Your home's exterior takes a beating here. After enough Winnipeg winters — the freeze-thaw cycles, the UV in a prairie summer, the moisture that works into any crack it can find — paint that was fine last fall starts to peel, fade, and fail. Integrity Painting has been doing exterior painting in Winnipeg since 1992, and we've seen what that weather does to every kind of surface. We're BBB accredited, WCB compliant, and we back every job with a satisfaction guarantee: we'll repaint for free if you're not happy with the result.
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Most exterior repaints aren't triggered by a single dramatic failure. It sneaks up. Faded colour on the south-facing wall. Trim starting to peel near the windows. A few small cracks in the stucco that didn't seem like much last fall but grew over winter. By the time it's obvious, the paint has been failing for a season or two already.
Winnipeg's climate is genuinely hard on exterior surfaces. Temperatures can swing 60 degrees Celsius between a July afternoon and a February night. That constant expansion and contraction works at every seam, every joint, every painted edge. Water gets in, freezes, expands. Prairie UV is intense — direct sun at this latitude bleaches pigment faster than many homeowners expect. Wood around windows and doors is particularly vulnerable. So is any painted surface that doesn't drain well.
The good news: paint that's properly prepped and applied with the right products for this climate holds up well. The problem is that most failures trace back to inadequate preparation, the wrong coating for the surface, or both.
We handle a full range of exterior surfaces on Winnipeg homes — from bungalows and wartime houses to two-storeys, bi-levels, and newer builds:
-Siding: wood, vinyl, aluminum, stucco, brick
-Soffits and fascia
-Window and door trim
-Soffits, eavestroughs (adjacent surfaces)
-Garage doors
-Decks, fences, and railings
-Stucco painting and minor stucco repair (see our stucco services page for major stucco work)
If a surface on your home's exterior could benefit from paint or a protective coating, we can handle it.
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The paint itself is almost the easy part. The work that determines how long it lasts — and how good it looks — happens before any paint goes on.
Step 1 — Estimate and scope. Cam, our sales representative with 30+ years of industry experience, walks the property with you. We look at surface condition, identify areas needing repair, discuss colour options, and give you a detailed written estimate. No surprises.
Step 2 — Surface preparation. This is where most of the time goes. We clean surfaces to remove dirt, chalking, and loose material. Loose or peeling paint is scraped and sanded back. Cracks, gaps, and problem areas are repaired before anything else happens. We mask every surface that isn't being painted — windows, doors, landscaping, hard surfaces — and lay drop sheets throughout.
Step 3 — Priming. Bare wood, repaired areas, and surfaces with adhesion concerns get primed. Skipping this step is one of the most common reasons exterior paint fails early.
Step 4 — Application. We apply paint in conditions suited to it — appropriate temperature, no rain forecast, right humidity for the product. We work methodically, maintaining wet edges, and finishing each section completely before moving to the next.
Step 5 — Inspection and cleanup. Before we leave, we walk the job with you. Any touch-ups get handled on the spot. Drop sheets come up, masking comes off, and we leave the property clean.
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Integrity Painting was founded in 1992 by Ron Klassen, and the company has been painting Winnipeg homes ever since. In over 30 years, the team has worked on every kind of Winnipeg housing stock — wartime houses, '60s bungalows, '80s two-storeys, modern builds, character homes in the older neighbourhoods.
Richard, our Red Seal Journeyman Painter with 15+ years of experience, leads the work on site. Red Seal certification is a nationally recognized trades credential that requires demonstrated skill and knowledge — it's not a marketing badge. It means the work meets a professional standard.
We're BBB accredited since 2008, WCB compliant, and members of both the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA).
Our satisfaction guarantee is simple: you get the most thorough painting job you've ever seen, or we'll repaint for free. No qualifications.
You work with a single point of contact from estimate through completion. Jon handles operations and keeps projects on track. You always know who to call if you have a question.Exterior painting season in Winnipeg runs roughly May through October. Spring is our busiest booking period as homeowners see what winter left behind. If you're planning an exterior project this season, getting your estimate early gives you more scheduling flexibility.
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Every home is different — size, surface type, condition, number of colours, and how much preparation is needed all affect the final cost. We provide detailed written estimates at no charge. The most reliable way to get an accurate number is to have us walk the property with you.
The exterior painting season runs from roughly mid-May through early October. Paint needs temperatures above 10°C to cure properly, and most manufacturers specify dry conditions during application and for several hours after. Spring and early summer tend to offer the most consistent conditions, and booking earlier in the season typically means more scheduling flexibility. That said, the right timing also depends on your home's specific surfaces and what work needs to be done.
With proper preparation and quality products suited to this climate, exterior paint on a Winnipeg home typically lasts 7–12 years. Surfaces that face direct south or west exposure, or that are prone to moisture, tend to show wear sooner. The biggest factor in longevity is surface preparation — paint applied over poorly prepped surfaces will fail regardless of the product used.
We handle all the preparation work as part of the job. It's helpful to clear items from around the perimeter of the house — patio furniture, planters, garden ornaments — so the crew has unobstructed access. We mask windows, doors, and landscaping. If there are any areas of the home you want us to be aware of (recent repairs, moisture issues, anything fragile), mentioning them at the estimate stage is useful.
We understand that security can be a concern, especially for business owners who are hiring out contractors to work on their property. With Integrity Painting, you can rest assured that your property will remain safe. It’s our policy that all of our workers wear an identifiable uniform that has our name on it — Integrity Painting. That way, you can easily identify those who should be on your property, and those who aren’t welcome. You’ll recognize our crew right away.
In most cases, we paint over existing paint — that's standard practice. Where existing paint is peeling, blistering, or has lost adhesion, we scrape and sand it back before applying new coats. Surfaces that are in rough shape may need more extensive preparation or spot priming. We assess this during the estimate and include any necessary prep work in the scope. We don't cut corners on preparation — it's the single biggest factor in how long the new paint holds.
Whether you're looking to join our team as a full-time crew member or partner with
us as a trusted subcontractor, there's a place for you at Integrity. We’re always looking
for skilled, reliable people who take pride in their work.
Want to help us bring beautiful spaces to life? Let’s connect.
Contact us today to learn about open positions and contract opportunities.
