Do you charge extra for driving out to Mulino?

No. Mulino is within our regular service area and we don’t add trip charges. We schedule Mulino projects efficiently to make the best use of crew time, and our estimates reflect the actual work — not the mileage.

Can you paint my barn and house at the same time?

That’s actually our preferred approach for Mulino properties. Combining structures into a single project saves you money on mobilization costs and ensures a cohesive look across your entire property. We’ll provide a single estimate covering everything.

My farmhouse has old lead paint. Can you handle that?

Yes. We’re EPA Lead-Safe certified and follow all federal RRP rules for pre-1978 homes. In Mulino we encounter lead paint regularly in older farmhouses. We can encapsulate or abate depending on the condition, and we handle all required documentation.

What kind of paint do you use on metal barns and outbuildings?

We use DTM (Direct-to-Metal) primers and industrial-grade alkyd or acrylic topcoats formulated for agricultural use. These products resist livestock moisture, UV degradation, and the thermal cycling that causes standard paints to crack on metal surfaces.

How long will an exterior paint job last on a Mulino home?

With proper prep and premium coatings, most Mulino exteriors last 8–12 years before needing a full repaint. South and west exposures may need touch-up sooner due to direct sun. We build maintenance recommendations into every project estimate.

Do you paint horse fences and entry gates?

Absolutely. We paint wood rail fences, metal gates, and entry columns as part of whole-property projects or as standalone work. For horse fences, we use exterior-rated coatings that are safe once fully cured and can withstand the inevitable bumps and rubs from livestock.

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Mulino sits in the rolling farmland between Oregon City and Molalla, a rural Clackamas County community where properties are measured in acres, not square feet. Horse pastures line Mulino Road, small hobby farms dot the hills along Dhooghe Road, and the pace of life here is deliberately slower than what you’ll find twenty minutes north in the suburbs. The homes reflect that independence — custom-built ranches, century-old farmhouses, and newer construction on large parcels.

Lenny Martin Painting has been driving out to Mulino for over thirty years. We understand that rural properties come with rural realities — gravel driveways, well water, long setbacks from the road, and outbuildings that need paint too. We don’t treat Mulino like a suburban neighborhood. We bring enough crew and materials for the full scope, plan for longer travel days, and price our work fairly for the area.

Whether your home is a newer build off S. Graves Road, a 1940s farmhouse along Liberal Road, or a barndominium conversion near Carus, we have the experience to prep and paint it correctly. Mulino’s open terrain means full sun exposure on south-facing walls and wind-driven rain from the southwest — both of which accelerate paint failure if the wrong products are used.

Exterior House Painting in Mulino

Exterior Painting for Mulino’s Rural Properties

Mulino homes face harsher exposure than their suburban counterparts. Without the windbreaks that dense neighborhoods provide, properties along Molalla Avenue South and Dhooghe Road take direct hits from winter storms rolling through the Cascade foothills. South-facing walls bake in summer sun, while north-facing siding stays damp well into June. Our exterior systems account for both extremes — UV-stabilized topcoats where the sun hits hardest, moisture-barrier primers on the shaded sides.

Many Mulino homes feature T1-11 plywood siding, metal panel systems, or original lap siding that’s been through decades of Oregon weather. We see a lot of homes from the 1970s through 1990s that were built as rural retreats and have since become full-time residences. These often need more than a simple repaint — wood rot repair at the foundation line, caulk replacement around aging windows, and thorough pressure washing to remove years of agricultural dust and pollen buildup.

Full-property pressure washing to remove farm dust and pollen
Wood rot repair at foundation lines and window sills
T1-11 plywood siding sealing and two-coat refinishing
Metal outbuilding and barn painting with rust-inhibiting primers
UV-resistant topcoats for exposed south and west walls
Fence and deck staining as part of whole-property refreshes

A Finish That Holds Up Year After Year

Open-terrain properties in Mulino take more UV and wind punishment than sheltered suburban homes. Our high-build exterior coatings and thorough caulk work extend repaint cycles by several years, even on the most exposed elevations.

Interior Painting for Mulino Homes

Interior Painting for Mulino Farmhouses & Custom Homes

Mulino interiors are as varied as the properties themselves. We paint everything from original plaster walls in 1930s farmhouses along Liberal Road to open-concept great rooms in newer construction off S. Mathias Road. Older homes often have multiple layers of paint, nicotine staining from woodstoves, or textured ceilings that need special attention before any finish coat goes on.

For horse property owners and hobby farmers, we also handle mudrooms, tack rooms, and attached shop spaces that need durable, washable finishes. These aren’t vanity paint jobs — they’re functional coatings that need to withstand boot traffic, moisture, and daily wear. We use satin and semi-gloss enamels in these areas for maximum cleanability.

