Etobicoke runs from the lake up to Steeles Avenue on Toronto's west side, and its homes change as you go north. Along the lake, Mimico, New Toronto and Long Branch have older brick houses and newer condos, with the towers of Humber Bay Shores at the east end. The Kingsway and Humber Valley Village are known for large homes, many in a Tudor style, while Islington, Markland Wood and Rexdale have bungalows, split-levels and townhouses from the 1950s to the 1970s. As painters in Etobicoke, we work in every part of it.
Typical Etobicoke projects include whole-house repaints, exterior work on stucco, brick and wood trim, kitchen cabinets, basements and condo suites. Homes near the lake face more wind and moisture, so exterior prep and timing matter.
Neighbourhoods in Etobicoke
- The Kingsway
- Humber Valley Village
- Islington Village
- Markland Wood
- Mimico
- Humber Bay Shores
- New Toronto
- Long Branch
- Alderwood
- Sunnylea
- Richview
- Rexdale
- Thistletown
Homes in Etobicoke and what they need
Tudor-style houses in the Kingsway combine stucco, brick and dark wood trim, and they need careful prep where the materials meet. Post-war bungalows and split-levels further north often have aluminum soffits, fascia and capping, and finished basements. Lakeshore condo towers have the usual building rules for contractors.
Painting jobs in Etobicoke
- Exterior trim and stucco on Tudor-style homes. See exterior painting.
- Whole-house repaints in bungalows and split-levels. See house painting.
- Kitchen cabinets brought up to date without a renovation. See kitchen cabinet painting.
- Condo suites in Humber Bay Shores and Mimico. See interior painting.
Good to know before you paint
- Stucco needs a breathable masonry paint and cracks repaired first. Painting over damp or cracked stucco can trap moisture.
- Half-timbered Tudor trim is painted by hand with brushes, so allow more time than for plain trim.
- Lakeshore exteriors get strong sun, wind and moisture. Late spring and early fall are often the best windows for the work.
Questions from Etobicoke
Do you paint stucco houses in Etobicoke?
Yes. Stucco is cleaned, cracks are repaired and a breathable masonry paint is used so moisture can escape. We check the stucco at the estimate and note any repairs in the quote.
Can you paint the dark trim on a Tudor-style house?
Yes, in the original colour or a new one. Old trim is scraped, sanded and primed first, and the lines between wood and stucco are cut in by hand.
Do you paint condos in Humber Bay Shores?
Yes. We work with your building's management on elevator bookings, work hours and insurance certificates.
