The Shields Painting Difference: Perfection with Every Brush Stroke
Many painting companies in Florida rely on flashy marketing and big promises to try and attract new clients. But when it comes time to work, they fall short of their promises. This is often due to a lack of experience, qualified painters, and a drive to overachieve. At Shields Painting, we do things a little differently than other painting companies in Citrus County. We believe that a professional paint job should be as close to perfect as possible. Our goal is to leave you 100% satisfied, whether we're touching up an old residential paint job or performing a complex commercial project. It might sound simple, but we achieve that goal through honesty, hard work, beautiful results, and reasonable pricing.
As a family-owned and operated painting company in Dunnellon, FL, we strive to provide personalized, professional, and friendly service. Shields Painting has been in business since 1968 for a good reason. Whenever possible, we go the extra mile to make sure our customers are happy. Unlike some of our competition, we want to know all about your house or business painting project: your vision, your preferences, your challenges, and your goals. When we understand your needs, we can present you with a fantastic final product - one that you're proud to show off to friends and neighbors.
At Shields Painting, we combine our extensive experience with time-tested, meticulous painting processes, resulting in the highest quality painting results around. As a painting contractor in Citrus County, we can take on a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects in Florida.
A few of our most popular painting services include:
- Interior Painting
- Exterior Painting
- Residential Painting
- Commercial Painting
- Cabinet Painting
- Ceiling Painting
- Fence Painting
- Sign Painting
- MUCH More!
Our commercial, industrial, and residential painting contractors take the proper steps to protect your property and belongings while we work. Our team will clean up after ourselves, so your property is left clean and free of debris when we're done. After all, we think there's only one way to do a job, and that's the right way.
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Your Go-To House Painting Company in Dunnellon, FL
Your home is a haven of relaxation and solitude. It is uniquely you - a place where you can express who you are through style and design. Whether you need interior touch-ups for your crown molding or a new exterior coat of paint, hiring a reliable painting contractor is the best way to get quality results.
At Shields Painting, we know how important it is to have a home that highlights your tastes and personality. That's why we offer an extensive array of residential painting services in Citrus County. As tempting as it might be to try a DIY paint job, without the proper skills and experience, there is a good chance that the results will turn out less than satisfactory.
High-quality painting requires skill, experience, and patience. If you're a homeowner who needs residential painting services but doesn't have the time, patience, or skills to handle the job, look no further than Shields Painting. We offer accuracy, precision, and longevity with each paint job we perform. Our customers choose Shields Painting for their home because they receive:
- Free Quotes with Detailed Project Breakdowns
- Affordable Pricing
- Expert Painting Contractors
- High-Quality Paint Products
- Combo of Traditional and Modern Techniques
- Well-Maintained Tools
- Unmatched Craftsmanship
- Friendly, Personalized Service
- Good Old-Fashioned Hard Work!
The majority of our house painting services come in two forms: interior and exterior.
Interior Residential Painting
As an interior painting contractor with decades of experience, our expert technicians have developed an interior painting process that maximizes quality and emphasizes customer satisfaction. We understand that interior painting goes beyond aesthetics. It protects your ceilings and walls and helps you sustain a healthier place to live for your family. When only the finest craftsmanship will do inside your home, Shields Painting is here for you.
Our seasoned team of painting experts and craftsmen is dedicated to respecting your space and providing you with the look and feel you're craving inside your home. Whether you bought a new house and want to make it your own or need minor touch-ups but have no time, Shields Painting is ready to tackle the job, no matter how small or large.
Unlike some painting companies, our interior house painters take the time to get the details right, every time. For instance, color is only one aspect of your interior paint job. The paint sheen or finish is just as important. Certain finishes are better for living rooms and bedrooms than in kitchens and bathrooms. We'll help you find the right finish and paint colors for your home, so you don't have to worry about touch-ups or repainting.
Some of our most popular interior house painting services include:
- Ceiling Painting
- Popcorn Ceiling Removal
- Living Room Painting
- Bathroom Painting
- Basement Painting
- Color Consultations
- More

Cabinet Painting
Citrus County cabinet painting deserves its own section on this page because it requires more time, skill, and quality paint than most sections of your home. If your home's cabinets are built into its woodwork, replacing them can be obnoxiously expensive. Compared to the cost of installing new cabinets, painting your kitchen cabinets is much more affordable.
