Painting in Five Points.
Five Points takes its name from the five-way intersection by Five Points Diner. Not the famous New York City one. It sits in the triangle between Merrimon and Broadway, just north of downtown, with UNC-Asheville at the north end of the corridor. Most of the housing here is 1900–1925 wooden bungalows and craftsman four-squares.
This is the neighborhood people picture when they picture Asheville. Walkable, coffee shops in old houses, bungalows close together, mature trees. The density of trees is a mixed blessing for paint: a lot of shaded elevations, a lot of moisture, and a lot of mildew pressure on the north and east faces. The trim on these original homes is intricate and worth the careful prep.
What we see on Five Points homes.
Common home styles
1900s–1925 wooden bungalows and craftsman four-squares, with a handful of larger Victorian homes near the Merrimon and Broadway split.
Popular projects
Exterior repaint of small bungalows with intricate original trim, interior repaint of small original rooms, cabinet refinishing in tiny kitchens, and trim and door refinish on original interior wood.
Climate & prep considerations
Heavy tree cover keeps north and east elevations damp, so we spec mildew-resistant primers on those faces. Spring pollen rules out March through May for exterior work. South-facing siding still sees full sun and runs on a five-year cycle.