Top 10 House Painters in Destin, FL

Porch Pro Headshot Pro Clean Restoration & Cleaning
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Serves Destin, Florida
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Porch Pro Headshot Emerald Coast Painters
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Serves Destin, Florida
(227)
Here at Emerald Coast Painters, our mission is to offer coating applications that will endure, with a focus in details, professionalism, and superior customer service. Emerald Coast Painters opened in 2016 with one goal in mind, to offer quality products and exceptional service at competitive prices...Read more about Emerald Coast Painters
Here at Emerald Coast Painters, our mission is to offer coating applications that will endure, with a focus in details, professionalism, and superior customer service. Emerald Coast Painters opened in 2016 with one goal in mind, to offer quality products and exceptional service at competitive prices...Read more about Emerald Coast Painters
Porch Pro Headshot QUICall Home Service's
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Serves Destin, Florida
(175)
1 QUICall Will HANDY it All for ALL of your Home Repairs and Future Projects, Property Management NO PROBLEM we have it Covered. 24 HR. 7 DAYS a Week On QUICall Application Field Service Management for all of our Trained and Certified TECHNICIANS
1 QUICall Will HANDY it All for ALL of your Home Repairs and Future Projects, Property Management NO PROBLEM we have it Covered. 24 HR. 7 DAYS a Week On QUICall Application Field Service Management for all of our Trained and Certified TECHNICIANS
Porch Pro Headshot Rhino Shield Gulf South
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Serves Destin, Florida
(107)
The Smarter Alternative to Traditional Exterior House Paint Rhino-Shield ceramic coating is a durable, flexible maintenance free exterior house coating, most commonly used in place of exterior house paint. Our ceramic paint alternative is guaranteed to insulate your home, protect it from mold, milde...Read more about Rhino Shield Gulf South
The Smarter Alternative to Traditional Exterior House Paint Rhino-Shield ceramic coating is a durable, flexible maintenance free exterior house coating, most commonly used in place of exterior house paint. Our ceramic paint alternative is guaranteed to insulate your home, protect it from mold, milde...Read more about Rhino Shield Gulf South
Porch Pro Headshot Island Services
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Serves Destin, Florida
(22)
"I've worked with Gene on several occasions and have always been impressed with his work ethic and attention to detail. A+ quality and a desire to please his customer, no matter the size of the job, are his hallmarks. Definitely recommend."
"I've worked with Gene on several occasions and have always been impressed with his work ethic and attention to detail. A+ quality and a desire to please his customer, no matter the size of the job, are his hallmarks. Definitely recommend."
Porch Pro Headshot Breezy Bay Group LLC
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Serves Destin, Florida
(6)
"The employees were very respectful of my home. They paid a lot of attention to detail, the things I would have never thought of. Also gave me the best price possible with a 10% military discount due to my father living with me and being a vet. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone!"
"The employees were very respectful of my home. They paid a lot of attention to detail, the things I would have never thought of. Also gave me the best price possible with a 10% military discount due to my father living with me and being a vet. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone!"
Porch Pro Headshot Do It All Drywall & Paint
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Serves Destin, Florida
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We are a drywall / paint company with 25+ years experience in all phases of drywall & paint. Residential,commercial ,live in homes.We are family owned an operated specialize in all phases of drywall tear outs , hang, finish, texture, threw to paint. Orange peel , knock down, Spanish lace, slick fin...Read more about Do It All Drywall & Paint
We are a drywall / paint company with 25+ years experience in all phases of drywall & paint. Residential,commercial ,live in homes.We are family owned an operated specialize in all phases of drywall tear outs , hang, finish, texture, threw to paint. Orange peel , knock down, Spanish lace, slick fin...Read more about Do It All Drywall & Paint
Porch Pro Headshot Affordable Painting LLC
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Serves Destin, Florida
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"I own a Real Estate company in Fort Walton Beach, FL. A customer recommended Mike to me back in 2003. He has done several jobs for me and my customers over the past 13 years and has always done a professional job for a fair price. He is very careful and is also trustworthy. He has so much work t...Read more about Affordable Painting LLC
"I own a Real Estate company in Fort Walton Beach, FL. A customer recommended Mike to me back in 2003. He has done several jobs for me and my customers over the past 13 years and has always done a professional job for a fair price. He is very careful and is also trustworthy. He has so much work t...Read more about Affordable Painting LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Pf construction
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Serves Destin, Florida
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New Family Home remodel and repair company in your area. We cater to your needs. Painting Plaster Drywall Ceramic Tile Back Splash and a lot more!
New Family Home remodel and repair company in your area. We cater to your needs. Painting Plaster Drywall Ceramic Tile Back Splash and a lot more!
Porch Pro Headshot Smart Home Maintenance
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Serves Destin, Florida
Serving Okaloosa and Walton Counties. All Around Licensed and Insured, Experienced Maintenance and Renovation Experts. Residential and Commercial Properties. Want to maximize your rental property? Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE!
Serving Okaloosa and Walton Counties. All Around Licensed and Insured, Experienced Maintenance and Renovation Experts. Residential and Commercial Properties. Want to maximize your rental property? Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE!

