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 Weirsdale, 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 Weirsdale, 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 Weirsdale, 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 Weirsdale, 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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Weirsdale man accused of striking, choking woman during argument over laundry
Staff Reporthttps://www.ocala-news.com/2022/12/12/weirsdale-man-accused-of-striking-choking-woman-during-argument-over-laundry/
A 31-year-old Weirsdale man was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office after he was accused of striking and choking a woman during an argument over laundry.On Friday, December 9, two MCSO deputies responded to a local residence in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, one of the deputies made contact with the female victim who advised that she had been in a physical altercation with Ryan Michael Slyke.According to the victim, Slyke woke her up and began accusing her of bleaching his clothes. The victi...
A 31-year-old Weirsdale man was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office after he was accused of striking and choking a woman during an argument over laundry.
On Friday, December 9, two MCSO deputies responded to a local residence in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, one of the deputies made contact with the female victim who advised that she had been in a physical altercation with Ryan Michael Slyke.
According to the victim, Slyke woke her up and began accusing her of bleaching his clothes. The victim advised that she did not bleach any of Slyke’s clothes and she was unsure what had happened to his clothing.
The victim told the deputy that Slyke began pouring bleach onto clothes that belonged to the victim and one of her children. She then alleged that Slyke began to punch and slap her, according to the MCSO report.
When the victim attempted to go around Slyke, he grabbed her by the neck in the living room, and her ability to breathe was briefly restricted, according to the victim. She told the deputy that she was suffering from headaches and light dizziness from the incident.
The victim advised that Slyke ordered her and her children to stay on the couch in the living room. She alleged that Slyke continued to slap her while she was next to her children on the couch. When the opportunity arose, the victim stated that she left the residence, screamed for help, and a neighbor contacted law enforcement.
The deputy noted in the MCSO report that the victim’s voice appeared to be raspy and she had a laceration on her neck.
One of the victim’s children was interviewed by the deputy and claimed to have observed Slyke grabbing the victim’s neck, pushing her onto the couch, and slapping her every time she tried to speak. The child advised that the victim was eventually able to get up from the couch and leave the residence, according to the MCSO report.
The deputy made contact with Slyke. After being read his Miranda rights, Slyke stated that he was questioning the victim about his bleached clothing when she began arguing with him. He claimed that the victim began to shove him “in the neck area,” which caused scratches around his neck.
Slyke advised that he pushed the victim in order to get her away from him, and he denied that any other physical contact had occurred between himself and the victim. He claimed that the victim was “lying” and “just wants him arrested.”
The deputy noted in the MCSO report that Slyke had scratch marks near his neck.
Slyke was arrested, transported to Marion County Jail, and he was later released on $10,000 bond. He is facing a felony charge for committing domestic battery by strangulation.
A court date has been scheduled at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, according to jail records.
Troubled Weirsdale man accused of battering two women while off meds
Jim Cheesmanhttps://www.ocala-news.com/2020/04/27/troubled-weirsdale-man-accused-of-battering-two-women-while-off-meds/
An autistic Weirsdale man who was off his medications punched a deputy multiple times while being arrested for allegedly battering two women, including one over the age of 65, during a violent outburst.Joshua Lowell Gibbs, 31, was charged with battery on an officer, domestic battery on a person 65 years of age or older, and simple domestic battery after the incident, which happened Wednesday nights. He was also placed under the Baker Act because of multiple suicidal statements he made.Marion County deputies met with Gibbs outsi...
An autistic Weirsdale man who was off his medications punched a deputy multiple times while being arrested for allegedly battering two women, including one over the age of 65, during a violent outburst.
Joshua Lowell Gibbs, 31, was charged with battery on an officer, domestic battery on a person 65 years of age or older, and simple domestic battery after the incident, which happened Wednesday nights. He was also placed under the Baker Act because of multiple suicidal statements he made.
Marion County deputies met with Gibbs outside the residence when they arrived. He refused to talk to them and said the only help he needed was for a deputy to shoot him. He made that request multiple times and continued to say he wouldn’t speak with deputies because they couldn’t help him, according to the sheriff’s office report.
Gibbs turned around and started to walk away from the deputies, who asked him to stop. Gibbs again said they couldn’t help him and continued to walk away. When deputies asked Gibbs again to stop walking, he turned around and started yelling for them to leave him alone. While deputies explained why he couldn’t leave, Gibbs punched one of them multiple times in the face and chest before being subdued and detained, the report said.
