House Painting in Sarasota, FL

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We Paint Everything

We paint across Sarasota, Bee Ridge, and Desoto Lakes with consistent prep, premium products, and a 3-year transferable warranty. Our Sarasota crew specializes in interior repaints, exterior siding refresh, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, drywall repair, and limewash, all engineered to hold up against Florida's subtropical coastal climate.

Freshly painted interior living room with bright walls and clean trim work

Interior Painting

Transform your living spaces with flawless color and finish.

Interior Painting
Exterior house painting project with crisp siding and updated curb appeal

Exterior Painting

Curb appeal that lasts. Expert coatings for every climate.

Exterior Painting
Commercial painting project in a polished business interior

Commercial Painting

Professional-grade finishes that elevate your business space.

Commercial Painting
Kitchen cabinet painting project with a smooth factory-style finish

Cabinet Painting

Refresh your kitchen with a smooth, factory-quality finish.

Cabinet Painting
Limewash finish adding texture and depth to painted masonry

Limewash

Authentic European lime-based finishes for timeless texture and depth.

Limewash
Painted brick exterior with a durable updated finish

Brick Painting

Breathe new life into brick with lasting, beautiful color.

Brick Painting

Trusted Paint Partners

Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Behr
PPG
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LESLIE & CURTIS CLINARD, locally owned and operated That 1 Painter Sarasota franchise owner

We're Locally Owned

That 1 Painter Sarasota is owned and operated by Leslie & Curtis Clinard, serving Sarasota, Bee Ridge, and Desoto Lakes with our crews and a 3-year written warranty. Every estimate is reviewed by ownership, no call centers.

Your painting project means as much to us as it does to you. We're licensed and insured, and our promise is simple: we'll be your best house guests, treating your place with the utmost care and leaving it even more pristine than when we arrived.

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Areas Served

That 1 Painter Sarasota serves Sarasota, Bee Ridge, Desoto Lakes, Fruitville, Longboat Key, Sarasota Springs, Siesta Key, Southgate, Vamo, and the surrounding Sarasota County Gulf coast; repainting everything from bayfront condominium towers and barrier-island cottages to CBS-block ranches through Bee Ridge and Sarasota Springs, inside and out.

(941) 867-6545
1343 Main St Suite 705
Sarasota, FL 34236
Hours
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 7 PM
Sat
7 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun
Closed

Recent Sarasota Painting Projects

A look at the craftsmanship we bring to homes and businesses across Sarasota. From full-home interior repaints and kitchen cabinet refinishing to exterior siding, stucco, and trim work, every painting project in Sarasota is prepped, primed, and finished by licensed, insured local painters. Browse recent residential and commercial painting projects to see the color matching, surface prep, and clean lines homeowners across Sarasota trust us to deliver.

Professional exterior painting project in Sarasota by That 1 Painter
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Professional interior painting project in Sarasota by That 1 Painter
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Professional exterior painting project in Sarasota by That 1 Painter
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Professional interior painting project in Sarasota by That 1 Painter
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Professional exterior painting project in Sarasota by That 1 Painter
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Professional interior painting project in Sarasota by That 1 Painter
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Painting Cost in Sarasota 2026 Guide

What painting really costs in Sarasota, FL in 2026: this guide is built from completed jobs across Sarasota, Bee Ridge, and Desoto Lakes, priced for Florida's subtropical coastal climate and the prep depth it demands.

Project Type
Low
High
Average
Interior (per sq ft)
$3.00
$5.25
$4.10
Exterior (per sq ft)
$2.25
$4.50
$3.35
Cabinet Refinishing
$3,800
$8,500
$5,800
Single Room
$450
$1,100
$750
Whole-Home Interior
$5,500
$16,000
$9,000
Whole-Home Exterior
$4,200
$12,500
$8,200

* All prices include materials, labor, and prep. Based on 2026 Sarasota averages.

2026 Sarasota Guide

What painting costs in Sarasota, and how to hire right.

An honest, in-depth breakdown from That 1 Painter Sarasota. No fluff, no upsells, just the numbers and the questions that protect your home.

What painting really costs in Sarasota

What painting really costs in Sarasota, FL in 2026: this guide is built from completed jobs across Sarasota, Bee Ridge, and Desoto Lakes, priced for Florida's subtropical coastal climate and the prep depth it demands.

Average cost by project type

2026 Sarasota

Bars are scaled to the highest average in the table, quick visual of where each project lands.

