Historic home painting in Mapleton Hill, Whittier and Old Town.
Victorians, Craftsman bungalows and century-old trim detail, painted by people who understand that the review board and the wood both have opinions.
Quick answer
Boulder CO Painters provides historic home painting in Boulder, Colorado, including homes in the Mapleton Hill and Whittier historic districts and other landmarked properties. Work includes lead-safe practices required by federal rule on pre-1978 surfaces, careful hand preparation of original wood windows, porches and deep eaves, and support with the color documentation Boulder's Landmarks review process requires before exterior changes. We are fully insured, carry over 20 years of experience, and back every project with a 5-year workmanship warranty. Call 720-208-5645 for a free written estimate.
When homeowners call us about this
Landmarks review
Exterior color and material changes in Boulder's historic districts go through review. We help prepare what you submit.
Original wood windows
Glazing, sash and sill work that a modern replacement crew would simply skip.
Deep eaves and brackets
The detail that makes these homes beautiful is also what makes them slow to paint properly.
Layered paint history
A century of repaints means scraping back to a sound edge, not just scuffing the top layer.
Lead-safe requirements
Federal rules govern how pre-1978 painted surfaces are disturbed, contained and cleaned.
Period-appropriate color
Multi-color schemes that suit the architecture instead of fighting it.
The same five steps on every project
Free written estimate
We walk the project or price it from your photos, then put the scope, products and schedule in writing with the discount applied.
Colors and approvals
Samples tested on your own surfaces, and any HOA submission handled before scheduling.
Protect and prepare
Covering, washing, scraping, sanding, filling, caulking and priming, depending on the surfaces involved.
Paint the project
Coatings applied in the right conditions, with daily cleanup, on a schedule you can plan around.
Walk it and warranty it
You inspect the work with us, we correct anything you flag, then five years of written workmanship coverage.
Get a real number for your Boulder project
Free written estimates, 25% off labor on projects booked by October 31, 2026.
Historic Home Painting questions from Boulder homeowners
Do I need approval to repaint a historic home in Boulder?
If your property is landmarked or sits in a historic district such as Mapleton Hill or Whittier, exterior color and material changes typically require review before work begins. Confirm with the City of Boulder Landmarks process, and we will help assemble what you submit.
What makes historic painting more expensive?
Hours, not materials. Hand scraping, window glazing, porch detail, containment for lead-safe work and careful masking all take far more labor per square foot than a modern elevation.
How do you handle lead paint?
Under the federal EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rule, work that disturbs painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes must use certified firms and lead-safe practices, including containment and specific cleanup. That is planned into the scope, not improvised.
Can you match an existing historic color?
Yes. We match from a protected sample, often from under a downspout or inside a porch cavity where the original color has not faded.
Do you repair wood as part of the work?
Minor repairs and epoxy consolidation of sound-but-damaged trim are handled within the project. Larger carpentry and window restoration are quoted separately so the numbers stay honest.
How long does a historic exterior take?
Commonly one to three weeks depending on size, trim detail and the condition of the existing coatings. The prep is most of the project.
Get your free painting quote
Tell the hotline what you need. You get a written quote, no pressure and no obligation.
Name and number is all it takes to start.