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Strata Painting
in Vancouver, BC
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Strata Painters in Vancouver
We paint condo and townhouse buildings across Vancouver and in Burnaby for strata councils and property managers. Your written quote sets out the included surfaces, products and any exclusions, and it goes to your strata's contact to take to council. When the work needs residents home or access to units, such as doors or balconies, we give the strata a schedule so it can tell residents which days. We carry $5 million liability insurance and WorkSafeBC coverage, and we provide a certificate of insurance on request.
What We Paint
Strata Painting Services in Vancouver
Building Exteriors
Siding, stucco, fascia, soffits and trim on condo and townhouse buildings. Our crews complete all surface preparation, including washing, scraping, sanding, caulking and priming, before the finish coats go on.
Unit Doors & Frames
We paint unit entry doors and frames across a building, in a colour match when needed, and schedule the work around resident access.
Stairwells & Common Areas
Stairwells, landings and other shared spaces are painted so the building stays usable while the work is underway.
Concrete Walls
Concrete walls are pressure washed, and loose or failing paint is sanded and scraped off before new coats go on.
Recent Projects
Recent Strata Projects
Strata Painting in Vancouver
What to Know Before a Strata Repaint in Vancouver
BC's strata rules and Vancouver's own rules both shape a building-wide repaint. What to plan for, and what we do about each.
A new colour can need a 3/4 vote
Under BC's Strata Property Act, a significant change in the appearance of common property needs a 3/4 vote, and a new colour scheme can count as one. On request, we put real paint samples on the wall, so owners see each colour on the building before they decide.
How the repaint is approved and paid for
Under the Strata Property Act, the strata corporation must repair and maintain common property, so a building-wide repaint is council's decision. Paying from the contingency reserve fund takes a majority vote at a general meeting if the depreciation report recommends the work, and a 3/4 vote if it doesn't, and a special levy takes a 3/4 vote. Your written quote sets out the included surfaces, products and any exclusions.
Quotes before the AGM notice
Owners get at least two weeks' written notice of a general meeting, with the budget and any resolution to be voted on. If the repaint is going to a vote, get your written quote to council before the notice goes out, so owners can see it.
Washing in a dry summer
Metro Vancouver's water restrictions run from May to mid-October, and washing a building to prepare it for painting is still allowed when they are in place. Every exterior starts with a wash as part of the prep.
WorkSafeBC and insurance paperwork
WorkSafeBC suggests getting a contractor's clearance letter before the job starts and again before the final payment. We provide a certificate of insurance on request, so council has it on file before work begins.
Apartment buildings in Vancouver
About 37% of Vancouver homes are strata, and nearly a third are in buildings of five storeys or more. Where a building needs a lift, we bring one in, and the cost is in your written quote.
Google Reviews
What Colour Craft Customers Say
On the crew
“The team at Colour Craft were awesome! Very friendly and professional. … I highly recommend Colour Craft Painting.”
On the communication
“We had the trim painted on the entire duplex with some tricky spots and height. The pricing was competitive, communications good and the crew were very professional and did a very good job.”
On the quote
“Brad did a really good quote, had everything in it that I needed. The guys came soon after and did the painting, and protected the property well with drop sheets.”
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Colour Craft for Your Strata
Experienced, Respectful Crews
The people on your site are experienced, respectful and accountable. They arrive on time, introduce themselves and take care with your property.
Fixed Written Price
Your quote is itemized and in writing before we start. The price only changes if the scope changes.
Thorough Prep, Built to Last
Our crews complete all surface preparation, including washing, scraping, sanding, caulking and priming, before the finish coats go on. We use premium products chosen for your surfaces, and we never paint in the rain or on wet surfaces.
Proactive Communication
We keep you updated from the day you book to the final walkthrough, with one main point of contact. You should never have to follow up to find out what is happening with your own project.
Clean, Organised Job Site
Your space stays functional while we work. Drop cloths go down before brushes come out, and cleanup happens at the end of every workday.
Local and Owner-Run
Vancouver is where our crews work, week in and week out. We are locally owned and operated, and the owner sets the standard every crew works to. If something needs attention after the job, we are nearby.
How It Works
How a Strata Project Runs
01
Free Estimate
Book online or call. We visit and go through what the strata wants painted, and the written quote goes to your strata's contact to take to council.
02
A Schedule When It's Needed
When the work needs residents home or access to units, such as doors or balconies, we give the strata a schedule so it can tell residents which days. Your colours, products and sheens are confirmed in writing before we order paint.
03
Prep & Paint
Our crews protect your property and complete all surface preparation before the finish coats go on. The site is left clean at the end of every workday.
04
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished project together and confirm every detail, backed by our 2-year written workmanship warranty.
Our Promise
Your written quote is your price.
We measure the job and run it through the same estimating system on every job, so your price comes from the surfaces, the hours and the materials, not from a gut feel on the day. The price you approve is the price you pay.
Colour Craft Painting, Every Location
The Same Standard at Every Colour Craft Location
Completed Projects
Years of Experience
Workmanship Warranty
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Meet the Owner
Brad Samuels
Founder & Franchise Owner, Colour Craft Painting Vancouver
My name is Brad Samuels, and I am the founder of Colour Craft Painting. I was born and raised in Richmond, BC, and I studied finance and marketing at the University of Northern British Columbia. In my early twenties, I developed an interest in business and home services.
During my first year of university, I was recruited by a franchise painting company. My experience with running a franchise painting division allowed me to develop core fundamental business skills and invaluable hands-on customer service experience. I proceeded to manage teams and paint 100's of houses for the next 10 years.
What I have learned is that service is about how people feel throughout the whole process. It's not just an end product. Having a brand you enjoy is a part of that experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Strata Painting in Vancouver
Do you paint condo and townhouse buildings across Vancouver and in Burnaby?
How does the quote work for a strata council?
Can you work while residents are living in the building?
Can an owner repaint their own door or balcony?
How much does a strata repaint cost?
What paint products do you use?
Are you licensed and insured?
What happens if you find rot or damaged wood?
Service Area
Serving Vancouver and Burnaby
Colour Craft Painting Vancouver · 1450 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC · (778) 968-8282. We paint homes and businesses in every part of Vancouver and in Burnaby, and we come to you: every estimate is done at your home or business.
Vancouver neighbourhoods we serve
- Vancouver
- Arbutus Ridge
- Downtown
- Dunbar-Southlands
- Fairview
- Grandview-Woodland
- Hastings-Sunrise
- Kensington-Cedar Cottage
- Kerrisdale
- Killarney
- Kitsilano
- Marpole
- Mount Pleasant
- Oakridge
- Renfrew-Collingwood
- Riley Park
- Shaughnessy
- South Cambie
- Strathcona
- Sunset
- Victoria-Fraserview
- West End
- West Point Grey
- Kits Point
- Point Grey
- Southlands
- First Shaughnessy
- South Granville
- Yaletown
- Coal Harbour
- False Creek
- Main Street
- Commercial Drive
- Burnaby
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