A Mequon Home.
A Bigger Painting Story.
Exterior painting, cedar trim staining and interior work—all at one Mequon home. Meet the homeowners and see the details, the preparation and the people behind the project.
Explore the Project
More than surfaces.
A place to call home.
A painting project happens around real life. This Mequon home brings together connected living spaces, warm wood details, stone accents and a substantial exterior.
The project reaches beyond the siding. The interior photos offer a closer look at the rooms, stairway and hallways, while the crew photos show the protection and care involved as work moves through the home.
A coordinated exterior. A project that continues inside.
This Mequon home combines cement-board siding with cedar trim, stone accents and connected rooflines. Empire’s project paired exterior painting on the siding with staining on the cedar, bringing the surfaces together while retaining the home’s warm, natural character.
The written scope called for two finish coats on the siding and two coats of stain on the cedar trim. The trim work included soffits, fascia, corner boards, window trim, door and garage-door frames, and columns.
Doors, gutters, downspouts and stone were outside the painting scope.
A closer look at the finished exterior.
The finished photos show the siding, window surrounds, gables and cedar details from around the property. Select a photo for a larger view.
Wider views. More of the details.
These additional exterior photographs show the connected elevations, window details and garage gable.
One home. Many connected spaces.
From the entry and staircase to the living room and kitchen, the interior has its own character: exposed wood beams, natural trim, tall walls and changing light.
These September 28 project photos document the interior during the work. They show the spaces and surfaces involved, with furnishings, supplies and protection still in place.
Interior photos document the project in progress, rather than a final room-by-room completion gallery. The existing wood cabinetry and trim are shown for context.
Protect the home.
Work through the details.
The preparation is part of the story. Stairway coverings, protected furniture and a crew working around doorways show the practical side of painting an occupied home.
See another room during preparation
The work begins before the finish coats.
These four before photos document the earlier finish and preparation underway, including masked windows, ladders and areas of scraped trim.
Preparation for two different surfaces.
The project plan included low-pressure washing, protection for landscaping and adjacent surfaces, removal of loose coatings, sanding exposed areas, replacement of failing caulk and spot priming bare areas. Downspouts were to be removed for access and reinstalled after the work.
The specified finish system paired Sherwin-Williams Latitude exterior paint for the siding with WoodScapes stain for the cedar trim, with preparation matched to the existing surfaces.
Preparation behind us. A fresh finish ahead.
A final look at the painted siding, stained cedar trim and details that bring this Mequon exterior together.
Planning a project inside, outside—or both?
Tell us about the rooms, siding and wood details you want to refresh. We’ll review the property and put the preparation, included surfaces and next steps in a clear written estimate.
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