Interior (per sq ft)$4.10 avg
Low $3.00High $5.25
Exterior (per sq ft)$3.35 avg
Low $2.25High $4.50
Cabinet Refinishing$5,800 avg
Low $3,800High $8,500
Single Room$750 avg
Low $450High $1,100
Whole-Home Interior$9,000 avg
Low $5,500High $16,000
Whole-Home Exterior$8,200 avg
Low $4,200High $12,500
Average Low-High range

Where your money actually goes

A quality paint job is mostly labor and prep, not paint. Here's the typical split on a properly bid project.

Surface prep · 40%
Wash, scrape, sand, patch, caulk, prime
Labor & supervision · 30%
Skilled hands, lead on site daily
Paint & materials · 20%
Premium products, correct sheen, 2 coats
Protection & cleanup · 10%
Floors, furniture, landscaping, final walk

Average House Painting Cost Per Square Foot in Sarasota, FL (2026)

Sarasota interior painting averages $3.25 per square foot in 2026, while exterior work averages $3.10. Pricing reflects salt air, UV intensity, and frequent afternoon storms, which drives the prep workload more than labor itself. Whole-home interior projects in Sarasota typically invoice between $6,000 and $11,000 fully completed.

Masonry Coating Options for Sarasota Homes

Stucco and brick are everywhere in Sarasota, and they need different products than wood siding. We use breathable masonry primers and elastomeric or mineral-silicate topcoats so moisture can escape rather than blistering the finish. Stucco repaints in Sarasota typically run $2.75–$4.25 per square foot.

Historic District Painting Rules in Sarasota

If your home sits in a registered historic district near Sarasota, paint colors and even sheen levels may require commission approval. Our Sarasota crews are familiar with historic palettes and the gentler prep methods (low-pressure wash, hand-scraping, lead-safe practices) required on pre-1978 substrates.

Sun Exposure and Paint Lifespan in Sarasota

Sarasota's intense UV exposure fades dark colors fastest on west-facing and south-facing walls. We recommend salt-resistant marine-grade acrylics with UV stabilizers along with fade-resistant pigments (especially in deep blues and reds) for Sarasota and Bee Ridge homes. Light, reflective body colors typically hold their tone 30–40% longer in this market.

Commercial Painting Costs and Scheduling in Sarasota

Commercial painting in Sarasota is priced on access, scheduling constraints, and finish spec, not just square footage. Retail and office work in Sarasota typically requires after-hours scheduling, low-VOC products, and dust containment, which we line-item on every Sarasota commercial bid.

Coastal Painting Considerations for Sarasota Homes

Coastal homes within a few miles of saltwater see accelerated corrosion at fasteners, railings, and window flashing. In Sarasota, we spec salt-resistant marine-grade acrylics with UV stabilizers along with rust-converting metal primers for any ferrous metal, and we wash exteriors with a mild surfactant before priming to lift salt deposits. Sarasota and Bee Ridge projects are estimated with these steps included.

How Sarasota's Humidity Shapes Your Painting Estimate

Painting in Florida requires aggressive moisture management. Sarasota homes routinely show mildew on north-facing siding, swollen trim around bath fans, and chalking on south-facing brick. We allocate dedicated prep days for Sarasota and Bee Ridge projects so paint bonds rather than blisters.

How to hire a painter in Sarasota

Seven checks that separate a real pro from a risk.

  1. 1

    Get line-item estimates

    Real bids spell out surfaces, prep, exact products & sheens, number of coats, and timeline, not a round number on a business card.

  2. 2

    Verify license & insurance

    Ask for current certificates of liability and workers' comp. If they can't produce them, walk away.

  3. 3

    Know who's on site

    crews vs. day-labor subs. Same lead every day? Continuity protects quality.

  4. 4

    Pin down the prep process

    Wash, scrape, sand, caulk, patch, prime. 70% of a quality job lives in prep, if it's not itemized, the bid is incomplete.

  5. 5

    Read the warranty

    Look for a written, transferable warranty. That 1 Painter backs every project 3 years, transferable to the next owner.

  6. 6

    Check reviews that matter

    Google reviews on the local market page, BBB profile, and references from real homeowners, not a glossy brochure.

  7. 7

    Watch the red flags

    Cash-only deals, large up-front deposits, and "sign today" pressure are the most common signs of a job that won't finish well.

Smart questions to ask before you sign

Copy/paste these into your next estimate call.

  • What specific paint brand, line, and sheen are you using on each surface?
  • How many coats are included and what does the prep scope look like?
  • Who handles color consultation, drawdowns, and HOA paperwork?
  • What is the daily start time, end time, and total project duration?
  • How do you protect floors, furniture, and landscaping?
  • What is the payment schedule and what triggers each milestone?
  • How do you handle change orders or scope additions mid-project?

