🎨 Repainting Your Lanai: How to Know When It’s Time & Why Restoration Beats Replacement

By The Lanai Guys — Cape Coral’s Lanai Restoration Experts

Your lanai is built to last — but over time, Florida’s sun, salt air, and humidity can take a toll on its finish. If you’ve started to notice flaking paint, faded clear coat, or rusting screws, it may be time to give your lanai a fresh start.

At The Lanai Guys, we specialize in lanai refinishing and repainting — restoring your enclosure so it looks brand new again, without the cost or waste of a full replacement.

🔍 How to Tell It’s Time to Repaint

You may not need to replace your entire structure — just refresh it. Here are a few signs your lanai is ready for repainting:

• Paint is flaking or peeling

• Clear coat is dull or faded

• Rust stains are appearing around screws or joints

• Oxidation or chalky residue on the aluminum

• The overall color looks worn out or uneven

If you’re seeing these signs, repainting can completely transform the look and life of your lanai — at a fraction of the cost of a new one.

🧰 Our Proven Refinishing Process

We don’t just paint over the old — we restore it, just like repainting a car. Here’s how our process works:

1. Remove all screens to expose the full frame.

2. Inspect and replace screws or hardware as needed.

3. Thoroughly clean the entire structure to remove dirt, oxidation, and debris.

4. Sand and prep all areas that need smoothing or surface correction.

5. Clean again to ensure perfect adhesion.

6. Apply a premium Direct-To-Metal (DTM) paint designed for aluminum — with a 10-year warranty.

7. Rescreen the entire structure with new screen material for a fresh, flawless finish.

The result? A lanai that looks and performs like new — and often stronger than before.

🌿 Better for Your Wallet — and the Environment

Repainting your existing lanai instead of replacing it isn’t just cost-effective — it’s eco-friendly. You’re keeping large amounts of aluminum and screening out of landfills, while restoring a structure that’s often made from thicker, higher-quality aluminum than what’s used in newer cages today.

Refinishing lets you preserve the strength of the old, while enjoying the beauty and protection of the new.

💪 Built to Last, Backed by a 10-Year Warranty

We use industrial-grade DTM paint engineered for Florida’s harsh conditions. It bonds directly to the aluminum, resists corrosion, and maintains a beautiful finish for years. Every lanai we refinish comes backed by a 10-year paint warranty, so you can rest easy knowing your investment is protected.

🌴 Restore — Don’t Replace

A full replacement can cost thousands more and waste a perfectly good structure. With The Lanai Guys, you can bring your enclosure back to life — fresh, durable, and built to last.

📞 Call or text us today at (239) 522-2378 for a free inspection and quote. Let us show you how repainting your lanai can make it look brand new again — the sustainable, affordable, and smart way.