Multi-layer paint removal on century-old plaster and lathe walls
Woodstove smoke and nicotine stain sealing with shellac-based primers
Open-concept great room painting with consistent sheen and color
Mudroom and tack room finishes in durable semi-gloss enamel
Popcorn ceiling removal or skim-coating for 1980s-era homes
Kitchen cabinet refinishing from honey oak to modern painted finishes

Color & Finish Guidance

Mulino homeowners tend toward warm, grounded palettes that complement the pastoral views — creamy whites, warm taupes, and soft sage greens. For the farmhouse aesthetic that’s popular in the area, Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige or Benjamin Moore White Dove make excellent whole-house neutrals.

Commercial Painting in Mulino

Agricultural & Commercial Painting in the Mulino Area

Mulino’s commercial painting needs lean agricultural. Barns, equipment shelters, riding arenas, and farm stands all need coatings that perform under heavy use and direct weather exposure. We apply industrial-grade barn paint and metal panel coatings that resist the combination of livestock moisture, hay dust, and year-round weather that breaks down consumer-grade products within a few seasons.

Beyond agricultural structures, the Mulino and Carus area includes small businesses, a community grange hall, and churches that need periodic maintenance painting. We handle these projects with the same professionalism we bring to residential work — clean job sites, reliable scheduling, and coatings matched to the specific substrate and use case.

Barn and stable painting with livestock-safe, low-odor coatings
Metal equipment shelter and pole barn refinishing
Riding arena and covered structure painting
Farm stand and roadside business exterior refreshes
Church and grange hall interior and exterior maintenance
Fence line and entry gate painting for equestrian properties

Industries We Serve in Mulino

Equestrian facilities, hobby farms, agricultural outbuildings, small rural businesses, churches, and community buildings throughout the Mulino and Carus area rely on our crew for durable, weather-ready painting services.

Why Mulino Property Owners Choose Lenny Martin Painting

There are dozens of painters in Clackamas. The difference is in the prep, the communication, and whether they’ll still answer the phone a year from now.

What Sets Us Apart

Rural property specialists: We understand acreage properties, long driveways, outbuildings, and the logistics of painting in Mulino’s agricultural landscape.
Full-property capability: House, barn, fences, shop, deck — we handle every structure on your property in a single mobilization so you’re not scheduling multiple contractors.
Substrate expertise: T1-11, metal panels, old-growth lap siding, Hardie board — Mulino has it all, and we know the prep and product each one requires.
Honest rural pricing: We don’t pad estimates for the drive. Our Mulino pricing reflects the actual scope of work, and we’ve been earning repeat business here for three decades.

Projects We Handle

Complete exterior repaint of a 2,800 sq ft ranch on Mulino Road plus matching barn and three-rail fence — coordinated as a single project
Interior restoration of a 1938 farmhouse on Liberal Road, including lead paint encapsulation and full-house repaint
Metal pole barn refinishing on Dhooghe Road with rust-inhibiting primer and industrial topcoat
Kitchen cabinet transformation in a Carus home — honey oak to Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace in satin finish

Read what past clients have to say on our reviews page, or browse our project gallery to see recent work.

Mulino Neighborhoods We Serve

Mulino Road
Dhooghe Road
S. Graves Road
Liberal Road
Molalla Avenue South
Carus
S. Mathias Road

Mulino House Painting & Commercial Painting FAQ

Do you charge extra for driving out to Mulino?
- No. Mulino is within our regular service area and we don’t add trip charges. We schedule Mulino projects efficiently to make the best use of crew time, and our estimates reflect the actual work — not the mileage.
Can you paint my barn and house at the same time?
- That’s actually our preferred approach for Mulino properties. Combining structures into a single project saves you money on mobilization costs and ensures a cohesive look across your entire property. We’ll provide a single estimate covering everything.
My farmhouse has old lead paint. Can you handle that?
- Yes. We’re EPA Lead-Safe certified and follow all federal RRP rules for pre-1978 homes. In Mulino we encounter lead paint regularly in older farmhouses. We can encapsulate or abate depending on the condition, and we handle all required documentation.
What kind of paint do you use on metal barns and outbuildings?
- We use DTM (Direct-to-Metal) primers and industrial-grade alkyd or acrylic topcoats formulated for agricultural use. These products resist livestock moisture, UV degradation, and the thermal cycling that causes standard paints to crack on metal surfaces.
How long will an exterior paint job last on a Mulino home?
- With proper prep and premium coatings, most Mulino exteriors last 8–12 years before needing a full repaint. South and west exposures may need touch-up sooner due to direct sun. We build maintenance recommendations into every project estimate.
Do you paint horse fences and entry gates?
- Absolutely. We paint wood rail fences, metal gates, and entry columns as part of whole-property projects or as standalone work. For horse fences, we use exterior-rated coatings that are safe once fully cured and can withstand the inevitable bumps and rubs from livestock.

Let’s Put Fresh Paint on Your Mulino Property

From the farmhouses along Liberal Road to the newer builds off S. Graves Road, Lenny Martin Painting brings 30+ years of hands-on experience to Mulino’s rural properties. House, barn, fences, shop — we handle it all. Call 503-888-8020 for your free estimate.