Interior and exterior painting in Palm Beach County
Paint in Palm Beach County has a harder job than paint almost anywhere else: UV exposure most of the year, driving summer rain, salt air near the coast and long humid stretches that feed mildew. Dr Handyman Service focuses on preparation and coating selection so the finish holds instead of chalking, blistering or graying within a couple of seasons.
Serving Palm Beach County, Florida
Scope of work
- Interior rooms, ceilings, trim, doors and closets
- Exterior stucco, block, wood trim, soffit and fascia
- Front doors, garage doors, shutters and railings
- Cabinet and built-in refinishing
- Surface prep: pressure washing, scraping, caulking, patching, priming
- Mildew treatment on shaded exterior elevations
Local conditions in Palm Beach County that affect this work
- Intense year-round UV fades deep and saturated colors faster on south and west elevations.
- Salt air in coastal communities accelerates coating breakdown and metal corrosion under paint.
- Summer afternoon storms mean exterior work is scheduled around a narrow reliable dry window.
- Elevated humidity extends recoat times and can cause blushing if coats are rushed.
- Mildew regrowth on shaded north-facing stucco is a maintenance reality, not a paint defect, and is treated during prep.
How the process works
- 1Walkthrough of surfaces, current condition and colors you are considering.
- 2Free estimate identifying prep work separately so you can see what is included.
- 3Surfaces cleaned, repaired, caulked and primed as needed.
- 4Coats applied with proper cure time between them.
- 5Final walkthrough with you before the site is cleaned up and closed out.
Interior & Exterior Painting FAQs for Palm Beach County homeowners
How often does exterior paint need redoing in Palm Beach County?
Sun exposure, elevation and proximity to the coast drive the interval more than the calendar. We assess your actual surface condition rather than quoting a generic lifespan.
Do you pressure wash before exterior painting?
Yes. Exterior stucco and block need washing and mildew treatment first, otherwise the coating fails at the surface rather than the paint film.
Can you paint during the summer rainy season?
Yes, with scheduling built around the daily storm pattern. Exterior work is planned in dry windows and paused rather than rushed.
Do you help with color selection?
We can walk through options with you, including how a color will behave under strong Florida sun and any HOA color restrictions your community enforces.