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Full-Service Paint Restoration Contractor
Available for residential and commercial painting projects of all sizes.
We are a licensed, bonded, and insured exterior painting contractor based in Portland, with satellite offices in Lake Oswego, Tualatin, Renton, and North Seattle (near Queen Anne). We also service Salem, Seaside, Eugene, Bend, and Vancouver. SFW Painting is one of the region’s few certified lead renovation contractors, and we are very good at what we do. If your home has lead paint, you’ve found the right contractor.
We are passionate about home restoration and aim to provide you with the highest quality customer experience possible. This includes constant collaboration regarding every aspect of your lead paint restoration project, whether you simply some light prep and need a new coat of paint—or if you are embarking on a full-scale historic home renovation—SFW is up for the task.
Interior Painting
The interior painting process must be minimally disruptive to you and your family. As your Portland house painter, we will accommodate your busy schedule all year round—including the winter months.
Lead Paint Stabilization
Any home constructed before 1978 may have lead paint. In 1991 the EPA stated that lead-based paint is considered the “number one environmental threat to children’s health in the United States.”
Historic Home Restoration Contractor
Working on historical and vintage homes is a specialized skill set. Understanding the construction methods and materials used for these periods is crucial to these restorations. SFW Painting Contractor specializes in historical home restoration in Portland, Vancouver, and Seattle.
New Exterior Paint
A fresh coat of exterior paint will modernize a dated paint job or restore an older Portland home’s look to its original state. New exterior painting can also extend the life of your siding and protect your home from the elements.
As your Portland exterior house painter, we tailor-fit our proven process to your chosen specifications so that you get your desired outcome.
New Interior Paint
Our skilled paint crews are large enough to work quickly, efficiently, and exceed industry standards. We specialize in painting window and door trim, moldings, custom millwork, window glazing, and plaster repairs.
And we use high-quality, low VOC and Zero VOC paints to ensure the safety of your family, neighbors, and the environment.
EPA Certified Lead-Safe
According to the EPA, lead paint removal should only be performed by a certified Portland house painter. SFW Painting is a fully accredited and licensed Lead-Safe Restoration and Lead Renovation Contractor.
We are known in the Pacific Northwest as the foremost experts in lead paint removal, encapsulation, and restoration.
Painting Resources
Please browse through our checklists, how-to articles, videos, and blog posts to learn more about our approach to the exterior painting process first, how we prepare; second, the lead paint removal and renovation process; and third, the tools we use to keep your family and us safe during a renovation.
Understanding Exterior Painting Prep
3 MIN READ
Exterior painting transcends mere color application; it demands meticulous preparation, the cornerstone of any successful painting endeavor. This preparatory phase ensures optimal paint adhesion, longevity, and aesthetic appeal. Through detailed inspection, surface cleaning, sanding, caulking, and priming, we lay the groundwork for a finish that is both durable and visually striking.No, We Can’t Just Paint Over The Rot
2 MIN READ
Painting over rot is a temporary fix that hides but doesn't solve the underlying issue. Rot, caused by prolonged moisture exposure, weakens wood and can lead to structural damage, health hazards, and increased repair costs. Proper treatment involves eliminating moisture sources, removing rotted wood, treating the area, and then repairing and painting the affected parts.Can You Paint Vinyl Siding?
4 MIN READ
Explore the dos and don'ts of painting vinyl siding in our detailed guide. Learn about selecting the right paint, preparing the surface, and applying techniques that ensure durability and enhance aesthetics. Get expert tips on maintaining your newly painted siding to keep your home looking great for years.Painting Contractor with Deep Roots in the Construction Industry
SFW Painting is a division of SFW Construction, the most experienced siding contractor in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in siding repairs and siding replacement, dry rot repairs, leaking skylights, window leaks, window installations, and finish carpentry. By choosing SFW Painting Contractor, you’ve made the right choice if you’re looking for a painting contractor—who can manage all the construction issues that may arise. And they will.
More People Choose Full-Service Painting Contractors
SFW Painting is comprised of teams of paint prep professionals, lead paint removal experts and painters to handle exterior painting and lead paint stabilization needs. If you need repairs–like siding, dry rot repairs, window trim, fascia, or anything else construction-related, a construction team will step in seamlessly to keep your painting project on schedule. Resources like these give our team a clear advantage over other painting contractors. In fact, many well-known Portland painters have SFW Construction on speed dial for when they run into dry rot and other unexpected repairs.