Ron’s Painting, also known as Painters Halifax, paints homes across Cole Harbour, from the established streets of Forest Hills and Colby Village to the newer homes along the Cole Harbour Road corridor. Ron Cann and his crew bring more than 25 years of hands-on experience, fixed written quotes and a 2-year written warranty to every interior and exterior project.
800+ projects
Completed across Halifax Regional Municipality
2-year warranty
Written workmanship warranty on qualifying projects
$2M liability
Insured, licensed and WCB covered
No subcontractors
Every painter is on Ron’s vetted crew
Cole Harbour fronts the Atlantic and sits about 6 km east of downtown Dartmouth. It was an unincorporated village until amalgamation created Halifax Regional Municipality, and it grew quickly in the 1970s and 1980s, after Highway 111 was completed and Cole Harbour Road was widened. Much of the housing here comes from that building boom, so many homes now have decades of wear on their paint. Before we quote a job, we look at the age and condition of your home.
These residential neighbourhoods on either side of Cole Harbour Road are made up mainly of detached homes, with some semi-detached houses and low-rise apartments. Homes from the 1970s and 1980s often have original wood trim, older ceiling finishes and exterior paint that has been recoated several times. We check for peeling, cracked caulking and past patch jobs, and we repair them before priming instead of painting over them.
If your home’s age makes you wonder about lead in old paint, raise it at your estimate. See the question on lead paint below.
Homes from this period commonly have textured ceilings, dated wood panelling, tired kitchen cabinets and walls with years of small repairs. Popcorn ceiling removal and drywall repair are among the most requested jobs in Cole Harbour, and kitchen cabinet refinishing is a cost-effective way to update a kitchen without replacing it.
We repair the surface before we paint it, so old damage does not show through the new finish.
Homes near the water and the marshland are exposed to more moisture, wind and salt air than those further inland. Mildew and algae take hold, especially on north-facing siding and shaded trim. We clean the surface, power wash where it is appropriate, treat the problem and prime before the finish coat goes on, because paint applied over mildew will not last.
Cole Harbour opens onto the Atlantic, and the weather that comes with that is hard on exterior coatings. Salt air, humidity, wind-driven rain and repeated freeze-thaw cycles make inferior paint peel, crack and blister within a few years.
We use weather-resistant primers and paints made for Nova Scotia’s maritime conditions, and we schedule exterior work around suitable weather so the coating has time to cure. Before any paint goes on, we inspect for peeling paint, cracks, moisture damage, loose caulking and mildew, and we deal with each problem properly instead of covering it.
We paint wood, vinyl, aluminum and fibre cement siding, plus stucco, trim, soffits, garage doors, fences and decks. Spring and summer fill up quickly in Cole Harbour, so book early if you want a date in those seasons.
Interior work does not depend on the weather, so late fall and winter are a practical time to repaint rooms, ceilings and trim, repair drywall or refinish kitchen cabinets while exterior jobs wait for spring.
Good interior results come from the details: fixing surface flaws, choosing the right sheen for each space, cutting clean lines at trim and ceilings, priming stains and using durable products suited to each room. A busy front hall needs a different finish from a quiet bedroom, and kitchens, bathrooms and basements each have their own demands.
Kitchen cabinets are a good example. One customer told us they could not afford to replace their cabinets, and refinishing them saved a great deal of money. Before we recommend painting or refinishing, we assess the existing finish and cabinet material and explain what the result will look like, including whether the wood grain will stay visible.
Weather-resistant coatings for maritime conditions.
Walls, ceilings and full-home repaints.
Update your kitchen without replacement costs.
Holes, cracks and water damage fixed before painting.
Smooth, modern ceilings.
Hand-brushed detail work.
Chip-resistant enamel for high-touch areas.
Wood, vinyl, aluminum and fibre cement.
Masonry painting and repair.
Protection against weather and wear.
Walls, doors and floors.
Painting for businesses and commercial properties.
We spend 40 to 50 percent of every project on preparation, including sanding, priming, caulking and repairs, before the first finish coat. That is the main reason our work lasts.
We visit your property, assess the surfaces, discuss what you want and offer colour recommendations. No charge and no pressure.
You receive a fixed quote that breaks out labour, materials, prep and timeline. There is no hourly billing, and the quote is valid for 30 days.
We protect your furniture and floors, repair imperfections, prime surfaces and apply the finish coats with care.
We walk through the finished work with you, touch up anything that needs it, clean up completely and issue your written warranty.
Ron Cann leads the company, brings more than 25 years of hands-on painting experience to the work, and personally trains every crew member. When you hire us, the people in your home are the same trained team whose work you see in our portfolio.
We paint with low-VOC products from Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams or Dulux, bought at contractor pricing so you get premium materials without retail markup. Zero-VOC options are available for sensitive individuals and families with young children.
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How much does house painting cost in Cole Harbour?
There is no single price, because the cost depends on the size of the job, the condition of the surfaces, the repairs needed, access, the products chosen and the number of coats. Repainting clean walls in a newer home is a different job from repairing and repainting older siding and trim. We visit your home, then give you a fixed written quote that breaks out labour, materials and prep. The estimate is free and the quote is valid for 30 days.
Do you paint the homes in Forest Hills and Colby Village?
Yes. Both neighbourhoods are part of our regular service area. Much of the housing in Cole Harbour dates from the 1970s and 1980s, so we often see original wood trim, older ceiling finishes, tired exterior paint and caulking that has reached the end of its life. We inspect for these at your estimate and plan the prep accordingly.
Can you remove popcorn ceilings in my Cole Harbour home?
Yes. Popcorn ceiling removal and repair is one of our services, and it is a common request in homes from this era. We assess the ceiling at your estimate, explain what the work involves, and finish the ceiling smooth so it can be painted. Older textured ceilings can contain materials that need care, so mention your home’s age when you book.
My home was built decades ago. Could the old paint contain lead?
It is possible. Health Canada guidance ties the likelihood of lead-based paint to a home’s age, with homes built before 1960 the most likely to have it, and exterior paint in homes built before 1980 can also be a concern. Disturbing it by dry sanding or scraping can create hazardous dust. If your home’s age raises the question, mention it at your estimate so the prep can be planned around it, and consider having the paint tested first.
When is the best time to paint the exterior of a Cole Harbour home?
Spring and summer are the busiest seasons, so booking early gives you the best choice of dates. Exterior coatings need dry surfaces and suitable temperatures to cure, so we schedule around weather windows and follow each coating manufacturer’s application requirements. If you are reading this in late fall, ask us what is realistic for your project this year.
Can you paint inside my home during winter?
Yes. Interior work is not tied to the weather, which makes late fall and winter a good time for rooms, trim, ceilings, drywall repair and kitchen cabinet refinishing. We protect floors, fixtures and nearby surfaces, and we ask you to remove small, fragile or valuable items from the work area before we start.
How long does a painting project take?
A typical single room takes one to two days and a full interior can take several days. Drywall repair, drying times, detailed trim, occupied rooms and colour changes can all affect the schedule. Your estimated start date and duration are discussed before work begins.
What does your 2-year warranty cover?
Qualifying projects come with a written two-year workmanship warranty. It does not cover ongoing moisture damage, structural movement, impact damage or failure of the paint underneath. Full terms are provided with your project documents.