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.
Walkable streets, coffee shops in old houses, bungalows close together under mature trees. All that canopy is hard on paint. Shaded north and east faces stay damp after our afternoon storms, and mildew moves in fast where sun never reaches. 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.