Painters in Sunalta, Calgary
One of Calgary's oldest western neighbourhoods, Sunalta grew up in the 1910s on the flats and lower slopes west of downtown, and its name — a blend of 'Sunny Alberta' — dates to that first boom. Today the community holds a genuine cross-section of city housing: surviving Edwardian-era houses, mid-century walk-up apartments, townhome rows, and new mid-rise projects clustering around the Sunalta LRT station under the Bow Trail flyover. The Calgary Tennis Club, founded here over a century ago, remains a neighbourhood institution. Painting in Sunalta means switching gears constantly. Heritage houses need plaster-friendly prep and brushwork on old fir trim. Apartment and townhome repaints reward speed and consistency — durable neutral schemes that turn over units quickly for the community's many landlords. Condo owners in the newer buildings want colour and feature walls that make compact floor plans feel intentional. Exterior work runs from repainting hundred-year-old wood siding to refreshing fences and stair rails on the walk-up stock along the avenues.
Serving homes near Sunalta LRT Station, Calgary Tennis Club, Bow Trail, Sunalta School and along 12 Avenue SW, 14 Street SW, 16 Street SW.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you handle rental unit repaints in Sunalta?
Yes — Sunalta's walk-ups and townhomes generate steady turnover work for us. We repaint most one- and two-bedroom units in one to two days using a consistent durable neutral, so future touch-ups blend and units rent faster.
Can you paint a 1912-era Sunalta house properly?
We can. Heritage Sunalta homes need plaster repair, stain-blocking primers over old finishes, and brushed enamel on original trim. We've worked on many pre-war Calgary houses and price the extra prep honestly in the written estimate.
How much does a condo repaint near the Sunalta LRT cost?
Compact newer condos usually land between $1,600 and $3,000 for walls throughout, with single rooms from $450–$1,100. Feature walls in deep colours add modestly, and we handle all building booking and protection requirements.
Do you repaint exterior wood siding in Sunalta?
Yes. Century-old siding needs careful scraping, sanding, spot-priming of bare wood, and two finish coats of premium exterior acrylic. Done right, it protects the original material for another decade and keeps the streetscape's character intact.
Send photos for a written painting quote in Sunalta or email inquiry@cochranemasterbuilders.com. Cochrane Master Painters serves Cochrane, Alberta and Rocky View County.