Lantana, FL
Painters in Lantana. Coastal cottages, waterfront estates.
From Hypoluxo Island's waterfront estates to downtown Lantana's mid-century beach cottages — this small coastal town has its own character. 25 years of brushwork between the Intracoastal and the Atlantic.
Small town, distinctive work.
Lantana is a small coastal town — about 11,000 residents, just north of Boynton Beach and south of Lake Worth Beach. Its main claim to history is the Barefoot Mailman, who carried mail from Palm Beach to Miami on foot in the 1880s. Today, Lantana's identity is split between two distinct worlds: the modest mid-century beach cottages and downtown of mainland Lantana, and the luxury waterfront wealth of Hypoluxo Island.
Hypoluxo Island is the standout. Three miles long but less than a quarter-mile wide, the island sits on the Intracoastal Waterway and is home to fewer than 300 families. Median age 71, average income above $200K. Mediterranean estates, Key West-style cottages, and modern duplexes line the streets, most with deepwater dockage. The southern tip is the gated community of Point Manalapan — technically the town of Manalapan, with oceanfront mansions including the 1930 Vanderbilt estate 'Eastover' (NRHP).
Mainland Lantana is different. Downtown corridor along Ocean Avenue and Dixie Highway, mid-century cottages from the 1950s and 60s, working-class and middle-class neighborhoods. Old Key Lime House (legendary local restaurant) anchors the waterfront. Different work, different products, same crew. Bilingual EN/ES.
Where we work in Lantana.
From Hypoluxo Island east to the I-95 corridor west.
Hypoluxo Island
Three miles long, less than a quarter-mile wide. <300 families. Mediterranean estates, Key West-style cottages, modern duplexes. Deepwater dockage on most lots. Quiet, exclusive, lush tropical landscaping.
Point Manalapan (south island tip)
Gated community at the southern tip of Hypoluxo Island. Technically the town of Manalapan. ~200 single-family homes. Oceanfront mansions including the Vanderbilt's 'Eastover' (1930, NRHP).
Downtown Lantana
Ocean Avenue corridor, Dixie Highway commercial strip. Mix of historic storefronts, mid-century buildings, residential pockets above retail. Old Key Lime House, the Barefoot Mailman Motel, local landmarks.
Mid-century beach cottages
Mainland Lantana's residential stock. 1950s and 60s small-frame cottages, modest lots, walking distance to the beach in places. Many have been updated; many still need work.
Lantana Beach & Lantana Heights
Inland family neighborhoods. Mostly mid-century single-family on standard lots. Family demographics, more affordable than the island.
Hypoluxo (the small Town adjacent)
Distinct from Hypoluxo Island. Small mainland community immediately north of Lantana proper. Mid-century housing, modest scale.
Sterling Village & Lakeside
Older condo and 55+ communities along the Intracoastal. 1970s and 80s construction, frequent interior repaints between owners or seasonal turnover.
Plantation Estates & West Lantana
Newer construction, west of the historic core. Standard suburban single-family. Less work for us out here, but we cover it.
What we typically do in Lantana.
Two work environments, both in our wheelhouse.
Hypoluxo Island estate exteriors
Mediterranean estates and Key West-style waterfront cottages. Salt-air-rated finishes, careful tile-roof flashing prep, marine-grade products on metal trim. 6–10 day jobs typical.
Mid-century cottage interiors
Downtown Lantana 1950s and 60s cottages. Smaller homes, faster turnaround, often whole-house repaints between owners. 2–4 day jobs.
Salt-air corrosion mitigation
Beachside Lantana deals with daily salt corrosion. Metal fasteners, trim, fixtures all corrode faster here than 5 miles inland. We use marine-grade primers and sealers as standard.
Manalapan estate work
Point Manalapan's oceanfront and waterfront homes are a different scale entirely. Multi-million dollar estates, 5,000–15,000 sqft, custom finishes throughout. We carry insurance certificates appropriate to that level.
Condo / 55+ interior repaints
Sterling Village, Lakeside, and the older Intracoastal condo communities. Frequent turnover work for new owners or rentals. Building access coordination, low-VOC paints.
Cottage exterior repaints
Mainland Lantana cottages on smaller lots. Stucco or wood-frame, 1950s/60s construction, 1–2 day jobs typical for full exterior.
Two different Lantanas in three square miles.
Lantana is geographically tiny but has two completely different work environments. The Hypoluxo Island side is a high-end coastal market — multi-million dollar waterfront homes, gated entries on the Manalapan tip, careful contractor verification. The mainland side is a mid-tier coastal town with modest 1950s and 60s cottages, working-class and family neighborhoods, and a working downtown corridor. We work both.
Salt air is the constant on the eastern half of the city. Lantana sits on the Intracoastal between two oceanfront communities (Manalapan to the south, South Palm Beach to the north). Anything within a half-mile of the water deals with salt corrosion daily — metal fasteners, trim, fixtures, even some paint binders break down faster here than inland. We use marine-grade products as the default for coastal work, not as an upgrade.
Lantana also has more historic detail than people realize. The town's 'Barefoot Mailman' identity dates to the 1880s. The Vanderbilt 'Eastover' estate on Manalapan is on the National Register. Many Hypoluxo Island homes have been on the same family for generations. We respect that lineage when we work the older properties — gentler prep, products that don't damage original surfaces, attention to original architectural details.
Full painting & drywall service.
All our services are available in Lantana. Click through for details and pricing.
Interior Painting
Walls, ceilings, trim, cabinets — whole-house repaints and accent work.
Exterior Painting
Stucco, wood, soffit, doors. Built for South Florida UV and salt air.
Drywall Repair & Install
Holes, settling cracks, water damage, full installs. Texture matched.
Popcorn Removal
Wet-method scrape, smooth refinish, repaint. The instant ten-year update.
Common questions from Lantana homeowners.
Do you work on Hypoluxo Island and in Manalapan?
Yes — both. Hypoluxo Island's waterfront estates and Manalapan's gated oceanfront properties are within our wheelhouse. We carry the insurance levels required for entry, use marine-grade products for the salt-air conditions, and respect the privacy expectations of those communities.
How much does a coastal exterior repaint cost in Lantana?
Mainland Lantana cottages typically run $4,000–$8,000 for full exterior. Hypoluxo Island estates run $10,000–$25,000 depending on size and condition. Manalapan oceanfront homes can run higher. Flat written estimate after walking the job.
Do you use salt-air-rated finishes?
Yes — standard for any coastal work in Lantana. Marine-grade primers, salt-resistant sealers, products that don't fail prematurely in the conditions. We don't charge extra for it; it's just what works in Lantana.
Can you handle smaller cottage repaints?
Yes — we do a lot of small-cottage work in mainland Lantana. 1–2 day jobs, fast scheduling, predictable pricing. The same crew that does estate work does cottage work.
¿Hablan español?
Sí. Atendemos en inglés y español. Llama, manda mensaje, o usa el formulario.
Are you fully insured?
Yes — general liability coverage with certificates available on request, including the higher levels required for Hypoluxo Island and Manalapan.
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