Sanibel pool cages that survived Ian mostly got the same treatment in the months after the storm: quick hardware, quick screen, no finish. Three years on, the mismatched screws are rusting through and the frames that were bent and straightened have never been painted. A proper repaint is how those enclosures finally look like they belong on a Sanibel home again.

This page covers painting across Sanibel and Captiva, from West Gulf Drive to the bay side near the causeway. The Sanibel restoration page covers structural repair and the rescreening page covers screen.

Island Preparation

On Sanibel we do not spot-paint. The entire frame is stripped of oxidation mechanically, corrosion at every fastener and cable anchor is neutralized and sealed, every screw is replaced with stainless steel and the frame is primed before spraying an exterior coating made for aluminum. Afterward, a fresh-water rinse after windy weather is the single most effective maintenance step on the island.

Correcting Post-Storm Work Before Painting

Mismatched hardware is standardized, bars that were straightened by hand are checked and corrected where the frame allows, and any coating sprayed over corrosion is removed to a sound edge. Painting over the rushed work would only hide it for a season.

Elevated Homes

Many island cages sit on raised decks. Lifts or scaffolding are arranged before the first day, and the elevated structure is protected along with the pool, deck and vegetation.

Colors

• White, the island’s traditional finish and the most forgiving in the sun.
• Bronze on renovated and rebuilt homes.
• Black where a modern look is wanted.
• Custom colors matched to new trim or roofing.

Timeline

Two to four working days for most single-family cages on Sanibel, planned around causeway traffic, parking and wind, with a buffer for weather.

Sanibel Pool Cage Painting FAQ

My cage was repaired after Ian. Can it be painted now?

Yes. The earlier work is assessed and corrected, then the frame is prepared properly and repainted.

Do you serve Captiva?

Yes, Captiva is scheduled with Sanibel projects.

How long does a finish last on the Gulf side?

Shorter than inland, but many years with full preparation, stainless hardware and an aluminum-specific coating, more with regular rinsing.

Can you work on an elevated home?

Yes, with lifts or scaffolding arranged in advance.

More Pool Cage Services in Sanibel

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

Nearby Areas We Also Serve

From Sanibel our crews also cover Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Estero and Bonita Springs. The full list is on the service areas page.

Request a Sanibel Estimate

Send a few photos of the enclosure with your Sanibel 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.