Sarasota, FL · 5 photos
Drywall hole patched and painted
A hole in the wall cut back, patched, taped, textured and primed before paint.
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Interior painting in Sarasota
From a mid-century house off the Trail to a downtown condo or a new build out east, Sarasota interiors are judged up close. We paint them with straight lines, even sheen and two full coats.
Free estimatesWritten, no obligation
20 years paintingIn the US, now based in North Port
Detailed written quotesPrep, coats and products listed
Prep done rightWashed, scraped, caulked, primed
Three kinds of house
Sarasota interiors we paint most
- 01Mid-century and older homesPlaster or old drywall, big windows and exposed wood trim; prep and adhesion matter more than paint
- 02Downtown and bayfront condosBuilding rules, elevator windows and neighbors close by; clean, quiet and on time
- 03Newer homes east of I-75Builder flat paint on every wall, tall great rooms and stairwells, first full repaint
- 04Homes before a saleNeutral walls and fresh trim before photos and showings
Sarasota homeowners notice detail. A wavy line where the wall meets the ceiling, a roller lap that catches the afternoon light or a door with brush marks gets seen every day for years. Most of the time that goes into interior painting in Sarasota is spent before the finish coat: filling and sanding, caulking trim, cutting lines by hand and priming anything that would show through.
Builder paint in newer homes
In the newer communities around Lakewood Ranch's southern edge, Palmer Ranch and east of I-75, many homes still have the original builder flat paint. It marks when you touch it and does not wash. The first repaint is the chance to move to a washable eggshell on walls and a semi-gloss on trim, and to fix the nail pops and settling cracks that new houses develop in their first years.
Older homes west of the Trail
Older Sarasota homes often have glossy oil-based trim under later latex coats, which is why paint peels off some door frames in strips. We test, scuff-sand and use an adhesion primer where needed, and we test for lead in homes built before 1978 before sanding.
Condo interiors downtown and on the keys
Condo work in Sarasota starts with the building: approved hours, elevator reservations, loading dock times and the paperwork the association asks for. Inside, units on the water have strong light from one side, so we pay extra attention to wall flatness and cut lines there.
We protect floors and furniture, keep noise and dust down, and leave the unit clean every evening. If you are away, we can send photos of the work as it is finished.
What is included
Every Sarasota interior estimate lists the rooms, the surfaces (walls, ceilings, trim, doors), the repairs, the products and sheens and the number of coats. Furniture is moved and covered, floors are protected and we walk through every room with you at the end. Accent walls, board and batten and cabinet refinishing can be added to the same job; see board and batten in Sarasota and cabinet painting in Sarasota. More on the method on interior painting, and on the city on painters in Sarasota.
FAQ
Interior painting in Sarasota: questions
Can you replace builder flat paint with something washable?
Yes. That is one of the most common first repaints we do in newer Sarasota homes: walls in a washable eggshell or satin, trim and doors in semi-gloss.
Do you paint condos on Longboat Key and Siesta Key?
Yes, and on Lido and Bird Key. We follow each building's contractor rules and plan around them.
How long does it take to paint a Sarasota home inside?
A three-bedroom interior with ceilings and trim is usually about a week. Condos are often shorter; large homes with tall spaces take longer. The schedule is in the written estimate.
Real jobs
Recent work in Sarasota
Sarasota, FL · 9 photos
Board and batten walls in a hallway and dining room
A vertical batten hallway and a grid-panel dining wall, filled, caulked and painted white.
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Go to the blog Helpful reading
Short guides that answer the questions we hear most before a job starts.
InteriorPaint Sheen Guide
Which paint sheen goes where in a Florida home: flat ceilings, eggshell living areas, satin baths, semi-gloss trim and what changes on stucco outside.
PlanningPrepare Your Home for Painters
What to sort out before the painters arrive: colors and HOA approval, valuables, sprinklers, pets, parking and condo rules, plus what the crew handles itself.
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.
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.
Repainting inside your Sarasota home or condo?
Send a few photos and tell us the rooms, and we will set up a visit for a detailed written estimate.