Exterior Painting · Maryland Since 2006

Exterior PaintingBuilt forMaryland Weather.

Maryland's climate is unforgiving. Humid summers, hard winters, and everything in between demand exterior paint applied right — on the right surface, at the right time, with the right product. That's not an option at Gordon's. It's the standard.

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$3K–9K
Typical Range
7–12
Yr Paint Life
MHIC
#112215 Licensed
Maryland Exterior Painting Done Right

The Prep Is Where
The Job Is Won.

Most exterior paint failures in Maryland aren't paint failures. They're prep failures. Mildew not treated. Caulk not replaced. Bare wood not primed. Peeling surface painted over. Gordon's has been fixing other contractors' shortcuts for 20 years.

Our exterior process starts with pressure washing — always. We inspect and treat mildew or moisture damage, scrape and sand loose paint, replace failed caulking at all joints, spot-prime bare wood, and apply the correct primer for the surface type. Only then does a finish coat go on.

We schedule exterior work around Maryland's weather windows — never painting below 50°F or when rain is forecast. Paint applied in wrong conditions fails within two years regardless of brand. Gordon's doesn't cut that corner.

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Pressure Washing — Always Included
Every exterior project begins with a full wash. Painting over mildew or chalk guarantees premature failure.
Full Scraping & Surface Prep
All loose, flaking, failing paint removed before a brush touches the surface. No painting over problems.
Caulking & Sealant Replacement
Failed caulk at windows, doors, and joints replaced — the most common entry point for Maryland moisture damage.
Bare Wood Priming
Any bare wood surface gets the correct exterior primer before finish coats. This determines how long the paint lasts.
Sherwin-Williams & Benjamin Moore Exterior
Professional-grade exterior lines rated for high-humidity climates and freeze-thaw cycles. Not retail paint.
Weather-Window Scheduling
Gordon's schedules exterior work around optimal temperature and humidity windows — never cutting that corner for convenience.
Best Time to Paint a House Exterior in Maryland

Timing Your Maryland Exterior —
It Determines How Long It Lasts

Spring (May–June)
Best Window
Temperatures stabilize above 50°F. Humidity is manageable. Paint cures fully before summer heat and UV exposure. Gordon's most popular booking window — schedule early.
Fall (Sept–Oct)
Ideal Window
Temperatures drop from summer extremes. Humidity moderates. Paint cures before the freeze-thaw cycle begins. Second best window and often easier to schedule.
Summer (July–Aug)
Proceed Carefully
Maryland summer heat above 90°F causes paint to dry too fast, affecting adhesion. Gordon's adjusts scheduling — early morning work only, never midday in peak summer heat.
The Exterior Process

Gordon's Exterior Painting
Step by Step

01

Free Site Estimate

On-site walk of every exterior surface. We assess paint condition, wood health, caulk integrity, and identify moisture issues before quoting.

02

Pressure Wash & Treat

Full exterior wash, mildew treatment, and drying period before any prep begins. Most contractors skip this. It's where paint failures start.

03

Prep, Prime, Caulk

Scrape, sand, replace caulk, spot-prime bare wood and problem areas. The most labor-intensive and most important step.

04

Paint & Final Walk

Two finish coats applied in optimal weather. You inspect every surface before we leave. Anything that needs attention gets it — right then.

Exterior Painting FAQ

Maryland Homeowners Ask —
We Answer Straight.

Exterior painting in Maryland typically runs $3,000–$9,000 for an average single-family home. Final cost depends on square footage, number of stories, surface condition, and amount of prep required. Gordon's provides free, written estimates with exact line-item pricing before any work begins.
Late spring (May–June) and early fall (September–October) are ideal — temperatures above 50°F with manageable humidity allow paint to cure properly. Gordon's schedules around Maryland's actual weather patterns. We never paint in freezing temperatures or rain-forecast windows.
A properly prepared and painted exterior in Maryland lasts 7–12 years depending on paint quality, surface type, sun exposure, and weather conditions. Gordon's uses Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore professional exterior lines rated for high-humidity climates and freeze-thaw cycling.
An average Maryland home exterior takes 3–6 days including pressure washing, full prep, priming, and two finish coats. Larger homes or heavily weathered surfaces may extend the timeline. Gordon's provides an honest schedule at the estimate — we don't tell you what you want to hear.
Always — no exceptions. Pressure washing is included in every exterior painting project. Painting over dirty or mildewed surfaces is one of the most common causes of premature paint failure in Maryland. Gordon's pressure washes, treats mildew where present, and allows full drying time before any prep begins.

Your Exterior Should Last a Decade.
Let's Make Sure It Does.

Free estimates. Written quotes. Maryland's most thorough exterior prep — backed by a 20-year satisfaction promise.

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Phone
443-580-2101
License
MHIC #112215 · Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Hours
Mon–Fri 7am–6pm · Sat 8am–4pm · Sun Closed

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