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CraftEdge Painters provides interior, exterior, cabinet and commercial painting throughout Hollywood, FL, including ZIPs 33019, 33020 and 33021. We match coatings to each property's exposure, whether that is salt air near the beach or heavy sun and mildew inland.
Hollywood stretches from the Atlantic shoreline westward into established inland neighborhoods, and that spread matters when you are choosing paint. A house in the 33019 ZIP close to the water faces salt spray and stiff sea breezes, while a ranch home farther west in 33020 or 33021 deals mostly with heat, glare and the mildew that follows summer rain. CraftEdge Painters drives about 17 miles southeast from Coral Springs to work across the city, and we adjust prep, primers and finishes to the street, not just the ZIP code. Below you will find how we handle the building types common here, how a typical job unfolds, and answers to questions Hollywood owners ask us.
East of the highway versus west of it
Closer to the ocean, the main enemies are salt deposits and wind-driven rain. Salt left on a wall acts like a sponge for humidity, so we rinse exteriors thoroughly with fresh water and let them dry before priming. Metal gates, light fixtures and railings get rust treatment first, because painting over active corrosion just hides it for a few months.
Inland, the story shifts toward ultraviolet exposure and biological growth. North-facing walls, shaded eaves and areas behind dense landscaping tend to grow green or black mildew during the wet months. A proper wash with a mildewcide, followed by a mildew-resistant topcoat, keeps those patches from coming right back through the new color.
Repainting older concrete-block homes
Many Hollywood houses are built from concrete block finished with stucco, and a lot of them have seen several repaints over the decades. Layers of old paint can trap moisture, peel in sheets or hide cracks that let water into the block. Before we quote, we look for hollow-sounding stucco, efflorescence, failing caulk around windows and stains under roof edges.
Repairs come first: cracks are routed and filled, loose material is scraped and patched, and bare areas get a masonry primer. On walls with recurring hairline cracks, an elastomeric coating can bridge movement and keep rain out. Wood fascia and trim, which take a beating from afternoon storms, are sanded, spot-primed and caulked so the finish coat has something solid to grip.
Inside the house: what we hear most
Interior requests in Hollywood range from a single accent wall to a full repaint before a sale. Owners of older homes often want popcorn ceilings scraped and smoothed, which instantly modernizes a room. Kitchens with dated oak or laminate cabinets are good candidates for cabinet painting, done with careful degreasing, sanding and an enamel built for daily cleaning.
Drywall damage from leaks, settling or old anchors is patched and textured to match before any paint goes on. We finish with crisp trim and baseboards, since clean lines at the floor and door casings are what make a room look finished.
Steps on a typical Hollywood project
Every property is different, but most exterior jobs follow the same order so nothing gets skipped:
- Walkthrough to note exposure, surface condition and any association color rules
- Pressure washing and mildew treatment, then drying time
- Crack, stucco, wood and drywall repairs as needed
- Masking of windows, fixtures, landscaping and hardscape
- Primer on patched and bare areas, followed by two finish coats where required
- Final walkthrough with the owner and touch-ups before cleanup
Weather and scheduling in southeast Broward
The wet season from May through October brings near-daily afternoon thunderstorms, so outdoor crews start early and plan coats to cure before the rain. The cooler, drier stretch from November into April is the most comfortable window for exterior painting, and it fills quickly. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30; if a storm threatens, we secure materials and pause outside work until it passes.
Besides Hollywood, we regularly work in Plantation, Wilton Manors, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill and Oakland Park, along with commercial storefronts and offices that need fresh paint, pressure washing or deck and fence staining.
ZIP codes we serve
- 33019
- 33020
- 33021
- 33022