A courthouse-square town painted since 1787
Pittsboro has served as Chatham County's seat since being renamed in 1787, and the 1881 courthouse anchoring downtown — restored and reopened in 2013 — sits among a mix of building ages that have all weathered the same regional summer heat and humidity for generations.
Painting older wood buildings near the courthouse square
Buildings closest to Pittsboro's courthouse square tend to carry more layers of historic paint than newer construction further out, so a repaint there usually starts with more extensive surface prep to handle that accumulated coating history before a new finish goes on.
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What to share about your Pittsboro painting project
Let us know how close the home is to the courthouse square, siding material and condition, and your target timeline. Downtown proximity often means more layers of prior paint to work around.
Working near Pittsboro's historic courthouse square
Properties closest to the 1881 courthouse square may be subject to additional review for exterior changes given the area's historic character; confirm with Chatham County before finalizing material or color changes.