Painting · Refinishing · Repair

Finished right, down to the last edge.

Bayside Finisher paints and refinishes homes and businesses across the Tampa Bay area. We handle interior and exterior painting, cabinets, trim and drywall repair, and we put most of our time into the part you never see: the prep.

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  • Licensed and insured
  • Written estimate in 2 business days
  • 2-year workmanship warranty
Shell WhiteLRV 86
DuneLRV 68
Harbor FogLRV 64
Sea GlassLRV 62
Morning BayLRV 58
Pier RopeLRV 46
Low TideLRV 32
Coastal starter palette. LRV is light reflectance value: 0 is black, 100 is pure white.
What we do

Six kinds of work, one careful crew

Every job starts with the same walkthrough and the same written estimate. Here is what each service covers.

Interior painting

Walls, ceilings, trim and doors, from a single bedroom to a whole house.

  • Furniture moved, floors and fixtures covered
  • Holes, cracks and nail pops repaired
  • Two finish coats, edges cut by hand

One room: usually 1–2 days

Exterior painting

Siding, stucco, fascia, soffits, shutters and front doors, coated to stand up to sun, salt air and humidity.

  • Pressure wash and scrape loose paint
  • Caulk joints, prime bare wood and metal
  • Two coats of exterior acrylic

Most homes: 3–6 working days

Cabinet refinishing

A new look for kitchen and bath cabinets without the cost or mess of replacing them.

  • Doors and drawers removed and labeled
  • Degreased, sanded and primed for adhesion
  • Sprayed enamel for a smooth, hard finish

Typical kitchen: 5–7 days

Drywall repair

Patches, cracks, water stains and texture matching, finished so the repair disappears under paint.

  • Orange peel and knockdown textures matched
  • Water stains sealed before painting
  • Skim coats for smooth, even walls

Finished to Level 4 or Level 5

Trim, doors & millwork

Baseboards, crown, casings, built-ins, stair railings and interior doors.

  • Gaps caulked and nail holes filled
  • Glossy surfaces sanded so paint grips
  • Hard enamel that wipes clean

Semi-gloss or gloss enamel

Wallpaper & texture removal

Old wallpaper and popcorn ceilings taken down, and the surface made ready for paint.

  • Wallpaper stripped, adhesive washed off
  • Walls repaired and sealed with primer
  • Popcorn ceilings scraped, skimmed and repainted

Older textures tested for asbestos first

Recent work

Jobs we've finished lately

Exteriors, kitchens and interiors from recent projects. Tap any photo to see it larger.
Prep

Most of a good finish happens before the color goes on

Paint copies whatever is under it. Every dent, seam and greasy patch shows through the final coat, so we fix the surface first. Here is the same wall at each stage.

  1. Stage 1

    Bare surface

    Drywall, plaster, wood or stucco as we find it, with seams, nail pops and old repairs.

    Inspect and mark
  2. Stage 2

    Repaired

    Cracks taped, holes filled, nail pops reset and sanded flush. Gaps along trim get caulked.

    Fill, sand, caulk
  3. Stage 3

    Primed

    Seals patches and bare spots so the color dries evenly. Skipping it leaves dull patches called flashing.

    ≈ 1 mil dry
  4. Stage 4

    First coat

    Builds the color and hides most of what's underneath. One coat almost never covers evenly.

    ≈ 1.4 mils dry
  5. Stage 5

    Finish coat

    Even color and sheen across the whole wall, with edges cut by hand against trim and ceiling.

    ≈ 1.4 mils dry
≈ 4 mils

That is the total paint on a finished wall: about 0.1 mm, roughly the thickness of a sheet of printer paper. A film that thin can't hide a bad surface, so the surface has to be right.

Finishes

Choose the right sheen for each room

Sheen is how much light the paint reflects. Higher sheen is tougher and easier to clean, but it also shows every bump in the wall. Pick a room to see what we usually recommend.

Recommended for Living & dining

Eggshell

10–25 gloss units
  1. Flat0–5 GU
  2. Matte0–10 GU
  3. Eggshell10–25 GU
  4. Satin20–35 GU
  5. Semi-gloss35–70 GU
  6. Gloss70–85 GU

A low glow that handles fingerprints and furniture bumps without looking shiny. It's the safe pick for most walls.

Cleaning
Washable with mild soap and a soft cloth
Hides wall flaws
Well

Gloss units (GU) measured at 60°. Exact ranges vary by paint brand.

How a job runs

From first call to final walkthrough

Five steps, the same on every job, so you always know what is happening and what it costs.

  1. Walkthrough

    We visit, measure, check every surface and talk through colors and sheens with you.

    About 45 minutes on site

  2. Written estimate

    Itemized by room or side of the house, with the prep, products and number of coats listed.

    Within 2 business days

  3. Protect and prep

    Floors covered, furniture moved and wrapped, edges taped, repairs made and glossy surfaces sanded.

    Day 1

  4. Prime and paint

    Spot or full priming where needed, then two finish coats. Cut lines are brushed by hand.

    Most interiors: 2–5 days

  5. Final walkthrough

    We walk the job with you and mark anything you want touched up with blue tape. Every piece gets handled before final payment.

    Last day
Our standards

What you can count on

Pricing

Written, itemized prices

Every room, surface and coat is listed. The price we quote is the price you pay unless you change the scope.

Every day

A livable home during the job

We clean up at the end of each day, keep walkways clear and tell you each morning which rooms we'll be in.

Indoor air

Low-odor paint indoors

We use low-VOC products in occupied homes, so you can keep living there while we work.

Warranty

Two-year workmanship warranty

If paint peels, blisters or cracks because of our prep or application, we come back and fix it at no charge.

FAQ

Questions we hear before most jobs

Something else on your mind? Ask it on the estimate form or call us.

How do you price a job?

By the work involved: surface area, condition and repairs, number of colors, ceiling height and access. After the walkthrough you get a written estimate broken down by room or by side of the house, so you can see where the cost goes and drop items if you need to.

How long does a project take?

A single room usually takes one to two days. A full interior of a three-bedroom home runs about four to seven working days. Exteriors depend on size and weather, and most homes take three to six days. Your estimate includes a schedule.

Do I need to move furniture first?

No. Put away small items and valuables, and we handle the rest: moving and covering furniture, removing outlet covers and hardware, and putting everything back when we finish.

When can we use the rooms again?

Interior latex paint is usually dry to the touch in about an hour, and rooms are ready for normal use that evening. Paint keeps hardening for two to four weeks, so avoid scrubbing walls or pushing furniture against them during that time.

What weather do you need for exterior work?

Dry surfaces, no rain for several hours after we apply paint, and temperatures within the product's rating, usually above 50 °F (10 °C). On hot days we start early and follow the shade around the house so paint doesn't dry too fast.

Can you help us choose colors?

Yes. We bring a fan deck and large sample boards to the walkthrough, and we can paint test patches on your walls so you see each color in morning and evening light before you commit.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. We carry general liability and workers' compensation coverage, and we send copies of our certificates with every estimate.

Ready for a fresh coat?

Tell us what needs painting. We'll set up a walkthrough and send a written estimate, free of charge.

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