Painting is the renovation most Miami homeowners try to DIY or hire the cheapest crew for — and the one where cutting corners shows fastest. In South Florida's climate, exterior paint on a stucco home that wasn't properly prepped starts failing in year two: peeling at the cracks, blistering at window perimeters, chalking where the UV breaks down the surface resin. An exterior that's done right stays maintenance-free for years — one that wasn't starts failing within the first year.
Exterior painting Miami — why prep matters more than paint brand
The most common exterior paint failure in Miami is not the paint — it's the prep. Stucco cracks that weren't filled open back up when the substrate moves thermally. Window perimeters that weren't re-caulked infiltrate water, causing blistering from behind. Surfaces that weren't alkali-primed saponify when the concrete or stucco continues to cure. Our exterior painting Miami process: pressure wash and dry → inspect and document all cracks, failed caulk, and blistering → fill cracks with elastomeric compound → re-caulk all perimeters → apply alkali-resistant primer → two finish coats.
Product selection for South Florida stucco — exterior house painting Miami
Most Miami-Dade homes are CBS (concrete block and stucco) construction. Stucco requires alkali-resistant primer and an exterior topcoat formulated for masonry. On older stucco with significant hairline cracking, elastomeric paint bridges minor cracks and prevents water infiltration. We use Sherwin-Williams Duration and Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior for most Miami stucco applications. On coastal properties within 3 miles of the ocean, we specify products with enhanced salt-air resistance. Exterior house painting in Miami Beach requires this higher specification.
Interior painting Miami — humidity and mold resistance
Miami's interior humidity means mold-resistant formulations are the right default for bathrooms, kitchens, and any space with poor ventilation. We use Sherwin-Williams Emerald Interior or Benjamin Moore Aura Bath & Spa in all wet locations. Interior painting in Miami FL in living areas and bedrooms: a premium eggshell or satin in any premium brand performs well.
Painting cost Miami — exterior and interior
- Exterior house painting (2,000 sq ft CBS home, full prep): $5,000–$12,000
- Exterior with extensive stucco repair: $8,000–$18,000+
- Interior painting (whole home, 2,000 sq ft): $4,000–$9,000
- Single room: $400–$1,200
Every project is a fixed price after site assessment. Not a per-square-foot phone quote that grows when the crew arrives.
Painters Miami FL — residential
Painters in Miami FL for residential projects — houses and condos, interior and exterior. Exterior painting in Miami FL on CBS homes: stucco crack repair is included, not optional. Interior painting in Miami FL for whole-home repaints and condo refreshes. We work throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County under FL CGC1530409.
Where we work — exterior painting Miami and South Florida
We handle exterior and interior painting throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County — Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Miami Beach, North Miami, Kendall, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, West Palm Beach, and Boca Raton. Every project, exterior or interior, is handled by licensed painters under FL CGC1530409.
