what makes the paint actually last.

Free color consult for Boulder light

Boulder's high-altitude foothill light reads cooler and bluer than any color chip photo shows. We help you evaluate real options in real outdoor light before you commit to a color you'll live with for years.

Common questions

Why does exterior paint fail faster on Boulder homes?
Altitude and exposure. Boulder sits high against the foothills, so south- and west-facing walls take far more intense UV than homes at lower elevation, which chalks and fades paint early. Add hail scuffing and the dramatic temperature swings that flex caulk and trim joints open, and ordinary coatings quit years sooner here, which is why we use UV-rated, high-altitude formulas and full prep on every job.
Can you repaint older homes like those in Mapleton Hill, Whittier, or Newlands?
Yes. Boulder's older housing stock in neighborhoods like Mapleton Hill, Whittier, and Newlands often carries aging wood siding and trim that needs a careful hand. We scrape, sand, caulk, and prime that older wood properly, flag any rot we find during prep, and apply coatings suited to the substrate rather than painting over failing surfaces.
What's included in a CR exterior paint job in Boulder?
Full prep and a clean, manufacturer-spec application. Every repaint includes power washing, scraping, sanding, caulking all joints and penetrations, and spot priming bare or repaired wood, followed by finish coats on siding, trim, stucco, and accents. Color consultation is included, landscaping is protected throughout, and we walk the finished Boulder exterior with you before we call it done. CR is family-owned, licensed and insured, with 10+ years of experience.

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