Premium Exterior Painting
The Difference Is What Happens Before We Pick Up a Brush
Exterior painting isn’t just about color. It’s about what stands between your home and everything the Twin Cities throws at it, season after season. A finish that performs starts with preparation that most crews skip: pressure washing, full scraping, sanding edges smooth, spot priming every bare surface, and waiting for the siding to be genuinely dry before a single drop of finish coat goes on.
At Prodigy Painting, that prep sequence isn’t the exception when a client asks for it. It’s how every exterior job runs, backed by over 15 years of experience and EPA Lead-Safe Certification that means we handle older homes with the care and compliance they require. When we leave your driveway, the finish looks exactly as good as it’s going to look in seven years.
Our Process
How a Prodigy Exterior Painting Job Actually Runs
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Step One
Walkthrough and Written Estimate
We walk the exterior with you, note every repair need, document the full prep scope, and name the specific products going on your home. Nothing is vague in the estimate and nothing changes on the job without your sign-off first. -
Step Two
Pressure Washing and Full Dry Time
Every surface gets washed to remove dirt, mildew, and any chalking. We wait for the siding to dry completely, typically 24 to 48 hours, before any coating goes on. Rushing this step is where most paint failures start, so we don't. -
Step Three
Scraping, Sanding, and Repairs
All loose paint comes off. Edges are sanded smooth so the new coat feathers in cleanly. Failing caulk at windows, doors, and trim joints is replaced. Any wood repair needed is handled before a primer touches the surface. -
Step Four
Spot Priming and Full Coating
Every bare surface gets spot primed before the finish coats go on. From there, we apply two full coats of the premium product specified in your estimate, cut in and rolled to an even, consistent finish across every elevation. -
Step Five
Final Walkthrough
We walk the full exterior with you before we pack up. Every concern gets addressed on the spot. You're left with a labeled record of the products used so touch-up work years down the road is straightforward.
Why Prodigy Painting
Preparation Is Where Premium Results Actually Start
Most paint failures, peeling, bubbling, uneven sheen, trace back to one thing: prep that got rushed or skipped entirely. That's the part homeowners usually can't see, which is exactly why it's where corners get cut. At Prodigy Painting, prep is non-negotiable. Every surface is cleaned, sanded, primed, and ready before any finish coat goes on. We specify premium products by name in your estimate so there's no guessing about what's going on your walls, and our labor warranty backs the finished result, not just the paint manufacturer's promise. Over 15 years of work across the Twin Cities, and our reputation is built on projects that still look great years later.
See How We WorkHow long does exterior paint last?
A properly prepped exterior with a premium acrylic latex product typically lasts 7 to 10 years. Where your home lands in that range comes down to prep quality and paint tier more than anything else. South- and west-facing walls take the most sun and usually show wear first.
How much does exterior painting cost?
Most single-family exteriors in the Twin Cities fall somewhere in the $3,000 to $10,000 range, depending on the home’s size, number of stories, siding condition, and how much prep work the surface needs. Trim, doors, and shutters are usually separate line items. The biggest gap between two quotes on the same house is almost always prep depth and product tier, not labor.
Does my house need to be pressure washed before painting?
Yes. Washing removes the dirt, mildew, and surface chalking that prevent new paint from bonding properly. The siding also needs to dry fully (usually 24 to 48 hours) before any coating goes on. Painting over a surface that hasn’t been washed and dried is one of the most reliable ways to end up with peeling paint within a few years.
What if my home was built before 1978?
Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint on their exterior surfaces. Any paid work disturbing more than 20 square feet of exterior paint on those homes must be done by an EPA RRP-certified firm using lead-safe work practices, including ground covers, containment, and post-work cleanup verification. Prodigy Painting is EPA Lead-Safe Certified, so we handle older Twin Cities homes with full compliance.
How long does exterior painting take?
Most homes take a crew about 3 to 7 working days. Larger homes, multi-story work, or heavily weathered siding with significant prep needs will run longer. Calendar time is often a bit more than working days because rain, cold, and morning dew can pause work at certain stages. We communicate the schedule clearly before we start and keep you updated if weather affects it.
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Exterior Painting Across the Twin Cities
- Arden Hills
- Champlin
- Shakopee
- Rogers
- Crystal
- Plymouth
- Golden Valley
- Farmington
- Inver Grove Heights
- St. Louis Park
- Circle Pines
- Wayzata
- Robbinsdale
- Medina
- Prior Lake
- Apple Valley