Painters Brentwood TN — Interior, Exterior & Cabinet Painting

Brentwood is a Williamson County city just south of Nashville, incorporated in April 1969. I-65 and the Maryland Farms office park turned horse farms and farmland into neighborhoods, and the population grew from 9,431 in 1980 to 45,373 in 2020. About 90 percent of the city's land is zoned residential at one house per acre. Brentwood's own landmarks include the 1825 Ravenswood Mansion and the WSM broadcast tower at Tower Park. Day to day, though, most of Brentwood is made up of 1980s to 2000s homes in established subdivisions. ZIP codes 37027 and 37024 cover the city.

What a Brentwood house is made of

Because Brentwood grew quickly from the 1970s on, most homes share a few traits: brick or stone on the front, painted trim, soffits and fascia, garage doors that face the street, large windows, two-story foyers and tall exterior walls. Many sit on lots of an acre or more. That mix shapes the job:

  • Builder-grade paint from 20 to 30 years ago has faded, chalked or thinned out, especially on south- and west-facing trim.

  • Caulk joints at windows, doors, corner boards and garage door trim have shrunk and opened.

  • Decks and porches have taken years of sun and storms and need to be cleaned before they are stained.

  • Front doors, shutters and garage doors are usually the quickest way to refresh the street view.

Painting the brick or stone is a bigger decision, and not always the right one. We can paint brick if you want a lasting change. Many owners keep sound masonry as it is and spend the budget on exterior painting for the trim, soffit, doors and siding around it.

Weather: what Brentwood's climate does to paint

Brentwood has a humid subtropical climate, with about 54 inches of precipitation a year. The closest NOAA climate station, in neighboring Franklin, records rain on about 130 days a year, with the wettest months running March through May and again in December. Summer highs average around 90 degrees in July and August, and winter nights regularly drop below freezing. For exterior paint, that means:

  • Moisture is the main enemy. Peeling starts where water sits: window sills, the bottom edges of trim, horizontal surfaces and anywhere near the ground.

  • Sun is the second. South- and west-facing walls and decks fade and chalk first.

  • Timing matters. Exterior paint needs a dry stretch and moderate temperatures. In the Franklin NOAA data, October is the driest month and averages a low in the upper 40s, which is why fall books up fast. Spring is the other window, though it is also the wettest time of year.

  • Decks and fences are better stained than painted. See staining.

HOAs and exterior color approval

Many Brentwood neighborhoods have homeowners associations with architectural review committees, and some require approval before you change exterior colors, replace doors or alter trim. If you live in one: 1. Read your covenants or call the HOA manager before choosing colors. 2. Ask what the committee needs. A color list with names and locations (body, trim, door, shutters), a photo of the house, and sample swatches is usual. 3. Send us your color picks and we will help you put together the samples the committee wants to see. 4. Build the approval time into your schedule, especially in spring and fall.

Interiors and kitchen cabinets

Two-story foyers, tall stair walls, vaulted ceilings and builder-grade oak cabinets are common in Brentwood. Tall walls are a safety and scheduling question as much as a painting one: ask any painter how they will reach them. We paint tall walls and ceilings, and we refinish dated kitchen cabinets, including the honey-oak cabinets that were standard in 1990s kitchens: cabinet painting. Winter is the easiest time to schedule interiors: winter interior painting. See interior painting.

How to compare Brentwood painting estimates

Large Brentwood homes mean large estimates, and two quotes can look very different on paper. Before you choose, line them up:

  • Scope: does each one list the surfaces: siding, trim, soffit, fascia, doors, shutters, garage doors, gutters, porch ceilings?

  • Repairs: how will rotted or damaged trim, failed caulk and bare wood be handled, and is that written down?

  • Mildew and washing: how will green or dirty surfaces be cleaned before paint goes on?

  • Colors and approvals: who handles samples if your HOA needs them?

  • Credentials: is there a Tennessee contractor license number you can look up, and proof of insurance?

  • Warranty: is it in writing, how long is it, and does it transfer if you sell the house?

  • Schedule: when does the work start, how long will it take, and what happens if the weather turns?

A painter who answers these clearly before the job is usually one who handles problems well during it.

Recent Brentwood work

We have painted and stained in Brentwood. See a Governor's Club interior repaint and a Brentwood fence stain with before and after photos.

Nearby and Williamson County areas we paint

Forest Hills is the closest Nashville city page, and Brentwood's northern border touches Davidson County. In Williamson County we also paint in Franklin, Nolensville and Thompson's Station. In Nashville: Oak Hill, Green Hills and Belle Meade. See all Nashville painting areas.

Why homeowners choose us

  • 4.8 stars from 162 Google reviews

  • Painting since 1999, in business since 2010

  • Voted Best of Nashville since 2012

  • Licensed, bonded and insured in Tennessee, license #7688

  • Five-year transferable warranty. See our warranty.

  • A free written estimate after we walk the house.

Brentwood painting FAQ

Is Brentwood part of Nashville? Brentwood is its own city in Williamson County, just south of Nashville. We serve it from our Nashville home office.

Do I need HOA approval to repaint my Brentwood home? It depends on your neighborhood's covenants. Many Brentwood subdivisions have an architectural review committee, and some require approval before exterior colors change. Check your covenants or call your HOA manager, and send us your color choices so we can help prepare samples.

What time of year is best to paint a Brentwood exterior? Spring and fall, when it is dry and mild. Fall is drier than spring in NOAA data from nearby Franklin. Interiors can be done any time, and winter is the easiest season to book. See winter interior painting.

How often should I repaint my Brentwood exterior? It depends on exposure, trim condition and the paint now on the house. We look at the trim, south-facing walls and decks during the walkthrough and tell you what needs doing now.

Should I paint my brick? Sound brick is often best left alone. If you want a color change, see brick painting. Many owners get the biggest change from the trim, doors, shutters and garage doors.

Can you refinish the oak cabinets in my 1990s kitchen? Yes. We refinish cabinets, including older oak. See cabinet painting.

Should I paint or stain my deck and fence? Decks and fences are usually better stained than painted. See staining.

Can you paint tall foyers and vaulted ceilings? Yes. We look at ceiling height and access at the walkthrough and put it in the written estimate.

How do I know a painter is licensed? Ask for the Tennessee license number and check it. Ours is #7688. Here is how to look up any painting contractor's license in Tennessee.

What does the warranty cover? Every job carries a five-year transferable warranty. See warranty.

Get your free Brentwood estimate. Call 615-975-6464 or request an estimate. Hours: Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm, Saturday 8am to 5pm, closed Sunday. We work from a Nashville home office and come to you.