Exterior Painting in Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati & Southeast Indiana

We are not just a painting company — we are your personal painter.

If your home’s exterior is fading, peeling, chalking, or just looks tired, a professional exterior repaint can restore curb appeal and help protect what’s underneath. My Personal Painter is based near Florence, KY and provides residential exterior house painting with prep-first standards, clean job sites, and a finish built to handle sun, rain, and seasonal changes.

Exterior House Painters for Siding, Trim, Doors, and Curb Appeal

When homeowners search for exterior painters near me, they’re usually looking for two outcomes: a home that looks sharp and an exterior finish that lasts. We focus on what matters outdoors—proper prep, correct primers, clean lines, and consistent coverage so your exterior paint holds up.

Exterior areas we commonly paint

  • Siding and exterior walls

  • Trim, fascia, soffits, and eaves

  • Front doors, garage doors, and shutters

  • Porches, columns, railings, and posts

  • Exterior accents and details as needed

  • Decks and fences when included in the scope

Exterior surfaces we paint

  • Wood siding and trim

  • Fiber cement and composite surfaces

  • Aluminum and other appropriate exterior materials

  • Masonry accents when properly prepped and specified

Prep-First Exterior Painting That Improves Adhesion and Durability

Exterior paint performance is all about surface condition and prep. If prep is rushed, paint can fail early—especially on sun-facing sides, shaded moisture areas, or older coatings.

Prep steps our residential painters may include

  • Protecting landscaping, patios, and nearby surfaces

  • Cleaning dirt, mildew, and chalking to improve adhesion

  • Scraping and sanding peeling or failing paint

  • Spot repairs where appropriate before painting

  • Spot-priming and full priming as needed for adhesion

  • Caulking joints and seams to reduce water intrusion

If you’re dealing with peeling paint or a past paint failure, we’ll explain what we’re seeing and what it will take to correct it the right way.

Prep-First Exterior Painting That Improves Adhesion and Durability

Exterior color impacts more than looks—it affects contrast, style, and how the home reads from the street. We help you choose exterior color and finish options that fit your home and the durability you want.

Common exterior painting decisions we help with

  • Body color, trim color, and accent planning

  • Front door and shutter color ideas

  • Sheen selection for trim versus siding

  • Coordinating with brick, stone, roof color, and landscaping

  • Choosing a finish that hides imperfections versus one that highlights detail

If you want guidance before committing, we can include a color consultation as part of planning.

Exterior Paint Products and Coating Systems Built for Weather

Exterior coatings need the right system for the surface and exposure. As professional exterior house painters, we recommend products based on sun exposure, moisture risk, prior paint condition, and the material being painted. The goal is curb appeal now and durability through Kentucky and Ohio seasons.

What we consider when recommending exterior products

  • Surface type such as wood, fiber cement, aluminum, or composite

  • Sun exposure and weathering that can cause fading and breakdown

  • Moisture and drainage risks around soffits, trim, and shaded sides

  • Primer needs for bare wood, stains, repairs, and adhesion issues

  • Durability requirements for doors, trim, railings, and high-touch areas

  • Prep compatibility so the coating system performs as designed

We’ll explain product recommendations clearly during your estimate so you understand the “why” behind the system.

Exterior House Painting Cost Factors and What Impacts Your Estimate

Exterior house painting costs vary based on scope and prep—not just the size of the home. When you request an estimate, we look at the surfaces, access, and what it will take to prep the exterior properly so the finish holds up.

Common exterior painting cost drivers

  • Home size and total paintable surface area

  • Siding type and surface condition

  • Amount of peeling paint, scraping, sanding, and priming required

  • Trim detail level: fascia, soffits, windows, shutters, doors

  • Height, access, and ladder work complexity

  • Repairs needed before painting (especially trim)

  • Color changes and coverage requirements

  • Protection needs for landscaping, patios, decks, and hardscapes

Photos help us understand condition, but a walkthrough often provides the clearest scope for exterior prep.

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Quality Standards You Can Expect From Your Exterior House Painters

Exterior painting is only as good as the details. We set expectations up front so the job stays clean, predictable, and professional.

Our on-site standards

  • Protected landscaping and clean staging

  • Controlled scraping/sanding with tidy cleanup

  • Consistent cut lines and even coverage

  • Daily jobsite organization so your home stays usable

  • Final walkthrough and a 2-year touch-up warranty

Exterior Painting Timeline and Scheduling That Works With Weather

Exterior work depends on weather windows, drying conditions, and the amount of prep required. We schedule realistically so the job is done correctly—not rushed between rain or humidity.

