Service Area · Upper Arlington, OH
Painting Upper Arlington’s Established Homes
Upper Arlington is known for its brick, stone and clapboard homes, many built from the 1920s through the 1960s. Houses of that age reward patient preparation: original plaster, layered trim paint and older windows all behave differently from new drywall and vinyl.
Homes in Upper Arlington
Areas include South of Lane, Canterbury, Tremont.
Early and mid-century architecture
South of Lane includes some of the city’s earliest homes — Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival and cottage styles with steep rooflines, divided-light windows and plenty of painted wood. Canterbury and Tremont areas lean toward mid-century ranches and Colonials. Each style brings its own trim profiles and exterior details.
What older surfaces need
Plaster walls can show hairline cracks that need repair before paint; multiple layers of old trim paint may need careful sanding for a smooth finish; and exterior wood often needs scraping and priming at bare spots. Homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, so ask about lead-safe practices before work that disturbs old coatings.
Renovation painting
Many Upper Arlington homes are being updated with additions and new kitchens. Painting is often the final step, and matching new drywall and trim to original woodwork takes planning.
Painting services in Upper Arlington
Interior Painting
Plaster and drywall walls and ceilings, with repairs and priming where older surfaces need it.
More about interior paintingExterior Painting
Wood siding, trim, windows and doors, plus painted brick where appropriate — with scraping and priming on worn areas.
More about exterior paintingCabinet Painting
Original or renovated kitchen cabinetry, and built-in bookcases common in older homes.
More about cabinet paintingTrim & Finish Painting
Original casings, mouldings, staircases and doors, where careful preparation matters as much as the final coat.
More about trim & finish paintingHow we approach a project
Every project starts with your estimate request and a conversation about the surfaces, timing and finish you want. From there we provide a written estimate, schedule the work, prepare and protect the space, paint, and walk through the result with you.
See our full processUpper Arlington painting FAQ
- Can you paint over old plaster walls?
- Yes. Plaster usually needs crack and patch repair and an appropriate primer first; we look at its condition during the estimate.
- Is my older home likely to have lead paint?
- Homes built before 1978 may. It doesn’t prevent painting, but it affects how old paint should be disturbed. Mention your home’s age when you request an estimate.
- Can you paint after our renovation is finished?
- Yes. Let us know your construction timeline and we’ll plan painting for when the space is ready.
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Planning a project in Upper Arlington?
Tell us about your home and what you’d like painted. We’ll follow up to arrange your free estimate.