Arclight Painting

    Professional Exterior Painting in Bothell

    Boost Your Curb Appeal

    Weather-tough exterior painting built to protect your home and turn heads for years to come.

    Protection That Looks as Good as It Performs

    Your home's exterior is its first line of defense against the Pacific Northwest's rain, wind, and UV exposure. Our exterior house painting process in Bothell starts with the preparation that makes the difference — power washing, scraping, sanding, caulking, and priming every surface before any paint is applied.

    Whether you need a full-home repaint or targeted work on trim, fascia, and siding, our team delivers a durable, beautiful finish that protects your home for years. We protect your landscaping and property throughout the project and schedule around weather windows so the paint cures properly.

    What Clients Are Saying About Our Exterior Painting

    Our home's exterior was peeling and faded after 15 years. Arclight power washed, scraped, and prepped everything thoroughly before painting. The result is stunning — our house looks brand new! Neighbors keep asking who did the work.

    Steve R

    Bothell, WA

    Exterior Painting Made Simple and Stress-Free

    THE ABOVE & BEYOND BLUEPRINT

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    TrueQuote™ Pricing

    We measure every surface — siding, trim, fascia, soffits, and doors — and build a detailed, fixed-price proposal specific to your home's exterior.

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    PowerFlex™ Scheduling

    Exterior projects depend on weather. We schedule around optimal weather windows, adjust for rain delays, and keep you updated on timing shifts.

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    ColorConfidence™ Consultation

    Choose exterior colors with visual mockups that account for sun exposure, neighboring homes, and how colors shift between natural and shaded light.

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    JobTrack™ Project Management

    Real-time tracking from power washing through final coat — you always know which surfaces are prepped, primed, and painted.

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    Surface Preparation & Protection

    We power wash all surfaces, scrape loose paint, sand rough areas, caulk gaps and joints, prime bare wood and repairs, and protect landscaping, walkways, and windows.

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    Top-Quality Paint Application

    Siding, trim, and fascia coated using the right method for each surface — brush, roll, or spray. Top-quality exterior paints, selected through independent testing, deliver weather resistance, UV protection, and color retention that holds up season after season.

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    PCA™ Quality Inspection

    Our Quality Supervisor walks the full exterior with you, inspecting siding, trim, fascia, and all painted surfaces against Painting Contractors of America standards.

    Results That Speak For Themselves

    Browse some of our recent exterior painting projects.

    Completed exterior house painting project
    Arclight painter on ladder painting dark exterior trim in Bothell
    Dark craftsman home exterior after professional painting
    Light blue siding and white trim exterior painting completed
    Exterior wood staining project in Kenmore
    Freshly painted white deck and railing after exterior painting

    Guaranteed Peace of Mind

    Your Peace of Mind Is Part of the Deal

    At Arclight Painting, we don't just aim for satisfaction—we aim for delight. That's why we back every exterior painting project with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

    Your home deserves the highest standard. Your experience should be hassle-free. And your exterior painting project isn't done until you're truly satisfied—GUARANTEED.

    Common Exterior Painting Concerns

    What if it rains during my project?

    We plan every exterior project around weather windows. If conditions aren't right for proper application or drying, we adjust the schedule rather than compromise the result. PowerFlex™ Scheduling keeps you informed of any shifts.

    How long will exterior paint really last?

    That depends on substrate, exposure, and preparation quality. Our thorough prep process and top-quality paints — selected through independent testing — deliver finishes that hold up far longer than rushed jobs. We back it with a 5-year workmanship warranty.

    Is professional exterior painting worth the cost?

    Proper exterior prep, materials, and technique protect your home from moisture damage, wood rot, and premature wear. The cost of addressing those problems later almost always exceeds the cost of doing the paint job right the first time.

    Will exterior painting disrupt my daily life?

    Most of the work happens outside, so daily life continues as normal. We protect entry points, coordinate access, and clean up at the end of every day.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Exterior house painting typically includes siding, trim, fascia, soffits, doors, shutters, and other exterior surfaces — with the exact scope outlined in your TrueQuote™ estimate. We handle all surface preparation, priming, painting, and cleanup.
    In most cases, yes. Exterior surfaces need washing to remove dirt, chalking, mildew, and loose material before paint can properly adhere. It's an essential first step in our exterior prep process.
    Prep may include power washing, scraping, sanding, spot priming, caulking, minor wood repair, and protection of landscaping and adjacent surfaces. The exact scope depends on the condition of your home.
    That depends on the substrate, exposure to sun and moisture, previous coatings, and the quality of preparation. A properly prepared exterior paint job with top-quality paints — selected through independent testing — will generally last much longer than a rushed one.
    Exterior painting is best completed during favorable weather conditions. With PowerFlex™ Scheduling, we plan around optimal weather windows and adjust for rain delays so the paint cures properly.
    We plan carefully around the weather. If conditions are not right for proper application or drying, we adjust the schedule rather than compromise the result.
    We select exterior paints based on independent lab testing, real-world durability data, and the specific demands of each surface — not brand partnerships. UV resistance, moisture protection, and adhesion performance determine which product goes on your home.
    The cost of exterior house painting depends on the size of your home, the condition of the surfaces, and the scope of work involved. Every TrueQuote™ is itemized and scope-specific, so your price reflects exactly what is included — with no hidden fees. Visit our Pricing Page for more details, or use our Pricing Calculator for a quick ballpark estimate.

    Get The Highest-Rated Exterior Painting in Bothell