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Exterior Painting

Weather-resistant coatings that protect and beautify your home’s exterior.
“Every exterior painting project we take on starts with the same question: what will this look like in ten years? That question drives every decision we make.”
— Michael Caruso, Owner & Master Painter

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About This Service

New Jersey’s coastal climate is demanding on exterior paint. Salt air, freeze-thaw cycles, and summer humidity conspire to degrade finishes faster than in inland regions. Prime Finish Painters has spent fifteen years developing an exterior painting process specifically calibrated for Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex County homes. We begin every exterior project with a thorough power wash, followed by hand-scraping any loose or peeling paint and spot-priming bare wood. We use elastomeric coatings on stucco and masonry surfaces, and 100% acrylic latex on wood siding and trim. Our exterior work is warrantied for three years against peeling and adhesion failure under normal conditions. We do not paint in temperatures below 50°F or above 90°F, and we monitor weather forecasts to ensure adequate dry time between coats.

Prime Finish Painters has served homeowners across Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex counties since 2009. Our exterior painting work is performed exclusively by our own trained team — we do not subcontract any portion of your project. Michael Caruso personally reviews every estimate and conducts a final walkthrough before considering any job complete.

New Jersey’s coastal climate presents specific challenges for paint and surface finishes. Salt air, humidity, and freeze-thaw cycles accelerate the degradation of improperly applied coatings. Our preparation process — which typically accounts for 40% of total project time — is designed specifically to address these conditions. We use only premium materials from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams, selected for their performance in the Mid-Atlantic climate.

Our Process

1

Power Wash & Inspection

Full exterior wash, followed by a detailed inspection for rot, cracks, and failing caulk.

2

Repair & Prime

All bare wood primed, caulk replaced, and any rot repaired before color application.

3

Two-Coat Application

Premium 100% acrylic latex applied in two full coats for maximum coverage and durability.

4

Trim & Detail Work

All trim, shutters, doors, and accent elements finished by hand for precision edges.

Client Reviews

4.9 average · 312 verified reviews
“Prime Finish painted our entire first floor — living room, dining room, kitchen, and hallway — in three days. The preparation work was extraordinary. They filled every nail hole, repaired a crack above the fireplace that three other painters had just painted over, and primed everything before the color went on. The finish is perfect. Not a brush mark anywhere.”

Jennifer M.

Rumson · Interior Painting

“Prime Finish painted our entire first floor — living room, dining room, kitchen, and hallway — in three days. The preparation work was extraordinary. They filled every nail hole, repaired a crack above the fireplace that three other painters had just painted over, and primed everything before the color went on. The finish is perfect. Not a brush mark anywhere.”

Jennifer M.

Rumson · Interior Painting

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should a New Jersey home be repainted on the exterior?
In coastal New Jersey, most homes benefit from a fresh exterior coat every five to seven years. Homes within a mile of the ocean may need repainting every four to five years due to salt air exposure.
Late spring through early fall — May through October — offers the most reliable conditions. We avoid painting in temperatures below 50°F or when rain is forecast within 24 hours of application.
Yes, always. A thorough power wash is the first step on every exterior project. We use a low-pressure setting on wood siding to avoid raising the grain, and higher pressure on masonry and concrete.
Yes. We can color-match any existing paint using a spectrophotometer reading. Bring us a paint chip or we can take a reading directly from your siding.
We handle minor wood rot repairs as part of our exterior preparation process. Significant structural rot is referred to a licensed carpenter before we proceed with painting.

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