Top 3 House Painters in Tampa, FL

Porch Pro Headshot ONLY PRO Painters
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"I contacted several paint companies to schedule appointments and collect bids to paint my home in FishHawk. A few never responded…. imagine that! Carlos with ONLY PRO called me immediately and scheduled an appointment for the following day. Carlos was great from start to finish. He offered to help ...Read more about ONLY PRO Painters
3934 Northridge Dr, Valrico, FL
813-352-7004
Porch Pro Headshot Five Star Painting of Citrus Park & New Port Richey
"I found 5 Star Painting NPR online. Impressed with the positive comments and reviews, I met with Jeff and decided to engage his services. After working with him and the attention he has given my project, I am more than pleased with the outcome. He and his staff provide outstanding customer service....Read more about Five Star Painting of Citrus Park & New Port Richey
7620 Red Mill Cir, New Port Richey, FL
727-270-9533
Porch Pro Headshot E.G Family Painting Company
"I strongly recommend E.G. Family Painting Company for their strong work ethic and attention to detail. They did a 1st class job on our 3-story townhouse. They had 2 staircases and a cathedral ceiling to paint as well as the closets. Their workmanship was excellent and they did a terrific job in ...Read more about E.G Family Painting Company
9221 Hilltop Meadow Loop, Tampa, FL
813-850-3306

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Porch Pro Headshot Decorative Finishes LLC
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Serves Tampa, Florida
(13)
"We had Charles’ company Decorative Finishes pour new concrete for us that he also stained and sealed and it turned out beautiful. We couldn’t be more pleased and highly recommend him and his people and would definitely use his services again!"
"We had Charles’ company Decorative Finishes pour new concrete for us that he also stained and sealed and it turned out beautiful. We couldn’t be more pleased and highly recommend him and his people and would definitely use his services again!"
Porch Pro Headshot Coastline Services LLC
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Serves Tampa, Florida
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At Coastline Painting and Services we are committed to providing top notch work and customer service, exceeding our customers expectations. We offer a wide variety of services catered to your every need, from interior and exterior painting to pressure washing, paver sealing, business, residential a...Read more about Coastline Services LLC
At Coastline Painting and Services we are committed to providing top notch work and customer service, exceeding our customers expectations. We offer a wide variety of services catered to your every need, from interior and exterior painting to pressure washing, paver sealing, business, residential a...Read more about Coastline Services LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Home Sweet Home Painting, LLC
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Serves Tampa, Florida
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Is your home not so sweet ? Unsure about what to do with your home's outdated look? Need help to renovate those contractor grade finishes that leave your home looking boring? Tired of your dingy, worn out carpet? Then you are ready to call Home Sweet Home Renovations, LLC ! We can transf...Read more about Home Sweet Home Painting, LLC
Is your home not so sweet ? Unsure about what to do with your home's outdated look? Need help to renovate those contractor grade finishes that leave your home looking boring? Tired of your dingy, worn out carpet? Then you are ready to call Home Sweet Home Renovations, LLC ! We can transf...Read more about Home Sweet Home Painting, LLC
Porch Pro Headshot REMODELING AND HANDYMAN SERVICES LLC
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Serves Tampa, Florida
Porch Pro Headshot Alamo Paint Contractor
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Serves Tampa, Florida
Alamo Paint Company was formed in New York City, to bring back the legendary work that you don’t get to see anymore, and that has been forgotten. Alamo is a company that can take a room and transcend it into a work of art. The Superb work is absolutely breathtaking. You would never believe it was th...Read more about Alamo Paint Contractor
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Alamo Paint Company was formed in New York City, to bring back the legendary work that you don’t get to see anymore, and that has been forgotten. Alamo is a company that can take a room and transcend it into a work of art. The Superb work is absolutely breathtaking. You would never believe it was th...Read more about Alamo Paint Contractor
Porch Pro Headshot A & S Premier Property Solutions< LLC
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Serves Tampa, Florida
Our focus is our customers satisfaction. We go above and beyond to meet our clients needs. We've been doing property preservation for 15 years. When we got started it was all done on our customers referring us to their friends and family. All of our employees are properly trained in all of the s...Read more about A & S Premier Property Solutions< LLC
Our focus is our customers satisfaction. We go above and beyond to meet our clients needs. We've been doing property preservation for 15 years. When we got started it was all done on our customers referring us to their friends and family. All of our employees are properly trained in all of the s...Read more about A & S Premier Property Solutions< LLC
Porch Pro Headshot Hernandez Cleaning & Painting
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Serves Tampa, Florida
Family owned company specializing in the following: residential and apartment repaint ...Read more about Hernandez Cleaning & Painting
Family owned company specializing in the following: residential and apartment repaint ...Read more about Hernandez Cleaning & Painting

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 Tampa Painters

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I needed my carpets stretched. They were on time and did a great job. It's been a year since they stretched my rugs and no issues. Thank you for a great job.

