Mildew and Green Growth on Stucco in Venice
Real answers for Venice homeowners, and one crew that preps for what our climate actually does to paint.
01 Why Venice
Why Venice homes see this.
Venice mixes historic homes with brand new ones. John Nolen planned the city, and the Venezia Park Historic District on Venice Island, on the National Register since 1989, counts 1926 and 1927 as its key years. Across the city, about 42 percent of homes were built before 1980, and more than 1,500 have gone up since 2020. In September 2024, Hurricane Helene pushed several feet of storm surge through Venice, and Milton followed less than two weeks later. We match the prep to the home: careful scraping and repair on the old ones, a wash and fresh coats on the new.
Venice Island's older stucco holds moisture, and the tight, shaded lots near the Intracoastal keep north walls damp long after the rain stops. We treat the growth at the root and let the wall dry fully before we recoat the outside.
Venice runs from the historic Venezia Park district on Venice Island to new mainland neighborhoods, so homes range from the 1920s to the last few years.
02 What we do about it
How we handle it on a Venice home.
Pressure alone knocks the surface growth off but leaves the roots behind, so it grows back fast. The wall needs a cleaning solution that actually kills the spores in the stucco, then a proper rinse. On stucco we keep the pressure controlled so we clean it without chewing up the finish.
The full method, step by step, plus everything a job includes, is on the main guide page.
Read the full breakdown: Mildew on Stucco in Sarasota: Why It Comes Back
03 What they say
What homeowners around Venice say.
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We had Zsolt paint our whole interior of the condo. First the livingroom, dining room and kitchen. Then we did not hesitate to have him do our bedrooms. Great job!!! He is a perfectionist!
If you want quality service for a great price call Jack! He did a wonderful job pressure washing and painting our house! He is highly experienced and takes pride in his work. Definitely recommend!
04 Questions
Venice questions, answered straight.
Can you repaint historic homes in the Venezia Park district?
Yes. The Venezia Park Historic District dates to the city's first years, with 1926 and 1927 as its key years. We scrape back failing layers, repair and prime the surface, and finish with Sherwin-Williams paint so the new coat bonds to a sound base.
Are there extra rules for painting in the Venice historic districts?
The Venice land code calls for review of alterations in its historic architectural control districts. Check with the city before an exterior color change, and we will help you put together the color and details they ask for.
Should I wash my house before painting after the 2024 storms?
Yes. Every exterior job we do starts with a wash, because paint will not bond over salt film, mildew or grime. Helene pushed storm surge through Venice in 2024, so we look for damaged stucco and wood at the estimate.
The same question, in the towns near Venice.
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