House painters in Largo, in the middle of Pinellas
Largo sits between Clearwater and St. Petersburg, a few minutes from the Gulf beaches. Its streets are full of solid mid-century block homes, condo buildings and 55+ communities that are ready for fresh paint.
Much of Largo was built between the fifties and the eighties, when Pinellas filled up quickly. That means ranch homes in concrete block, terrazzo floors under the carpet, jalousie windows on Florida rooms, carports and plenty of original wood trim. Alongside them are condominium complexes, townhomes and some of the county's many 55+ communities.
These houses are well built, but their paint has usually been redone many times, sometimes without much preparation. Older layers may contain lead, popcorn ceilings are common, and Florida rooms often have a mix of materials that each need their own primer.
Largo is at the northern edge of our area, about an hour and a half from North Port. We take on projects here of a size that makes the drive worthwhile: whole interiors, full exteriors and cabinet work, as we do in nearby Clearwater and St. Petersburg.
What Largo homes usually need
- Mid-century exteriors. Block walls with many old layers of paint, hairline cracks and sun-bleached trim, washed, repaired, primed and repainted.
- Florida rooms and carports. Mixed surfaces like block, wood, metal and old paneling, each primed for what it is.
- Popcorn ceilings and paneling. Tested ceilings removed and smoothed, and dark paneling painted for lighter rooms.
- Kitchen cabinets. Solid older wood cabinets painted instead of replaced.
- Condos and 55+ homes. Interiors done to the association's rules, with furniture moved for you.
Painting older Pinellas houses well
On homes built before 1978 we test old paint before scraping or sanding. If lead is present, we use lead-safe practices: containment, careful cleanup and no dry sanding in the open.
Old paint that has lost its grip is scraped back to a sound edge, and glossy or chalky surfaces are prepared so the new primer bonds. Jalousie frames, metal awnings and carport posts are cleaned of rust and primed with the right metal primer.
Inside, many owners are ready to move away from dark wood. Our cabinet painting turns solid older cabinets into a fresh kitchen without the cost of new boxes.
Planning a job in Largo
Because Largo is farther from our base, we plan jobs here in continuous blocks of days so the crew is on site every day until the work is done. We give you a written schedule with the start date and the expected length, and keep you posted if weather changes the plan for exteriors.
House painting in Largo: where we usually start
Mid-century exteriors, lighter interiors and painted cabinets.
Exterior Painting
Stucco, siding, trim, soffits and doors repainted for Florida sun, salt and storms. The wash, crack repair and caulking are written into the quote.
- Pressure wash & mildew treatment
- Crack repair & re-caulking
- HOA color samples on request
Interior Painting
Walls, ceilings, trim and doors in occupied homes. Furniture moved and covered, edges cut by hand, two finish coats and a walkthrough before we call it done.
- Patching & sanding included
- Low-odor paints for lived-in rooms
- Ceilings, trim & doors
Kitchen Cabinet Painting
Kitchen cabinets degreased, sanded, primed and sprayed for a smooth factory-style finish — for a fraction of what new cabinets cost.
- Doors sprayed off site or on site
- Adhesion primer for slick surfaces
- New hardware fitted on request
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Popcorn texture scraped, ceilings skim-coated smooth and painted, with rooms sealed in plastic so the dust stays where it belongs.
- Asbestos test first in older homes
- Full room containment
- Smooth or light texture finish
Where we work in and around Largo
- 01Central LargoRanch homes and quiet streets around Largo Central Park and downtown.
- 02The 55+ communitiesCondo, villa and manufactured-home communities across the city.
- 03West Largo toward the beachesHomes closer to the Intracoastal and Belleair Bluffs, with more salt in the air.
- 04SeminoleThe neighboring city to the south-west, with similar mid-century homes.
- 05Close byClearwater to the north and St. Petersburg to the south.
Before you book painting in Largo
Check your condo or community association's rules for contractors and exterior colors. If your house was built before 1978, plan a few days for the paint test. Repainting usually needs no building permit.
Largo homeowners ask
Do you really come to Largo from North Port?
Yes, for projects of a reasonable size. It is about an hour and a half away, and the travel is included in the estimate.
Our house is from 1962. Is the old paint a problem?
Not if it is handled correctly. We test it, and if there is lead we work lead-safe. Loose paint is removed and the rest is primed so the new coats bond.
Can you paint our Florida room?
Yes. Walls, paneling, ceilings and metal frames are each prepared and primed for their material, then finished in one color scheme.
How long does a typical interior take?
It depends on the number of rooms and the repairs. You get the expected number of days in writing with the estimate.
Helpful reading
Short guides that answer the questions we hear most before a job starts.
ExteriorWhen to Paint Outside
November to April is the easiest window for exterior painting in Southwest Florida — but summer jobs work too if the day is planned around the storms.
HOAHOA Color Approval
Most Florida HOAs need written ARC approval before you change, or even refresh, exterior colors. Here is what to submit and how to avoid delays.
PlanningCompare Painting Estimates
Three quotes, three different numbers. Compare scope, prep, coats, products and the walk-through to see which estimates describe the same job.
StuccoElastomeric vs. Acrylic
Acrylic suits most sound Florida stucco. Elastomeric earns its cost on dry walls with lots of hairline cracks. Here is how to tell which one your house needs.
Repainting a Largo home?
Send photos of the house and the rooms. We will tell you whether it is a good fit and send a detailed written estimate.