Ready for a real, line-item estimate?

Call That 1 Painter Sarasota at (941) 867-6545, written quotes, no pressure.

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Our 3-Year Warranty

Your peace of mind, at the top of mind with our three-year transferable warranty. Covers the painting job, even if you sell the house.

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The Complete Sarasota Painting Guide

Everything Sarasota homeowners should know before hiring a painter, services, seasonal timing, colors, HOA rules, and how to get the most value from your project. Written by the That 1 Painter Sarasota team.

Our Sarasota Painting Services

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Paint Reviews, Advice & Expert Tips

Honest product reviews, pro painting techniques, and helpful articles from professional painters who do this every day.

What Is the Best Paint Sheen for Interior Walls?

Choosing between flat, eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss depends on the room's traffic, lighting, and function. Professional painters break down when to use each sheen for the best results.

SuperPaint vs Cashmere: Which Sherwin-Williams Paint Is Better?

Both are popular mid-tier Sherwin-Williams paints, but they perform differently on walls, trim, and cabinets. See how professional painters compare coverage, feel, and durability.

Is Behr Premium Plus a Good Paint for Homeowners?

Behr Premium Plus is one of the most affordable paints at Home Depot. Professional painters test its coverage, durability, and finish quality to see if it's worth the price.

What Are the Pros and Cons of Behr Urethane Paint?

Behr Urethane Alkyd is a hybrid paint that combines oil-based durability with water-based cleanup. See how it performs on trim, cabinets, and doors in a real-world test.

Is Behr Dynasty the Most Durable Paint You Can Buy?

Behr Dynasty claims to be their most durable, stain-repellent paint. Professional painters put it to the test on walls and high-traffic areas to see if the claims hold up.

Is Sherwin-Williams Gallery Series Worth the Premium Price?

The Gallery Series is Sherwin-Williams' newest premium line. Professional painters review its unique properties and explain why it may not be the best choice for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers about pricing, timelines, services, warranty coverage, and working with That 1 Painter.

Yes, That 1 Painter Sarasota is EPA RRP certified for any home built before 1978. We use plastic containment, HEPA vacuums, and lead-safe disposal across all older Sarasota and Bee Ridge projects.

Yes, every That 1 Painter Sarasota crew member is covered under our general liability and workers' comp policy. We provide certificates of insurance directly to Sarasota HOAs and commercial clients on request.

Sarasota's subtropical coastal climate requires aggressive prep, mildew wash, surfactant rinse, and mildewcide-fortified topcoats. We use salt-resistant marine-grade acrylics with UV stabilizers on all exterior Sarasota work so mildew doesn't telegraph through the finish during the next humid season.

We move and protect furniture for our Sarasota clients, you only need to clear personal items off shelves and let us know about any fragile or pet-related considerations. Sarasota and Bee Ridge crews always do a pre-walk to confirm scope before lifting a brush.

Every That 1 Painter Sarasota project carries a 3-year transferable warranty against peeling, blistering, and adhesion failure on properly prepped surfaces. The warranty stays with the home if you sell, a real differentiator in Sarasota and Bee Ridge resale.

Most whole-home interiors in Sarasota finish inside one week. Exteriors stretch longer when salt air, UV intensity, and frequent afternoon storms push us into morning-only painting windows during the dry winter window from December through March.

South-facing and west-facing walls in Sarasota take the worst UV hit. We spec salt-resistant marine-grade acrylics with UV stabilizers with inorganic pigments for Sarasota and Bee Ridge homes, which extends color hold by 30–40% versus standard exterior latex.

Most Sarasota interior projects run $2.50–$4.75 per square foot in 2026, with the average whole-home interior landing between $6,000 and $11,000. Exterior projects in Sarasota average $3.10/sqft, depending on siding type and prep needs in Sarasota and Bee Ridge.

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Interior Painting Built for Sarasota Homes

Interior painting is the fastest way to change how a home in Sarasota feels without touching the floor plan, and it is the busiest scope our crews run across Sarasota County. Our interior painting scope covers walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and closets, and every interior painting job in Sarasota starts with a real prep pass so the interior painting film has a clean, sound surface to bond to. Homeowners searching for painters in Sarasota for an interior painting refresh usually want two upgrades at once: a modern Gulf-coast color palette and a durable, scrubbable interior painting finish that survives salt-tinged humidity, high-traffic hallways, and long air-conditioning cycles.

