Wood stain
Staining a cedar wall
Cedar wall stain.
Hyannis PaintingHyannis Painting lists deck and fence staining among its specialty services.
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Painting your Home
in Cape Cod and
Barnstable County
The Barnstable & Cape Cod Painting Guide is published by Hyannis Painting, a Hyannis, Massachusetts company painting Cape Cod homes since 2002. Town by town, it explains historic district rules, coastal weather and the seven problems that make Cape homeowners call a painter. Free estimates: (508) 280-1573.
- 24+ years
- Since 2002
- 5-star rated on Google
- MA Registered HIC #213983
- Fully insured
All 15 towns
Pick your town
Upper Cape
Mid Cape
Lower Cape
Outer Cape
Choose a town to see it on the map. Town and village boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, cartographic boundary files 2023 (county subdivisions and census designated places), simplified. Village points: USGS GNIS. Villages without an official boundary appear as a point.
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Your House Painters
This guide is published by Hyannis Painting Inc.
24+Years on
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- Exterior painting
- Interior painting
- Cabinet painting
- Rotted trim & light carpentry
- Power/soft wash
- Deck stain
Home problems
What is happening to your house?
Seven reasons Cape homeowners call a painter. Find yours.
Peeling paint
Paint lifting on siding, doors and deck floors.
Rotted trim or wood
Soft or crumbling sills, fascia and trim.
Just bought the house
New owners, new colors.
A house that needs fixing up
Repairs and paint in one project.
Siding turning green
Green growth on siding, trim and soffits.
Kitchen renovation
Walls, trim and cabinets around a new kitchen.
Bathroom renovation
The bath, the hallway and the rooms next to it.
Not sure?
Send a photo with your request.
According to Hyannis Painting“Every season you delay, the underlying damage gets worse. What could have been a simple repaint becomes wood replacement, structural repairs, and a much larger bill.”
Source: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/signs-your-home-needs-a-new-paint-job
The guides
What every Cape homeowner should know
Short answers. Each one says where it came from.
Hyannis PaintingWhat happens before the first coat
Hyannis PaintingA beautiful exterior paint job starts long before Hyannis Painting opens a single can of paint. The crew walks the property, washes, scrapes, repairs, primes and caulks before any finish coat.
Source: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/exterior-painting-prep-what-happens-before-the-first-coat
When should you paint on the Cape?
According to Hyannis PaintingSummer gives “consistent temperatures between 60-85°F”, the sweet spot for most exterior paints.
Source: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/why-summer-is-the-best-time-to-paint-your-home-on-cape-cod
Is the paint failing?
According to Hyannis Painting“Paint that's lifting off the surface means moisture has gotten underneath. Left unchecked, this leads to wood rot.”
Source: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/signs-your-home-needs-a-new-paint-job
Picking colors for a Cape house
Hyannis PaintingHyannis Painting always recommends painting large swatches (at least 2x2 feet) on multiple walls before making your final decision.
Source: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/how-to-choose-the-right-paint-colors-for-your-cape-cod-home
Paint the cabinets or replace them?
According to Hyannis PaintingPainting makes sense when “your cabinet boxes are in good structural condition.”
Source: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/cabinet-painting-vs-replacing
Painting inside the Old King's Highway district
Six towns, one committee process. What is reviewed and how long it takes.
Historic districts outside the Old King's Highway
Chatham, Falmouth, Harwich, Provincetown and the towns with no color review.
Lead paint rules for homes built before 1978
The federal rule, the Massachusetts program, and what they mean for a paint job.
Before you hire house painters on Cape Cod, check two things on this site: whether your street is in a historic district, and whether your house was built before 1978.
Services
What Hyannis Painting does
Hyannis Painting, a Cape Cod house painting company since 2002, does exterior painting, interior painting and light carpentry such as rotted trim replacement across Barnstable County.
Exterior paintingInterior paintingCabinet paintingRotted trim & light carpentryPower/soft washDeck stain
According to Hyannis Painting“Hyannis Painting specializes in high-quality residential and commercial exterior painting services across Cape Cod.”
Source: hyannispainting.com/services
Read more about Hyannis Painting.
Projects
Jobs done on Cape Cod
Barn repaint
Reviews
5-star rated on Google
Reviews earned one homeowner at a time, and they live on Google.
Read the reviewsHyannis PaintingWord-of-mouth referrals and repeat clients remain Hyannis Painting's most significant sources of new business.
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Questions
Quick answers
Who publishes this guide?
This guide is written and published by Hyannis Painting, a residential painting company based in Hyannis, Massachusetts, that has painted Cape Cod homes since 2002. Free estimates: (508) 280-1573.
How often does a Cape Cod house need exterior paint?
According to Hyannis Painting“Most Cape Cod homes need exterior repainting every 7-10 years depending on sun exposure and paint quality.”
Source: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/signs-your-home-needs-a-new-paint-job
When is the best time to paint outside on the Cape?
According to Hyannis PaintingSummer on the Cape gives “consistent temperatures between 60-85°F” and “less rainfall compared to spring and fall.”
Source: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/why-summer-is-the-best-time-to-paint-your-home-on-cape-cod
Do I need approval to change my paint color on Route 6A?
If your home is inside the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District, exterior changes are reviewed by your town's Old King's Highway committee, and color is one of the features it considers. The six member towns are Sandwich, Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis, Brewster and Orleans. Official OKH guide (PDF)
Can rotted wood be fixed before painting?
According to Hyannis Painting“Damaged wood is replaced or repaired with epoxy filler. Bare wood and repaired areas receive a high-quality primer.”
Source: hyannispainting.com/blog/blog-details/exterior-painting-prep-what-happens-before-the-first-coat
Is the estimate really free?
According to Hyannis PaintingThe estimate page promises a free estimate with “No Obligation.”
Source: hyannispainting.com/free-estimate
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