At Shields Painting, we specialize in transforming old cabinets into new, gorgeous features that are just as usable as they are beautiful. Each step of our cabinet painting process is meticulous and thorough. And we'll take care of the entire job, from cleaning, prep, and sanding to priming, painting, and reassembly. This unique service lets you enjoy a brand-new look in your kitchen without having to go into debt by replacing your cabinets.
Whether your cabinets are new, but you want to change their color or you'd like to transition wood cabinets to a painted finish, Shields Painting has the expertise and experience to give you a new look you'll love.

Exterior Residential Painting
Your home - it's a place that not only keeps your belongings safe. It protects your family and loved ones, too. It's one of your largest investments, and like anything else of value, it should be protected. However, Florida weather can take a toll on your home's structure and paint, lowering your home's value and even putting your family at risk.
While it's true that a beautiful exterior affects your house's value, it shouldn't take thousands of remodeling dollars to make a positive change to your home. There's a fine line between reasonable pricing and top-quality painting, and that sweet spot is what Shields Painting aims for. If you want to transform how your friends and neighbors see your home, never underestimate the power of a professional paint job.
Our exterior residential painting services are designed to boost curb appeal, give your home a fresh look, and help it stand up to Florida's unique weather. But we provide more than that. When you hire Shields Painting for your outdoor painting project, you will enjoy peace of mind in knowing that your home is in truly capable hands. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and help bring out the best in your property, whether you need to re-stain your deck or remove old, peeling paint from your siding.
If you're on the hunt for the very best exterior painting contractor in Dunnellon, FL, look no further than Shields Painting.
Some of our most popular exterior house painting services include:
- Vinyl Siding Painting
- Deck Painting and Staining
- Stucco Exterior Painting
- Wood Exterior Painting
- Porch Painting and Staining
- Soffit Painting
- Fascia Painting
- Window Painting
- Front Door Painting
- Thorough Painting Prep
- More

The Premier Commercial Painting Company in Dunnellon, FL
When it comes to first impressions, your businesses' appearance plays an important role. Your commercial property's paint job factors into its overall aesthetics. A great-looking, well-maintained paint job can mean the difference between a customer walking in your storefront and passing by. Conversely, an old, worn-out commercial paint job can send the wrong message to prospective customers. If you can't take the time to keep up your property's appearance, why would a customer spend their hard-earned money on your products?
The same goes for your businesses' interior paint. Would you want to do business with a company that has peeling paint or unsightly crown molding? At Shield's Painting, our goal is to create a beautiful environment that your customers and employees will love inside and out. When you work with our business painters, you can rest easy knowing we treat your business like it were our own. We always clean up after ourselves and know that operations cannot come to a halt just because we're painting. As such, we'll work with your busy schedule to ensure the job gets done right the first time without disrupting your day-to-day commitments.
With decades of commercial painting experience, we know the demands of a commercial painting project necessitate a disciplined and focused approach from the start. Our team of business painters is committed to delivering quality, on-time results on every project, every time - no excuses

We offer professional business painting services to a variety of building types, including:

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Industrial Painting
A high level of care and finesse are required to effectively paint an industrial property. At Shields Painting, we know that industrial paint jobs involve much more than aesthetics. That's why our industrial services are customized to your specifications, using industrial-grade materials that stand up to heavy-duty operations.
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Retail Store Painting
Our commercial painters apply effective, yet appealing interior and exterior paint that stand up to the daily rigors of busy retail environments.


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Small Business Painting
Do you own a restaurant franchise? Have a small "mom and pop" location that needs a fresh coat of paint? Shields Painting has the resources and reliability to efficiently get the job done the first time. That way, you can focus on serving your customers, not having your business repainted.
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Healthcare Location Painting
From walk-in clinics to long-term care facilities, Shields Painting is sensitive to your patients' needs. We know you must protect your patient's privacy while maintaining productivity. Our approach to healthcare location painting centers around your schedule to avoid disruptions in care.


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Apartment Complex Painting
Erase signs of wear and make your apartment complex or multi-family building a more desirable place to live with a stunning, professional paint job.
Florida's Most Trusted Painting Contractor
Shields Painting has been in the business since 1968. In a world where so much has changed, we are proud to uphold the ideals that make us successful: hard, honest work, getting the job done right, and excellent customer service. Providing you with trustworthy, quality work will always take priority over rushing through a project to serve the next customer. That is just not the way we choose to do business.