What affects the exterior painting timeline

  • Weather and temperature windows needed for proper curing

  • Surface condition and prep time for peeling paint and repairs

  • Drying time between primer and finish coats

  • Detail scope: trim, doors, shutters, porches, railings

  • Access and safety planning for multi-story homes

Our house painting process for exterior projects

  • Quick discovery about your goals, surfaces, and timeline

  • Walkthrough and clear estimate to confirm scope and prep needs

  • Prep-first work including protection, scraping, sanding, repairs, and priming

  • Professional application using brush, roll, or spray based on the job

  • Daily cleanup and organized jobsite habits

  • Final walkthrough and a 2-year touch-up warranty

Related and Additional Services for Exterior Painting Projects

Exterior painting looks best—and lasts longer—when the surrounding surfaces are handled the right way. If trim is soft, separating, or failing, we can include trim repair or replacement so your repaint protects the home instead of covering problems.

Popular add-ons for exterior painting projects

  • Power washing

  • Exterior trim repair or replacement

  • Paint spraying services

  • Deck and fence cleaning and staining

  • Window washing

  • Color consultations

Why Homeowners Choose My Personal Painter for Exterior House Painting

Exterior painting is an investment in curb appeal and protection. We keep it professional, respectful, and clear from start to finish.

  • Prep-first standards for better adhesion and durability

  • Protection for landscaping and surrounding surfaces

  • Clean, organized job sites and clear communication

  • Consistent finishes and sharp detail work

  • Final walkthrough and a 2-year touch-up warranty

Service Areas for Exterior House Painting Near Florence, KY

We serve communities within about 25 miles of Florence, KY across Northern Kentucky, the Cincinnati area, and Southeast Indiana. If you’re close but don’t see your location listed, reach out—we’ll confirm quickly.

Northern Kentucky

Elsmere, Crescent Park, Southgate, Highland Heights, Wilder, Taylor Mill, Ryland Heights, Bromley, Kenton Vale, Parkville, Cold Spring, Camp Springs, Silver Grove, Melbourne, California, Richwood, Francisville, Petersburg, Verona, Constance, Bullittsville, Crittenden

Cincinnati area

Blue Ash, Montgomery, Sycamore Township, Pleasant Ridge, Clifton, Walnut Hills, Mount Lookout, Columbia Township, Evanston, Golf Manor, Amberley Village, Springfield Township

Southeast Indiana

Hidden Valley, St. Leon, Cedar Grove, New Trenton, Sunman, Moores Hill

Reviews From Homeowners Who Wanted Exterior House Painters They Could Trust

Exterior painting takes planning, prep, and follow-through. We’re proud of the feedback we’ve earned from homeowners who wanted clear communication, clean work habits, and exterior paint results that hold up.

Exterior House Painting FAQs Homeowners Search For

Exterior painting cost depends on paintable surface area, prep needs (especially scraping/sanding/priming), trim detail, height/access, and the number of colors. After a walkthrough, we provide a clear scope and estimate so you know what’s included and why.

 

Timeline depends on weather windows, how much prep is required, dry time between coats, and detail work like trim and doors. We’ll outline a realistic schedule during your estimate so the job isn’t rushed between rain or humidity.

Yes. We don’t paint over failing coatings. We identify why it’s peeling (poor adhesion, moisture, sun exposure, or old paint layers), then plan scraping, sanding, and priming so the new system bonds correctly.

 

Often, yes—cleaning removes dirt, mildew, and chalking so paint can adhere properly. We choose the right cleaning method based on the surface type and condition.

 

It varies by surface type, sun exposure, moisture, and the quality of the previous prep and paint system. Homes with heavy sun exposure or older coatings may need repainting sooner than shaded or well-protected exteriors.

 

 

The best exterior paint depends on the siding material (wood, fiber cement, aluminum, etc.) and exposure conditions. We recommend a coating system—including primer if needed—based on durability, adhesion, and a consistent finish.

 

 

 

Yes. These details make a major difference in curb appeal. We plan prep and product selection for durability on high-touch surfaces like doors, trim, and shutters.

It depends on the surface and finish goal. Some exteriors benefit from spray for speed and coverage, but many areas still require brush/roll for control, back-rolling, and detail work. We recommend the method that fits your home and produces the best finish.

Yes, when needed. If trim is soft, separating, or failing, it should be repaired or replaced so the paint system can protect the surface instead of covering a problem that will return.

 

Yes. We offer free estimates and a 2-year touch-up warranty after the final walkthrough, with clear expectations on what’s included.

Ready to Hire Exterior House Painters You Can Trust?

If you want a clean, professional exterior house painting experience—prep-first standards, respectful crews, and results that hold up—let’s talk.