Emerald Coast Painters opened in 2016 with one goal in mind – to offer quality paint coatings for all your needs, along with the best paint products on the market, and exceptional service at competitive prices. This family-owned painting company has established itself as a trusted name serving the entire Emerald Coast region of northwestern Florida. Mike is a second-generation painting contractor. He first got his brush wet at a summer job in Coventry, Ohio, painting school classrooms when he was 16. He worked full-time for his uncle, where he learned the trade from "Old School Painters". He started his business in 2005 at the age of 24 when his uncle retired from the industry. Mike operated a painting contractor business in Ohio from 2005 until 2016, when he decided to move his family to the Emerald Coast of Florida and opened Emerald Coast Painters. The company's founder brings over 20 years of painting experience to the Florida market, having established his expertise through multiple successful ventures since 2005.
Operating from their Navarre location, the company specializes in both residential and commercial painting projects throughout the region. Emerald Coast Painters is fully licensed and insured. Their service portfolio encompasses interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, drywall repair, wood rot repair, pressure washing, concrete staining, pool deck coating, and paver sealing. The company places particular emphasis on serving beach rental properties and investment properties, understanding the unique maintenance needs of coastal real estate. Jennifer has a background in office management. She started her career working in the dental field, managing dental offices. She is a full-time REALTOR, Emerald Coast Buy Sell Manage, and also operates Emerald Coast Painters day to day office operations. This husband-and-wife team brings complementary expertise to their business, combining technical painting knowledge with strong operational management and real estate insights.
The company's approach centers on detailed communication and customer service throughout every project phase. Emerald Coast Painters' mission is to offer coating applications that will endure the beautiful Florida sunshine, with a focus on details, professionalism, and superior customer service. They utilize premium paint products from trusted manufacturers and maintain relationships with multiple chambers of commerce organizations throughout the region. Proud Members of: Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Destin Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce, Navarre Area Board Of Realtors. Their active participation in five regional business organizations demonstrates their commitment to community engagement and professional networking throughout the Emerald Coast.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Multiple customers have praised the company's pricing structure as reasonable and competitive. Kevin Geraghty, a recent client, noted that while he wouldn't discuss specific pricing publicly, he found "their price was more than reasonable" for the quality received. Katie George similarly mentioned "very reasonable prices" alongside professional advice and quality workmanship. Tim Krueger offered a balanced perspective, stating that while he "wouldn't consider them inexpensive," he found it to be "a very good value," particularly for those wanting a first-class experience. Patrick also emphasized they did "a high quality job at a reasonable price," making them worth recommending to anyone. The consensus suggests that while Emerald Coast Painters may not be the cheapest option available, their pricing reflects excellent value for the quality and service provided. ~Review Snippet Sources: Google
The company has demonstrated exceptional expertise with challenging projects, particularly popcorn ceiling removal. Joe Hooten provided extensive feedback about his experience, noting "They did MUCH more than scrape off the old and spray on some new. They made repairs, removed and replaced old tape and re-mudded where needed." Despite the inherently messy nature of this work, he appreciated how they divided the project into phases so his family could remain in their home during the work. Sheila Sterkel confirmed this quality, stating "They removed popcorn ceiling throughout the house. Repaired previous ceiling texturising... their finished ceiling was perfect." Debbie Smith also had her popcorn ceiling removed along with full interior painting and praised the quality throughout. The detailed preparation, including protective coverings for floors and furnishings, shows their commitment to minimizing disruption during complex projects. ~Review Snippet Sources: Google
The company's approach to problem resolution has earned significant praise from customers. Kevin Geraghty shared a particularly telling experience: "Things happen when doing projects, one of my screens was damaged. They didn't just promptly fix it they fixed another portion I don't think was them. No questions just fixed it." James Oliver confirmed this customer-first approach, noting "Any issues we had were fixed immediately. Refreshing to finally have a contractor that cared about their customers satisfaction." Even Michael Braddock, who gave a more critical 3-star review, acknowledged that when he had callbacks for cleanup issues, the company returned to address them. Tyler's experience further demonstrates their commitment - Mike came back to repaint a section of drywall that Tyler had fixed after the painting was completed, completely free of charge. ~Review Snippet Sources: Google
Flexibility and responsiveness appear to be hallmarks of their service. Joseph Watts shared an exceptional example: after purchasing a home sight unseen and discovering it needed complete interior painting with only one day's notice, "This team was absolutely amazing... arriving the very next day. It took them two days to paint 3000 square-foot interior home without notice." Jamie A. noted they "did everything with only a week notice, ensured it was done before the estimated completion date." Multiple customers mentioned the company's ability to start earlier than initially scheduled - Josh Pescatore appreciated that "they got me in sooner than expected," while Tyler mentioned the job was "completed ahead of time with quality work." David Del Santo confirmed they "completed my job ahead of schedule," demonstrating consistent ability to meet and exceed timeline expectations. ~Review Snippet Sources: Google
The company has developed strong protocols for managing properties remotely, which is particularly valuable for vacation rental owners and out-of-state clients. Amanda Erel, living in Fort Lauderdale, shared: "we were able to do everything remotely from picking and approving the colors to payment processing and contract signing. 10/10 would use them again." Robert Reyes had work completed while on vacation and came home to "a great looking home." LaVonne Clark and Debi Hochgertle both mentioned trusting the company to manage projects while they were out of state. Lisa Sorensen's mother-in-law was particularly impressed, noting she "couldn't believe how clean the unit was when they were done" and that she'd "never seen anything like it before." This consistent feedback demonstrates their reliability for absentee property owners. ~Review Snippet Sources: Google
Communication excellence is one of the most frequently praised aspects of their service. Kevin Geraghty described their communication as "paramount," noting they "shared photos along the way and treated my home as if it were their own." Debbie Evancho appreciated that "Mike and Jennifer, the owners, were in constant communication" and helped with stain recommendations for challenging cedar garage doors. Tyler emphasized that they were "very responsive and communicated well," while Carla McMillan valued how "they were great about answering questions and staying in contact" throughout the entire process. Even customers managing projects remotely, like Amanda Erel, found the communication seamless. The only contrasting view came from Corey Godwin, who found their automated messaging system "a bit overwhelming," though he acknowledged that direct communication with Mike and Jenn was great. ~Review Snippet Sources: Google
Updated: 04-07-2026