As professionals dedicated to perfection, we strive to provide a unique painting experience for every customer - one that focuses on their needs and desires instead of our own. Whether you need residential painting for your home or commercial painting for your business, we encourage you to reach out today to speak with our customer service team. Whether you have big ideas about a new paint project or need our expertise and guidance, we look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Marion County residents fill sandbags, prepare for Idalia
Liv Johnsonhttps://www.wesh.com/article/marion-county-idalia/44931343
MARION COUNTY, Fla. —People in Marion County are preparing for Idalia before the storm’s expected arrival.The county is now under a local state of emergency.Frank Canova is a parks crew leader for the city of Ocala and says when he and his crew members got to the sandbag location at the Ed Croskey Recreation Facility on Monday morning, people were lined up an hour early waiting to get sandbags."It's been pretty much like this all day nonstop," he said.As of Monday, Mar...
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People in Marion County are preparing for Idalia before the storm’s expected arrival.
The county is now under a local state of emergency.
Frank Canova is a parks crew leader for the city of Ocala and says when he and his crew members got to the sandbag location at the Ed Croskey Recreation Facility on Monday morning, people were lined up an hour early waiting to get sandbags.
"It's been pretty much like this all day nonstop," he said.
As of Monday, Marion County is under a tornado threat and a hurricane watch. The Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management is recommending evacuation for people who live west of Interstate 75 and live in mobile homes, RVs and substandard housing.
Canova recommends people in Ocala take advantage of the sandbag locations.
"If you’re a resident of Ocala and you know you are in a low-lying area and you also own a block home, then you probably get sandbags," he said.
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Jaden and Anthony Roberts say the sandbags help their family during and after the storm.
"So the water doesn’t get inside the house. Sometimes on the property when the flooding is over we can throw it in those spots," Anthony said.
Marion County closed down schools on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sandbag locations will open up again on Tuesday at 7:00 a.m., and they will stay open while the weather permits.
Sandbag locations are:
- Belleview Sports Complex, 6501 SE 107th Street, Belleview FL
- Dunnellon Public Works, 11924 Bostick Street, Dunnellon, FL
- Ed Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth Street, Ocala, FL
- Jervey Gantt Park, 2200 SE 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL
- Martel Recycling Center, 296 SW 67th Avenue, Ocala, FL
- Tuscawilla Park (Reilly Arts Center), 800 NE Sanchez Avenue, Ocala, FL
The county is also opening shelters on Tuesday. The shelter locations are:(*Pet-friendly shelter location).
- Forest High School, 5000 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala, FL
- Horizon Academy, 365 Marion Oaks Drive, Ocala, FL
- * Lake Weir High School, 10351 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala, FL
- North Marion Middle School, 2085 W Highway 329, Citra, FL
- * Vanguard High School, 7 NW 28th Street, Ocala, FL
Over 1K customers to be affected by Dunnellon boil water advisory
Anthony Talcotthttps://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/08/08/over-1k-customers-to-be-affected-by-dunnellon-boil-water-advisory/
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A precautionary boil water notice advisory was issued by the Florida Government Utility Authority after a 6-inch water main break in Dunnellon on Monday, according to the FGUA.In a release, FGUA officials said the break happened on 110th Place, causing water pressure to fall below federal and state guidelines.Recommended VideosResidents in Marion County preparing ahead of Hurricane IdaliaThis is a modal window.No compatible source was found for this media....
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A precautionary boil water notice advisory was issued by the Florida Government Utility Authority after a 6-inch water main break in Dunnellon on Monday, according to the FGUA.
In a release, FGUA officials said the break happened on 110th Place, causing water pressure to fall below federal and state guidelines.
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While the water service is expected to be restored this evening, the advisory will remain in effect until water samples can be tested following repairs, the release shows. FGUA estimates this will likely happen by Thursday.
During the advisory, customers are urged to bring water used for cooking or drinking to a “rolling boil” for at least one minute to get rid of potential bacteria, viruses and protozoa. Alternatively, bottled water can be used.
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According to the FGUA, the advisory is in effect for all 1,203 customers in the Dunnellon Utility System.
For additional information and updates, visit the FGUA’s website here.
