To choose an exterior paint color, start with what you can’t change: the roof, any stone or brick, the driveway and pavers, and the windows. Pick a body color that works with those, a trim color that contrasts, and an accent for the front door. Then paint large samples on a sunny wall and a shaded wall and look at them morning and evening, because Florida sun washes out light colors and darkens deep ones. And if you’re in an HOA, check what’s approved before you buy a gallon. With us, exterior painting starts at $7,000, and most homes run $7,000 to $12,000.
1. Start with what’s staying
A tile or shingle roof, stone accents, pavers and window frames all have their own undertones. A warm tan roof wants a warm body color; a gray or white roof can go either way. Hold samples right next to them.
2. Pick a body, a trim and one accent
- Body: the main color. Lighter colors stay cooler in Florida sun and fade less noticeably.
- Trim: fascia, soffits, window and door trim. A clean white like Snowbound is the safe choice.
- Accent: the front door and maybe the shutters. This is where a bold color belongs.
3. Look at the neighborhood
You want your house to look like it belongs on the street, just better. Coastal homes usually look right in soft whites, sandy neutrals and muted blues and greens. A home under big oaks can carry a deeper color.
Exterior painting with Bayshore runs $7,000–$12,000 for most homes. Hairline cracks are caulked and primed as part of the job, and larger stucco repairs typically run $550–$1,500 before paint. Every paint job carries a 2-year warranty against blistering and peeling and a 30-day touch-up visit.
Typical ranges from our recent projects. Your written estimate, built after we see your space, is what your project is priced on.
4. Think about the inside
You see the outside through your windows, and you see the inside from the front walk. The two don’t need to match, but they should feel related. If the inside is warm and creamy, a cool gray exterior can feel off.
5. Test big samples in real light
Paint a sample at least 2 feet square on a sunny wall and a shaded wall. Look at it in the morning, midday and evening. A color that looks right on a chip often looks much lighter in full sun.
6. Check HOA rules
Many Pinellas neighborhoods and condo associations have approved color lists. Get approval in writing before the job starts. We can send your association our license and insurance certificate if they need it.
What goes into the job
Our exterior price includes power washing, scraping and priming peeling areas, filling small stucco cracks, caulking, and two full coats. Painting carries a 2-year warranty against blistering and peeling, and every project carries our 1-year workmanship warranty. Here’s what to ask any painter before you hire them.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to paint a house exterior?
With us, from $7,000; most 1,500 to 2,000 sq ft homes run $7,000 to $12,000. Inside and out together usually runs $14,000 to $22,000.
What exterior colors hold up best in Florida?
Lighter colors stay cooler and show fading less. Very dark and very saturated colors fade faster in direct sun.
Should trim be white?
It doesn’t have to be, but a clean white trim is the easiest way to make any body color look crisp.
Where do you paint?
Across Pinellas County. See our painting page. We also remodel kitchens and bathrooms; here’s every price we publish.
Choosing exterior colors? Book a free consultation and I’ll walk the house with you and send you a written price. Bayshore Remodels is licensed (CRC1335471) and insured, with 500+ projects across Pinellas and Tampa Bay since 2021.
We remodel kitchens and bathrooms across Pinellas County, including Largo, Clearwater, Belleair, Seminole and Indian Rocks Beach. See kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling.
