Does iPaint Painting have experience with heritage homes in Highlands?

Yes, iPaint Painting has deep experience with Highlands heritage homes, including properties listed on the Edmonton Heritage Registry. The neighbourhood's Tudor Revival, Colonial, and Craftsman bungalow homes require period-appropriate colour palettes, specialized surface preparation, and premium coatings from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams. iPaint Painting provides a complimentary colour consultation and on-site estimate for every Highlands heritage project.

Understanding Highlands' Architectural Heritage

Highlands was established in 1910 and developed primarily between 1912 and 1940, making it one of Edmonton's most architecturally significant residential neighbourhoods. The City of Edmonton's Heritage Inventory lists dozens of Highlands properties for their architectural and historical value. Many homes along Ada Boulevard, 112 Avenue, and the streets between 50th and 66th Streets feature original wood siding, stucco over wood-frame construction, decorative half-timbering (on Tudor Revival homes), and detailed millwork that demands careful treatment.

These architectural elements distinguish Highlands from newer Edmonton neighbourhoods. A Tudor Revival home may have 4 to 6 distinct exterior surfaces: stucco fields, decorative timber, wood siding, window trim, fascia, and porch details. Each surface requires its own preparation method and coating system. iPaint Painting assigns a dedicated project lead to every Highlands heritage job to ensure consistency across all surfaces.

Multi-Colour Exterior Schemes

Heritage homes in Highlands typically look their best with multi-colour exterior schemes that highlight architectural details. Where a modern home might use 2 colours (body and trim), a Highlands character home often benefits from 3 to 5 colours: body, primary trim, accent trim, sash, and door. iPaint Painting's colour consultation draws from historically accurate palettes, including Benjamin Moore's Historical Collection (144 colours derived from 18th and 19th century American architecture) and Sherwin-Williams' Preservation Palette.

The consultation process includes on-site colour sampling with large-format paint swatches (12 by 18 inches minimum) viewed in natural light at different times of day. This step is critical in Highlands because the neighbourhood's mature tree canopy filters light differently than open-lot subdivisions, affecting how colours read on the facade.

Premium Products for Edmonton's Climate

iPaint Painting uses Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior and Sherwin-Williams Duration on Highlands heritage projects. Both products offer superior adhesion to aged wood, resistance to Edmonton's minus 30 to plus 30 degree Celsius temperature extremes, and colour retention that exceeds standard paints by 3 to 5 years according to manufacturer testing. Every Highlands exterior project includes our 5-year written warranty covering peeling, flaking, and premature fading.

Ready to restore your Highlands heritage home? Request a free estimate from iPaint Painting or call 780-938-9555 to schedule your colour consultation.