A. Craig & Son Painting
604-861-6644 acraigandson@yahoo.ca
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Restoration & prep

Restoration and surface prep before the paint goes on.

Paint only lasts as long as the surface under it. Rotten wood, cracked concrete and old peeling coats have to be dealt with first.

We repair and prepare commercial, strata and public buildings, then finish them with the right coating.

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Repair and prep work we do

  • Heritage building restoration

    Older buildings repaired and repainted without losing their character.

    Heritage restoration

  • Rotten wood replacement

    Soft, rotted trim and siding cut out and replaced before painting, as on a large heritage strata complex.

  • Drywall repair and painting

    Holes, dents and new drywall taped, filled, sanded and painted.

  • Water damage repair

    Stained or damaged walls and ceilings repaired and sealed so the stain doesn't bleed back through.

  • Concrete repair

    Cracks and spalls patched before coating. We repair concrete; we don't pour or form it.

  • Popcorn ceiling removal

    Textured ceilings scraped off and finished smooth, ready for paint.

  • Lead paint abatement

    Lead paint dealt with safely by crews trained for lead by the Hazardous Materials Association of BC, then the surface is recoated.

    Lead paint abatement

  • Pressure washing

    Dirt, mildew and chalky old paint washed off so new coatings grip.

    Pressure washing

Exterior steel stairs with grey treads and fresh white railings in the sun
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Exterior steel stairs with grey treads, white stringers and white railings
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Who we do this for

Property managers, strata councils and facility managers with buildings that need more than a fresh coat.

Our restoration and prep work

Heritage hall siding, before
Heritage hall siding, after: Wood repairs and fresh caulking on a heritage hall, between the washing and lead abatement and the primer and paint
Heritage hall siding. Wood repairs and fresh caulking on a heritage hall, between the washing and lead abatement and the primer and paint.
After painting: restored post-secondary building with smooth, even light grey panels
Exterior panels stripped back to bare, rust-stained metal inside containment
Primed panels with orange marks at the seams on a post-secondary building
New drywall ceiling taped and filled, work in progress
Crew member in a boom lift basket spraying the exterior of a care centre, Lower Mainland
New drywall hung on walls and a ceiling bulkhead, before taping and painting
Underside of an exterior steel deck with peeling paint and rust streaks, before repair

Restoration projects

Before painting: heavily peeling white paint on the metal panels of a post-secondary building Schools & Campuses · 8 photos

Post-Secondary Restoration

A post-secondary building required significant restoration due to widespread coating failure and the presence of lead-based paint. The work was carried out in an active, year-round teaching environment, requiring careful planning to minimize disruption to staff and students. After safe preparation and remediation of existing coatings, the building was repainted with durable finishes designed for high-traffic, high-impact conditions. The result was a refreshed, resilient exterior capable of withstanding heavy daily use while improving the overall appearance of the facility.
After painting: hospital side elevation finished in bright white, from the street Before & after Hospitals & Health Care · 8 photos

Hospital Cladding and Lead Abatement

A hospital engaged us to resolve coating failures on metal cladding and address lead paint on a handrail requiring abatement. The cladding was vapour blasted and primed with a bonding system, while the handrail was safely abated and primed with epoxy. All surfaces were finished with a light industrial semi-gloss enamel, resulting in a clean, durable, and well-adhered finish suitable for a health care environment.

How a restoration job runs

  1. Look closely

    We walk the building and mark rot, rust, cracks and failing paint.

  2. Lead check

    On older buildings, lead paint is found and dealt with before any sanding.

  3. Repair

    Wood, drywall and concrete are fixed, and seams are caulked.

  4. Prime and paint

    Bare and repaired spots are primed, then the finish coats go on.

Safety: How our crews work safely

Where we do this work: Commercial, strata and public buildings from Horseshoe Bay to Chilliwack.

Restoration & Prep services Heritage Restoration

Related Strata paintingCommercial painting

Common questions

Do you fix the surface before you paint?

Yes. Washing, scraping, filling, caulking and replacing rotten wood are part of how we work. Painting over damage only hides it for a while.

Do you do concrete work?

We repair concrete before it's coated, like patching cracks and broken edges. We don't pour, form or do other concrete contracting.

Can you remove popcorn ceilings?

Yes. Older textured ceilings can contain asbestos, so they should be tested before anyone scrapes them.

How do I get a price for restoration work?

Call 604-861-6644 or send us the address and some photos of the damage. We'll come and look, then give you a price.

How do you handle lead paint safely?

Our crews are trained for lead by the Hazardous Materials Association of BC, and we follow the legal requirements for abatement before any repainting.

Four-storey building with restained wood columns and beams at the entrance

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  • Bonded & insured
  • Member in good standing of DC38
  • Red Seal painters
  • Lead trained by the Hazardous Materials Association of BC

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