{"id":2643,"date":"2026-08-15T20:22:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T20:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/?page_id=2643"},"modified":"2026-08-22T21:22:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T21:22:28","slug":"exterior-painting-staining","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/services\/exterior-painting-staining\/","title":{"rendered":"Exterior Painting &#038; Staining"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-2643\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-2643-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"page_bg img_overlay siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2643-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div class=\"so-panels-full-wrapper\" ><div class='so-panels-background-alt so-sr-only row'>Aerial photo of Missoula looking east toward Mt. Sentinel and Mt. Jumbo. <\/div><div id=\"pgc-2643-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2643-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"page_title_bg\">\n<p class=\"page_title\">Exterior Painting & Stain Services<\/p>\n<p class=\"page_subtitle\">Contact Nathan Today<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2643-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2643-1\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-2643-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2643-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div id=\"pl-w6a8a13148c430\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a8a13148c430-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6a8a13148c430-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a13148c430-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a13148c430-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Long-Lasting Exterior Painting & Staining in Missoula, MT<\/h1>\n<div class=\"big_text\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Serving the Missoula Valley and Nearby Areas. <a href=\"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/service-area\/\">See Complete Service Area<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Exterior paint and stain do more than change how your home looks. They help protect siding, trim, decks, and other exterior wood from moisture, sun, and Montana\u2019s changing weather. Nathan\u2019s Home Improvement provides exterior painting and staining in Missoula, MT and nearby areas for homeowners who need to refresh weathered surfaces or protect exposed materials. We pay attention to surface condition and preparation before applying a new finish because lasting results depend on more than the final coat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a13148c430-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a13148c430-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"img_border panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w6a8a13148c430-0-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2643-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"services_info siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2643-2\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div class=\"so-panels-full-wrapper\" ><div id=\"pgc-2643-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2643-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div id=\"pl-w6a8a13148cb8e\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a8a13148cb8e-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a13148cb8e-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a13148cb8e-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Information About Exterior Painting & Staining<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Missoula homes experience snow, moisture, summer sun, freeze-thaw cycles, and large seasonal temperature changes. Over time, those conditions can cause paint to peel, stain to fade, and exposed wood to weather. Before painting or staining, we evaluate the surface for loose coatings, damaged materials, and other conditions that should be addressed first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6a8a13148cb8e-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a13148cb8e-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a13148cb8e-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"img_border panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w6a8a13148cb8e-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Exterior House Painting<\/h3>\n<p>Exterior paint creates a protective finish while giving homeowners an opportunity to update or restore the appearance of their home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exterior painting projects may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Paint exterior siding<\/li>\n<li>Repaint weathered or faded surfaces<\/li>\n<li>Paint exterior trim and woodwork<\/li>\n<li>Repaint repaired siding and trim<\/li>\n<li>Touch up damaged painted areas<\/li>\n<li>Apply new finishes to properly prepared surfaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Peeling paint should not simply be covered with another coat. Loose material, damaged surfaces, and other problems should be addressed first so the new coating has a properly prepared surface to adhere to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a13148cb8e-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a13148cb8e-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"img_border panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w6a8a13148cb8e-1-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Exterior Wood Staining<\/h3>\n<p>Stain is commonly used when homeowners want to protect exterior wood while maintaining more of its natural appearance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exterior staining projects may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stain exterior wood surfaces<\/li>\n<li>Restain weathered wood<\/li>\n<li>Stain decks and railings<\/li>\n<li>Stain fences and other wood structures<\/li>\n<li>Refresh faded or worn finishes<\/li>\n<li>Prepare exterior wood before staining<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The right approach depends on the type of wood, its current condition, and the existing finish. Previously coated or heavily weathered surfaces may require additional preparation before new stain is applied.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6a8a13148cb8e-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a13148cb8e-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a13148cb8e-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a13148cb8e-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"img_border panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w6a8a13148cb8e-2-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3><b>Surface Preparation &amp; Weather Conditions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Preparation and weather conditions have a major impact on how an exterior coating performs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Before painting or staining, the project may involve:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove loose or peeling coatings<\/li>\n<li>Clean and prepare exterior surfaces<\/li>\n<li>Address damaged areas before finishing<\/li>\n<li>Repair appropriate gaps and failed caulking<\/li>\n<li>Protect surrounding surfaces during application<\/li>\n<li>Schedule work for suitable temperature and moisture conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Paint and stain products have specific application requirements. Missoula\u2019s cold winters and changing weather mean exterior projects need to be scheduled when conditions allow the coating to properly adhere and cure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a13148cb8e-2-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2643-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"why_choose_row siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2643-3\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div class=\"so-panels-full-wrapper\" ><div id=\"pgc-2643-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2643-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div id=\"pl-w6a8a13148d96d\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a8a13148d96d-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a13148d96d-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a13148d96d-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 class=\"modh1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Why Choose Nathan\u2019s Home Improvement<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6a8a13148d96d-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a13148d96d-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a13148d96d-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"img_border panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w6a8a13148d96d-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2769\" src=\"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-choose.jpg\" alt=\"White man with dark brown hair standing on porch. He's wearing a gray shirt with the Nathan's Home Improvement logo.\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-choose.jpg 400w, https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-content\/uploads\/why-choose-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w6a8a13148d96d-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-b162c795a66c\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/about-us\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tLearn More About Us\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a13148d96d-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a13148d96d-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div class=\"why_choose panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w6a8a13148d96d-1-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><strong>7 Years of Experience:<\/strong> Our home improvement experience helps us recognize repairs and preparation that may be needed before painting begins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Licensed &amp; Insured<\/strong>: Homeowners can work with a properly licensed and insured local business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upfront Pricing:<\/strong> We explain the proposed work, pricing, and expected timeline before the project begins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thorough Preparation:<\/strong> We evaluate the existing surface rather than simply applying new paint or stain over visible problems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reliable Communication:<\/strong> We return calls promptly, show up on time, and communicate throughout the project.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Respect for Your Property:<\/strong> We take care around your home and surrounding areas while exterior work is underway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2643-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"dark_row cta_row siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2643-5\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-2643-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2643-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div id=\"pl-w6a8a131492038\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a8a131492038-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6a8a131492038-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a131492038-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a131492038-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Protect and Refresh Your Home's Exterior<\/h2>\n<p>If exterior paint is peeling, wood stain has faded, or weathered surfaces need attention, a properly prepared new finish can improve appearance while helping protect the material underneath. Nathan\u2019s Home Improvement provides exterior painting and staining in Missoula and nearby areas. <a href=\"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/contact-us\/\">Contact us today<\/a> to discuss your project and receive upfront pricing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-w6a8a131492038-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_so-premium-mirror-widget panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-so-premium-mirror-widget so-widget-so-premium-mirror-widget-default-d75171398898\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div id=\"pl-w6a8b9fc18af65\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a8b9fc18af65-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8b9fc18af65-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8b9fc18af65-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"cta_btn panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w6a8b9fc18af65-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-1902b1b5b2be-2643\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"tel:406-546-4705\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf095;\"\n\t\tstyle=\"color: #162e48\" \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\tCall Now 406-546-4705\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a131492038-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a131492038-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"img_border panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-w6a8a131492038-0-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2643-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2643-6\" data-stretch-type=\"full-width-stretch\" ><div id=\"pgc-2643-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2643-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div id=\"pl-w6a8a131492ff3\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6a8a131492ff3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6a8a131492ff3-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div class=\"so-panels-full-wrapper\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a131492ff3-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a131492ff3-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>FAQs About Exterior Painting & Staining in Missoula, MT<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6a8a131492ff3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a131492ff3-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a131492ff3-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-accordion so-widget-sow-accordion-default-19b54fa82647\"\n\t\t\t data-max-open-panels=\"0\" data-initial-scroll-panel=\"0\"\n\t\t><div>\n\t<div class=\"sow-accordion\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t sow-accordion-panel-open\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"how-do-i-know-when-my-homes-exterior-needs-repainting\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-how-do-i-know-when-my-homes-exterior-needs-repainting\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-how-do-i-know-when-my-homes-exterior-needs-repainting\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf059;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow do I know when my home's exterior needs repainting?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf107;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf106;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-how-do-i-know-when-my-homes-exterior-needs-repainting\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-how-do-i-know-when-my-homes-exterior-needs-repainting\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPeeling, cracking, fading, exposed material, and areas where the coating is no longer adhering can indicate that repainting should be considered. Different sides of the same home may weather at different rates depending on sun, moisture, and exposure, so the entire exterior should be evaluated rather than relying on age alone.