House Painting on Isla Mujeres: facades, interiors, metal and wood
We paint houses, condos and hotels on Isla Mujeres with the preparation the climate demands: washing, crack repair, primer and two coats of tropical-grade products. The island is small and fully exposed to the sea, so salt reaches everything: steel rusts quickly, paint chalks and hinges seize, which makes stainless fittings and marine enamels the default specification.
Our Painting Services
Interiors
Washable, low-odour and anti-mould paints for bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms.
Wood Finishes
Stains, varnishes and oils for doors, decks, palapas and pergolas, with UV protection.
Surface Preparation
Pressure washing, scraping, crack and plaster repair, sealer: the part that decides how long paint lasts.
Why paint fails on Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres has older family houses in the centre, boutique hotels and a growing number of villas and condos towards the south point, many of them bought by foreigners who renovate rather than build new. We choose elastomeric facades, anti-mould interiors and marine enamels on metal according to this exposure.
Who we paint for on Isla Mujeres
Tourism is busy most of the year, so in rentals we work room by room and keep noise and dust inside agreed hours. Each job is planned for the type of building, from a single villa to a condo block painted by sections.
Water supply on Isla Mujeres
Water is limited and pressure is irregular, so cisterns, rooftop tanks and filters are standard and every new bathroom or garden must be designed to use water sparingly.
Materials, crews and access on Isla Mujeres
Materials and crews cross on the car ferry from Cancún, so we plan full loads, store materials on site and book ferry slots in advance; that crossing is reflected in prices.
Rules, licences and administration on Isla Mujeres
Works on the island are licensed by Isla Mujeres municipality, the beachfront falls under ZOFEMAT, and narrow streets and golf-cart traffic mean deliveries and debris removal must be planned with the town.
Painting Prices (2026) — Isla Mujeres
| Surface | System | Price (MXN/m²) |
|---|---|---|
| Interior walls and ceilings | Sealer if needed + 2 coats vinyl-acrylic or washable | $80–$140 |
| Exterior facade | Washing, repairs, sealer, 2 coats elastomeric | $150–$280 |
| Metalwork | Rust treatment, anti-corrosive primer, marine enamel | $230–$440 |
| Wood | Sanding, stain or varnish with UV filter | $200–$380 |
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Why Owners Choose Recrea for Painting
- 18+ years and 196 projects in the Riviera Maya, written warranty on workmanship
- Fixed written quote with materials, brands and quantities listed line by line
- Photo and video reports for owners who live abroad, plus a bilingual project contact
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