What are the important things homeowners should know about protection for trim and siding?

Important maintenance for protection for trim and siding

Homes that have been neglected for so long are not an anomaly in the painting world. Read on and learn what to look out for before it’s too late. One cautionary note for anyone deciding on exterior colors: pink, blue, yellow, purple, and red, also known as synthetic colors will drastically reduce the lifespan of your paint job. We understand they may look amazing to the eye, but our climate does not work well with such color decisions unless you upgrade to top-of-the-line paint products. Even then, you will get color fade, peeling, cracking and other issues much, much sooner, with these color selections. A light to mid-shade of just about any color is recommended if you would like to get the most bang for your buck.

Proper maintenance in any situation is always advised, so we have arranged some quick bullet points to follow for convenience.

These are various stages of failure to look for on your home’s exterior:

• At stage 1 nails will begin to pop out of place and caulking around trim will begin to fail and crack. This also includes discoloration or color fade, which is never covered under a warranty.
• At stage 2 paint will begin to peel and underlying siding/trim will begin to deteriorate.
• At stage 3 siding and trim pieces become exposed with holes in siding becoming prominent as well as bowing, and/or squishy substrates. This likely leads to interior/exterior water damage. With this level of deterioration, it's possible that an insurance claim is denied due to a failure to maintain the home's exterior properly.



Front Range Painters will work with your homeowner's insurance company if a claim is involved. Our goal is to make sure insurance adjusters don't miss damage or defects that should be covered in the claim.

Results of a quality paint job

We brought this wonderful home in Pinecliff back to excellent shape by:



• Performing a full exterior pressure wash before beginning the project
• Scraping as much remaining loose or failing paint as we possibly can
• Using a special primer to level surfaces and tightly bond surrounding areas
• Resetting nail-heads and/or boards as well as caulking failing trim to alleviate moisture penetration
• Replacing siding boards
• Extending the life of the new paint job with upgraded products from Sherwin Williams. We do not recommend using BEHR for your exteriors.
• Eliminating the need for an entirely new paint job in the next 10 years. Continued maintenance is always recommended to avoid future increased cost.

How long will the paint last? 

While that is a great question it’s important to note that a home’s protection for trim and siding should never exceed the recommended timeline that a paint provides. This timeline drastically varies depending on the quality of the paint, color, weather as well as the condition of the substrate. On this particular project, however, we used the absolute best materials possible through Sherwin-Williams: Emerald Exterior Acrylic Latex and PrimeRX Peel Bonding Primer.

If you are ever unsure of your exterior painting project, call Front Range Painters and schedule a free consultation!

Let Front Range Painters become your preferred Colorado Springs home painter and give you quality results your home deserves when you need protection for trim and siding. We provide both interior and exterior painting as well as refinishing services in order to accommodate mid to large sized projects.

Locally owned, Front Range Painters enhances and protects your investment with unparalleled standards. With our expert product knowledge and workmanship guarantee, we educate our homeowners on the most appropriate products that lead to better longevity and durability of your project in the long term.

We don’t just paint, we are your paint and design solutions!