As a painting company in Sarasota that runs interior painting on both first-repaint tract stucco through Fruitville and Bee Ridge and older single-family stock in Southgate and Sarasota Springs, we treat interior painting material selection as a real decision, not a checkbox. Which interior painting sheen hides drywall imperfection under coastal-modern lighting on Longboat Key, which interior painting product holds up in a hurricane-shutter-adjacent laundry room, and which interior painting primer we need to lock down previously oil-based trim in a 1950s Desoto Lakes ranch are all questions we answer before the crew shows up. That level of interior painting discipline is why homeowners hire house painters in Sarasota like us instead of a general handyman.

If you're comparing interior painting bids from painters in Sarasota, ask each of them about interior painting warranty terms, interior painting prep sequence, and how the interior painting crew protects floors and furniture day to day. Every serious interior painting outfit in Sarasota should have plain answers to all three. See our interior painting page for the full interior painting scope and current pricing across Sarasota and the Sarasota County Gulf coast.

Exterior Painting for Gulf-Coast Sun and Salt Air

Exterior painting in Sarasota has to hold up to relentless subtropical UV on every elevation, wind-driven rain during a long hurricane season, salt-air corrosion on any home along Longboat Key, Siesta Key, and the Sarasota Bay corridor, and heavy summer humidity that keeps mildew alive year-round, so exterior painting product choice is the whole conversation, not a footnote. A painting company in Sarasota that takes exterior painting seriously specifies a 100% acrylic elastomeric or high-build exterior painting product with strong UV pigment stability and a mildew inhibitor built into the exterior painting film, so shaded north elevations in Southgate and unshaded stucco elevations in Fruitville stay clean between exterior painting cycles.

Our exterior painting scope typically includes a full pressure wash, a mildew-and-chalking assessment, spot scraping of any failing exterior painting layers, stucco crack float and repair, feathered sanding, spot primer on bare substrate, full caulk of stucco seams and window returns, and two coats of exterior painting-grade paint. That exterior painting sequence is the same whether we are painting CBS-block stucco on a new Fruitville build, a historic bungalow in Laurel Park, or a Gulf-front condominium on Siesta Key. Painters in Sarasota who skip any of those exterior painting steps are quoting a two-year paint job in a ten-year paint job wrapper.

If you're evaluating house painters in Sarasota for exterior painting, look closely at how the exterior painting bid describes prep, not just the exterior painting product line. A clean exterior painting film applied over poor prep will peel inside a single Gulf-coast rainy season. Our exterior painting service documents the exterior painting prep sequence in detail, and every exterior painting job we run carries a 3-year transferable warranty.

Cabinet Painting in Sarasota Kitchens

Cabinet painting is the single biggest visual change a homeowner in Sarasota can buy without a full kitchen remodel, and cabinet painting demand across Longboat Key, Siesta Key, and Fruitville reflects that. Our cabinet painting scope typically covers cabinet boxes on-site plus cabinet doors and drawer fronts sprayed off-site in a controlled environment, so the cabinet painting finish flows out flat and cures without airborne dust or salt-air moisture. Cabinet painting projects like this are why homeowners call a painting company in Sarasota instead of a general remodeler.

Cabinet painting product selection matters as much as cabinet painting prep. A real cabinet painting job uses a bonding primer, a cabinet-grade urethane-modified acrylic paint, and controlled drying conditions so the cabinet painting film cures hard enough to resist door-edge chipping under daily use in a humid Gulf-coast kitchen. As a painting company in Sarasota that runs cabinet painting jobs almost every week, we schedule cabinet painting projects so the kitchen is out of service only for the days doors and drawers are physically off.

House painters in Sarasota quoting cabinet painting should walk you through cabinet painting cure times, cabinet painting warranty coverage, and cabinet painting color options with real drawdowns on your actual cabinet material. Cabinet painting is not a wall paint job with cabinets in the way, and any painting company in Sarasota that treats it that way is one to avoid for cabinet painting scopes. See our cabinet painting page for cabinet painting scope details and lead times.

Choosing Painters in Sarasota

There are a lot of painters in Sarasota to choose from, so the practical question is how to sort serious painters in Sarasota from casual ones. Any painting outfit you bid should carry general liability insurance, provide a written scope, and back the work with a real written warranty. They should also point at recent portfolio work in your specific corner of Sarasota County; Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Fruitville, or Bee Ridge; not stock photos pulled from a supplier catalog.

