Portland, Oregon · 97212
Exterior Painter | Irvington & Alameda | Portland, OR 97212
Portland's most intact historic neighborhoods deserve an exterior painter who understands them. Owner-operated, EPA RRP Certified, and experienced with Craftsman, Colonial Revival, and Arts and Crafts homes throughout 97212.
What We Do in 97212
Painting Services for Irvington & Alameda
Historic Exterior Repaints
Irvington and Alameda homes from the 1910s and 1920s require a painter who understands the architecture. We approach historic exteriors with period-appropriate color palettes, careful prep around original millwork and trim detail, and products formulated for painted wood siding. The goal is a finish that looks right for the house and lasts through Portland winters.
Get a free estimate →Lead-Safe Painting
Virtually every home in 97212 was built before 1978 and contains lead paint. As an EPA RRP Certified firm, we follow strict lead-safe work practices on all pre-1978 projects: proper containment, HEPA vacuuming, and safe disposal. Your family and our crew are protected, and we provide full documentation of RRP compliance.
Get a free estimate →Interior Add-ons
Many Irvington and Alameda homeowners combine exterior and interior work. If you need interior walls, built-ins, or original woodwork refreshed alongside the exterior, we coordinate both under one mobilization. We are comfortable working in occupied historic homes and treat original details with care.
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97212 Coverage Area
Serving Irvington, Alameda, Sabin & Piedmont in Northeast Portland
The 97212 zip covers some of Portland's most architecturally significant residential neighborhoods: Irvington, a National Register Historic District with more than 2,800 contributing structures; Alameda, home to an Old House Historic District of 1920s and 1930s revival homes; Sabin; Piedmont; and Grant Park. Nearly every home here was built between 1895 and 1940.
Homes in this zip are 85 to 130 years old. At that age, the exterior is not just about appearances. It is about protecting wood siding, original trim details, porch columns, and millwork that cannot easily be replaced. Failing paint leads to moisture intrusion, and moisture intrusion in a century-old home is expensive to remediate. A proper repaint, with thorough prep and the right products, extends the life of irreplaceable original materials.
As an EPA RRP Certified firm, we follow lead-safe work practices on all pre-1978 homes, which covers virtually every property in 97212. We serve all neighborhoods in the zip: Irvington, Alameda, Sabin, Piedmont, and Grant Park.
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Common Questions
Questions About Painting in 97212
Yes. We are familiar with the Irvington Historic District and the Alameda Old House Historic District. We approach historic exteriors with period-appropriate color palettes and careful prep around original millwork and architectural details. If your project requires City of Portland Bureau of Development Services review, we can discuss what that involves during the estimate.
Yes. We are EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) certified through the Oregon Health Authority. Virtually every home in 97212 was built before 1978 and contains lead paint. We follow strict containment, work practices, and disposal procedures on all pre-1978 projects and provide documentation of compliance.
For a typical 1910s to 1930s home in Irvington or Alameda, a full exterior repaint takes three to six days. Historic homes often require more prep time due to original millwork detail, multiple paint layers, and careful work around irreplaceable trim. Your estimate will include a realistic timeline specific to your home.
Yes. The wood drop siding, shiplap, and clapboard common to Irvington and Alameda homes requires specific prep and product selection. We work with products formulated for painted wood siding and we do not skip the caulking and priming steps that protect original materials from moisture intrusion.
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