Exterior PaintingBuilt For WeatherIn Baltimore
Siding, trim, fascia, porches, railings, shutters and front doors. Washed, scraped, caulked and primed before the finish, so it holds up through Maryland summers and winters.
Short answer: Master Touch Drywall & Painting paints home exteriors in Baltimore and Harford County, MD: wood, vinyl and aluminum siding, trim, fascia, soffits, porches, railings, shutters and entry doors. Pressure washing, scraping, caulking and priming are part of the written scope. MHIC #166187. Call (443) 500-9924.
Exterior surfaces we paint
- Siding. Wood clapboard, fiber cement, vinyl and aluminum, each with the primer and paint it calls for.
- Trim, fascia and soffits. The places where water gets in first. Caulked and sealed before the color goes on.
- Porches, columns and railings. High-touch, high-weather surfaces that need a durable enamel.
- Entry doors and shutters. A new door color changes the whole front of the house for a fraction of what new doors cost.
- Brick and masonry. Previously painted brick and masonry surfaces, with breathable coatings so moisture isn't trapped.
- Fences. Wood fences cleaned, dried, stained and sealed so they stop graying and shed water instead of soaking it up.
- Decks. Stained and sealed rather than painted in most cases. See deck staining and sealing.
Why exterior prep is most of the job
Exterior paint fails from the surface down. Paint applied over dirt, mildew or chalk peels within a season or two. Paint applied over bare, unprimed wood soaks in unevenly and fails early. Gaps left uncaulked let water behind the siding where it does real damage. None of that shows on the day the job is finished; all of it shows two years later.
So the order is fixed: wash, dry, scrape, sand, repair, caulk, prime, then paint. We pressure wash to remove dirt and loose material, then let the house dry completely. Loose and peeling paint is scraped and the edges sanded smooth so they don't telegraph through. Bare wood and repairs are primed. Seams and gaps at trim, windows and doors are caulked with a flexible exterior sealant. Only then do finish coats go on, applied when the surface is dry and the temperature is within the product's range.
Maryland weather and your paint
Baltimore summers are humid, winters freeze and thaw, and spring brings weeks of rain. Each of those stresses paint differently. Humidity slows drying and can cause blushing if coats go on too soon. Freeze-thaw cycles open up any crack that let water in. Sun on south and west exposures breaks down the binder and fades color first. We schedule exterior work around dry windows, hold finish coats when rain is coming, and recommend products rated for the exposure your house actually gets.
Pressure washing on its own
Not every exterior needs paint. Sometimes siding, walkways, patios and decks just need the grime and mildew washed off. We offer pressure washing as a stand-alone service, with pressure and technique matched to the surface so softer materials aren't damaged.
Exterior painting, step by step
Inspect and estimate
We walk the exterior, check for peeling, rot, failed caulk and mildew, and send a written scope.
Wash and dry
Pressure wash to remove dirt, chalk and loose paint, then allow full drying before any prep.
Scrape, sand, repair, caulk, prime
Failing paint removed, edges feathered, minor repairs made, gaps sealed, bare areas primed.
Finish coats and cleanup
Coats applied in the product's temperature window. Masking removed, grounds cleaned, final walkthrough.
Exterior jobs
Tell us about the job
Send the form or call. We'll ask a few questions, look at the space, and put the scope and price in writing before any work starts.
- Written estimate with the scope spelled out
- Service in English or Spanish, your choice
- Licensed in Maryland · MHIC #166187
- Open six days a week from 7 AM
Exterior painting estimate
Tell us about the siding, trim or doors. We'll come look and put the scope in writing.
Where we work
Based in Baltimore, MD 21224. We serve Baltimore and Harford County, including Bel Air, Aberdeen, Fallston and Jarrettsville. Not sure if you're in range? Call and ask.
- Baltimore City
- Harford County
- Bel Air
- Aberdeen
- Fallston
- Jarrettsville
Exterior painting questions
When is the best time of year to paint a house exterior in Maryland?
Late spring through early fall, when surfaces are dry and temperatures stay inside the paint manufacturer's range day and night. Each product lists its minimum application temperature on the can, and night-time lows matter as much as daytime highs. We watch the forecast and won't put finish coats on ahead of rain.
Do you pressure wash before painting?
Yes. Dirt, mildew and chalky old paint have to come off or the new coat won't stick. We wash, let the surface dry fully, then scrape, sand and prime bare spots before any finish paint. Pressure washing is also available on its own.
How long will an exterior paint job last?
It depends on the surface, the exposure and the prep. South- and west-facing walls take the most sun and fade first. Wood needs more upkeep than vinyl or aluminum. Good prep and quality paint are the biggest factors you control, which is why they're written into our scope.
Can you paint vinyl or aluminum siding?
Yes, with the right products. Vinyl needs a paint formulated for it and a color no darker than the original so the panels don't warp from heat. Aluminum needs a thorough wash and a bonding primer. We'll tell you what your siding needs when we see it.
Do you repair rotted wood or peeling trim?
Minor repairs, filling and caulking are part of exterior prep. If a piece of trim or fascia is too far gone, we'll point it out on the estimate so you can decide how to handle it before painting.
Do you paint front doors and shutters?
Yes. Entry doors are one of the most noticeable upgrades for the money. The dark green double doors in our gallery are an example. Shutters are typically removed, painted and reinstalled.
Do you stain fences?
Yes. Wood fences get the same treatment as decks: cleaned, allowed to dry fully, then stained and sealed. Fence staining can be scheduled on its own or alongside exterior painting or deck work, and it goes in the written scope like everything else.
Do you work in Harford County?
Yes. Bel Air, Aberdeen, Fallston and Jarrettsville are all in our regular range, along with Baltimore. See our Harford County page.
Beat the next season.
Call or text (443) 500-9924 to get on the exterior schedule while the weather is on your side.