Lakeland has lakes in the middle of the city and oaks over most of the streets, and its pool cages wear the marks of both: humidity from the water at the bottom rail, tannin from the canopy on the beams and roof channels full of leaves. The south Lakeland communities along Lakeland Highlands Road trade that for open lots and dark frames that chalk early. The frames are usually sound; the finish is what has worn out.

ABC Pool Cage Painting repaints aluminum pool enclosures across Lakeland and central Polk County, from the historic districts around Lake Morton and Lake Hollingsworth to south Lakeland, Highland City and the communities toward Mulberry and Auburndale. We prepare the frame completely, replace the hardware that stains and spray a coating designed for exterior aluminum.

Lakefront and Historic Neighborhoods

Oak canopy drips tannin that stains aluminum brown and feeds mildew on the shaded sides; lake humidity keeps the bottom rail damp. Preparation begins with a chemical wash that dissolves the film and treats the mildew, roof channels are cleared, oxidation is removed mechanically and branches touching the cage are trimmed back where the homeowner allows.

South Lakeland Communities

Bronze and black frames on open lots chalk into a grey haze on the sunny beams, and reclaimed-water irrigation spots the lower rail. Both are removed during preparation and the coating is matched to the community reference where architectural review applies, with product information provided for a color change.

Earlier Paint on Older Frames

Many Lakeland cages have been repainted before with house paint and are peeling in sheets on the sunny side. Failed coating is removed to a sound edge and the surface is profiled so the new system bonds. Original frames from the 1970s and 1980s are often heavier than modern replacements and repaint very well when the structure is sound.

Process and Timeline

• Chemical wash for tannin, mildew, chalk and mineral deposits; channel clearing.
• Removal of failed coating, mechanical oxidation removal, rust treatment and stainless hardware.
• Adhesion primer and exterior aluminum coating sprayed with the pool, deck, house and plantings protected.
• Screen replaced after cure when included; doors and chair-rail caps renewed.

Two to four working days for most single-family cages in Lakeland.

Lakeland Pool Cage Painting FAQ

Will the brown staining from the oaks return?

Repainting removes it and seals the surface; keeping branches trimmed and rinsing after pollen season keeps it away much longer.

Can you paint a cage on the lake?

Yes. The shoreline area is protected and coating is scheduled for calm mornings.

Do you serve Winter Haven, Bartow and Plant City?

Yes, all of central Polk County and the Plant City side of Hillsborough.

What colors are common in Lakeland?

White on the historic streets, bronze and black in south Lakeland. Any exterior color is possible after priming.

More Pool Cage Services in Lakeland

Homeowners in Lakeland often combine work, so these pages cover the other services we schedule in the area: Pool Cage Restoration, Pool Cage Rescreening. Statewide details are on our main pool cage painting page.

Nearby Areas We Also Serve

From Lakeland our crews also cover Davenport, Brandon, Tampa, Kissimmee and Orlando. The full list is on the service areas page.

Request a Lakeland Estimate

Send a few photos of the enclosure with your Lakeland address and we will reply with a written estimate. Call (844) 222-2115 or the Sarasota local line at (941) 260-7336, or use the form below.