The witness who called law enforcement said he, Gibbs and one of the victims were playing cards at the kitchen table. The witness said he started speaking about the news, which made Gibbs upset because he doesn’t like talking about the news. The witness said Gibbs walked into the living room, broke his own cell phone and started throwing things, according to the report.
The witness said the victim tied to calm Gibbs, and he grabbed her by the shirt and started yelling at her. He said the other female victim tried to calm Gibbs and get him to release the first victim, and he pushed her out of the way and punched her before walking outside, the report said.
Both victims confirmed the witness’ account. One of them said Gibbs suffers from autism, sensory integrated dysfunction and obsessive compulsive disorder. She said he was on medication for his mental illness but had not been taking them – by his own decision – since August 2019, according to the report.
Gibbs was taken to the Marion County Jail, where he was released Friday on $3,000 bond. He’s due to appear in Marion County Court on May 26.
Weirsdale man accused of choking woman during lovers’ spat
Staff Reporthttps://www.ocala-news.com/2019/06/26/weirsdale-man-accused-of-strangling-woman-during-lovers-spat/
A Weirsdale man was arrested after a neighbor reported that he battered a woman during an argument.Joseph William Wise III, 50, of South Highway 25, was charged with domestic battery (second or subsequent offense) and domestic battery by strangulation after the incident, which happened around 2 a.m. Monday at Wise’s residence.The neighbor told a Marion County sheriff’s deputy she could hear the couple arguing from inside her residence. She said shortly after she heard the yelling, she got a call from the victim, who...
A Weirsdale man was arrested after a neighbor reported that he battered a woman during an argument.
Joseph William Wise III, 50, of South Highway 25, was charged with domestic battery (second or subsequent offense) and domestic battery by strangulation after the incident, which happened around 2 a.m. Monday at Wise’s residence.
The neighbor told a Marion County sheriff’s deputy she could hear the couple arguing from inside her residence. She said shortly after she heard the yelling, she got a call from the victim, who said Wise had struck her in the face and choked her, according to the sheriff’s office report.
The neighbor said she walked over to the home, saw the victim had a red mark on her neck, and got into an argument with Wise before calling 911. She said the victim has told her of other incidents in the past where Wise has been physical with her, the report said.
Wise told the deputy he and the victim had a verbal argument and that it never became physical. He said the neighbor just wanted to get him in trouble. The officer observed what appeared to be a fresh scratch on the front of Wise’s bicep, which he said he got from working earlier in the day, according to the report.
The victim was clearly distraught as she spoke to the deputy. She initially said she was fine, and that Wise didn’t put his hands on her. However, she later said he did slap her in the face with an open hand. The deputy observed the victim’s neck was read all the way around. When he asked her about it, she became silent, the report said.
The deputy talked to the victim about Wise’s alleged history of violence towards her and she finally admitted Wise wrapped his arm around her neck for more than 10 seconds and squeezed enough for her to become dizzy. She said she scratched at Wise to get him off and he released his grip shortly before the neighbor came to the residence, according to the report.
The deputy observed the victim’s eyes were bloodshot, which could be an indication of strangulation. The victim said she was seeing stars when Wise had her by the throat. She said she didn’t want to tell the deputy what happened because she was afraid for Wise to go to jail, the report said.
When Wise was being placed under arrest, he told the deputy he was the victim because the victim pushed him and that is how he got the scratch on his arm. The deputy didn’t observe any other marks on him, according to the report.
Wise was lodged in the Marion County Jail, where he was being held Wednesday on $10,000 bond. He’ll appear in Marion County Court on July 30.
A family of four’s home is destroyed from a fire in Weirsdale
Taylor Simpsonhttps://www.wcjb.com/2022/06/18/family-fours-home-is-destroyed-fire-weirsdale/
To keep up with the latest local news subscribe to our TV20 newsletter HERE and receive news straight to your email every morning.WEIRSDALE, Fla. (WCJB) - On Thursday morning just after nine o’clock Marion County Fire Rescue units were called to a mobile home fire in Weirsdale where the roof was engulfed in flames.“Usually when I come out of the house she sometimes sits on her porch so I always gl...
