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Interior & Exterior Painting in Port Charlotte
A repaint that looks fine on day one can be peeling, chalking or growing mildew in two Florida seasons. We put our time into the prep, name the paint in writing, and paint with our own crew.
Prestigious Home Improvements · in-home visit, written price within a week.
Illustrative photos
These show the kind of work we do. Your contract names the exact brand, product, sheen and coat count for every surface.
- Licensed & insuredFL CRC1327831
- A+ BBB ratingAccredited business
- 5.0 on GoogleRated by homeowners
- Family-ownedBased in Port Charlotte, FL
- Financing availableAsk at your estimate
What we paint
Rooms, Cabinets, Ceilings and Stucco Exteriors
Illustrative photoInterior repaint
Walls, ceilings, trim and doors, from a few rooms to the whole house, with stain-blocking primer where water marks used to be.
Typical: $3,500–$14,000
Illustrative photoKitchen cabinet painting
Doors sprayed off-site in a controlled space, boxes degreased and primed, two coats of urethane-modified enamel.
Typical: $4,500–$9,500
Illustrative photoExterior stucco repaint
Low-pressure wash and mildewcide, cracks routed and filled, then elastomeric or high-build masonry coating at the specified thickness.
Typical: $6,000–$15,000
Illustrative photoPopcorn ceiling removal
Older texture tested for asbestos first, then contained, scraped, skim-coated and painted for flat, bright ceilings.
Typical: $2,500–$8,000
Why paint fails here
Paint Works Harder in Southwest Florida
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Humidity near 90 percent
Paint over damp or chalky stucco does not bond. It blisters and peels, usually within two seasons. We check moisture before we open a can.
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A storm almost every afternoon
From June to September, hairline cracks let rain behind the paint daily. They get routed and filled before any coating goes on.
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UV all year
South and west walls chalk and fade first. The right coating system and enough film thickness are what buy you extra years.
Ballpark it
What Would a Repaint Cost?
Walls, ceilings and trim, measured by the floor area of the rooms you want painted.
Typical interior repaint
$5,400 – $10,800
at $3–$6 per sq ft of floor area
Typical 2026 Charlotte and Sarasota County ranges. Dark-to-light color changes, heavy patching and vaulted ceilings cost more; walls-only with no color change costs less. Your fixed price comes after the free inspection.
Try the chalk test
Signs Your Exterior Paint Is Losing to the Florida Sun
- 1Chalk comes off on your handRun a palm across a south or west wall. A powdery residue means UV has broken down the binder and the coating has stopped sealing the stucco.
- 2One side of the house is lighterWhen the sunny elevations look washed out next to the shaded ones, the pigment and the protection are wearing away together.
- 3Hairline cracks in the stuccoThin cracks let rain in behind the paint every rainy-season afternoon. Left open, they widen and start showing up as stains or blisters.
- 4Blisters and peelingBubbles and flakes usually mean moisture is trapped behind the film, or the last coat went over damp or chalky stucco. Another coat on top will not stick.
- 5Black streaks under the eavesMildew near the roofline, behind shrubs or below gutters means those walls stay wet. It needs a mildewcide and a look at the water source, not just a rinse.
- 6Soft fascia and trimPeeling paint on wood trim often hides rot. If a screwdriver sinks in, the board gets replaced before anyone paints it.
Coating systems
Acrylic, Elastomeric or Enamel?
Acrylic masonry paint
A breathable exterior coating applied over a masonry sealer or conditioner, usually in two coats.
- Best when: the stucco is sound with few cracks
- Lower cost per job than elastomeric
- Simple to repaint over down the road
Elastomeric coating
A thick, flexible film that stretches across hairline cracks and sheds wind-driven rain off block and stucco walls.
- Best when: walls show many hairline cracks
- Goes on at a higher film thickness
- Not for walls that hold moisture behind them
Interior and cabinet enamels
Low-odor waterborne paint for walls and ceilings, and a hard, washable urethane-modified enamel for cabinets, doors and trim.
- Washable matte or eggshell on walls
- Non-yellowing semi-gloss on trim
- Cabinet doors sprayed off-site
How it works
From First Visit to Final Touch-Up
Free on-site inspection
Usually within 48 hours
We test for chalking and moisture, look for cracks, rot and mildew, and leave you a written, itemized estimate.
Colors and HOA approval
Before we schedule
Large swatches go up on your own walls in real daylight. In deed-restricted communities we prepare the color submittal and wait for the approval letter.
Prep and repairs
Most of the job
Washing, mildewcide, stucco and drywall repair, caulk and primer. Anything beyond the estimate is photographed and priced on a signed change order first.
Coating
Moisture checked first
Each coat goes on at the thickness the manufacturer specifies. In rainy season we check the stucco is dry before we open a can.
Walkthrough and warranty
Before the final invoice
We walk it together, finish the touch-up list, leave labeled leftover paint and hand over the written warranty. Then we bill.
Which job is yours?
Typical Painting Projects and What They Cost
Interior repaint
Walls, ceilings, trim and doors in a few rooms or the whole house.
