Your Home Deserves Paint That Lasts — Expert St. Augustine Painters Since 1979
45+ Years in Business
600+ Projects Completed
4.9 Star Rating
1-Year Labor Warranty
Why Choose Mark Howell — Trusted House Painters St Augustine FL
Experience That’s Actually Relevant
Since starting in 1979, I’ve worked on historic properties in downtown St. Augustine, beachfront homes, condos, and residential neighborhoods throughout Northeast Florida. I specialize in historic home restoration — lead paint handling, trim restoration, and preservation compliance — work that demands a level of skill general painters rarely develop.
That depth of local experience means I understand the construction styles, wood types, and weather challenges specific to this region. I account for them before a brush touches the surface.
Paints Engineered for Florida’s Coast
Florida’s UV exposure, high humidity, and salt air are hard on painted surfaces. Every project uses high-performance acrylic latex coatings with mildewcide additives — formulated for coastal conditions. Paint is applied at full coverage, every time. No thinning. No substitutions.
With the right materials and proper preparation, exterior paint in Florida should last 7 to 10 years. Inferior prep or builder-grade products typically fails in 2 to 4.
Transparent Communication Throughout
You receive a detailed written estimate before work begins — no vague ranges, no hidden charges discovered at final invoice. You have my direct number throughout the project. If anything changes, I tell you before acting on it. A local contractor should be reachable and accountable.
Your Property Gets the Same Respect as Mine
Work areas are covered with drop cloths and plastic sheeting. Tools stay organized. We clean up daily before leaving. Most interior projects finish in 3 to 5 days; most exterior projects in 1 to 2 weeks depending on size and conditions.
Reliability You Can Refer to Your Neighbors
A significant portion of my calls come from homeowners asking me to fix what someone else left behind. Reliability isn’t a selling point — it’s the minimum standard. I show up when I say I will, keep you informed, and don’t disappear when a problem comes up.
Complete Interior & Exterior Painting Services
As full-service house painters in St Augustine FL, we handle every aspect of residential painting. We also offer commercial painting services for local businesses throughout
St. Augustine and Northeast Florida. Every project — from a single room to a full exterior — starts with the same commitment to preparation, material quality, and finishing detail. Here’s what we handle:
Exterior Painting
As experienced painters in St Augustine FL, we understand what Florida’s coastal climate demands. We protect and beautify your home with paint systems built for extreme weather — covering wood siding, stucco, trim, shutters, and fascia with coatings chosen for resistance to sun, humidity, and salt air. Most exterior projects are complete in 1 to 2 weeks.
Interior Painting
Clean lines, smooth finishes, and minimal disruption to your daily routine. We protect furnishings, work efficiently, and leave each room ready to live in. Most full interior repaints are complete within 3 to 5 days.
Historic Home Restoration
Downtown St. Augustine has some of the most distinctive residential architecture in Florida — and it requires specialized knowledge. I handle lead paint safely, restore and match historic trim profiles, and work within preservation guidelines. This is a core specialty, not a side service.
Cabinet Refinishing & Specialty Finishes
Update kitchen or bathroom cabinets without the cost of full replacement. We also offer decorative finishes, accent wall treatments, concrete dyeing and staining, and precision color matching.
Storm Damage Restoration
We work directly with homeowners and insurance adjusters to restore properties after wind and water damage — from substrate repair through final finish coat.
Paver Sealing
Protect your outdoor surfaces with our paver sealing services. We seal
driveways, patios, and walkways to prevent weathering, staining, and
deterioration from Florida’s harsh climate.
Surface Preparation (Included with Every Project)
Preparation is where paint jobs are won or lost. Every project includes:
- Pressure washing to remove dirt, mold, and chalking paint
- Wall prepping and primer application suited to the surface type
- Drywall repair for cracks, holes, and water damage
- Water and mold stain treatment
- Wallpaper removal
- Wood staining for decks, trim, and cabinetry
Our Painting Process — No Surprises, No Shortcuts
Every project follows the same five-step process, whether it’s a single room or a full exterior repaint. The steps don’t change because the standard doesn’t change.