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WEIRSDALE, Fla. (WCJB) - On Thursday morning just after nine o’clock Marion County Fire Rescue units were called to a mobile home fire in Weirsdale where the roof was engulfed in flames.
“Usually when I come out of the house she sometimes sits on her porch so I always glance over to see if I want to wave to her. Well I glanced over and at the same time I heard the fire department show up and then I immediately called her because I didn’t know if her boys were in the house,” said neighbor Billie Smith.
Several crews arrived on the scene quickly putting the fire out. They searched the home and no one was inside.
But when Smith called her neighbor she was devastated because the family has been going through a lot.
“She lost her husband in October to COVID so she’s been out working odd jobs, she’s cleaning houses, doing lawn work. Her boys are our for summer so she’s trying to spend time with them as well as working.”
Fire officials said the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The grandmother who lives behind the family’s home said her youngest grandson was thinking about his dad when he saw his home in ruins.
“He was crying so emotionally he kept grabbing his little eyes because he wanted to be strong but he couldn’t and he kept saying my daddy’s pictures, but what about my daddy’s pictures. They’re burned he said they’re burned.”
Red Cross came out to assist the homeowners but now the inside of the home and roof were destroyed.
They’ll have to find a way to pick up the pieces and find a new place to call home.
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Weirsdale man arrested after threatening Marion County Commissioner during meeting
Staff Reporthttps://www.ocala-news.com/2021/10/06/weirsdale-man-arrested-after-threatening-marion-county-commissioner-during-meeting/
A 51-year-old Weirsdale man was arrested during Tuesday’s meeting of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners after making threats towards a commissioner regarding the prior confiscation of his shotgun.On Tuesday, October 5, a deputy with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to the McPherson Governmental Complex in reference to a disturbance during the regular meeting of the Board of Marion County Commissioners.Upon arrival at the complex, which is located at 601 SE 25th Avenue in Ocala, a deputy made...
A 51-year-old Weirsdale man was arrested during Tuesday’s meeting of the Marion County Board of County Commissioners after making threats towards a commissioner regarding the prior confiscation of his shotgun.
On Tuesday, October 5, a deputy with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to the McPherson Governmental Complex in reference to a disturbance during the regular meeting of the Board of Marion County Commissioners.
Upon arrival at the complex, which is located at 601 SE 25th Avenue in Ocala, a deputy made contact with James Thomas Otto. Officials and witnesses say Otto was allegedly making threats against an elected official and preventing the meeting from concluding, according to an MCSO report.
After being warned not to speak, Otto allegedly told Commissioner Kathy Bryant that he had gone to court and “got his gun back,” according to the report. Otto then allegedly pointed to Bryant and repeated the phrase, “You’re out of here,” a total of three times.
According to the report, Bryant felt threatened and left the meeting before Chairman Jeff Gold ordered Otto to leave.
The report states that Otto continued to disrupt the meeting until an off-duty officer that happened to be in attendance approached Otto and placed him into custody.
The off-duty officer noted Otto’s speech was slurred, and after he was questioned, Otto advised that he had consumed three beers.
Otto is currently on pre-trial release after he was arrested on April 7 for allegedly driving with a suspended license, possession of cannabis, and possession of a firearm by a felon.
As part of his arrest on April 7, Otto’s shotgun was seized and has remained in the custody of MCSO. He has allegedly approached numerous government officials, persons from the clerk of court, and sheriff’s office staff asking that his shotgun be returned to him.
According to the report, Otto has repeatedly blamed Commissioner Bryant on public record regarding the confiscation of his shotgun and it not being returned to him.
The MCSO report states that Otto appeared in court earlier in the day on October 5 and that he was disruptive during the appearance. The State Attorney’s office advised that his case has not been dismissed and that no order has been issued to return his shotgun.
Since Otto is on pre-trial release in another case, he is currently being held without bond until his first appearance hearing.
Due to his alleged threatening behavior, the sheriff’s office recommends that Otto has no further contact with Bryant, that he stays away from the McPherson Government Complex and the Board of County Commissioners, that he does not possess or attempt to possess any firearm or ammunition, that he does not possess or consume alcohol or controlled substances, and that he does not enter any bars, nightclubs, or other similar establishments that sell alcohol.
He faces a slew of additional misdemeanor charges as a result of the incident, including threatening to harm an elected official and breach of the peace.
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