How Often Should You Repaint a Florida Home?
Most Florida homes need an exterior repaint every
5 – 7 years for stucco,
4 – 6 years for wood siding, and
3 – 5 years for trim. Interior walls last
7 – 10 years, except humid bathrooms, which may need refreshes in
4 – 6 years.
Why Sun, Salt, and Humidity Shorten Paint Life
Florida’s UV index regularly hits
10+ in summer, breaking down resin binders and causing chalking.
• Salt air corrodes metal flashings and stains porous stucco.
• High humidity feeds mildew that burrows under failing coatings.
Exterior Lifespan by Surface (Panhandle Climate)
Stucco – 5 – 7 years
• Use an elastomeric primer and UV-stable acrylic topcoat for
exterior painting.
Fiber-cement / Hardie board – 6 – 8 years
• Back-roll the first coat and apply a high-build acrylic.
Wood lap siding – 4 – 6 years
• Apply an oil-blocking primer and re-caulk every joint.
Trim & fascia – 3 – 5 years
• Finish with semi-gloss enamel; plan yearly touch-ups.
Metal railings – 2 – 4 years
• Prime with two-part epoxy, top-coat with UV-resistant polyurethane.
Interior Repaint Timetable
• Living areas & bedrooms:
7 – 10 yrs
• Kitchens:
5 – 7 yrs (heat & grease)
• Bathrooms & laundry rooms:
4 – 6 yrs (moisture)
• Trim & doors:
≈5 yrs or spot-touch yearly
Tip: low-VOC eggshell with mildewcide keeps damp rooms fresh longer.
