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CraftEdge Painters serves Plantation, FL, about eight miles south of Coral Springs, in ZIP codes 33317, 33322, 33324 and 33388. We handle exterior and interior painting, deck and fence staining, trim, cabinets and drywall repair.
Plantation is about eight miles south of our Coral Springs base, and our crews drive down regularly to work in 33317, 33322, 33324 and 33388. The city mixes established neighborhoods with newer construction, so we see everything from original wood trim that needs careful scraping to recent stucco that only wants a fresh color. A lot of yards here have fences, pergolas, decks and shade trees, which brings a set of challenges different from a bare stucco box. Moisture lingers, leaves and pollen collect, and wood weathers fast under the sun. Below is how we approach painting and staining in Plantation, along with the indoor services homeowners request most.
Shade, Moisture and Mildew
Trees and dense landscaping make a yard comfortable, but they also keep walls damp after every summer storm. Shaded stucco and wood dry slowly, and that is where green and black mildew takes hold. Painting over it without treatment means the growth comes back through the new finish.
We start each exterior with a thorough pressure wash and a mildew treatment, then give the surfaces a full day or more to dry. Primer and topcoats with mildew-resistant additives go on next. We also recommend trimming branches that touch the house, since constant contact traps moisture and scuffs the paint.
Gutters and downspouts deserve a look too. When they overflow during a heavy afternoon downpour, water sheets down the same stretch of wall again and again, leaving streaks and soft spots in the finish. Pointing the problem out early lets you fix drainage before the new coat goes on.
Decks, Fences and Pergolas
Outdoor wood in South Florida takes a beating. UV rays break down the surface fibers and turn boards gray, while rain and humidity cause swelling, cupping and rot at the ends. A good stain job protects the wood and makes it look cared for again.
Our process starts with cleaning and, where needed, brightening the wood so stain penetrates evenly. We replace or flag damaged boards, sand rough spots and apply a penetrating or semi-transparent stain suited to the exposure. Fully sunlit decks often need recoating sooner than shaded fences, and we will tell you what interval to expect.
- Wood fence staining on both sides where accessible
- Deck cleaning, light sanding and stain application
- Pergola and arbor painting or staining
- Pressure washing of pavers, patios and pool decks
Trim, Doors and Baseboards Indoors
In older Plantation homes, interior trim may carry many coats of oil-based paint. Putting latex directly over oil can lead to peeling, so we test, degrease, scuff-sand and use a bonding primer first. Gaps between trim and walls get fresh caulk for a clean line.
Baseboards, door casings and crown molding look sharpest in a semi-gloss or satin enamel. If you are changing interior doors from a dated stain to paint, we sand and prime them so the finish lays flat without grain showing through.
Cabinets and Drywall
Painting kitchen and bathroom cabinets is a cost-effective way to update a room without replacing boxes. We remove doors and drawer fronts, label hardware, degrease every surface, sand, prime and spray a durable enamel. The result is a smooth factory-like finish.
Drywall damage is common after plumbing repairs, furniture moves and settlement. We patch, tape and texture-match before painting, so repairs disappear into the wall.
Weather Planning in Plantation
May through October is the hot, wet half of the year in Broward, with thunderstorms most afternoons. Hurricane season overlaps that window, running June 1 to November 30. We schedule exterior coats and stain for dry mornings and leave time for curing before rain. The drier months from November into April are ideal for large outdoor wood projects.
Wood needs more patience than stucco. After a washing, boards can hold moisture deep in the grain for a couple of days, and stain applied too soon sits on top instead of soaking in. We check the wood before staining and would rather push the schedule a day than seal water inside a fence or deck board.
Cities Near Plantation We Serve
We also paint in Sunrise, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, Tamarac and North Lauderdale, all close enough to combine with a Plantation project if you own more than one property.
Since the drive from our shop is short, we can often fit a small follow-up visit into an existing route, such as staining a gate after the fence dries or rehanging cabinet doors once the enamel has hardened. Ask about it during the walkthrough.
ZIP codes we serve
- 33317
- 33322
- 33324
- 33388
Services in Plantation
- Interior Painting in Plantation
- Exterior Painting in Plantation
- Cabinet Painting in Plantation
- Residential Painting in Plantation
- Commercial Painting in Plantation