- Typical range
- $3.5k–$14k
- Timeline
- 3–8 days
What's included
- Walls: Patch nail pops and dings, sand, spot-prime, two finish coats in washable matte or eggshell.
- Ceilings: Stain-blocking primer over old water marks, flat ceiling white, sharp cut lines.
- Trim & doors: Sand and prime old oil-based enamel, then semi-gloss acrylic that will not yellow.
- Protection: Floors covered, furniture moved and wrapped, outlet covers and hardware removed and replaced.
- Color help: Large sample swatches on your walls in real daylight before you commit.
Kitchen cabinet painting
A factory-smooth painted finish on solid wood cabinets, without the cost of new boxes.
- Typical range
- $4.5k–$9.5k
- Timeline
- 1–2 weeks
What's included
- Degrease: Doors and boxes cleaned with a degreaser so the new finish bonds.
- Doors off-site: Doors and drawer fronts labeled, removed and sprayed in a controlled space.
- Primer: Bonding primer on boxes, grain filler on oak if you want a smooth look.
- Finish: Two coats of urethane-modified cabinet enamel, cured before rehanging.
- Hardware: New pulls, soft-close hinges and bumpers installed if you choose.
Exterior stucco repaint
Full exterior with crack repair and an elastomeric or masonry coating system.
- Typical range
- $6k–$15k
- Timeline
- 1–2 weeks
What's included
- Wash: Low-pressure wash and mildewcide treatment, left to dry fully before priming.
- Crack repair: Hairline and settlement cracks routed, filled with elastomeric patch and textured to match.
- Primer: Masonry sealer or conditioner on chalky or bare stucco.
- Coating: Elastomeric or high-build acrylic, applied at the film thickness the manufacturer specifies.
- Trim & doors: Fascia, soffit, garage door and entry doors in a contrasting satin or semi-gloss.
Popcorn ceiling removal
Flat, modern ceilings that brighten the whole room.
- Typical range
- $2.5k–$8k
- Timeline
- 3–7 days
What's included
- Testing: Pre-1980s texture sampled for asbestos before anyone scrapes.
- Containment: Plastic on walls and floors, HVAC returns sealed during the work.
- Scrape & skim: Texture removed, then a skim coat to hide tape lines and old repairs.
- Finish: Primer and flat ceiling paint, or a light knockdown if you prefer texture.
Trim, doors & accent work
Baseboards, crown, interior doors, stair rails and accent walls refreshed.
- Typical range
- $1.8k–$6k
- Timeline
- 2–5 days
What's included
- Caulk: Open joints at baseboard and crown re-caulked for clean shadow lines.
- Doors: Six-panel and slab doors sprayed or brushed with enamel, hardware reinstalled.
- Rails: Stair rails and spindles sanded and painted, or stained and clear-coated.
- Accents: Feature walls, two-tone rooms or board-and-batten installed and painted.
- Square footage and ceiling height, including vaulted great rooms
- Amount of stucco crack, drywall or wood rot repair
- Coating system: standard acrylic vs elastomeric
- Color changes, especially dark to light
- Number of doors, windows and trim pieces
- Popcorn texture, nicotine or water stains needing special primer
- Access: two-story walls, lanai cages, landscaping close to the house
Southwest Florida
HOA Colors, Rainy Season and Older Homes
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HOA color approval
Many deed-restricted communities in North Port, Venice and Punta Gorda Isles require exterior colors from a preset palette. We prepare the submittal with color names and codes and wait for the approval letter before we start.
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Rainy season scheduling
From June through September we plan exterior work for mornings, check stucco moisture before coating, and keep a day of buffer in the schedule. Paint applied to damp stucco is the most common cause of early blistering we see.
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Lead and asbestos in older homes
Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint, and older popcorn ceilings may contain asbestos. We test first and follow EPA lead-safe practices, so dust from the job does not become a health problem.
Why homeowners hire us
What You Can Hold Us To
An owner on your job, start to finish
The person who walked your house for the estimate is the person who answers your call during the work. One name, one direct number.
The paint system in writing
Brand, product line, sheen and coat count for every surface are listed in the contract, so you can check exactly what went on your walls.
Prep you can see on the estimate
Washing, mildew treatment, crack repair and primer each get their own line. If a step is not listed, you are not paying for it.
A workmanship warranty on paper
Handed to you at the final walkthrough, together with labeled leftover paint for future touch-ups.
Licensed and insured, CRC1327831
Florida Certified Residential Contractor. Look the license up yourself on the state DBPR site before you sign with anyone, us included.
Reviews
What Homeowners Say About Our Crew
Real reviews from real jobs, posted on Google, Yelp and the BBB. Names shortened for privacy.
“We found Prestigious Improvements at the Sarasota home show last year among a number of contractor exhibits. The bid and project was to replace an original exterior aluminum wall and storm door on the back of our lanai constructed circa 1985. … The windows and door are storm rated; the interior was finished to match the room walls, paint color and textures. While the project duration went longer than expected due to building permit issues and inspection scheduling, the finished product is well-done with quality materials and workmanship.”