Frequently asked questions about house painters

There is nothing like a fresh coat of paint in a new home. You can transform rooms with a change of color, and fresh paint breathes new life into an older home. Costs for painting homes vary. It depends on the rate of labor and on the type of paint you use. Most of the cost comes from the size of the home. The more square footage you need painted, the more expensive the job will be.

The average cost for painter services in a home is estimated at $3,500. On the low side, you can expect to pay $1,200 and $6,500 on the high side. These estimates assume you have a one-story home with around 1,000 square feet of wall to paint. More stories will mean higher costs.

The price is usually divided up into materials and labor. Labor tends to make up 85% of a job, but this can vary depending on the contractor. Most contractors charge between $2 - $6 / square foot. This calculates interior painting jobs with two coats of paint. For more specific paint jobs, such as doors or cabinets, you can expect to be charged $50 - $100 / door or drawer face.

Some contractors have different models of payment, which you may discover when looking up “painting companies near me” or “house painters near me.” You can be charged per room, which averages around $800 - $1,200 for a bedroom, and as high as $3,000 for a living room or similar large space. Some painters may choose to bill hourly, which can range from $20 - $50 / hour for basic painting, and $100 / hour or higher for specialty painting. A skilled painter should be able to cover between 150 – 350 square feet/hour but don’t forget to factor in prep time, clean up, and both coats of paint needed.

The cost of painting a home's exterior is far more variable, depending on your siding. Some sidings (like stucco) can cost up to $3,000 / 1,000 square feet, and that cost can rise if there are multiple stories. Weather can also play a major factor, which is why local painters are in high demand during the summer months. Vinyl siding expands and contracts depending on weather, so you’ll want a latex-based paint that is durable to these changes. For wood siding, latex is always a good option for allowing wood to breathe. Beware acrylic or oil-based paints, as these can create moisture stains. If you have stucco siding, you can go with latex, but it’s not your best option if the walls are damaged. Elastomeric paint will cover those imperfections while still being breathable. This paint is thick and time-consuming to apply. If you have brick siding, you’ll want a porous stain or paint so water doesn’t get trapped inside.

Siding is the biggest factor to cost, as prep and materials needed to do the job correctly can raise the price. Brick and stucco are the most expensive, while metal, wood, vinyl, and concrete tend to be on the lower end. Extra stories mean extra work for the painter, as safety measures and ladders need to be implemented. Painting a second or third story of a home takes longer than painting a single story based on logistics. It’s not just the walls, either. You may want to paint the garage, the shutters, the eaves and downspouts, and the siding and trim.

