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ClearCoat Painting serves Palm City in Martin County, about 20 miles northwest of Jupiter. We paint homes inside and out and also handle deck and fence staining, pressure washing, cabinets and drywall repair.
Palm City is an unincorporated community in Martin County, about 20 miles northwest of our base in Jupiter. Properties out here often come with more to maintain than just walls: wood fences along the lot line, a deck or dock walkway, screened enclosures, detached garages and long driveways that collect dirt and algae. ClearCoat Painting takes on the whole property. We paint interiors and exteriors, stain decks and fences, and pressure wash concrete, so a homeowner can hand one crew the full to-do list instead of juggling several trades.
Wood that needs more than paint
Fences and decks in Martin County spend all year in sun, rain and humidity. Unprotected wood turns gray, cups, splits and grows mildew, and boards near the ground stay damp after every storm. The fix is usually a penetrating stain rather than a film-forming paint, because stain soaks into the grain and does not peel when moisture moves through the wood.
Our process is straightforward: wash away dirt and mildew, let the wood dry thoroughly, sand rough or raised areas, replace nothing without your approval, then apply a stain chosen for UV protection. Semi-transparent stains show the grain; solid stains give a more uniform color and hide weathering on older boards.
- Privacy and picket fences
- Decks, steps and wood walkways
- Pergolas and wood trim on outbuildings
- Gates and wood posts
Pressure washing as prep and as its own service
In this humid climate, driveways, sidewalks, pool decks and roof-shaded walls grow black algae and mildew quickly. We use pressure suited to the surface, gentler on stucco and painted areas and stronger on bare concrete, so we clean without etching or forcing water behind siding. Before any exterior repaint, washing is mandatory; paint applied over dirt and mildew simply lets go.
Repainting the house itself
Most Palm City homes are block and stucco, sometimes with wood or fiber-cement accents. After washing, we repair cracks, seal bare spots and choose coatings for the exposure: elastomeric on cracked or weather-beaten stucco, mildew-resistant acrylics on shaded walls, and enamel on doors and trim. Colors facing the afternoon sun fade fastest, so we discuss how lighter or UV-stable shades will age over time.
Inside, we paint rooms, ceilings and trim, refinish cabinets with a hard enamel, patch drywall and remove popcorn ceilings. Moving furniture, masking floors and daily cleanup are part of every interior job.
Screened enclosures, garages and other overlooked surfaces
Larger lots mean more structures, and the secondary ones are often the first to show neglect. Detached garages and workshops tend to have bare block or tired paint that has been ignored for a long time. Pool and patio enclosures collect mildew on their frames and on the walls they attach to. Exterior doors on side entries bake in the sun without anyone noticing until the finish cracks.
We look at the whole property during the walk-through and point out what is wearing out, then let you decide what to include. Grouping work into one visit is usually more efficient than calling us back later for each piece, and it keeps colors and sheens consistent across the main house and outbuildings.
Inside garages, a clean, bright wall finish and painted ceiling make the space easier to use as a workshop or storage area, and a washable coating wipes clean after projects.
- Detached garages and workshops
- Walls and frames around pool enclosures
- Side and rear entry doors
- Mailbox posts, light posts and small wood structures
When to book exterior and wood projects
Stain and paint both need dry surfaces. November into April is the most reliable time for exterior painting, fences and decks, since rain is less frequent and humidity eases. Between May and October, almost daily afternoon thunderstorms mean we work early and keep a close eye on the radar. With hurricane season running June 1 to November 30, many owners prefer to have exterior sealing and wood protection done in late winter or spring.
Commercial owners in Palm City, from small offices to retail buildings, can schedule work outside business hours. Our crews also cover Palm Beach Gardens, Juno Beach, Westlake, Jupiter Island and Jupiter Inlet Colony.