Protecting and restoring the architectural heritage of Spokane's iconic South Hill. From historic estates near Manito Park to classic Craftsman bungalows, we are 99203's trusted experts.
Centered around the stunning botanical beauty of Manito Park—from the vibrant Duncan Gardens to the peaceful Japanese Garden—the Manito neighborhood represents the historic heart of Spokane's South Hill. Living here means being surrounded by incredible Inland Northwest architecture, beautiful basalt rock walls, and a spectacular urban tree canopy.
At Coles Painting, we understand that working on an older or historic home in this area requires an elevated level of service. Whether you are preserving the intricate interior millwork of a 1920s Tudor on Manito Boulevard or protecting your home's original exterior siding against Spokane's harsh weather, our technicians have the expertise to protect your property flawlessly.
The neighborhoods surrounding Manito Park boast incredible residential architecture spanning over a century. Treating these homes correctly requires specialized knowledge of classic building materials:
Found extensively along Manito Blvd and bordering Rockwood, featuring deep porches, brick accents, stucco half-timbering, and highly detailed interior woodwork.
Our Approach:
We carefully repair historic stucco cracks using elastomeric sealants. Inside, we strictly adhere to Lead-Safe practices, use stain-blocking oil primers to prevent tannin bleed from antique fir woodwork, and apply premium self-leveling enamels.
Stately two-story homes with massive wood siding planks, often updated inside to feature more open, modern floor plans.
Our Approach:
We apply premium elastomeric caulking to seal large, aging exterior siding gaps against moisture. Inside, we meticulously restore failing plaster and apply flawless spray finishes to formal wainscoting and high ceilings.
Spokane's extreme four-season climate is brutal on exterior paint. The South Hill experiences dramatic temperature swings—from heavy snow, ice, and freezing temperatures in the winter to 90+ degree dry heat in the summer.
This constant cycling causes the 100-year-old wood framing to rapidly expand and contract. Additionally, the beautiful, mature Ponderosa pines and maples around Manito keep many homes in deep shade, creating the perfect environment for aggressive algae and mildew growth on siding and decks.
"We bought a 1920s Craftsman near Duncan Gardens that needed serious love. The exterior paint was peeling from the winter weather, and the interior plaster walls were severely cracked. Coles Painting handled everything with incredible professionalism. They masked our original hardwood floors perfectly, managed the lead-safe prep, and totally revitalized our home."
— Emily & Jason R., Manito Neighborhood Residents
Painting a historic or luxury home is not a weekend project. Attempting to navigate grand staircases or tall exteriors without professional scaffolding is dangerous. Furthermore, scraping historic woodwork without Lead-Safe containment puts your family at risk, and using standard blue tape often ruins imported tile or antique hardwood floors. Let our professionals handle the demanding prep work.
When hiring a contractor to enter your upscale Spokane home, trust and accountability are everything. Here is how our professional crew compares to the average "guy with a brush."
| Service Feature | Coles Painting | Generic Painters |
|---|---|---|
| Floor & Furniture Protection | White-Glove: Heavy Paper & Plastic | Canvas tarps only (Spill risk) |
| Historic Home Prep | Lead-Safe Certified & Plaster Repair | Paints over failing plaster |
| Paint Quality | Premium Low-VOC (Sherwin/BM) | Cheap Contractor Grade |
| Insurance Status | Fully Licensed & Insured in WA | Often uninsured (You are liable) |
| Final Walkthrough | Manager Inspection Included | "Tail-light Guarantee" |
Yes. The 99203 zip code features thousands of homes built well before 1978. Our team is fully EPA Lead-Safe certified. We take great care to safely scrape, encapsulate, and contain dangerous paint chips, protecting your property and family during preparation.
Absolutely. Older Craftsman and Foursquare homes throughout the South Hill often have failing plaster. We use fiberglass mesh tape and setting-type joint compounds to restore these walls to a flawless, smooth finish before painting, ensuring the repair lasts for years without cracking.
We treat your home with "white-glove" care. We move heavy furniture, wrap it in fresh plastic, and completely cover all flooring (including original hardwoods and imported tile) with thick builder's paper and secure painter's tape. Your floors will be perfectly safe while we work.
Yes. We offer complete factory-finish cabinet refinishing for kitchens, bathrooms, and high-end built-in libraries. We remove the doors, spray them in a controlled environment, and carefully paint the boxes in your home using low-VOC enamels for a flawless, modern look.
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We take pride in serving the prestigious communities of Spokane's South Hill. Whether you're restoring a grand estate in Rockwood, painting a classic home near Manito Park, or updating a modern interior in Lincoln Heights, Coles Painting brings professional precision, deep local knowledge, and unmatched white-glove customer care to every project.