Your brand of paint can alter costs, as well as the cost of your finish. Flat paint tends to be the cheapest, but is also the least durable. Mid-range finishes, including eggshell and satin, can be good choices, depending on what you’re looking for. Semi-gloss finish will showcase imperfections and dents but is also resistant to cleaning. High-gloss is the most expensive type of finish and is recommended for small areas, such as trim, windows, and doors. While it is possible to DIY your home’s exterior, a professional comes with all the needed materials and is knowledgeable about what will work best and how to stay safe on the job. They are worth serious consideration.

Yes, you can paint vinyl siding. Years ago, this answer was no because paint continued to slide off the siding. We’ve come a long way since then. The best paint for vinyl is latex urethane paint, as it can cope with the constant contracting and expanding of the siding. Many paint companies create paint specifically designed for siding.

Painting vinyl is similar to painting other exteriors. You’ll want to coat it with primer (something designed for vinyl) and use a brush for the tricky spots. Otherwise, you can use a roller and cover a lot of ground. Once you have the primer, add the topcoat. Vinyl has one more caveat that you should be aware of. Dark colors tend to trap a lot of heat. Most vinyl paints will be light colors as a result, so it reflects heat rather than absorbs it. Weather can be a factor in painting vinyl, and the best weather is overcast, comfortable conditions. Sun, humidity, direct heat, and wind are not your friends when it comes to painting vinyl. You’ll want to ensure that painting your siding doesn’t void its warranty before you begin.

As with any painting, you’ll want to ensure you clean the area thoroughly first. For vinyl, a pressure washer is the best choice. You’ll want to find a recipe that tackles mold and mildew or buy a TSP solution. Mold and mildew tend to get between the paint and the siding, so it’s imperative you deal with them before you paint.

The quick answer is 350 – 400 square feet. This is generally true of wall, ceiling, and trim paint. Primer tends to go less, giving you 250 square feet on average. If you’re painting a dark room with a light color, you may need more primer coats, so keep that in mind. Be aware that fresh drywall is extremely porous and may absorb more paint than expected. Most drywall tends to arrive pre-primed, but be ready if it isn’t. If you have a textured wall (think popcorn ceilings, for example), you should use 20% more paint. If you need to paint 100 square feet of ceiling, it’s recommended you buy enough paint to cover 120 square feet to make up for the texture. You can stretch your paint with the correct tools. A nine-inch roller usually gives the best results for a coat of paint. For textured walls, consider a 1/2-inch nap over a 3/8-inch nap.

Let’s dive into the math. You know how much paint you need per square foot, but how do you calculate that square footage? First, measure the height of every wall, and add it together. Then, do the same for the length of each wall. Multiply those two numbers together, and you have the square footage. If you divide that number by 400 (how much a gallon of paint should cover), you know how many gallons you need to buy. This works for trim and doors as well. Multiply the total lengths and widths together, and divide it by 400. It’s never a bad idea to round up or ensure you have extra paint left over. You may need it for touch-ups or if a specific section requires more paint than you anticipated. It’s better to have too much than too little and have the hardware store mix you more paint. What if the color is off by even a slight bit? That’s a frustration you can easily avoid.

No, you can’t use exterior paint inside. Exterior paint is designed to hold up against weather extremes and, as such, contains more VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). These compounds were not designed for enclosed spaces; they can smell funky and release toxins that might make you or your pets sick. Exterior paint doesn’t settle in a short amount of time. In cold weather, exterior paint could continually release those toxins for a month or more. In warmer weather, this timeframe may be reduced to weeks. The process of releasing these toxins is called curing. Most professionals will wear masks when painting outside for this reason.

Exterior paint is softer by nature. It needs to be able to breathe and contract or expand with the home. It doesn’t stand up as well to the wear and tear that interior paint deals with on a daily basis. While all paint contains mildewcides and fungicides, the ingredients in exterior and interior paint are very different. The VOCs are needed in both paints to hold the pigment in. If you use exterior paint on indoor surfaces, ventilation is your first concern. This becomes a greater concern when spraying paint instead of rolling it, as spraying it makes it airborne that much quicker.

