House painters in Blue River, Colorado.

Yes. Gambino Paint LLC paints and stains homes in Blue River, the town of cabins in the trees south of Breckenridge on the road to Hoosier Pass.

Elevation
10,020 ft
County
Summit County
Season
Exteriors June to September, interiors all year
Walkthrough
Free, at your place, about half an hour

What Blue River does to paint

At 10,000 feet on wooded lots, Blue River is shaded and the snow stays into May, so north and east sides hold moisture and grow mildew while the few sunny walls chalk. Nights drop below 40 degrees earlier here than in Breckenridge, so the exterior window is tighter.

The homes

Cabins and mountain homes on steep, wooded lots, mostly log, timber and stained wood siding, many of them second homes.

How we work there

We plan Blue River exteriors for July and August, wash and treat mildew before stain goes on, and check lift and scaffold access in the walkthrough, since the lots are steep and the driveways are narrow.

The mountain is hard on paint.

A coat that lasts twelve years in Denver can go in four up here. The difference is almost never the paint. It is the prep under it.

Ultraviolet
About a third stronger at 9,000 feet than at sea level. It chalks and fades a coat that would last years down the hill.
Freeze and thaw
Most nights from October to May. Water gets behind paint that was put over unprimed wood and lifts it off by spring.
The season
Exterior work needs nights above about 40 degrees, so the window is short. We book it early and prep in the shoulder weeks.

Asked in Blue River.

The rest of the questions, about cost, timing and colors, are on the FAQ page.

Is Blue River too high to paint?

No. The season is shorter, so we book it early, watch the overnight lows and use products rated for the elevation.

Why does my north wall turn dark?

Mildew, from shade and moisture. We wash it off, treat it and use a stain with a mildewcide before it comes back.

Nearby

Tell us about the job.

A few lines is plenty. We reply within one business day and set up a walkthrough at your place if it makes sense.

  • WalkthroughFree, at your place, about half an hour
  • PriceFlat, in writing, before work starts
  • ReplyWithin one business day
  • If it's not worth painting yetWe say so, and you owe nothing

Gambino Paint LLC, Summit County, Colorado. You deal with the person who paints your house, not a call center.