Ronald S.Manatee County · Lanai wall rebuild & storm doorGoogle “We are so glad that we chose Prestigious Home Improvement (out of 4 companies we received quotes from). It truly is a family business and Tim and Vlad are extremely knowledgeable in the skills needed for executing replacement and installation of doors and windows according to county building codes. … Tim was very good in keeping us advised as to the timeline for the supplies and he worked around our calendar needs as well. We highly recommend this small, family owned and operated business!”
Jwb M.Sarasota · Exterior doors, sliders & windowYelp “If you're searching for a company that is reliable and very experienced at installing sliding glass doors then choose Prestigious Home Improvements. From start to finish the installation of our sliders by Tim Fomin and his skilled team was professional, smooth and stress-free. Thanks again Tim.”
Brad N.Sliding glass doorsGoogle
Before you pick colors
Straight Answers From Our Guides
- 7 min readHow to Paint Stucco: Best Stucco Paint, Elastomeric Coatings and Florida PrepPainting stucco is 70 percent prep: repair cracks, wash, let it dry, prime chalky walls, then apply a quality acrylic or elastomeric coating. Here is the full process and the Florida details that make it last.
- 6 min readStucco Colors for Florida Homes: How to Choose Exterior Stucco House Colors That LastThe best stucco colors for Florida stay cool in the sun, fade evenly and get through HOA approval. Here is how to pick exterior stucco colors that look right on a block home for years.
- 6 min readStucco Repair in Florida: Cracks, Costs and When Stucco vs Siding Makes SenseMost Florida stucco houses are concrete block with a thin cement skin. Here is how to read stucco cracks, what repair costs in 2026, and when stucco or siding is the better choice.
- 6 min readExterior Window Trim on Stucco: Ideas, Materials and Costs for Florida HomesStucco window trim adds shadow lines and curb appeal, but the wrong material or detail can trap water. Compare foam, stucco and PVC trim, with costs.
- 6 min readPVC Window Trim for Exteriors: Wood vs PVC vs Foam and Replacement CostCellular PVC is the go-to for exterior window trim that will not rot. Here is how it compares to wood and foam, how it should be installed, and what replacement costs.
- 6 min readWindow Trim Ideas: Exterior and Interior Styles for Florida HomesFresh window trim ideas for Florida homes: exterior styles that suit stucco and coastal houses, interior trim that handles humidity, and color tips that work.
Financing
Start Now, Spread the Cost Over Time
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At your estimate
Ask during your estimate
Bring up financing during the visit. We can break the written price into monthly payments so you see them before you commit.
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All or part
Finance all of it or just part
Some homeowners finance the whole project, others pay a portion up front and spread out the rest. You choose the split that fits.
- 03
Cash or financed
The same price either way
Financing changes how you pay, not what the job costs. The itemized number on your estimate stays the same, subject to credit approval.
FAQ
Painting Questions
Still have a question?
Call and talk to the person who will actually run your job.
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sat by appointment
With proper prep and a quality acrylic, expect about 7 to 10 years. A correctly applied elastomeric system often reaches 10 to 12. South and west walls fade first, so they usually decide when you repaint.
For most block and stucco homes with hairline cracks, yes. It stretches over small cracks and sheds water. It is not ideal over surfaces that trap moisture behind them, so we check the walls first and recommend the right system for your house.
No. We use low-odor waterborne products and work room by room so you keep a usable kitchen, bath and bedroom. Cabinet doors are sprayed off-site, so there is no spray mist in the house.
If the boxes are solid wood or good plywood and the layout works for you, painting is a strong value at roughly a quarter of the cost of new cabinets. Thermofoil or peeling laminate cabinets are usually not worth painting, and we will tell you so.
Yes. We treat with a mildewcide before washing, rinse thoroughly, and use paint with mildew-resistant additives. If the streaks come from a roof, gutter or sprinkler problem, we point that out so it does not come right back.
Painting alone usually does not need a building permit in Charlotte or Sarasota counties. HOA approval is a separate requirement. If the job includes stucco replacement, structural repairs or new windows, we pull the permit.
Yes. Financing is available on approval, and many homeowners combine an exterior repaint with other work, like impact windows or a lanai rescreen, under one contract.
Service areas
Serving Charlotte, Sarasota and Lee Counties
- Port Charlotte
- North Port
- Punta Gorda
- Englewood
- Venice
- Sarasota
- Fort Myers
- Cape Coral
- Lakewood Ranch
- Bonita Springs
- Siesta Key
Charlotte County
Our home base, from Port Charlotte to Punta Gorda
Sarasota County
North Port, Venice, Englewood, Sarasota and Siesta Key
Lee County
Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs
Manatee County
Lakewood Ranch and the Parrish area
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Free estimate · Port Charlotte & SWFL
Get a Painting Estimate With the Prep Spelled Out
We test for chalking and moisture, look for cracks, rot and mildew, and leave you a written estimate that names the primer and paint system.
- Licensed and insured, FL CRC1327831
- No charge, even if you pick someone else
- We measure in person and price on paper