Albuquerque exterior painting
Fresh color built for the high-desert sun, spring wind and monsoon rain. Careful prep, clean lines and coatings made to last.
Built for Albuquerque weather
As exterior painters in Albuquerque, we work at more than 5,000 feet above sea level, where sunlight carries more ultraviolet energy than it does at the coast. That UV breaks down the binders in paint, which is why south and west walls here turn chalky and pale years before the shaded sides.
Add spring wind that drives grit into every surface and monsoon storms that test every crack and joint, and an ordinary paint job looks tired in three years. Ours are built as a system, one layer at a time.
The high-desert climate
Four forces wear out exterior paint here faster than almost anywhere else in the country. Every coating and every step we use is chosen with them in mind.
more UV than at sea level
Summer midday UV index often reaches 10 or more.
UV breaks down the binders in paint, so south and west walls chalk and fade first.
March to May, the windiest stretch of the year
Spring wind usually blows from the west and southwest.
Wind-driven sand scours paint on exposed walls, fascia and garage doors.
the heart of monsoon season
Official season: June 15 to September 30.
Hard storms push water into open cracks, joints and window seals.
between a summer afternoon and night
Typical July in Albuquerque.
Stucco and trim expand and contract every day, so coatings have to flex.
Every surface, start to finish
Every part of your home's exterior, with the prep that makes paint last.
Stucco, EIFS, block and siding
Stucco is Albuquerque's most common exterior and the one most often painted wrong. We repair hairline cracks, choose between breathable acrylic and crack-bridging elastomeric coatings, and finish with even, lasting color.
Entry, garage and security doors
The first thing guests see and the first thing the sun fades. We paint front doors and garage doors on their own or with the rest of the house: every door is cleaned, sanded, primed where bare and finished in a durable exterior enamel. A new door color is one of the least expensive ways to change the look of a house.
Door colors that suit Southwest homes
We bring samples so you can see them in your own light first.
Window frames, porch columns, fascia and canales
Window painting covers wood window frames, sills, sashes and trim, scraped, sealed and finished so sun and monsoon rain stay out. We paint porch and portal columns, wood posts and beams with a finish that resists cracking, plus fascia, soffits and the details that give Albuquerque homes their character. On Pueblo and Territorial style homes, we refinish the exposed vigas, corbels and canales too.
Paint or stain for sun-baked wood
Wood bakes in the afternoon sun here. We clean it, let it dry and protect it with a stain or paint suited to how it is used.
Railings, metal fences, gates and metal doors
Sun and monsoon rain turn bare metal to rust fast here. Metal painting starts with wire brushing and sanding loose rust and old paint, then a rust-inhibiting primer on bare spots and a durable exterior enamel. We paint wrought iron railings, metal fences, driveway and courtyard gates, security doors and metal entry doors, plus sheds and outbuildings, so the whole property matches.
Our exterior painters work on homes and businesses across Albuquerque, and every project gets the same careful prep.
Single-story and two-story homes, townhomes and casitas, from the Northeast Heights to the Westside. We cover plants and walkways, give you a schedule up front and help with HOA color approvals.
Offices, storefronts, restaurants, apartment buildings and warehouses, painted with minimal disruption to your business, so the building looks as professional as the work inside it.
Prep, step by step
Most exterior paint failures start with skipped prep. These six steps happen before any color goes on, and each one is there for a reason.
We wash every surface to remove dust, grit and chalky old paint.
Why it matters: Paint bonds to whatever it touches first. On a dusty wall, that is the dust.
Loose and peeling paint comes off, and rough edges are sanded smooth.
Why it matters: New paint is only as strong as the layer underneath it.
Hairline stucco cracks and small holes are patched, and damaged wood is filled or replaced. Larger stucco damage is quoted separately.
Why it matters: Paint outlines cracks instead of hiding them, and water finds them.
Gaps around windows, doors, trim and penetrations get a flexible exterior sealant.
Why it matters: Open joints are how monsoon water gets in behind the paint.
Bare wood, new patches and stains get the right primer.
Why it matters: Unprimed patches soak up paint and show through as dull spots.
Windows, light fixtures, walkways, plants and vehicles are covered before we paint.
Why it matters: Your home and yard look exactly as they did, minus the old paint.
Stucco is the most common exterior in Albuquerque, and it needs different paint than wood or siding. Fresh cement stucco is alkaline, and ordinary house paint can lose its grip on it. These are the two coatings we use most often.
Best for: Sound stucco in good shape and color refreshes
Will not bridge cracks, so any cracks are repaired first.
Best for: Stucco with hairline cracks and walls that take heavy weather
Needs careful prep and enough drying time to perform.
We will look at your stucco and recommend the right one. If your stucco has an integral color coat and has never been painted, we will also talk through whether painting it now is the right call, since painted stucco needs paint from then on. Stucco painting is part of every exterior project we do.
Free, written estimate
Not sure which coating your stucco needs?