VOCs can cause lightheadedness, headaches, nausea, irritated eyes and throat, and respiratory issues. This can be an even greater hazard for those with compromised immune systems. Exterior and interior paints are vastly different, so you shouldn’t combine them. It compromises the quality of both paints. Plus, exterior paint isn’t designed to look good inside. Both varieties of paint are highly specialized, and you’ll likely regret using them where they are not intended.

The average cost to paint a 12x12 room is $650, with $400 being on the low end and $900 on the high end. Several factors can change these costs or cause them to rise. If you need drywall or plaster repaired before the job, that will cost time and effort. The higher your walls rise, the more time or paint it might take to finish the job. If you want to use designer paints, you may spend more on the materials. Your cost will also change based on the finish you choose.

Square footage is the most important consideration when factoring the price of a room. A large room, such as a living room, will cost more than a small bedroom or bathroom. Kitchens tend to cost the most since the painting is specific. They require far more attention to detail when you consider backsplashes, cabinets, and trims. Textured walls can add to that cost since it eats up more materials. Different types of paint can change the cost as well. On average, eggshell, satin, and flat are the cheapest paints. Matte, semi-gloss, latex, and oil are mid-range and all competitively priced. High-gloss paint is expensive and best used on small surfaces like trims.

You have the option to do the work yourself, of course. Be aware that it’s never as simple as splashing paint on the walls. You’ll need to purchase all the required materials, such as brushes, painter’s tape, rollers, trays, and plastic to prevent spillage. You’ll need to clean the walls and remove outlet covers and switch plates. Once that’s done, you can use painter’s tape on all the edges and then start. The big question you will need to ask yourself is whether you have the time. Painters are efficient, have all the tools, and do the job constantly. They will know immediately the best way to handle it.

Now that you know the scope of your project in terms of cost and effort, you can start dreaming in color.

Recent reviews for Destin Painters

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DO NOT HIRE THIS COMPANY. Or at least not any Franchise owned and operated by Mike Redman or his employee, Chris Mayo. They will not stand behind their product. They will make claims and promises that sound great, but they can not come through with and...

- Lonnie Isom
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If I could give zero stars that’s what I would give. Hired him to put a deck around the pool instead of using screws to use nails - The wood is so damaged from the nails splitting the wood- it’s unsafe. Instead of staggering the board they’re all lyin...

- Ginny Mahoney
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They were helpful and flexible along the process. Their work exceeded my expectations.

- John Quinones
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Sub contracted Perez Family Contruction to re surface a stair case with engineered wood. I do not recommend anyone use him as he left huge gaps in the flooring , nails sticking up in the middle of the stairs just an over horrible job from the painting t...

- Leslie Ortiz
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Definitely recommend to anyone. Family business that does amazing work. Daniel has so far replaced our fence, and our front and back door. He’s very precise and measures everything to make sure it’s done right the first time. He does almost and repair and...

- Rebecca Mouton
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I manage a vacation rental company and have used Affordable Painting several times over the past years. I have also recommended him to other condo owners and always hear great comments from them. Mike is very through, detailed and does not leave a mess ...

- Lori Berry
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Mike Pancher of Affordable Painting is very professional, does excellent work and his prices are fair. You can count on him to complete the job in the timeframe that he states and he always cleans up well afterward. Our family has hired Affordable Paintin...

- Karen Kitzel
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The best experience I have had with a contractor ever. Bobby and his crew/family were awesome. Great work at a great price. Thanks for everything!!!!!

- Charles Funk
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Island Services is top notch - managed by great people. Very professional.

- Suzy Embry
59993

My husband found working with Gene inspiring. He was reliable, dependable, a hard worker. If he puts his mind to an endeavor it is done.

- Lucretia McCloud
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Outstanding service! Top notch , easy to work with.

- Damon Hitt
59994

Very proffesional and outstanding people.

- Andrew Schaffino

Everything You Need to Know About Destin House Painters

Will Painting Services work in Destin require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?

