Historic plaster work in the Lettered Streets, done by painters who know these old homes.
Bellingham Painting Co. provides painting services in Lettered Streets, Bellingham, WA. We're insured, estimates are free, and most homeowners hear back within 15 minutes. Call (360) 383-5454.
The Lettered Streets are the historic grid just north of downtown, A Street all the way through K. The homes are some of the oldest in the city, many from the 1890s and 1900s, with original plaster walls and layers of lead paint that need careful handling.
Plaster is not drywall. It cracks differently and it takes paint differently, and it needs its own patching compounds. We have painters on the crew who have been working with historic plaster for 15+ years. Lead-safe certified for every pre-1978 home, which is most of them here.
What's behind these old walls.
Common home styles
1890s-1930s Victorians, early craftsmans, a few Italianate and Queen Anne holdouts, some converted duplexes.
Popular projects
Historic plaster restoration and painting, period-correct exterior color consultation, lead-safe prep and encapsulation, detailed trim work.
Climate & prep considerations
Standard marine climate. Original wood siding needs annual spot-caulking between full repaint cycles.
How much does house painting cost in Lettered Streets, Bellingham?
For most Lettered Streets homes, interior painting runs $4,950 to $9,900 and exterior repaints run $4,950 to $10,450 depending on size and condition. The original wood siding on these old homes needs annual spot-caulking between full repaint cycles, and we build that prep into the price. Request a free quote for an exact number.
Do you paint in Lettered Streets?
Yes, and we know these blocks well. We work on the 1890s-1930s Victorians, early craftsmans, the odd Italianate or Queen Anne holdout, and converted duplexes. Free same-day estimates.
What painting services do you offer here?
Interior painting, exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, commercial painting, and pressure washing throughout the greater Bellingham area.
Ready for a free Lettered Streets quote?
A few details is all we need. Replies usually land within 15 minutes during business hours.
Bellingham Painting Co. serves homeowners and businesses across Bellingham, Fairhaven, South Hill, Edgemoor, Sudden Valley, Lynden, Ferndale, and surrounding Whatcom County. We're based in Bellingham, WA. We're available 7 days a week, 8am to 5pm. Bellingham Painting Co. is operated by KINGTIDES LLC, a licensed and insured Washington business (UBI 605 901 722). Estimates are free and most homeowners hear back within 15 minutes. Call (360) 383-5454.