We will look at your walls and recommend the right one in your free, written estimate.
Earth tones that belong in the high desert, tested in our light before anything goes on the wall.
Colors look different in our bright, high-altitude light than they do on a paint chip indoors. Very dark colors absorb heat and fade faster on sunny walls, while the warm earth tones common across the metro hold up well and fit the landscape.
We can bring large samples to test on your walls in morning and afternoon light, and we will match your existing colors exactly if you just want a refresh.
Pricing, explained
Exterior prices depend on the size and height of the house, the surface, how much repair it needs and how many colors you choose. Published cost data for Albuquerque puts many single-story stucco repaints in the low-to-mid thousands of dollars, with larger two-story homes and homes that need significant repair costing more.
The only way to get an exact number is to look at your home, and that part is free.
Every free estimate includes
What shapes your price
Blueprint
Two stories or tall walls need lifts or extra ladder work.
Cracked stucco or damaged wood is fixed before any paint goes on.
A dramatic change can need an extra coat for even color.
Trim, doors and accents in separate colors add time.
Spring and fall are ideal, with mild temperatures that let paint cure well. Summer works if we start early, keep paint off walls baking in afternoon sun, and plan around monsoon storms. Winter projects are possible on mild, sunny stretches, as long as surface and air temperatures stay within the paint maker's limits overnight.
Built before
1978
Older paint may contain lead
If your home was built before 1978, its older paint layers may contain lead. Federal EPA rules require painting contractors who disturb lead-based paint in older homes to follow lead-safe work practices, including containment and careful cleanup. Tell us the year your home was built when you request an estimate, and we will talk through what that means for your project before any work begins.
Straight answers to what Albuquerque homeowners ask us most.
Still have a question?
Ask it in the estimate form and we will answer, even if you are not ready for an estimate.
Ask UsWith proper prep and quality paint, most stucco walls in Albuquerque go 7 to 10 years between repaints. Wood trim, fascia and doors facing south and west usually need attention sooner, often every 5 to 7 years, because they take the most direct sun.
It depends mostly on the size and height of the house, how much stucco or wood repair it needs and how many colors you choose. Published cost data for Albuquerque puts many single-story stucco repaints in the low-to-mid thousands of dollars, and larger two-story homes cost more. Your free, written estimate breaks the price out line by line.
A typical single-story Albuquerque home usually takes several working days, including washing, repairs and drying time. Two-story homes, heavy repairs or detailed trim add time. Your estimate includes a schedule so you know when we start and when we expect to finish.
No. Most homeowners go about their day while we work. We just need access to the outside of the house, water for washing, and for doors and windows to stay closed while we paint around them.
Elastomeric coating is a good choice for stucco with hairline cracks or walls exposed to heavy weather, because it is thick and flexible. Stucco in good shape often does well with a 100% acrylic masonry paint, which breathes better. We will recommend one after looking at your walls.
Yes. Integral-color stucco takes a breathable acrylic or an elastomeric coating well once it is washed and any cracks are repaired. Keep in mind that once stucco is painted, it needs paint from then on, so we will talk through whether painting it now is the right call for your home.
Yes. We start early, work around the shade so paint is not applied to walls baking in afternoon sun, and watch the forecast during monsoon season. Paint needs a dry window to cure, so we reschedule if a storm is coming in.
Yes. Doors are a great small project on their own. We clean, sand, prime where needed and finish with a durable exterior enamel, and we can match your trim or give you a new accent color.
Yes. Wood window frames, sills and sashes are scraped, sealed and painted, and porch columns, posts and beams get a finish that resists cracking in our sun. We paint them with the rest of the house or as their own project in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, priced line by line in your estimate.
Yes. Metal fences, gates, railings, security doors and metal entry doors are cleaned, wire brushed and sanded to remove loose rust and old paint. Bare metal gets a rust-inhibiting primer, then a durable exterior enamel. We paint them with the house or as their own project across Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.
Yes. Hairline cracks and small holes are patched as part of our normal prep, so the new paint does not just outline them. Larger damage, like loose sections or wide cracks, is quoted separately in your estimate so you can see exactly what the repair costs before we start.
Yes. We help you find your HOA's approved colors, provide samples and product details for the board, and schedule the work after approval comes through.
Where we work
We paint exteriors in every part of Albuquerque, from the Northeast Heights and Four Hills to the North Valley, Los Ranchos, Nob Hill, the University area and the Westside, and in Rio Rancho, Corrales and the other communities around the metro.
Since
2006
The family behind the brushes
Edik started All New Painting in 2006 with one standard: paint every home as if it were his own. Twenty years later it is still a family business, built on that same standard.
We paint interiors and exteriors, stucco, cabinets and commercial spaces, and we handle the drywall repair and prep that make paint last in the high desert.
More than 1,000 projects later, the goal has not changed: careful prep, clean lines and a home you are proud to come back to.