Step 1: Free On-Site Consultation & Estimate
We walk the property, assess what the job actually requires, and deliver a detailed written estimate — usually within 24 hours. No vague ballpark figures. No charges that appear later.
Step 2: Surface Preparation — The Part Most Painters Rush
This is where a 10-year paint job becomes a 3-year paint job. We pressure wash, repair cracks and damaged substrate, apply the right primer for each surface type, and seal problem areas before a finish coat goes on. It adds time. It’s worth it.
Step 3: Premium Paint Application
High-performance acrylic latex coatings with mildewcide additives, applied at full specified coverage. No thinning the product to stretch a can. No rushing coats before proper dry time.
Step 4: Final Walkthrough — Your Approval Is the Standard
You inspect every detail alongside us before we call the job complete. If something isn’t right, we fix it before we leave.
Step 5: 1-Year Labor Warranty
If anything we painted fails to hold up within one year of project completion, we return and make it right at no additional cost. You are working directly with the owner — not a subcontractor who moves on once the check clears.
Our Guarantee to St Augustine Homeowners
1-Year Labor Warranty + Manufacturer Product Warranty
Full liability insurance| Workers’ compensation | Licensed Florida contractor
Additional Services
Pressure Washing
Wood Staining
Water and Mold Stain Repair
Wall Prepping
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Drywall Repair
Wallpaper removal
Decorative Painting
Accent walls
Patterns
Service Areas — Nearby House Painters Throughout Northeast Florida
Mark Howell Painting serves homeowners searching for trusted painters in St Augustine FL and throughout St. Johns, Flagler, Duval, and Clay Counties. Every project in every location receives the same personal attention and quality standard.
St. Augustine, FL
Jacksonville, FL
Palm Coast, FL
Fleming Island, FL
My Work
FAQs
Do you offer a warranty on your work?
Yes, I offer a 1 year warranty on labor and manufacturing lifetime warranty on paints. We do not use contractor grade paint.
Do you use low or no VOC paint?
I do use low and no VOC paint. The paints I use are safe for exposure to humans and pets.
Do you clean up after you paint?
Yes, I clean up every day after we are done, regardless if I am done with the project or not. I believe in leaving your house cleaner than when I started.
Do you offer financing?
Yes I use a third party company to offer financing*
*(subject to qualification)
Do you paint at night for commercial locations?
Yes, I paint at night for commercial locations and businesses so that your operations do not have to stop.
What forms of payment do you accept?
I accept cash, credit, financing and check as well as Square.
A 5-Star Painter With Verified Local Reviews
I am an A+ rated BBB-accredited painter with over 60 five-star reviews on Angie’s List, along with five-star ratings on Houzz, Yelp, and Nextdoor. As one of the most trusted house painters in St. Augustine, FL. I value every review and treat each paint job as a personal project. I don’t consider a job complete until my clients confirm I delivered exactly what they asked for, or exceeded their expectations.
Love this guy!
Mark Howell painting did an excellent job for us. We had the interior of our house painted in September. Mark made sure we felt confident in our color choices- by stopping by and going over the job room by room. The update of paint really changed the aesthetic and the crew did an excellent job start to finish. We recommend Mark to family and friends!
Mark Howell and his crew are professional painters. They delivered as promised and in a timely manner. Very happy with their service and would receommed them.
Quality work, responsive, highly recommend
Mark did a great job and left the place spotless.
Mark was prompt and got back to us immediately with a quote. They did a fantastic job!We were in the middle of a large pool project and had to split up the painting of our home into 2 jobs. I called Mark up to come back out and do the other 3 sides of the home. He called back immediately and was out at our home in no time. These guys got everything done in just a weekend. Our home looks amazing. They did an incredible job and will use them from now anytime we need a job done. Highy recommend!
About Me
My name is Mark Howell. I am an A+ rated accredited BBB, (60+) 5-star ratings on Angie’s list, 5 star rated Houzz, 5 star rated yelp, 5 star rated Nextdoor. I have more than 40 years of experience on the job, and will take on any painting project as if it were my own.
Business Hours
Monday-Friday : 8 AM - 6 PM
We Accept Zelle
