01Interior painting
A fresh feeling, room by room.
- Walls, ceilings & trim
- Accent walls & color transformations
- Bedrooms, kitchens & living spaces
ONE WOMAN. EVERY DETAIL.
A Lady and
a Ladder.
A fresh coat.
A whole new feeling.
Painting, restoration, and a personal touch for your Port Charlotte home. From careful prep to the flawless after.
Locally owned · Personally painted · Small jobs welcome
PORT CHARLOTTE, FLA fresh perspective, inside and out.
A LITTLE LOCAL. A LOT OF HEART.
Your home deserves
a personal touch.
Hi, I’m Mel. I’m the owner and hands-on painter behind A Lady and a Ladder, LLC — a one-woman painting business right here in Port Charlotte.
I believe in honest work, careful preparation, and treating every home as if it were my own. Whether it’s a single room, a complete exterior, or a piece of furniture that deserves a second life, I take pride in doing every job right.
Owner-operatedAttention to detailCustom projects welcome
WHAT CAN WE BRING TO LIFE?
A fresh start for
every surface.
From a simple touch-up to a complete transformation, thoughtful work makes all the difference.
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02Exterior painting
Love coming home again.
- House exteriors, doors & shutters
- Porches, patios & outdoor spaces
- Deck & fence staining
03Custom & decorative
Your vision. A personal touch.
- Custom murals & wall art
- Decorative & specialty finishes
- Personalized designs
04Painting & restoration
Good bones. Beautiful new beginnings.
- Cabinet & furniture painting
- Drywall repair & surface preparation
- Touch-ups & rental refreshes
05Prep & finishing
The details make the difference.
- Pressure washing
- Wallpaper & popcorn ceiling removal
- Concrete & driveway sealing
You supply the paint. I bring the labor and the flawless after.Every job starts with a quote. No job is too small, and no vision is too creative.
Get in touchTHE FLAWLESS AFTER
Real homes.
Beautiful transformations.
A little color. A lot of care. Take a look at the spaces and pieces Mel has brought back to life.
Exterior
A fresh exterior
Exterior
Curb appeal, renewed
Exterior
A shed with character
Exterior
A brighter home
Restoration
New life outdoors
Decorative
Color with a personal touch
Decorative
Custom wall art
Decorative
A little local color
Hi, I’m Mel.YOUR PAINTER. START TO FINISH.
MEET THE LADY BEHIND THE LADDER
One person.
A promise of care.
I’ve always loved working with my hands and turning something ordinary into something beautiful.
What started as a passion has grown into a business built around creativity, hard work, and attention to detail. As a small, owner-operated business, I’m the person you talk to — and the person who shows up to get the job done.
My goal is simple: quality work, happy customers, and results you can be proud of. Thank you for supporting a small, locally owned business. I look forward to bringing your vision to life!
Melanie Carlock
Owner & hands-on painter
A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS
Before the
first brushstroke.
A little clarity for your next fresh start.
Have another question?Quality work, happy customers, and results you can be proud of.
LET’S MAKE SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL
Ready for your
flawless after?
Tell Mel what you have in mind. One room or a whole new look — every project begins with a conversation and a quote.