Mahtomedi's lakefront setting — from the White Bear Lake shoreline to Wildwood Park and the Birchwood area — means beautiful homes and serious paint challenges. Lakeside humidity shortens coating life, so lakefront prep and product choice matter more here than almost anywhere in the metro.
For Mahtomedi exteriors, we use moisture-tolerant prep: thorough washing to remove mildew, full scraping and sanding, oil-based spot priming on bare wood, extra caulk replacement at seams, and two coats of Sherwin-Williams Emerald or Duration — products chosen for humid microclimates. Interiors get the same attention, with proper ventilation-cure scheduling.
Cody is the owner and the painter on every Mahtomedi job — no subcontractors. 3-year written warranty, $1M Hiscox liability insurance, and free written estimates within 48 hours.