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In Michigan’s challenging climate, your exterior paint needs to withstand everything from harsh winters to humid summers, typically requiring repainting every 4-6 years. When you choose professional exterior painting services, you’re investing in protection that actually lasts.
The right exterior house color and professional application can increase your home’s value by 7% in Michigan, but it’s about more than looks. You get a barrier against moisture, temperature swings, and UV damage that keeps your siding, trim, and investment protected.
Professional application with at least two coats provides better durability and more even coverage than single-coat work. You’ll spend less time worrying about touch-ups and more time enjoying a home that looks great year-round.
Legends Construction LLC is built on more than 10 years of hands-on painting experience, specializing in exceptional residential and commercial painting services as a family-owned and operated business that prioritizes superior workmanship, customer satisfaction, and competitive pricing.
With over a decade of professional painting experience you can trust, we offer top-quality work without breaking the bank, making customer satisfaction our #1 priority on every project. Run by two brothers passionate about quality craftsmanship, we understand that Oxford homeowners need reliable contractors who deliver what they promise.
As a local business proud of our community, we aim to earn your reference through outstanding customer service, reliable workers, and meticulous jobs completed on schedule.
Our process starts with meticulous preparation involving power washing, scraping off loose paint, sanding uneven surfaces, and priming to ensure a flawless finish, followed by safeguarding windows, landscaping, and hardscapes with covers. This prep work isn’t optional—it’s what separates professional results from amateur paint jobs.
We use only the highest quality paints, applied with expert technique to give your home a vibrant, long-lasting coat. You get at least two coats of paint for better durability and more even coverage, ensuring the finish can handle Michigan’s weather extremes.
Our team provides a free consultation to discover how professional painting services can refresh and protect your home or business. From initial assessment to final cleanup, you know exactly what to expect and when.
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Michigan’s harsh seasons, from bleak and snowy winters to hot and humid summers, require exterior house colors that enhance curb appeal, keep homes cool during summer, and help withstand extreme weather. Our exterior painting service includes surface preparation, premium paint application, and protective coatings designed specifically for Michigan’s climate challenges.
Oxford’s exterior paint trends focus on colors that withstand challenging climate while maintaining curb appeal, including dark and moody colors like Benjamin Moore’s Nightfall or lighter options like off-white colors such as cream, blush, and taupe for a softer, more natural contrast. Professional rolling technique presses paint into rougher materials like wood siding, stucco, or fiber cement, helping it adhere better and last longer, which is especially important in climates like Michigan’s where durability matters.
With exterior painting costs ranging from $1,900 to $4,500 depending on size, height, and complexity, you get comprehensive service that includes detailed estimates, quality materials, and professional application that maximizes your investment.
In Michigan’s harsh climate, exterior paint typically lasts 5-10 years on average, but may require repainting every 4-6 years due to climate and surroundings affecting how well paint holds up. Wood siding will likely need a fresh coat every three to seven years, while paint on brick tends to last about eight to 17 years on average.
Your repainting schedule depends on several factors: the quality of previous paint jobs, your home’s exposure to weather, and the type of siding material. Michigan’s extreme seasons, from harsh winters to hot, humid summers, put extra stress on exterior surfaces, making professional application and quality materials even more important for longevity.
Signs it’s time to repaint include chalking, fading, peeling, or cracking paint. Don’t wait until damage reaches the siding—preventive repainting protects your investment and costs less than repairs.
The cost to paint a house exterior ranges from $1,900 to $4,500 or about $1.50 to $4 per square foot, depending on the size, height, and complexity of the home layout. For a 1,000-square-foot exterior, costs typically range from $1,000 to $4,000, breaking down to between $1.50 and $4 per square foot.
We calculate exterior square footage by multiplying the length of each wall by its height, adding the total square footage for all walls to be painted, then multiplying by our cost per square foot to prep and paint. Additional costs may factor in repairs, additional trim, and walls higher than the first story.
The investment makes sense when you consider that the right exterior house color can increase your home’s value by 7% in Michigan. Quality work pays for itself through increased home value and reduced maintenance needs.
You should apply at least two coats of paint when painting your house exterior, as two coats provide better durability and more even coverage than just one coat. Professional rolling technique presses paint into rougher materials like wood siding, stucco, or fiber cement, helping it adhere better and last longer, which is especially important in climates like Michigan’s where durability matters.
The first coat (primer or paint) creates the foundation for adhesion and seals the surface. The second coat provides the color, protection, and durability your home needs to withstand weather. Proper preparation involving power washing, scraping off loose paint, sanding uneven surfaces, and priming ensures a flawless finish.
Skipping the second coat might save money upfront, but you’ll pay more in the long run through faster deterioration and more frequent repainting. Professional application ensures each coat is applied correctly for maximum protection.
Exterior paints are composed to combat fading and mildew, usually made to survive severe weather while resisting mold, mildew, fading, cracking, chipping, and more, with exterior paint typically being tougher and resisting peeling, chipping, and fading from sunlight. We use the best paints and materials proven to withstand diverse Michigan weather conditions, with premium, long-lasting paints tailored to Michigan’s climate.
Acrylic-based paints dominate for their durability and weather resistance, making them ideal for Michigan’s temperature swings and moisture challenges. Exterior paint includes additives that help prevent fading, stop mildew, and resist tannin staining.
Low-VOC and zero-VOC paints reduce harmful emissions and ensure healthier air quality around your home while implementing sustainable painting practices to minimize environmental impact. The right paint choice depends on your siding material, exposure, and aesthetic preferences, which is why professional consultation matters.
The biggest trend dominating Michigan homes in 2024 is the shift toward warm, earthy neutrals, with exterior paint trends focusing on colors that can withstand challenging climate while maintaining curb appeal. Choosing the right color for your home’s exterior is an expression of your style and personality, requiring detailed analysis of your home’s architectural style and natural surroundings.
Popular choices include dark and moody colors like Benjamin Moore’s Nightfall (a blackened gray with subtle blue undertones), or lighter options like off-white colors such as cream, blush, and taupe that present a softer, more natural contrast to neutral exterior paint colors. Blue continues trending with options like Dutch Boy’s Mapped Blue or Valspar’s Encore, though safer transitional blues with neutral undertones are used most in new construction.
Professional color consultation includes personalized meetings with skilled color consultants, detailed analysis of your home’s architectural style and natural surroundings, and visual rendering tools to preview your choices before making a decision. The right choice balances personal preference with resale value and neighborhood aesthetics.
Professional exterior painting is recommended because you need to worry about paint type and quality, plus you’ll likely need ladders and considerably more prep work, requiring additional equipment like ladders, scaffolding and possibly paint sprayers—it’s almost cheaper to just hire a pro. Professional painting services ensure the job gets done with utmost efficiency using all the right tools and equipment, with painters dedicating themselves fully to the process, making projects go faster than planned.
A professional painter can paint and detail so it looks perfect because painters are well-accustomed to noticing all the details, paid to paint trim and other small sections, ensuring detailing looks good through professional painting services. Professional painters know what types of paints work best and how to save you money on your painting work.
When professionals are licensed and insured, any problems that may arise can be corrected, with any damage covered by the contractor, allowing you to relax during the painting process. The expertise, efficiency, and protection make professional service worth the investment.
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