Scarborough covers Toronto's whole east side, and most of its homes were built from the 1950s to the 1980s: bungalows, backsplits, sidesplits and townhouse complexes, plus newer subdivisions in the north east. Near the lake, Birch Cliff, Cliffside and Guildwood have homes close to the Scarborough Bluffs. As painters in Scarborough, we paint all of these, inside and out.
Typical projects in Scarborough include full interiors in split-level homes, basements, kitchen cabinets and exterior work on brick homes with aluminum capping, siding and wood trim. Townhouse units are often painted between owners, and condo corporations sometimes set the colours for front doors and trim.
Neighbourhoods in Scarborough
- Agincourt
- Malvern
- Wexford
- Dorset Park
- L'Amoreaux
- Birch Cliff
- Cliffside
- Guildwood
- Scarborough Village
- Highland Creek
- West Hill
- Rouge
Homes in Scarborough and what they need
Backsplits and sidesplits have several short flights of stairs and many corners, and many still have their original trim and doors. Brick exteriors usually come with aluminum capping around windows, soffits and fascia, which goes chalky over time and can be cleaned, primed and repainted. Homes close to the lake get more wind and moisture, so exterior prep and timing matter.
Painting jobs in Scarborough
- Split-level interiors with stairs, halls and many corners. See interior painting.
- Aluminum capping and window frames brought back from chalky and faded. See exterior window frame painting.
- Basements turned into family rooms or rental suites. See basement painting.
- Townhouse units painted between owners or tenants. See residential painting.
Good to know before you paint
- Townhouse and condo corporations often set rules for exterior colours. Check before choosing a new front door or trim colour.
- Chalky aluminum needs washing and a bonding primer. Paint applied straight over chalk does not stick well.
- Planning exterior work near the Bluffs? Lake wind and cooler evenings can shorten the good painting days, so book early.
Questions from Scarborough
Can you paint aluminum window capping in Scarborough?
Yes. The chalky surface is washed off, the metal is scuff-sanded and primed with a bonding primer, then finished with exterior paint made for metal.
Do you paint backsplit and sidesplit homes?
Yes. These homes have more stairs and corners than their size suggests, which we account for in the written quote after the estimate visit.
Can a townhouse be painted between owners?
Yes. We work around move-out and closing dates and can paint the whole unit or just the main rooms, as listed in your quote.
