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Wood Repair Before Painting
Vancouver

Soft trim, rotted fascia and split boards will not hold paint. We cut out and replace small sections of damaged wood, fill and seal the rest, then prime and paint it as part of your painting project.

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Wood Repair Before Painting in Vancouver

Most exterior paint failures start with the wood underneath. Soft fascia, split trim and rotted sills cannot hold a coating, no matter how good the paint is. Colour Craft Painting repairs small areas of damaged wood as part of your painting project. We cut out what has failed, fit new pieces, fill and seal the rest, then prime and paint so the finish has a sound surface to bond to. When the damage is structural or too extensive for a painting crew, we tell you at the estimate and recommend a licensed carpenter.

Our team serves all communities across Vancouver. We arrive on schedule, maintain organized work areas, and keep you informed throughout the entire process. Every project is backed by our 2-year workmanship warranty.

Our Wood Repair Process

Free on-site estimate that checks trim, fascia, sills and siding for soft wood
Repairs priced as part of your painting estimate before work starts
Damaged sections cut back to sound, solid wood
New pieces fitted to match the existing profile as closely as possible
Smaller cracks, gouges and checks filled and sanded smooth
Gaps and joints caulked to keep water out
Bare and new wood sealed and primed before painting
Repaired areas painted along with the rest of your project
Structural problems flagged and referred to a licensed carpenter
Final walkthrough of every repaired area

Wood Repair Services in Vancouver

Trim, Fascia & Soffit Repair

Fascia boards and trim take the brunt of the weather, and rot usually starts at the ends and joints. We cut out the soft sections, fit new pieces, then seal, prime and paint so the repair blends into the finished job.

Window & Door Casing Repair

Sills and casings collect water. We repair small areas of rot, fill cracks and checks, and re-caulk the joints so paint can bond properly and water stays out.

Siding Board Replacement

Where a few boards are split or soft, we replace those boards before painting. If the damage runs wider than that, we will tell you at the estimate and recommend bringing in a carpenter.

Deck Board & Railing Repair

A cracked deck board or a rotted rail cap is replaced before staining or painting, so the new finish goes onto sound wood. Joists, beams, posts and other structural deck work are outside our scope.

Filling, Patching & Priming

Not every soft spot needs new wood. Minor damage is filled, sanded smooth and primed so the surface is even and ready for paint.

What We Refer Out

We are painters first. Framing, sheathing, rotted posts and beams, and large areas of siding are work for a licensed carpenter or contractor. We point it out at the estimate so nothing gets painted over.

Wood Repair FAQ

Do you do wood repair on its own, without painting?+
Our wood repair is done as part of a painting project, so the repaired wood is sealed, primed and painted right away. If you only need carpentry, a carpenter is the better call.
Why fix rotted wood before painting?+
Paint over soft or rotted wood fails quickly. It traps moisture, peels, and lets the rot keep spreading underneath. Replacing the damaged wood first is what lets a new paint job last.
How do you know how much wood needs replacing?+
We check trim, fascia, sills and siding at the estimate and probe anything that looks soft. Some damage only shows once the old paint is scraped off. If we find more than expected, we show you and agree on it before doing any extra work.
How much does wood repair cost?+
It depends on how much wood is damaged and where it is. We price repairs as part of your free on-site estimate, so you know the cost before any work begins.
What wood repair is too big for you?+
Anything structural: framing, sheathing, posts, beams, deck joists, or large sections of siding. We flag it at the estimate and recommend a licensed carpenter before we paint.

Free Estimate in Vancouver

Get a free, no-obligation estimate for your painting project, including any wood repair it needs.

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Reviews of Colour Craft Painting

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My experience with Colour Craft Painting was excellent. My first inquiries were answered right away with an appointment within a couple of days. I was impressed with Brad who was v…

Gladys J

Happy! Happy! Happy! Happy! That’s one happy for each of the team I worked with. From competitive estimate to final cleanup, the team was professional and thorough. Throughout, the…

ErinRose H

Warranty work completed. We had our home, deck, and fence painted in August 2025 and some areas had failed with the paint application. I contacted Colour Craft to have these areas…

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