Alabama sun and humidity are hard on exterior paint — south and west walls fade and chalk years before the shaded sides, and moisture behind old paint bubbles it loose. These local painters handle exterior repaints across Lauderdale and Colbert Counties, from pressure washing prep to priming bare wood and spraying or brushing the finish coats.
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Sun and humidity do most of the damage here. Ultraviolet exposure on south- and west-facing walls breaks down paint binders, chalking the surface, while our humid summers feed mildew in shaded and north-facing areas. A proper repaint starts with pressure washing and mildew treatment, not just painting over what is there — anything coated over chalk or mildew will peel.
Ask each bidder how they handle the bare spots: scraped areas, weathered wood, and spots down to old layers all need primer before finish coats. Many Shoals homes have decades of layered paint on trim, and spot-priming the failures is what keeps the new job looking right. Also ask about caulking — failed joints around windows and trim let water in behind the paint and behind the woodwork.
Timing matters too. Paint needs surface temperatures and dry conditions to bond; crews here watch the forecast for rain and avoid painting in the heat of a July afternoon on sun-struck walls. A bid that looks fast may simply be skipping the washing and priming steps that make the job last.
Interior, exterior & cabinet painting across the Shoals — free estimates
Shoals Painting Pros is a painting contractor based on Cox Creek Parkway in Florence, offering interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, drywall touch-ups, and color consultation across Lauderdale and Colbert counties with free estimates.
Painting Contractor in Florence, Alabama
A Couple Of Painters is a painting contractor based in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area.
Commercial Painter in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Alabama Painting Inc is a commercial painter based in Muscle Shoals, Colbert County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area.
Remodeler in Florence, Alabama
Antonio's Remodeling & Painting LLC is a remodeler based in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area.
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Bobby B Painting LLC is a painting contractor based in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area.
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Chandler Painting Co is a painting contractor based in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area.
Residential Painter in Florence, Alabama
Change of Color Professional Painting is a residential painter based in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area.
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Cir Painting is a painting contractor based in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area.
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Farrar Residential Painting and Repair is a residential painter based in Killen, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area.
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Florence Painting and Drywall LLC is a drywall & painting company based in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area. The company holds a 5.0 rating across 13 Google reviews.
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Hayes Painting Service inc & Concrete Floor Polishing is a commercial painter based in Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area.
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Jimmy Pierce Painting is a painting contractor based in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area.
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Mack's Painting is a painting contractor based in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area. The company holds a 2.3 rating across 3 Google reviews.
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Mark Forsythe's Painting is a painting contractor based in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area. The company holds a 4.8 rating across 21 Google reviews.
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Patterson Painting is a painting contractor based in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area.
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Patterson'Painting is a painting contractor based in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area. The company holds a 5.0 rating across 3 Google reviews.
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Premium Painters LLC is a painting contractor based in the Sheffield area of Colbert County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area. The company holds a 5.0 rating across 12 Google reviews.
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Professional Paint Contracting is a painting contractor based in Leighton, Colbert County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area.
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Ricky's Painting is a painting contractor based in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area. The company holds a 5.0-star rating across 1 Google review.
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Riedout Painting LLC is a painting contractor based in Muscle Shoals, Colbert County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area.
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Sharps Enterprise is a painting contractor based in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area.
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Shelby's Perfection Painting is a painting contractor based in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area. The company holds a 5.0-star rating across 3 Google reviews.
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Terrell Painting is a painting contractor based in Tuscumbia, Colbert County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area. The company holds a 3.0-star rating across 1 Google review.
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TN Valley Painting & Restoration is a painting contractor based in Anderson, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area. The company holds a 2.0-star rating across 4 Google reviews.
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Vickery Painting is a painting contractor serving the Shoals area of northwest Alabama. The company holds a 5.0-star rating across 1 Google review.
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WP Painting is a painting contractor serving the Shoals area of northwest Alabama. The company holds a 5.0-star rating across 4 Google reviews.
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WPI General Contractors is a remodeler based in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, serving the Shoals area. The company holds a 3.9 rating across 14 Google reviews.
19 listings for this service: Shoals Painting Pros · A Couple Of Painters · Antonio's Remodeling & Painting LLC · Bobby B Painting LLC · Chandler Painting Co · Change of Color Professional Painting · Cir Painting · Florence Painting and Drywall LLC · Jimmy Pierce Painting · Mack's Painting · Mark Forsythe's Painting · Patterson Painting · Patterson'Painting · Ricky's Painting · Sharps Enterprise · Shelby's Perfection Painting · Vickery Painting · WP Painting · WPI General Contractors — see the full Florence directory for every painting company in town.
2 listings for this service: Alabama Painting Inc · Riedout Painting LLC — see the full Muscle Shoals directory for every painting company in town.
1 listing for this service: Premium Painters LLC — see the full Sheffield directory for every painting company in town.
2 listings for this service: Hayes Painting Service inc & Concrete Floor Polishing · Terrell Painting — see the full Tuscumbia directory for every painting company in town.
1 listing for this service: Farrar Residential Painting and Repair — see the full Killen directory for every painting company in town.
1 listing for this service: Professional Paint Contracting — see the full Leighton directory for every painting company in town.
Painted wood walls and trim in North Alabama typically need repainting every 5 to 10 years depending on sun exposure and prep quality. South and west walls usually show wear first. If you see chalking when you rub the wall, peeling at trim edges, or bare wood showing, it is time to get bids before moisture gets underneath.
Sound, adhering paint can be painted over after washing — but loose, blistered, or chalky areas must be scraped, sanded, and primed first. Covering failing paint just traps the problem. Ask each bidder how much scraping and spot-priming their estimate includes, and how they will handle any rotten wood they find behind it.
Cost depends on home size and stories, wall surface type and condition, how much scraping and priming is needed, and whether trim, doors, and shutters are included. Most local painters offer free on-site estimates. The calculator on this site gives you a ballpark before you start calling.
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