The former City of York sits between Etobicoke, North York and old Toronto, and its streets hold some of the city's most solid brick houses. Weston has Victorian and Edwardian homes near the Humber, Humewood–Cedarvale and Baby Point have larger homes from the 1910s to the 1930s, and Oakwood, Silverthorn and Mount Dennis have detached houses and semis built for working families. As painters in York, Toronto, we paint them inside and out.
Typical projects include whole-house interiors, stairwells and trim, basements in older homes, painted brick and wood porches outside, and storefronts along Eglinton West and Weston Road.
Neighbourhoods in York, Toronto
- Weston
- Mount Dennis
- Humewood–Cedarvale
- Baby Point
- Oakwood–Vaughan
- Silverthorn
- Fairbank
- Caledonia
- Keelesdale
- Rockcliffe–Smythe
- Beechborough
Homes in York, Toronto and what they need
Older brick homes here often have plaster walls, wood trim and front porches, and some have painted brick that needs the right masonry products. Basements in older houses can have stone or block foundations and low ceilings, so moisture checks come first. Main streets have small shops and restaurants that need work done around opening hours.
Painting jobs in York, Toronto
- Painted brick and porches with masonry and exterior products. See exterior painting.
- Basements in older homes, after moisture checks. See basement painting.
- Walls and trim in older brick houses. See interior painting.
- Storefronts and restaurants on Eglinton West and Weston Road. See commercial painting.
Good to know before you paint
- Brick that has never been painted is usually best left bare, because paint can trap moisture in old brick. Brick that is already painted needs a breathable masonry paint.
- Old stone and block basements can be damp. Fix leaks and let the walls dry before painting.
- Some streets in York have heritage interest, so check with the City before changing the look of the front of an older house.
Questions from York, Toronto
Should I paint my brick house?
If the brick has never been painted, it is usually better to leave it, because paint can trap moisture. If it is already painted, a breathable masonry paint keeps it looking good and protects it.
Do you paint basements in older homes?
Yes. We check for moisture first, then clean and prime the walls with products suited to concrete, block or plaster. Active leaks should be fixed before painting.
Do you paint small shops and restaurants?
Yes. Commercial work is scheduled around your opening hours, and the written quote sets out the work and the timing.
