Tudor Style Home Exterior Repainting in La Jolla

Last Updated: November 11, 2013

Project Description

This was a very large English tudor style home nestled in the beach community of Birdrock in La Jolla. The homeowners are new customers who moved from the east coast. The tudor boards on their home were separating from the stucco and the wood French windows and doors on the house had general beach type weathering and failure . Mike and Pat Chism actually painted this home over 20 years ago. It had since been painted again by another contractor, then we were hired by the new owners again.

Project Process

We patched the stucco where necessary and for extra quality, we applied elastomeric patching compound by brush at the edge of the tudor boards to seal them to the stucco. We sprayed mildew sealer over the top of the areas while still wet then brushed it all out accordingly to match textures.

For the wood, windows and doors, we scraped and grinded all the failed areas to a smooth surface then spot primed with Zinsser 123 primer. Then we applied a onepass patching compound followed by more sanding and another prime coat.

Colors & Products Used On Exterior

After preparing all the surfaces, we sprayed liquid mask on all the glass. Then we sprayed a coat of Sherwin Williams Superpaint , ' Bungelow Beige' on all stucco, tudor boards, eaves, windows, doors. Next, we masked off all the stucco and sprayed the tudor boards and eaves with Sherwin Williams ' Black Fox'. Then we sprayed the French doors and windows with Sherwin Williams ' Keystone Gray' in Solo latex enamel. The front door was sprayed with Sherwin Williams ' Needlepoint Navy' in Solo latex enamel.

September 28, 2026
Selling your San Diego home in 2027? Learn which painting updates can improve curb appeal and presentation without wasting money on unnecessary work.
September 9, 2026
Painting a La Mesa condo or townhome? Learn what to confirm with your HOA about interior, exterior, shared surfaces, approvals, and contractor rules.
September 9, 2026
Paint keeps failing around old repairs? Learn why patched stucco, repaired wood, old joints, moisture, and poor prep can cause repeat failure.
September 9, 2026
Repainting a historic or older La Mesa home? Learn what to check before changing original details, woodwork, older coatings, and repairs.
September 9, 2026
Updating a La Mesa kitchen? Learn when cabinet painting should happen around countertops, backsplash, flooring, hardware, and carpentry work.
September 9, 2026
Should you repaint your Poway house, fences, gates, and patio structures together or in phases? Learn how condition, budget, and repairs affect the plan.
September 9, 2026
Peeling paint on fences and gates may point to age, wood damage, corrosion, or failed coatings. See what Poway homeowners should check before recoating.
September 9, 2026
Painting a Poway property with fences, gates, or detached structures? Learn how to plan access, repairs, prep, and project sequencing.
September 9, 2026
Clearing defensible space around a Poway home? Learn why trimming, cleanup, access, repairs, and exterior painting should be coordinated first.
September 9, 2026
Should Santee homeowners paint the house, fence, and patio cover together? Learn how condition, access, prep, budget, and maintenance affect the choice.

Tell us about your project

Tell Us About Your Project

Contact us today to schedule a visit from one of our estimators! We’ll come to your home and provide a detailed estimate.


(858) 454-3850


Est 1982