\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"can-you-paint-over-peeling-exterior-paint\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-can-you-paint-over-peeling-exterior-paint\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-can-you-paint-over-peeling-exterior-paint\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf059;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan you paint over peeling exterior paint?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf107;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf106;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-can-you-paint-over-peeling-exterior-paint\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-can-you-paint-over-peeling-exterior-paint\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none;\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\tLoose or peeling paint should be properly prepared before a new coating is applied. Simply covering failing paint can leave the new finish attached to an unstable layer underneath. Surface preparation may involve removing loose material and addressing damaged areas before repainting.\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6a8a131492ff3-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6a8a131492ff3-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-accordion panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-accordion so-widget-sow-accordion-default-19b54fa82647\"\n\t\t\t data-max-open-panels=\"0\" data-initial-scroll-panel=\"0\"\n\t\t><div>\n\t<div class=\"sow-accordion\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-exterior-paint-and-stain\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-what-is-the-difference-between-exterior-paint-and-stain\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-what-is-the-difference-between-exterior-paint-and-stain\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf059;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the difference between exterior paint and stain?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf107;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf106;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-what-is-the-difference-between-exterior-paint-and-stain\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-what-is-the-difference-between-exterior-paint-and-stain\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none;\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPaint generally creates a more opaque coating over the surface, while stain is commonly used on wood where some of the natural appearance may remain visible. The right choice depends on the material, existing finish, desired appearance, and condition of the surface.\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"why-does-weather-matter-when-painting-a-house-in-missoula\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-why-does-weather-matter-when-painting-a-house-in-missoula\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-why-does-weather-matter-when-painting-a-house-in-missoula\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf059;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhy does weather matter when painting a house in Missoula?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf107;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf106;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-why-does-weather-matter-when-painting-a-house-in-missoula\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-why-does-weather-matter-when-painting-a-house-in-missoula\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none;\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\tTemperature and moisture affect how exterior coatings apply, dry, and cure. Paint or stain applied when conditions fall outside the product's requirements may not perform as intended. Missoula's cold winters and changing seasonal weather make choosing an appropriate work window an important part of the project.\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"should-damaged-wood-be-repaired-before-painting-or-staining\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-should-damaged-wood-be-repaired-before-painting-or-staining\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-should-damaged-wood-be-repaired-before-painting-or-staining\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf059;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShould damaged wood be repaired before painting or staining?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf107;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf106;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-should-damaged-wood-be-repaired-before-painting-or-staining\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-should-damaged-wood-be-repaired-before-painting-or-staining\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none;\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\nYes. Paint and stain can protect properly prepared material, but they do not repair rotted or badly deteriorated wood. Damaged areas should be evaluated first. Making necessary repairs before applying the finish helps avoid simply covering a problem that still needs attention.\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel\n\t\t\t\t\t\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-anchor-id=\"how-should-i-prepare-my-property-for-exterior-painting\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-header\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" id=\"accordion-label-how-should-i-prepare-my-property-for-exterior-painting\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-how-should-i-prepare-my-property-for-exterior-painting\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-title sow-accordion-title-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-far\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf059;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow should I prepare my property for exterior painting?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-open-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf107;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-close-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sow-icon-fontawesome sow-fas\" data-sow-icon=\"&#xf106;\"\n\t\t \n\t\taria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"sow-accordion-panel-content\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-label-how-should-i-prepare-my-property-for-exterior-painting\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-content-how-should-i-prepare-my-property-for-exterior-painting\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"display: none;\"\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sow-accordion-panel-border\">\n\t\t\t\t\tProviding clear access to the areas being painted or stained helps the project move smoothly. Items close to the house may need to be moved, and pets should be kept safely away from the work area. We can discuss specific preparation based on the areas included in your project.\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exterior Painting &#038; Stain Services Contact Nathan Today<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":2304,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"fullpage","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2643","page","type-page","status-publish","entry","override"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2643","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2643"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2643\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2881,"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2643\/revisions\/2881"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bigwesttemp.com\/nathans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}