Whether you’re painter job is in Destin or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring painters. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the painter performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the painting services folks that everything is in order.

How many painters does Destin have?

There are around 50 companies throughout Destin to help you with your next painting services job.

  • 12 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.

Who should I hire if I need Painting Services in Destin?

Right now there are about 50 companies in and around Destin ready to help you with your painting services project.

    Below we've listed a few of the top Painters on Porch:

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    Porch Pro Headshot Del Gallo Construction Group
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    Serves Destin, Florida
    The DelGallo family name has been synonymous with quality construction in the Pensacola area for over 3 generations. DelGallo Construction Group is a leading construction company within the region and specializes in projects that serve the commercial, education, government, healthcare, hospitality, ...Read more about Del Gallo Construction Group
    The DelGallo family name has been synonymous with quality construction in the Pensacola area for over 3 generations. DelGallo Construction Group is a leading construction company within the region and specializes in projects that serve the commercial, education, government, healthcare, hospitality, ...Read more about Del Gallo Construction Group
    Porch Pro Headshot Thoth Calvert design
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    Serves Destin, Florida
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    Thoth Calvert design Kitchen & Bath Designer / Interior Decorator / Curb Appeal Specialist Facade Enhancement / Landscape Design / Real Estate Staging My Customers: Serving Alabama & Florida Gulf Coast Home & Condo Owners, Buyers, Sellers, Investors, as well as Design, Construction, and Real...Read more about Thoth Calvert design
    Thoth Calvert design Kitchen & Bath Designer / Interior Decorator / Curb Appeal Specialist Facade Enhancement / Landscape Design / Real Estate Staging My Customers: Serving Alabama & Florida Gulf Coast Home & Condo Owners, Buyers, Sellers, Investors, as well as Design, Construction, and Real...Read more about Thoth Calvert design
    Porch Pro Headshot AAfordable Services & Construction Group L.L.C.
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    Serves Destin, Florida
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    "You made my dream come to life and because of that i am so happy, i spoke to a few friends of mine about your work they also love the work you did. I look forward to doing more business with you, you guys rock! :)"
    "You made my dream come to life and because of that i am so happy, i spoke to a few friends of mine about your work they also love the work you did. I look forward to doing more business with you, you guys rock! :)"
    Porch Pro Headshot 5 Star Companies - Painting Division LLC
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    Porch Pro Headshot By Design Painting & Renovation
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    We offer compete interior/exterioir painting and restoration. Call us today for your free estimate.
    We offer compete interior/exterioir painting and restoration. Call us today for your free estimate.
    Porch Pro Headshot Jacks Quality Painting LLC
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    Serves Destin, Florida
    Get Painting services in Destin, FL by Jacks Quality Painting LLC.Call us now! Our service will be ready to respond to your needs! Professional Painting, House Painting, Commercial Painting, Painting Company, Painting Service Miramar Beach FL; Santa Rosa Beach FL; Okaloosa Island FL; Fort Walton Bea...Read more about Jacks Quality Painting LLC
    Get Painting services in Destin, FL by Jacks Quality Painting LLC.Call us now! Our service will be ready to respond to your needs! Professional Painting, House Painting, Commercial Painting, Painting Company, Painting Service Miramar Beach FL; Santa Rosa Beach FL; Okaloosa Island FL; Fort Walton Bea...Read more about Jacks Quality Painting LLC
    Porch Pro Headshot Emerald Coast Home Servicez
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    Serves Destin, Florida
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    We are a company that specializes in Painting, Housekeeping, Tiling and general Handyman.
    We are a company that specializes in Painting, Housekeeping, Tiling and general Handyman.
    Porch Pro Headshot John McCoy constitution
    Painters
    Serves Destin, Florida
    When quality and coats matter call coastal concert & paving! we are here to do the job right the first time.
    When quality and coats matter call coastal concert & paving! we are here to do the job right the first time.

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