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Exterior Painting That Holds Up to Southeast Alaska

Southeast Alaska doesn't give paint an easy life — and a crew that doesn't know the climate will leave you repainting in two years. We've been working in Juneau's rainforest conditions long enough to know exactly what it takes to get a finish that lasts.

Most exterior painting failures in this region come down to the same things: wrong products, wrong prep, or wrong timing. We've spent 22 years learning what works here — the paint systems that hold up to salt air and constant moisture, the prep steps that keep edges from peeling, and the windows in the weather that actually give a new coat a fighting chance to cure. When we show up to paint your home, we're not guessing.

Southeast Alaska Has Its Own Rules for Exterior Paint

Juneau gets over 60 inches of rain a year. Salt air rolls in off the water. Mold and mildew find their way into any surface that isn't properly prepared and sealed. What works in drier climates doesn't cut it here — and paint that looks fine in August can start failing by the following spring if the wrong products or methods were used.

We use exterior coatings rated for high-humidity and coastal environments, and we pay close attention to surface prep before a single brush or roller touches your siding. That means cleaning, priming bare or weathered wood, addressing any rot or soft spots before we paint over them, and choosing application windows when conditions give the coating the best chance to bond and cure properly. The goal isn't just a fresh look — it's a finish that's still doing its job three, four, or five years from now.

What Our Exterior Painting Service Covers

We handle full exterior painting projects on residential homes and structures throughout Juneau, Douglas, and ferry-accessible Southeast Alaska communities. Whether you need a full repaint or targeted work on a specific area, we come prepared to do it right.

Our exterior painting work includes:

  • Full-home exterior repaints
  • Siding painting and staining (wood, fiber cement, engineered wood, T1-11)
  • Trim, fascia, and soffit painting
  • Deck and fence staining and sealing
  • Garage doors and outbuildings
  • Surface prep, cleaning, and spot priming
  • Rot identification and repair before painting begins (we handle both — you don't need a separate contractor)

Why Surface Prep Makes or Breaks an Exterior Paint Job

A coat of paint is only as good as what's underneath it. This is especially true in a climate like ours, where moisture is constantly looking for a way in. We don't skip prep to save time — it's where most of the work happens, and it's what separates a paint job that lasts from one that starts peeling at the edges before the year is out.

Before we apply any coating, we assess the surface for soft wood, failing caulk, gaps around trim and windows, and any areas where water may be getting behind the siding. If we find rot, we can repair it as part of the project — we do rot and moisture repair alongside exterior work, so there's no handoff to a second contractor and no gap in accountability. Once the surface is clean, sound, and properly primed, we apply the finish coat. That sequence matters, and we don't cut corners on it.

Serving Juneau, Douglas, and Beyond

We're based in Juneau and do most of our work right here in town and across the bridge in Douglas. We also serve homeowners in Gustavus, Haines, and other Southeast Alaska communities reachable via the Alaska Marine Highway — places where finding a licensed, experienced contractor willing to make the trip isn't always easy.

If you're in a smaller community and wondering whether we can get to you, reach out. We've made it work for clients throughout the region, and we're happy to talk through what a project in your area would look like.

A Few Reasons Juneau Homeowners Call Us First

We're not the only painting contractor in Southeast Alaska, but we think we're a good fit for homeowners who want the job done right without a lot of back-and-forth. Here's what tends to matter most to the people we work with:

  • 22 years of local experience — Kinnon Scharen was born and raised in Juneau. He knows this climate, these homes, and what holds up here.
  • Best of Juneau gold awards — We've earned gold recognition in remodeling and homebuilding in both 2024 and 2026. We take that seriously.
  • BBB accredited, licensed, and insured — Professional License #216211. You can verify us before you hire us.
  • We handle rot and prep in-house — If we find soft wood or failing surfaces during prep, we fix it. You don't need to coordinate a separate contractor.
  • Honest project timelines — We move efficiently. Our crews have completed large-scale projects fast without cutting corners on quality.
  • Community-first company — We sponsor local sports teams, donate labor to organizations helping Juneau's homeless population, and focus on building trades apprenticeships. This is our home, and we act like it.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Exterior Painting in Southeast Alaska

  • What's the best time of year to paint the exterior of a house in Juneau?

    Late spring through early fall gives you the best odds — roughly May through September, when rain is less constant and temperatures are more stable. That said, Southeast Alaska weather is unpredictable, so we watch forecasts closely and plan application days around dry windows. We won't paint in conditions that will compromise the finish.

  • How long should a quality exterior paint job last in Southeast Alaska's climate?

    With proper prep and the right products, you can reasonably expect five to eight years before a full repaint is needed. Homes with significant sun or salt air exposure on certain faces may need touch-ups sooner. Skipping prep or using interior-grade or budget exterior paint in this climate cuts that lifespan significantly.

  • Do I need to repaint or can I just touch up the areas that are peeling?

    It depends on how widespread the failure is. If peeling is isolated to a few spots and the rest of the paint is sound, targeted prep and touch-up work can extend the life of the existing finish. If the failure is widespread or the underlying paint is brittle and losing adhesion, a full repaint will give you better and longer-lasting results. We'll give you an honest read when we come out to look at it.

  • Can you paint over wood siding that has some rot?

    Painting over rot doesn't fix it — it hides it temporarily while the damage continues underneath. We always address soft or rotted wood before applying any coating. Since we do rot repair in-house, we can handle both in the same project rather than making you find a separate contractor first.

  • Do you work on commercial buildings or just residential?

    Our primary focus is residential homes and structures. If you have a smaller commercial or mixed-use property and want to talk through what the project involves, reach out — we're happy to have the conversation.