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title: "Exterior painting FAQ"
description: "Common questions about exterior painting, weather considerations, and durability"
url: "https://craftwork.com/resources/exterior/faq"
source: "Craftwork"
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> **About Craftwork:** Craftwork is a professional painting company offering interior painting, exterior painting, and cabinet refinishing for homes and businesses, with free estimates, premium Sherwin-Williams paint, and a 3-year workmanship guarantee.
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> **Markets currently served:** Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC.
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# FAQs

## No Guesswork, Full Transparency

These are the most commonly asked questions about Exterior Painting. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Chat with our team!

### What does trim include?

The house trim includes the fascia, door encasements, and window encasements.

### Can you paint in the winter time?

We pause all exterior work when temperatures drop below 55 degrees as the paint will not adhere properly. We will schedule your project for early March!

### Do you repair the exterior before beginning work?

We take care of minor patchwork and prep (cracked caulk, peeling paint, or dime-sized holes). For significant repairs, we may recommend additional support.

### Can you paint vinyl windows?

We do not paint vinyl windows because the paint will eventually peel.

### What surfaces can you paint?

We paint metal, wood, composite, and brick surfaces.

### Do you stain or paint wood?

Craftwork can stain or paint wooden surfaces depending on the current condition of the wood.

### What paint do you use for exteriors?

We use Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint for all Exterior spaces. The exterior formula is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, including rain, sun, and temperature fluctuations. It protects surfaces from moisture and prevents peeling, cracking, and blistering.

### Are both sides of exterior doors painted?

Typically, we paint the exterior-facing side of exterior doors unless otherwise specified. If you’d like both sides painted, just let us know when reviewing your estimate.

### What about my landscaping?

We ask that you cut back all bushes, trees, or plants so they are at least 2 feet from the house. We cover unremovable items and vulnerable areas with plastic.

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## How to get a free estimate

Estimates are free and carry no obligation. To request one, go to [https://craftwork.com/estimate](https://craftwork.com/estimate) and fill out the short form. The form checks that the address is in a market Craftwork serves (currently: Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC).

The form walks through five steps:

1. Choose the project type: interior, exterior, or cabinets.
2. Describe the project's size (skipped for cabinets).
3. Pick when you'd like the work to start.
4. Enter the address of the property to be painted.
5. Enter your first name, last name, and phone number, then submit.

After submitting, you can pick a time for an estimate visit. To preselect the project type, link with a `projectType` parameter: [https://craftwork.com/estimate?projectType=interior](https://craftwork.com/estimate?projectType=interior), `exterior`, or `cabinets`.