Road clear after fatal crash shuts down County Highway 484 near Dunnellon, FHP says
Jacob Langstonhttps://www.clickorlando.com/traffic/2023/07/01/fatal-crash-prompts-roadblock-near-dunnellon-on-county-road-484-troopers-say/
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A fatal crash on County Highway 484 in Marion County prompted the enforcement of a temporary roadblock there Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.The three-vehicle crash was reported around 10:30 a.m. near where 484 meets SW 170th Avenue, just east of Dunnellon. The roadway was reported clear by 3:30 p.m.Recommended VideosTrooper Steve visits Poinciana, discusses recent fatal crashThis is a modal window.No compatible source was found for this...
MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A fatal crash on County Highway 484 in Marion County prompted the enforcement of a temporary roadblock there Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The three-vehicle crash was reported around 10:30 a.m. near where 484 meets SW 170th Avenue, just east of Dunnellon. The roadway was reported clear by 3:30 p.m.
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According to a crash report, a SUV was traveling westbound on County Highway 484 at the same time a second SUV was traveling eastbound on the same road. A third SUV was traveling eastbound on County Highway 484, behind the second SUV.
Troopers said the first SUV traveled into the eastbound lanes of County Highway 484 for unknown reasons and struck the second SUV, causing the left side to crash into the second SUV’s left side.
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According to the report, that collision sent the second SUV off the roadway into the south ditch of County Highway 484 , where it overturned. The driver and two passengers suffered minor injuries, troopers said.
After the first crash, the front of the first SUV then collided with the front of the third SUV.
The first SUV traveled off the roadway and into the north ditch of County Highway 484 and came to a final rest. The driver, identified as a 74-year-old Ocala man, was pronounced dead at the scene, the FHP said. His passenger, a 71-year-old Ocala woman, suffered critical injuries.
According to the report, the third SUV traveled off of the roadway into the south ditch where it came to final rest. One passenger, a 30-year-old Texas woman suffered critical injuries. An 8-year-old passenger suffered serious injuries and the driver and two other passengers suffered minor injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
Trio of Scouts join highest rank at Dunnellon ceremony
JULIE MANCINI For the Riverlandhttps://www.chronicleonline.com/weeklies/riverland_news/local_news/trio-of-scouts-join-highest-rank-at-dunnellon-ceremony/article_2dbf5e27-2a23-5317-b1c3-12516efa010a.html
Three local Scouts were recognized during an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Sunday, June 25, Dunnellon Methodist Church. The trio, Max Chastek, Luke Chastek and Matthew Rapp, join only four percent of the nation’s Scouts to achieve the Scout’s highest rank, Eagle Scout.After the presenting of the colors, the ceremony was called to order and Pastor Eddie Fulford of Dunnellon Methodist Church offered the invocation.Family, friends and local community leaders joined the Scouts during the ceremony and luncheon afterward....
Three local Scouts were recognized during an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Sunday, June 25, Dunnellon Methodist Church. The trio, Max Chastek, Luke Chastek and Matthew Rapp, join only four percent of the nation’s Scouts to achieve the Scout’s highest rank, Eagle Scout.
After the presenting of the colors, the ceremony was called to order and Pastor Eddie Fulford of Dunnellon Methodist Church offered the invocation.
Family, friends and local community leaders joined the Scouts during the ceremony and luncheon afterward. Each Eagle Scout was presented with certificates and commendations from many of the community leaders, including an Eagle Scout neckerchief, presented by Alan May and John Renyhart of the Ocala Lions Club. May and Michael Miller, representing the Ocala Elks Lodge, presented each with a flag. Bob Schlegel, chairman of the local Scout council, presented each with a Challenge Coin on behalf of the Masonic Scouters and a patch on behalf of the Military Order of the World Wars.
In addition to achieving Eagle Scout, each young man also excelled in their school studies. Rapp earned his Associate of Arts degree at College of Central Florida and also was valedictorian of Dunnellon High School’s Class of 2023. He is bound for Vanderbilt University in August and will study mathematics.
Max was a graduate of Lecanto High School’s Class of 2022, graduating near the very top of his class, and a member of Lecanto’s International Baccalaureate (IB) program. He’s currently a college sophomore, studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Florida.
Luke recently graduated from Lecanto’s IB program as well, also near the top of his class. He’s joining his brother to also study mechanical engineering in the fall at the UF.
All three spent more than 10 years working towards the goal of becoming Eagle Scouts. A culminating project is one of several requirements to earn the rank as well as earning at least 21 badges and serving in leadership roles in their group. The projects generally require a scout to lead a group to perform a laborious task.
