Give Your Historic Home the Respect It Deserves
Artisan Craftsmanship for Wilmington’s Most Treasured Homes
There’s a big difference between painting a house and painting a historic home. Painting a legacy property isn’t just about coverage and color. It’s about stewardship, strategy, and skill. From 1800s farmhouses to Queen Anne cottages to Colonial Revivals downtown, historic homes demand a careful, knowledgeable approach – and a painter who’s ready for what might be hiding under 100 years of paint. Your home has a story, and it deserves to be preserved, not whitewashed. JBG Painting brings decades of experience, museum-quality materials, and passed-down trade knowledge to every historic restoration project. We’ve worked on homes and historic churches in downtown Wilmington, Southport, and Lake Waccamaw.
“Historic homes are legacies – they deserve respect, not shortcuts.” ~ James, retired naval architect
What’s Your Goal for This Home?
Historic restoration isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s more like choosing how you’d restore a classic car pulled from a junkyard:
- 1. You can add oil and gas and get it running.
- 2. You can restore it to showroom condition.
- 3. Or you can create a beautiful daily driver.
It all depends on your long-term goals – and your budget.
That’s why every historic home project starts with a consultation. We need to understand how far you want to go and what the home needs to get there. If your home is over 100 years old, there’s no telling how many layers have been added – or covered up. We’ll help you make sense of what’s under the surface, explain your options, and create a plan that fits your priorities.
You don’t need to have all the answers. You simply need to be willing to discuss your budget and vision openly. We’ll meet you there.
Why Legacy Homeowners Call JBG Painting
Preservation You Can Trust. Finishes You’ll Be Proud Of.
Here’s what makes our historic restoration service the first call for Wilmington’s most discerning homeowners:
- Period-accurate craftsmanship backed by 20+ years of experience
- Seamless color, texture, and finish matching—interior and exterior
- Clean, respectful crews who understand historic value and detail
- Help setting realistic budgets that reflect your goals, not ours
We Restore the Beauty. You Keep the Story.
Our historic painting and restoration work blends seamlessly with what’s already there, because shortcuts don’t belong in legacy homes.
We Know What It Takes:
- Expert matching of period materials, patina, and surface textures
- Professional paint stripping, sanding, and finishing techniques
- Stucco and woodwork preservation that avoids damage or over-smoothing
- Legacy architectural coatings that reflect your home’s heritage
- Experience restoring 1800s–1930s homes throughout Wilmington, Southport, and Leland
Who We Serve
From retired professionals to preservation society members, our clients are deeply committed to the homes they live in and love.
Meet Your Historic Restoration Neighbors:
- James and Beatrice, owners of a 1915 Colonial Revival: tired of patchy fixes, they wanted real craftsmanship
- Bonnie and Leah, stewards of an 1890s Queen Anne cottage: anxious to preserve their home's charm for a historic registry submission
- Harold and Esther, restoring an 1800s farmhouse: frustrated by modern paint jobs that clash with antique materials
These homeowners didn’t want the cheapest painter. They wanted the right one.
I want a painter who respects my historic home.
What Makes JBG Different
This isn’t just paint - it’s preservation.
We don’t just show up with a roller and some cans. Our team brings decades of expertise and high-end tools, and we never cut corners. That’s why our work is often recommended by historic associations, preservation architects, and legacy homeowners throughout coastal North Carolina.
- 20+ years of historic painting experience
- Passed-down trade knowledge you won’t find online
- Color matching to adjacent, original surfaces
- Workshops available for historic homeowners to explore techniques before hiring
- Only premium paints and materials from Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Spectrum, and PPG
- Military, first responder, nurse, and teacher discounts available
3 Steps to Hire JBG for Historic Restoration
It’s easier than you think to protect your home’s history.
1. Schedule Your On-Site Consultation
We come to you, inspect the surfaces, and talk through the history of the property.
2. Receive a Custom, Period-Appropriate Plan
We don’t guess. We identify and explain what finishes belong, then show you how we’ll restore them.
3. Love the Home That Inspired You to Buy It
We’ll bring your home’s architectural story to life - so every visitor understands why it matters.
I want historic restoration done right.
Historic Preservation Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We know which materials were used in specific periods and use products and application techniques that replicate the original work, no plastic-y finishes or modern mismatches.
Absolutely. Our team is trained in how to preserve patina and only treat areas that need attention, so your home still feels historic, not “new.”
Yes, and we’re happy to collaborate with homeowners prepping for home tours, magazine features, or registry submissions.
We’re used to working around architectural teams, contractors, or sensitive schedules. Whether you’re hosting a fundraiser or prepping for an anniversary party, we’ll work around your life, not the other way around.
Yes, including trim, doors, contrast walls, and wood detailing. We can match period colors and finishes throughout the entire home.
Let’s Protect Your Legacy, Not Just Your Paint
I want a painter who respects my historic home.
Does Your Historic Home Deserve Expert-Level Painting?
Take this quick quiz to see if it’s time to work with a team that honors craftsmanship and legacy.
#1. What year was your home built?
#2. What’s your biggest concern about restoring your home’s finishes?
#3. How would you describe your home’s current condition?
#4. What’s prompting you to consider historic restoration now?
#5. How do you want your home to feel once the work is complete?
Results
Your home is historic – and it deserves a team that knows how to treat it. We specialize in period-correct finishes, paint-matching techniques, and subtle restoration methods that preserve every detail. Let’s restore your legacy.
You’re ready to stop patching and start preserving. Our team has the hands-on knowledge, product expertise, and restoration mindset to bring your home back to life with the care it deserves.