East Greenwich, RI
Historic Home Exterior Painting in East Greenwich
Older East Greenwich homes deserve historic home painters who prep by hand, respect the original wood, and know what old paint needs.
From the older homes around Main Street and the cove to farmhouses out of town, East Greenwich has a lot of old houses. Painting them is slower, more careful work than painting a newer house, and it is the kind we like.
What Makes Historic Home Painting Different
Many layers of old paint
A house that has been painted for a century can carry many coats, some of them oil-based. Latex will not reliably bond to old oil paint without the right prep and a bonding primer. We check what is on the house before we pick a primer.
Original wood and details
Old clapboard, cornices, window casings and porch details are often original wood. We scrape and sand by hand around them instead of blasting them.
Lead paint
Homes built before 1978, and especially much older homes, very likely have lead in the old layers. Scraping and sanding lead paint makes hazardous dust. Ask us how it will be handled on your house before any prep starts, and keep kids and pets away from the work area.
Historic District Rules
If your home is in a local historic district, exterior changes may need review before work begins. Check with the Town of East Greenwich before you change colors. Even if you are repainting in the same colors, it is worth a call, because the rules vary.
Choosing Colors for an Older Home
Many owners want colors that suit the age of the house. The major paint makers publish historic color collections, and they are a good place to start. Bring us the colors you like, or the colors on the house now, and we will paint to them. Fine interior millwork in an older home is its own job; see trim and crown molding painting.
Historic Home Painting in East Greenwich
We paint older homes across East Greenwich, and bring the same careful approach to older homes in Warwick, North Kingstown and the rest of the towns we serve. Exterior season runs spring through fall.
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Questions, answered
Can you paint latex over old oil paint?
Only with the right prep and a bonding primer. We check what is on the house first.
Does my historic home have lead paint?
If it was built before 1978, assume it may. Ask how lead will be handled before any scraping starts.
Do I need approval to repaint in a historic district?
It depends on the district and the change. Check with the Town of East Greenwich before you choose new colors.
Is the estimate free?
Yes. Mario comes out, looks at the job and gives you a free, written estimate before any work starts.
Contact
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Tell us about the job and we will come take a look. Free, written, no obligation.
Prefer to talk now? Call (401) 298-9371 or text (401) 588-0941 or email mattiace80@gmail.com.
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Get a free estimate in East Greenwich
Tell us about the job and we will come take a look. Free, written, no obligation.
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Mario will call you back to set up your free estimate. Prefer to talk now? Call (401) 298-9371 or text (401) 588-0941.