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A restored Victorian house in Aspen painted by Aspen Painting

House Painters in Aspen, CO

Interior, exterior and historic restoration painting since 1968.

Free inspection and color discussion.
In business since 1968BBB A+, accredited since 2001
Owner-run by Roger Moyer since 1968PCA-accredited painting contractorDrywall, plaster & paint under one roof

From the first crack
to the final coat

Painting, plaster, drywall and wood finishing across the Roaring Fork Valley and the I-70 corridor. We look at every surface before we price it.

A brightly painted house with a multicolored door and roof trim

Historic & exterior painting

Victorian restoration and detailed color work, the thing we've been known for since the '70s. Failing areas get repaired first, so the new finish has something sound to hold.

A finished decorative plaster wall surface

Interiors & decorative plaster

Interior painting, faux and mural work, and Italian Marmorino plaster — which we also distribute. See the samples at our studio on Founders Place.

A storefront in Aspen painted by Aspen Painting

Commercial & industrial

Many of Aspen's national stores, the school district, and water and sewage plants. Kept looking right year-round, on maintenance programs.

Drywall & plaster repair

Cracks, patches, stucco and EIFS repair and texture matching, done by the same crew that paints.

Wood & cabinet refinishing

Repair, refinishing, glazing and antiquing for doors, trim, cabinets and furniture, with our own spray shop for off-site work.

Wallcovering

Removal, preparation and installation, with wall upholstery craftsmen when the room calls for it.

Exterior decks

Hot-water power washing or full sanding, then sealing — we're a Wolman certified contractor.

A fresh coat, or a proper repair first?

Most houses need one or the other, and the inspection tells us which. If you guess wrong, it costs you nothing — we'll say so.

Repaint if

The color has faded but the paint is still holding You want a new palette for the house Walls are scuffed, not cracked The last job was done right and has just aged

We protect the property, prep, prime where it's needed and finish.

Text us about a repaint

Restore if

Paint is peeling or flaking, especially on the sunny sides Plaster or drywall is cracked or patched badly Original wood trim or windows are worn A previous paint job failed early

We find why it failed, repair what's worth keeping, then finish it.

Text us about a restoration
Not sure which one your house needs?That's what the inspection is for. It's free, and we'll talk color while we're there.
Call (970) 925-2248

Even if you're not in town

Whether you arrive for ski season or summer, the house should greet you finished, not mid-project.

01

We walk the property

With you or your property manager. We look at every surface, note repairs, and talk through color — the free inspection.

02

A written scope

Every surface, the prep it gets, and the products, manufacturers, colors and finishes — in writing, so you can compare it line for line. Plus a target start and finish.

03

Work, walkthrough, records

Property protected first, then repairs and finish. A final walkthrough and punch list, and a record of every product and color for next time.

An Aspen Painting job site as the crew found it, before work began

Why paint fails early at 7,900 feet

Sun is stronger up here, and the south and west walls of the same house weather at different speeds. Paint that peels early usually failed before the finish coat went on: wrong coating, poor prep, or wood that never dried after washing. Another coat on top doesn't fix that.

Signs it's time Peeling or chalky paint on the sunny sides Gray, bare wood showing on trim and sills Stain bleeding through on siding or soffits Deck finish worn through where the snow sits
How long it lasts up here
2 to 10 yearsAbout two on heavily exposed sides, up to ten where the house protects itself. From our own jobs.
Pre-1978homes fall under the federal lead-safe rule for any work that disturbs paint. EPA
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Fifty-eight years on
the same valley

Roger Moyer, owner of Aspen Painting

Roger Moyer

Running Aspen Painting since 1968

Roger rode into Aspen on a motorcycle in 1965 to ski race and painted houses in the summers. He started Aspen Painting in the spring of 1968; the first house was Stein Eriksen's in the West End. His hiring rule since then has been to find craftspeople better than him and keep them — many of the crew have been with the company close to thirty years.

Before: an Aspen Painting project as the crew found it
Before
After: the same project finished by Aspen Painting
After
A recent job, before and after.
1968

Founded, and still owner-run

Business start date on our BBB profile.

A+

BBB accredited since 2001

See the profile on bbb.org

PCA

Accredited contractor

Painting Contractors Association. Roger served on its national board in the '80s.

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Hi — we have an old Victorian in the West End and we're not back until ski season. The trim on the south side is peeling. Do you do that kind of work?
We do — old houses are most of what we do. Sunny-side trim usually needs repair before paint. Can someone let us in, or is there a property manager?
Our property manager has a key.
Then we can do the free inspection without you there. Tuesday at 9 or Thursday at 1 — which works?
Thursday.
Booked for Thursday at 1. We'll call you after the walk to go over what we found and talk color. — Aspen Painting
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Questions owners ask us

How often does exterior paint need redoing in Aspen?

There's no single schedule. In Aspen Painting's experience, heavily exposed sides can need attention in about two years, while well-protected areas can last around ten. That's why each side of the house is evaluated separately, and you're told which surfaces need work now and which can wait.

Do I need to be in town while my house is painted?

No. Many Aspen homes are second homes, and work is commonly done while owners are away. Aspen Painting walks the property with you or your property manager first, agrees the scope and schedule in writing, and does a final walkthrough and punch list before the job is called complete.

Can you paint a historic home in Aspen's West End?

Yes, but older houses need a different approach: original wood, plaster and trim are often worth repairing rather than replacing, and some work on designated properties may need City of Aspen review. Aspen Painting has restored Victorian homes in Aspen since 1968 and will help you find out what applies to yours.

Is lead paint a concern on an older house?

In any home built before 1978, the EPA requires renovation, repair and painting work that disturbs paint to follow lead-safe practices by a certified firm. Most of Aspen's Victorian houses date from the 1880s. Ask Aspen Painting to show its lead-safe certification before work starts.

Why is my exterior paint peeling so soon?

Early failure usually starts before the finish coat: the wrong coating for the surface, poor preparation, or painting over wood that hadn't dried after washing. Another coat on top doesn't fix it. Aspen Painting starts by finding out why the old finish failed.

Can a bad paint job be fixed without replacing everything?

Often, yes. Existing wood, siding, windows and doors can usually be cleaned, sanded, repaired, primed and refinished if the material is still sound. About 40% of Aspen Painting's projects involve correcting a past mistake or redoing poor work.

Who will be working in my house while I'm away?

Ask any contractor who will actually be on site and who oversees the job, especially when you won't be there. Aspen Painting's crew are its own employees, many with the company close to thirty years, and we'll tell you who is running your project before work starts.

How often should exterior stain be redone in Colorado?

It depends on the wood and how exposed it is. Redwood and cedar often need maintenance every two to three years here, and decks that hold snow wear fastest. Aspen Painting is a Wolman certified deck contractor and will tell you which surfaces are due.

See samples before you decide

Color and finish choices happen at our studio, with real samples instead of phone-screen swatches.

101 Founders Place, Suite 101
Obermeyer Place, Aspen, CO 81611
Weekdays 8–5

Let's look at the house together

Tell us the address and what you're seeing. A photo helps — send it right in the text. If you're out of town, your property manager can meet us.