As house painters in Sarasota ourselves, we tell homeowners to ask three questions of anyone bidding: what is the exact prep sequence, what specific paint product is going on the walls, and who from the company is on site day to day. Painters in Sarasota who dodge those questions are hoping you will not notice the answer later. A painting company in Sarasota that answers plainly is one worth a second meeting.

That 1 Painter Sarasota, owned by Leslie and Curtis Clinard, is one of many painters in Sarasota, and we compete on scope clarity, prep quality, and a 3-year transferable warranty that follows the paint, not the owner. If you are collecting bids from painters in Sarasota and the surrounding Sarasota County Gulf coast, we would be glad to be one of the bids you compare against.

What a Painting Company in Sarasota Actually Does

A real painting company in Sarasota is more than a paint crew: it runs estimates, project management, materials logistics, color consultations, and warranty follow-up so the crew painting your house can focus on painting. That coordination is the difference between a painting company in Sarasota and a solo painter working out of a truck bed. It is also the difference between a paint job that lands on the promised week and a paint job that drifts a month past schedule when hurricane-season rain moves in off the Gulf.

As a painting company in Sarasota, our day starts with materials staging for that day's painting scope, drives out to active painting jobs from Longboat Key and Siesta Key across to Fruitville and Bee Ridge, and ends with paint punch-list walks with homeowners. A painting company in Sarasota running this way keeps painting projects on schedule and keeps paint quality consistent from the first painting day to the last painting day of a job. Homeowners feel that consistency in a lot of small ways; cleaner cut lines, tighter caulk joints, fewer callback punch items.

When you hire a painting company in Sarasota, you are hiring the coordination layer as much as the painting itself. A painting company in Sarasota that quotes a painting scope should tell you what week your painting starts, what week it ends, and who owns the project through completion. If a painting company in Sarasota cannot articulate what is included in the price on the bid, that is a signal to keep shopping.

How House Painters Handle Older Sarasota Homes

Older homes across Sarasota; 1920s bungalows through Laurel Park, mid-century CBS-block ranches through Desoto Lakes and Southgate, and older single-family wood-frame stock in Sarasota Springs; need house painters in Sarasota who understand stucco, wood casement windows, and the way early paint layers move under fresh coats in a humid, salt-heavy climate. House painters in Sarasota who came up on new-construction repaints alone often underestimate how much prep an older Sarasota County home actually needs before the first drop of paint goes on the wall.

House painters in Sarasota running an older home job spend the first day on paint testing, stucco crack float, wood-window glazing repair, and containment for scrape-and-paint work outside. Skipping those steps produces a paint job that fails inside a single Gulf-coast rainy season. As house painters in Sarasota with real time on those blocks, we treat prep as the paint job; the coats you see are the last five percent of the actual work.

If you own an older home and are talking to house painters in Sarasota, ask each bidder to walk your house and describe what they would do differently versus a 2010 subdivision home in Fruitville or a new build on Longboat Key. The house painters in Sarasota with a real answer are the ones to shortlist. Beyond older homes, our crews also cover new-build repaints, HOA-driven exterior refreshes across Fruitville and Bee Ridge, condominium repaints along the Longboat Key and Siesta Key barrier-island corridor, and post-renovation touch-ups across Sarasota and the surrounding Sarasota County Gulf coast, so the crew on your project has seen your situation before.

Color, Finish, and Booking Your Painting Project

Color is where a lot of painting projects across Sarasota County stall, so the painters you hire should have a real color process. Ours starts with existing light in the room, existing floor and trim tones, and the direction the room faces, then we put real paint drawdowns on your actual walls before the crew mobilizes. A painting company in Sarasota that hands you a fan deck and walks away will paint whatever you point at, which is not the same as helping you land the right color for the space.

Finish selection is the other half of the conversation. Flat or matte on ceilings, eggshell or matte on walls, satin or semi-gloss on trim, and a cabinet-grade product on cabinets; that mix reads intentional in a finished home across Sarasota. Painters in Sarasota who put one paint sheen everywhere are cutting corners on materials logistics, not doing you a favor. House painters in Sarasota that pair color and finish thoughtfully deliver a paint job that reads like a designer walked the space with them.

Booking a painting company in Sarasota should be simple: a walk-through, a written scope, a written price, a start date, and a warranty. Exterior painting demand peaks in the drier winter and spring window across the Gulf coast, so any painting company in Sarasota worth hiring is often booked several weeks out during peak exterior painting season. Interior painting flexes year-round, and cabinet painting we can usually schedule with less lead time. Request an estimate above and we will be out with a written scope you can compare against every other bid on your desk.