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Vikings Exterior provides full exterior painting and staining for Seattle homes — not just walls, but every exterior surface that needs protection from the Pacific Northwest weather. Our exterior painting services include: • Full home exterior painting (all siding types) • Trim, fascia, and soffit painting • Garage doors and entry doors • Foundation painting and waterproofing coatings • Brick and masonry painting • New construction painting (pre-paint and final coat) We prep every surface properly — power washing, scraping, priming, caulking — before a single drop of finish coat goes on. Prep work is 80% of a quality paint job.

Seattle's rain demands more than paint on horizontal surfaces. We specialize in deck and fence staining with penetrating oil-based and water-based stains that protect wood from the inside out. Our deck and fence staining process: 1. Full power wash and surface prep 2. Sanding any rough or raised grain areas 3. Application of premium stain (Sherwin-Williams, Cabot, or TWP) 4. Second coat where needed for maximum protection Frequency: Cedar decks in Seattle typically need restaining every 2–3 years. Cedar fences every 3–4 years. Composite decking never needs staining. We can match your existing stain color or help you choose something new from our sample library.

We've tried every major paint brand over 12 years in the Seattle market. Sherwin-Williams Duration and Emerald lines consistently outperform everything else in the Pacific Northwest's wet climate. What makes Sherwin-Williams the right choice for Seattle: • Duration Exterior: 100% acrylic, fade-resistant, mildew-resistant. Rated for high-moisture climates. • Emerald Exterior: Their premium line — self-priming, extreme weather resistance, best coverage • Duration fills minor cracks as it dries, protecting wood from moisture intrusion • Color retention in Seattle's UV-limited environment is exceptional We're a Sherwin-Williams Preferred Contractor, which means direct access to contractors-only products and priority color matching.

In Seattle's climate — high humidity, frequent rain, and limited sun — paint longevity depends heavily on surface prep and paint quality. Realistic expectations for Seattle exterior paint: • Premium paint (Sherwin-Williams Duration/Emerald) on properly prepped wood siding: 7–10 years • Standard-quality paint: 4–6 years before peeling • Fiber cement siding (James Hardie): factory ColorPlus finish lasts 15+ years • Paint on cedar siding: 5–8 years with proper prep and premium paint • Paint on trim/fascia: 5–7 years (more exposed to weather) The single biggest factor in paint longevity is surface prep. We never rush prep. Every job gets a thorough wash, sand, and prime before topcoat — or we don't take the job.