Ultimate San Simeon Upgrade: 30 Exterior Painting Projects Done Right

Thirty homes within the San Simeon community in Aventura, FL underwent a complete exterior repaint through a coordinated two-month project led by Hartzell Painting. The neighborhood included a mix of small and large houses, each requiring different levels of preparation, staging, and coating thickness based on age, wear, and elevation size.

Every home’s exterior body, trim, doors, roof, and railings was fully repainted using Sherwin-Williams A-100 and a custom royal blue color match. Costs varied per property depending on square footage and the condition of existing coatings, but the overall project represented a community-wide refresh with durable, climate-ready coatings. All homes remained occupied, so clear scheduling, daily communication, and careful protection were essential to keeping the project efficient and respectful.

Associa’s property management team—Judette and Claire—had been closely monitoring the community’s aging exteriors. Florida’s intense sun, humidity, and ocean air had caused fading, chalking, and peeling across many homes. Roof and railing colors no longer matched, and the neighborhood had lost the clean, cohesive appearance residents expected.

The challenge was coordinating a repaint on 30 occupied homes while minimizing disruption. Several contractors had offered quick, cosmetic fixes, but none provided a long-term plan that aligned with the association’s expectations for durability and uniformity. When the managers met with Hartzell Painting, they emphasized needing a contractor who could deliver structure, transparency, and consistent workmanship across every house.

From the first walkthrough, it was clear that a standard repaint wouldn’t be enough. The homes needed proper prep work, landscape protection, and climate-resilient coatings to withstand South Florida’s conditions. Working closely with the Associa team, Hartzell Painting developed a phased schedule, homeowner notification system, and on-site supervision to ensure the experience remained smooth. What began as a paint upgrade evolved into a well-coordinated community improvement effort that restored pride in the neighborhood.

• Exterior body painting – all 30 homes: Complete repainting of stucco and siding surfaces.

• Trim and door painting – all units: Fascia boards, window trims, thresholds, and exterior doors coated with A-100.

• Roof coating – community-wide: Royal blue color-matched coating applied to designated roof areas.

• Railing refinishing – front and rear: Sanding, priming, and repainting of all metal railings in the community-standard blue.

• Surface preparation – entire community: Pressure washing, scraping, sanding, caulking, and patching.

• Home protection and staging: Covering landscaping, driveways, walkways, and homeowner items during prep and painting.

• Sherwin-Williams A-100 Exterior Paint: Used on house bodies, trims, and exterior doors for strong durability and weather protection.

• Royal Blue Custom Color Match: Applied to roofs and railings to create a bold, consistent community identity.

• High-adhesion exterior primer: Used on raw stucco, peeled areas, and metal to support strong paint adhesion.

• Elastomeric crack repair compound: Applied to hairline stucco cracks prior to final coating.

• Professional pressure-wash cleaning solution: Used to remove chalking, mildew, and debris during prep.

The transformation across San Simeon was immediate. The neighborhood gained a clean, modern, refreshed appearance that strengthened curb appeal and consistency throughout. The A-100 exterior system delivered smooth, uniform color, while the royal blue roofs and railings gave the community a clear, polished identity.

Judette and Claire were pleased with the steady communication, the respectful coordination with residents, and the professional results across every home. Many homeowners commented on how much brighter and more well-maintained their homes looked after decades of weathering.

The project showcased Hartzell Painting’s ability to manage large-scale residential repaints with precision, dependable communication, and true craftsmanship—creating results that uplift an entire community both visually and functionally.