Painting Tips & Local Guides
Expert advice for Vancouver homeowners and businesses from The Other Guys Painting Co.
Best Exterior Paint for Vancouver's Wet Weather (2026 Guide)
Choosing exterior paint that holds up to Vancouver's rain, UV, and salt air. We break down Benjamin Moore Aura, Sherwin-Williams Duration, and what primers you actually need.
Best Paint Colours for West Coast Homes in BC
Paint colour palettes that work with BC's grey light, cedar and stone exteriors, and Pacific Northwest landscapes. Specific Benjamin Moore and Farrow & Ball recommendations included.
Commercial Painting for Vancouver Restaurants: Minimal Downtime, Done Right
Commercial painting for Vancouver restaurants -- after-hours scheduling, food-safe coatings, working around kitchens and servers in Gastown, Yaletown, and across the Lower Mainland.
Heritage Home Painting in Vancouver: Lead Paint, Period Palettes, and Trim Preservation
Heritage home painting in Vancouver done right -- lead paint safety protocols, period-appropriate colour palettes, and preserving original trim in Shaughnessy, Kits, and the West End.
How Long Does Exterior Paint Last in Vancouver? Signs It's Time to Repaint
Exterior paint lifespan in BC -- the 7-10 year norm, what shortens it, and the specific signs your Vancouver home is due for a repaint: chalking, cracking, fading, and peeling.
Interior Painting Cost in Vancouver: 2026 Price Guide
What interior painting actually costs in Vancouver in 2026. Real price ranges per square foot, what drives the cost up or down, and how to budget smart.
When to Paint Interior vs Exterior: Season and Timing Guide for BC
When to paint interior or exterior in BC -- why exterior must happen in summer, why interior is year-round, which to do first, and how weather shapes your painting schedule.
Limewash vs Paint in Vancouver: When the Chalky Finish Is Worth It
Limewash paint in Vancouver -- when it wins over regular paint, which surfaces it works on, maintenance requirements, costs, and why the matte chalky finish is having a moment in BC interiors.
2026 Paint Colour Trends for Pacific Northwest Homes
2026 paint colour trends for BC and Pacific Northwest homes -- earth tones, moody greens, warm whites, and the Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore Colours of the Year that matter here.
Painters in Kitsilano: Heritage Homes and Modern Condos Done Right
Looking for painters in Kitsilano? We handle 1920s craftsman homes, modern condos, and West 4th commercial work with colour consultation and salt air prep included.
Painters in Mount Pleasant: Edwardians, Condos, and Main Street Storefronts
Painters serving Mount Pleasant Vancouver -- from Main Street Edwardian homes to Olympic Village condos and Cambie Village commercial storefronts. Local expertise, quality work.
Painters in North Vancouver: Cedar Siding, Wet Climates, and Deck Staining
Painters serving North Vancouver including Lonsdale, Deep Cove, and Lynn Valley. Specialists in cedar siding, exterior weatherproofing, and deck staining in BC's wettest microclimate.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Vancouver: Cost, Asbestos, and What to Expect
Popcorn ceiling removal cost in Vancouver, how asbestos testing works for pre-1980 homes, and what the full process looks like from scraping to skim coat to repaint.
How to Prep and Time Exterior Painting for BC's Rain Season
Exterior painting timing and prep for BC's rainy climate. The May-September window, moisture meters, breathable primers, dew point timing, and why fall paint jobs fail.
Strata Painting in Vancouver: A Complete Guide for Strata Councils
A practical guide to strata painting in Vancouver -- council approval, depreciation reports, scheduling around residents, insurance requirements, and what to watch out for.