In Max’s and Luke’s case, their projects focused on improving the grounds at the Citrus Springs Library. Max led a group who cleaned up the grounds. The library itself only takes up a small portion, about 15 percent, of the property it’s located on, which is approximately six acres in size. The Citrus Springs Library is run by community volunteers, and the upkeep of the property hadn’t been prioritized for some time, so it was a big undertaking for Max and his crew of volunteers to clean up the wooded area and trim the growth. The project took 180 man hours to complete.
Luke’s project focused on the Citrus Springs Library Parking lot and flagpole area. Taking more than 200 man hours to complete, he led a group of volunteers who cemented the walkway, which in turn provided handicapped access to the flagpole.
Rapp’s project was also about accessibility. Rapp saw a need at Dunnellon Methodist Church for some of the grassy areas between the buildings to be paved, allowing easier access between the front and rear of the church for those in wheelchairs and members of the choir, who often wear dressy shoes that make traveling through grass difficult. Rapp’s project took 128 man hours to complete.
Continuing to pursue an Eagle Scout rank while attacking the demands of high school is no easy task, and Rapp said that when he reached high school, he had to make a decision to cut something out of his schedule to continue to fit scouting into his schedule. Of the 33 badges Rapp earned, he said his favorites were the chess and photography badges.
Max earned his favorite badge, shotgun shooting, during a camping trip to Camp La-No-Che in Paisley, Florida.
Luke said his favorite badge was the wilderness survival badge, which he earned on a camping trip to Hidden Pond in the Ocala National Forest. The trip was also the subject of conversation of Scoutmaster Sam Rankin, who described the challenging hike it took to get there and the beauty of the pond once they discovered it.
Troop Coordinator Ingrid Ellis also spoke of the three young men’s commitment and leadership.
In closing, Rankin urged the trio to “help to build America’s future by continuing to set an example of clean living, honest work, unselfish citizenship and reverence for God, whatever others may do.” Then, all of the Eagle Scouts in attendance stood and recited their oath.
Troop 574 meets at the Dunnellon Methodist Church. Their next meeting is at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23. For more information about joining the Scouts, please contact Katey Fontaine fuzzyfontaine@yahoo.com 352-615-6856 or Sam Rankin strankin6267@gmail.com 352-256-5794.
Florida woman strikes intruder with hammer while husband holds him at gunpoint: affidavit
Dani Medinahttps://www.fox35orlando.com/news/florida-woman-strikes-intruder-with-hammer-while-husband-holds-him-at-gunpoint-affidavit
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DUNNELLON, Fla. - UPDATE: The woman spoke exclusively with the FOX 35 News Team about the incident.
A Florida woman repeatedly struck an alleged intruder with a hammer while her husband held him at gunpoint, according to an affidavit from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Robin Rivera, who was "highly intoxicated" at the time, was reportedly trying to get into his mother-in-law’s house, who didn’t live there, officials said. The 41-year-old Ocala man was arrested and booked on charges including burglary with assault or battery.
The alleged incident happened shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Sunday at a residence in Dunnellon. A couple inside the home was asleep when the wife said she heard a "banging" noise that kept getting louder and louder. That loud noise was reportedly coming from Rivera, who was knocking so hard on the door, he knocked it off its hinges, the affidavit states. That’s when Rivera allegedly made his way inside the home.
Photo: Marion County Sheriffs Office
According to the affidavit, the husband grabbed his shotgun, loaded it, and told Rivera to get out, or he would shoot him. "Go ahead and shoot me," Rivera reportedly told the husband. The two then got into a "tussle" over the gun, which caused the alleged intruder to fall down after unsuccessfully trying to grab it.
The wife then reportedly grabbed a hammer and struck Rivera in the head, deputies said. Rivera went down, but then got up and allegedly charged the couple again. The affidavit states that the wife hit him a few more times with the hammer just as deputies arrived at the scene.
Upon arrival, deputies noticed the couple’s front door was "completely removed from the wall" and there were multiple small puddles of blood, which officials believe came from Rivera.
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After Rivera was taken into custody and read his Miranda Rights, he agreed to speak to deputies. He said he was trying to get back into his mother-in-law’s house but the responding deputy explained that he wasn’t at his mother-in-law’s house.
"I’m not?" a seemingly confused Rivera replied, according to the arrest report. The deputy stated that at that point, Rivera appeared to realize he had done something wrong and started crying. Rivera also denied knocking the front door down and entering the couple’s home.
Rivera is being held at the Marion County Jail on a $25,000 bond.
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