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There is no single number, but Florida's sun, humidity and storms shorten paint life compared with milder climates. These ranges are typical when the original job was prepped and coated well.
Exterior
- Stucco and masonry: often every 7 to 10 years
- Wood siding and trim: often every 5 to 7 years, sooner on sun-facing sides
- Metal buildings: varies widely with the coating system and rust control
Interior
- High-traffic corridors, retail and restaurants: every 2 to 4 years
- Offices: every 3 to 6 years, or at lease turnover
- Apartments: often touched up or repainted at every turn
Signs it's time
- Fading, chalking or mildew that won't wash off
- Peeling, blistering or cracked caulk around windows
- Scuffed, patched walls that no longer match
- A rebrand, new tenant or sale
Maintenance stretches the cycle
Washing every year or two and touching up sealant and damaged spots can add years before a full repaint.
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