Beyond standard interior and exterior painting, South Florida homeowners and businesses often need specialty services. These include pressure cleaning, cabinet painting, drywall repair, aluminum painting, and caulking — each with its own techniques, materials, and cost factors.
This guide covers the most requested specialty services in South Florida.
Pressure Cleaning
Pressure cleaning (also called power washing) uses high-pressure water to remove dirt, mildew, algae, and loose paint from exterior surfaces. It's the essential first step for any exterior paint job and a standalone service for maintaining your home's appearance.
What It's Used For
Pressure Cleaning Myths
Many homeowners think pressure cleaning is just spraying water. Professional pressure cleaning involves:
For properties in Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and Deerfield Beach where humidity accelerates mildew growth, annual pressure cleaning is recommended.
Cost
Most South Florida homes: $250-$500 for a single-story home. Add $100-$250 for two stories. Driveways and walkways: $100-$300.
More details in our pressure cleaning cost guide for Boynton Beach.
Cabinet Painting
Painting kitchen cabinets is one of the highest-ROI home improvements. It transforms your kitchen for a fraction of the cost of replacing cabinets.
Why Paint Instead of Replace
New custom cabinets cost $10,000-$30,000 for an average kitchen. Painting existing cabinets costs $1,200-$3,000. The savings can be 80% or more.
The Process
Cabinet painting is more involved than wall painting:
1. Remove all doors, drawers, and hardware
2. Clean thoroughly with degreaser (kitchens accumulate grease)
3. Sand all surfaces for paint adhesion
4. Prime with stain-blocking primer
5. Apply 2-3 coats of cabinet-grade paint
6. Reinstall hardware and adjust doors
Best Paint for Cabinets
Use a cabinet-specific paint like Benjamin Moore Advance or Sherwin-Williams ProClassic. These self-level for a smooth, factory-like finish. Semi-gloss and satin are the most popular sheens.
Cost
Average South Florida kitchen: $1,200-$3,000 depending on cabinet count and complexity. A separate island adds $200-$500.
Drywall Repair
Drywall damage is common in South Florida homes, especially from humidity, settling, and hurricane-related moisture.
Common Repairs
Why Professional Repair Matters
Florida's humidity makes drywall repair trickier. Joint compound dries slower. Texturing must match existing patterns. Improper repairs crack and show through paint within months.
Aluminum Painting
Aluminum surfaces — garage doors, awnings, carports, and commercial storefronts — need special preparation. Standard paint peels off aluminum quickly.
Proper Preparation
1. Clean with TSP (trisodium phosphate) to remove oxidation
2. Sand lightly for adhesion
3. Apply self-etching primer (bonds chemically to aluminum)
4. Paint with exterior acrylic or enamel
South Florida homes in coastal areas like Aventura and Hollywood, where salt spray accelerates aluminum oxidation, benefit most from professional aluminum painting.
Caulking and Water Sealing
Caulking seals gaps around windows, doors, and trim. In Florida, it's critical for preventing water intrusion during hurricanes.
Where Caulk is Needed
Types of Caulk for Florida
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Need one of these specialty services? Call All Brite Painting at (954) 707-6348. We handle everything from pressure cleaning to cabinet painting across South Florida.