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West Vancouver holds some of the finest waterfront properties in the country, and painting them is a different level of craft. Soaring great rooms, walls of glass, fine millwork, and custom trim mean every surface is seen up close, and our clients expect a finish that matches the quality of the home. Exceptional Painting has delivered that level of work since 2012, with meticulous preparation, premium paints, and a level of care that shows in every room.
From Ambleside to Horseshoe Bay, the homes here are larger, the lots are steeper, and the weather comes straight off the ocean. A painter who rushes in West Vancouver will be found out quickly.
The waterfront estates along the shoreline are the most demanding homes we paint. Large windows mean the light changes through the day, and any flaw in a wall or a ceiling will show. Interior painting in these homes is mostly about flawless surfaces: walls sanded smooth, trim finished to a furniture standard, and colours chosen with the view in mind.
Outside, the ocean air is hard on paint. Salt settles on siding and trim, draws in moisture, and breaks the bond between paint and wood if it is not washed off before painting. We wash every surface properly, scrape and sand failing paint, prime bare wood, and use Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint, a premium coating made for coastal exposure. Decks and railings facing the water are refinished too, since they take the worst of the weather.

The British Properties hold older estates on large, treed lots, many with cedar siding, stone, and mature landscaping that has grown in for decades. These homes need a painter who respects the property: careful setup, protection of gardens and stonework, and prep that treats cedar the way cedar needs to be treated.
Cedar that has been left unprotected greys and cracks, and bringing it back takes washing, sanding, and the right stain or paint system. Inside, these estates often have wood panelled rooms, coffered ceilings, and millwork that deserves a brush finish rather than a spray. We take the time, because the detail is the whole point of a house like this.

Dundarave and Ambleside are the village heart of West Vancouver, with family homes, condos, and townhouses mixed in among the shops and the seawall. The homes here are more modest than the estates above them, but they get the same care. Exterior painting in these neighbourhoods means dealing with rain, shade from big trees, and moss on north facing walls, and our prep starts with a proper wash and treatment of moss and mildew at the source.
Caulfeild and Cypress Park bring steep lots and forested settings, where access takes planning and the landscaping below needs protection. We set up carefully and work in sections so the property stays tidy. Strata painting for condo and townhouse complexes is available too, from common area refreshes to full repaints.

Every job starts with a free detailed written estimate. We walk the property with you, look at the siding, the exposure, and the access, and put the full scope in writing so there are no surprises. All work is backed by a 3 year workmanship warranty, $5M liability insurance, and WCB coverage.
Call (236) 995-6777 or visit our contact page for a free estimate in West Vancouver. We serve Ambleside, Dundarave, Horseshoe Bay, Caulfeild, British Properties, and Cypress Park.