Question 1

Do you remove popcorn ceilings in Rockrimmon, and what does that involve?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We do popcorn ceiling removal throughout Rockrimmon and surrounding northwest Colorado Springs neighborhoods. The process involves wetting the texture to loosen it, scraping it down, skim coating the surface smooth, and then painting. Most rooms take one to two days depending on size and condition. Any home built before 1980 gets tested for asbestos before anything comes off the ceiling — that is standard practice and not optional.

Question 2

I have a 1920s home in Old Colorado City with plaster walls and original woodwork — what should I know before getting an interior paint job?

Accepted Answer

Plaster walls in Old Colorado City homes move differently than modern drywall — they crack differently, patch differently, and need to be stabilized before new paint is applied or the paint cracks along with the plaster. Original woodwork in these homes typically has years of oil-based paint buildup that needs to be addressed before a new coat adheres properly. We assess all of this during the estimate visit and walk you through exactly what prep is needed before any work begins.

Question 3

How long should exterior paint hold up on a home in the Powers corridor?

Accepted Answer

Homes in the Powers corridor sit in open sun with no tree cover and are in the path of significant hail activity from the east side of Colorado Springs. A quality exterior paint job with proper prep and a UV-resistant coating should hold seven to ten years in that area. A cut-rate job with standard paint and minimal prep may start failing in two to three years. The primer, product selection, and prep work are what determine how long exterior paint lasts at Colorado's elevation.

Question 4

Do you do cabinet refinishing in the Broadmoor area, and how is it different from a regular paint job?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do cabinet refinishing throughout the Broadmoor area. Cabinet refinishing is a different process than wall painting — it involves stripping or sanding to a clean surface, repairing any damage, applying a bonding primer formulated for the cabinet material, and spraying a finish coat rather than rolling it. Rolling cabinets leaves texture. We spray everything for a smooth, durable finish.

Question 5

My Briargate home got hail damage on the siding — do I need to fix that before painting?

Accepted Answer

Yes, always. Paint applied over dented, cracked, or compromised siding does not seal properly, traps moisture, and fails within a season or two. Briargate sits in the northeast hail corridor of Colorado Springs and takes significant hail damage regularly. We assess the damage first, repair or replace what needs it, and then paint. Painting over hail damage without repairing it first is one of the most common mistakes homeowners make after a storm.

Question 6

Can you match the exterior paint color my Flying Horse HOA requires?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Flying Horse has HOA design guidelines with approved exterior color palettes. We pull the approved palette, apply physical color samples to your actual siding before committing to anything, and provide documentation of the product and color used once the job is complete, which your HOA will require. Colors read differently on a chip than on a full exterior in Colorado sunlight, so the sample step is not optional.

Question 7

Do you paint fences and decks in Black Forest, and what products hold up out there?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Black Forest is one of the harder environments for outdoor wood in El Paso County — pine debris, sap staining, heavy snow loads, and intense summer UV combine to destroy unprotected wood quickly. Film-forming stains and standard deck paints do not hold up well because the wood moves too much through Colorado freeze-thaw cycles and the coating cracks off the surface. We use penetrating oil-based or water-based stains that soak into the wood fiber rather than sitting on top, which lasts significantly longer in Black Forest conditions.

Question 8

What is involved in an exterior paint estimate for a home near The Broadmoor?

Accepted Answer

We come out, walk the full exterior, and assess every surface — siding type, current paint condition, caulk failure, wood rot, stucco cracking, and trim damage. Homes near The Broadmoor often have stucco and multiple surface types on the same exterior, so we assess each one separately. You receive a written, itemized estimate that breaks out what we are doing and why — not a single number. Most on-site estimates take 30 to 45 minutes.

Question 9

Do you paint garage floors or concrete in Fountain?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We do concrete floor coatings in Fountain and Security-Widefield. Garage floors in that area take a beating from road salt and wide temperature swings. We prep the concrete through grinding or acid etching before any coating goes down — a coating applied over unprepared concrete peels quickly. We apply epoxy and polyurea coatings depending on what the surface and intended use require.

Question 10

Can you paint the interior of an older Ivywild home without strong paint smell lingering for days?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We use low-VOC and zero-VOC interior paints on most interior jobs, which substantially reduces odor compared to older oil-based products. Good ventilation during and after the job helps further. In an older Ivywild home with original plaster we recommend keeping windows open for a day after completion to allow full curing, but most homeowners are comfortable in the space the same day we finish.

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