Exterior Painting in Old Strathcona

Why Old Strathcona Exteriors Need Expert Painting

Old Strathcona, the urban centre of Edmonton, faces the same brutal Alberta climate as Edmonton — temperature swings from -40°C in January to +35°C in July cause constant expansion and contraction on every exterior surface. UV exposure during long summer days fades cheap paint in a single season. Hailstorms chip coatings. And the freeze-thaw cycles of spring and fall work moisture into every crack, gap, and joint. But Old Strathcona's neighbourhoods span five distinct building eras, each with unique exterior challenges that demand a different approach to surface prep, product selection, and application. The premium exterior-grade products we use — Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior, Sherwin-Williams Duration, Cloverdale Revo — are engineered with flexible resins that move with your home instead of cracking under Old Strathcona's extreme conditions.

1970s Vinyl Siding: Mills Haven & Clarkdale Meadows

Mills Haven, one of Old Strathcona's earliest residential neighbourhoods along Baseline Road east of Brentwood Boulevard, is filled with bungalows and split-levels clad in original vinyl siding from the 1970s. After 50 years of Alberta weather, this vinyl has faded, yellowed, and become brittle — but replacement is expensive and often unnecessary. We clean the vinyl thoroughly, then apply premium acrylic latex paint formulated specifically for vinyl substrates — products that flex with the siding and won't cause warping. Clarkdale Meadows, just south along Clarkdale Road, has the same era homes with similar vinyl siding failures. Many homeowners here also have aging aluminum soffits and fascia that need scraping, priming, and repainting to prevent corrosion. If your exterior also needs deck and fence staining, we handle both in a single visit to save you time and money.

1980s Stucco: Nottingham & Sherwood Heights

Nottingham, accessed from Nottingham Road south of Wye Road, features two-storey family homes with stucco exteriors that were the dominant cladding choice of the 1980s. After 40 years, these stucco surfaces show hairline cracks, efflorescence, and areas where moisture has penetrated behind the coating. Exterior painting on Nottingham stucco requires crack repair with elastomeric filler, thorough priming, and two full coats of elastomeric coating that bridges cracks and flexes with temperature swings. Sherwood Heights, north of Baseline Road near Broadmoor Lake Park, has similar 1980s stucco-and-siding combinations where the junction between materials requires flexible caulking to prevent moisture intrusion at every seam and joint.

1990s Executive: Broadmoor Estates & Estates of Old Strathcona

Broadmoor Estates, Old Strathcona's premier established neighbourhood along Broadmoor Boulevard near Broadmoor Lake and Broadmoor Public Golf Course, features 2,500–4,000+ sq. ft. executive homes with complex stucco exteriors, multiple gable accents, stone-and-stucco combinations, and intricate trim details. Exterior painting in Broadmoor demands careful masking, scaffolding for second-storey and peak gable access, and precise colour coordination between stucco body, trim, soffits, fascia, and garage doors. South-facing walls along Broadmoor Boulevard take extreme UV punishment — we apply UV-resistant exterior coatings on these high-exposure surfaces to prevent premature fading and chalking. These homes require a professional eye to maintain the neighbourhood's upscale curb appeal.

2000s Builder-Grade: Lakeland Ridge & Foxboro

Lakeland Ridge, south of Wye Road near Strathcona Wilderness Centre, is where builder-grade exterior paint is showing its limits. Homes built 10–15 years ago with the cheapest possible exterior finishes are now peeling, fading, and chalking — especially on south- and west-facing walls along Lakeland Drive. Foxboro, east of Clover Bar Road near Foxboro Lake, has the same builder-paint failures on homes from this era. Many feature vinyl siding with painted trim and soffits where the trim paint has failed while the vinyl still looks acceptable. For both neighbourhoods, we power wash to remove chalk, prime bare spots, and apply two full coats of premium exterior product rated for Old Strathcona's climate extremes.

2010s Modern: Emerald Hills & Summerwood

Emerald Hills, Old Strathcona's newest premium community south of Wye Road near Anthony Henday Drive, features modern two-storey homes with Hardie board (fibre cement) siding, engineered wood accents, and contemporary colour palettes. Hardie board is an excellent exterior material — but the factory-applied paint on these newer homes has a limited lifespan and is now showing wear on exposed walls. We sand lightly, prime with a bonding primer, and apply premium acrylic latex in two full coats for a finish that outperforms the original factory coating. Summerwood, north of Baseline Road near Heritage Hills Boulevard, has a similar mix of Hardie board and vinyl with painted trim that needs refreshing. Our commercial painting team also handles the townhome and condo complexes in both communities.

What's Included in Every Exterior Painting Project

When you hire iPaint for exterior painting in Old Strathcona, you're getting a complete, professional service designed to protect your home for years — not just make it look good for a season. From Mills Haven vinyl-sided bungalows to Emerald Hills Hardie board new builds, every exterior gets the same meticulous process.

• Full exterior inspection — we assess every surface for peeling, cracking, rot, and weather damage before quoting
• Power washing — high-pressure cleaning removes dirt, mildew, chalk, and loose paint for a clean bonding surface
• Scraping and sanding — all loose and flaking paint is removed by hand and machine to ensure proper adhesion
• Caulking and sealing — gaps around windows, doors, trim joints, and siding seams are sealed to prevent moisture intrusion
• Premium exterior primer — the right primer for each substrate: wood, stucco, Hardie board, vinyl, or metal
• Professional application — brushes, rollers, and airless spray equipment selected for each surface and product
• Landscaping protection — drop cloths and coverings protect plants, walkways, driveways, and outdoor furniture
• Multi-coat application — two full coats minimum on all surfaces for maximum coverage and durability
• Complete cleanup — all materials removed, coverings cleared, landscaping restored
• Final walkthrough inspection — we review every surface with you before signing off
• 5-year written workmanship warranty — activated at project completion

As Mourad always says: "We take care of your home as if it's ours, and we bring your house cleaned the way it was at the end of our project — or better." The exterior painting season in Old Strathcona runs May through September — book early to secure your spot or call 780-938-9555.

Our shop at 9821 33 Ave NW in Edmonton is just a 20-minute drive to Old Strathcona via Anthony Henday Drive or Baseline Road, so we're on-site quickly and efficiently. We serve every neighbourhood in Edmonton — from Brentwood and Village on the Lake in the north to Emerald Hills and Heritage Hills in the south, and out to the rural acreages east of Highway 21.