- Michael & Cideny Rhein
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August 2017 -First of all I wanted to mention how nice and pleasant Charles was to work with. We had six other proposals to re-do our pool deck and he gave us the best price. We fill that he did a professional job and was very particular of the end result...

- David Haas
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Charles has done quite a few jobs for me over the ears and always does a first class job. I would Recommend Charles as an honest hard working contractor.

- Steve Thomas
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Charles cleaned, sanded, and sealed my driveway, walkway, and foyer pavers. I chose to use him for this job because I observed his performance and results in doing similar work for 2 of my neighbors. He was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and res...

- Rich Motl
230374

Excavated and poured concrete patio, 45’ driveway, and removed large tree stump. Attention to customer needs, construction, and supervision were superb. Excellent final product. Subcontractors’ work was excellent and contractor’s oversight was superior an...

- Charles Sammarco
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Charles did a beautiful job on our back porch floor. It is a piece of art! We were so impressed with his professionalism and work that we had him paint the house! We will definitely be using Decorative Finishes again in the future.

- Jason Richards
96028

We just moved to our new house and we have decided to redo the interior painting since the one the house has was a kind of dark and did not mach our taste. We called Charles from Decorative Finishes to redo the house painting. Charles was very professiona...

- michael Hoaglan
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Charles was extremely professional and very nice guy to work with. Quick to get you on the schedule and get the job done! Would recommend him any day!

- Kim Barron
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Charles did a great job painting the rest of my new house. He was very detailed oriented and careful. Charles is very helpful and courteous, I would recommend him to anyone.

- William Glenn Asbury
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Charles did a fantastic job on the exterior painting of our home! Would highly recommend his company!!!

- Charles Sammarco
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Communicative and friendly. He did a good job with reasonable price

- Dong Wang
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Charles and his guys did a great job for us. We would highly recommend his company for whatever project that you are interested in doing! He is professional, prompt and courteous!

- Charles Sammarco

Everything You Need to Know About Tampa House Painters

How do I know that I found the right Painter in Tampa for my painting services project?

Finding the right painter for your project can be stressful.... when you don't search with Porch. We've pulled together everything you need to know about Painting Services in Tampa so you can have some peace of mind before starting your project.

Here’s what you need to know to choose the right painter in Tampa:

  • Are they properly licensed? Tampa has 4 licensed Painters Pros.
  • Are they BBB accredited? 10 pros in Tampa are.
  • Check if they are they BBB rated: 26 are A-rated in Tampa.
  • Is the quality worth the price? Make sure to find the painter that can deliver the quality you're looking for, without going way over your budget. Don't forget that every job is going to be different.
  • Speak with them over the phone: Contact multiple painters pros to see if you’re on the same page when it comes to your project.

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

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

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

    What should I check for once my Painter in Tampa has finished working?

    Every painting services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any painting services company has told you they've finished the job:

    • Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with painting services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
    • Ask the painter to describe what they did. Whether your painting services project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
    • Compare the description provided on your painting services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
    • Request that the painter do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.

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    Porch Pro Headshot G3NUS Contractor
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    Founded by William Flores back in 2015, we’re a professional Construction Company that’s proud to offer our services to clients throughout Tampa and the surrounding area. Great service begins and ends with experienced and friendly professionals, which is why we put so much consideration into selecti...Read more about G3NUS Contractor
    Founded by William Flores back in 2015, we’re a professional Construction Company that’s proud to offer our services to clients throughout Tampa and the surrounding area. Great service begins and ends with experienced and friendly professionals, which is why we put so much consideration into selecti...Read more about G3NUS Contractor
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    VanDale Painting, founded in 1982, is a painting company that provides custom painting finish, door painting and other services to Tampa.
    VanDale Painting, founded in 1982, is a painting company that provides custom painting finish, door painting and other services to Tampa.
    Porch Pro Headshot Bennett Painting Inc.
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    Family Business that started 42 years ago. State certified and Insured
    Family Business that started 42 years ago. State certified and Insured
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