Painters in Forest Lawn, Calgary
Once its own town before joining Calgary in 1961, Forest Lawn is the cultural heart of the city's east side — home to International Avenue, the 17 Avenue SE corridor famous for restaurants and shops from dozens of countries. The surrounding streets hold 1950s and 1960s bungalows, duplexes, and low-rise rentals, with Elliston Park and its annual GlobalFest fireworks on the community's eastern edge and the Forest Lawn Library serving as a neighbourhood hub. Affordability keeps this one of Calgary's busiest markets for first homes and income properties. That translates directly into painting demand. We run constant rental-turnover repaints here — compact suites finished in a day or two with washable, scuff-resistant paint that survives high-traffic living. First-time buyers hire us to modernize original interiors, which means priming over decades of colour, spraying dated trim in fresh enamel, and renewing tired ceilings. On the outside, sixty-year-old stucco and siding gets washed, patched, primed, and recoated, while bold front-door colours give these character streets an easy lift.
Serving homes near International Avenue (17 Avenue SE), Elliston Park, Bob Bahan Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Forest Lawn Library and along 17 Avenue SE, 40 Street SE, 44 Street SE.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can you paint a rental unit in Forest Lawn?
Most Forest Lawn rental suites are repainted in one to two days once booked. We use durable washable finishes suited to high-turnover housing and keep colour records for consistent future touch-ups.
What does painting cost in Forest Lawn?
Single rooms run $450–$1,100, full interiors $2,800–$6,500, and cabinet refinishing starts around $2,900. Compact Forest Lawn bungalows often land at the affordable end. Every job gets a written quote first.
Can you repaint the old stucco on my Forest Lawn home?
Yes — 1950s and 60s stucco is common here. We pressure-wash, fill hairline cracks, prime chalky surfaces with a masonry-appropriate primer, and finish with two coats of premium exterior acrylic.
Do you paint basement suites in Forest Lawn?
We do, including legalized secondary suites. We prime fresh or patched drywall, paint walls and ceilings in bright durable finishes, and work around inspection or tenancy timelines when schedules are tight.
Send photos for a written painting quote in Forest Lawn or email inquiry@cochranemasterbuilders.com. Cochrane Master Painters serves Cochrane, Alberta and Rocky View County.