Old Town and older homes
Original wood siding, detailed trim and many layers of earlier paint call for careful scraping and priming, not a quick coat. Homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint and need lead-safe work practices.
Service Area / Fort Collins, CO · Larimer County
Painters in Fort Collins.
Fort Collins runs from century-old homes around Old Town to new construction on the southeast side, and each needs something different from a painter. Quigley Construction provides interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, staining and drywall repair across the city.
Painting in Fort Collins
What homes here are up against.
Sun on the south and west walls
At roughly 5,000 feet the sun is harder on coatings than at lower elevations. South and west walls fade and chalk first, and they set the repaint schedule for the whole house.
Foothills wind and storms
Neighborhoods on the west side near Horsetooth take wind and fast-moving storms off the foothills, which is hard on caulk, fascia and trim ends.
Services
Painting services in Fort Collins.
Exterior Painting
Older wood siding near Old Town and sun-beaten south walls across the city both come down to prep before paint.
Learn moreInterior Painting
From plaster walls in older homes to open floor plans in newer ones, clean lines and careful protection matter in every room.
Learn moreDrywall Repair and Texture
Settling cracks and older patch jobs are common in established neighborhoods and get repaired before any painting.
Learn moreCabinet Refinishing
Kitchen and bath cabinets cleaned, sanded, primed and finished for a smooth, durable surface.
Learn moreDeck and Fence Staining
Washed, repaired and stained so the wood holds up through the seasons.
Learn moreCommercial Painting
Offices, retail and multi-family, scheduled around the hours your business keeps.
Learn moreFort Collins questions
Questions, answered.
- What should I know before repainting an older Fort Collins home?
- Homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint under newer coats, so scraping and sanding have to follow lead-safe practices. Older wood siding also tends to need more repair, priming and caulking before it will hold a finish.
- When should I schedule exterior painting in Fort Collins?
- The exterior season generally runs from late spring into early fall. Plan ahead of it: spring storms compress the calendar, and the dry, mild weeks of early fall fill quickly.
- How do I know when my house needs repainting?
- Check the south and west sides each spring. Fading, a chalky film on the siding, peeling at board ends and caulk pulling away from trim are the signs, and they matter more than the number of years since the last job.