Kitty Hawk Painting was founded in 1980 by John Lifsey and his wife Barbara — what started as a small local painting crew quickly grew into a respected, full-service painting business serving the Outer Banks.

Today, their son Nathan Lifsey proudly carries on the family tradition, leading Kitty Hawk Painting with the same values it was built on: hard work, honesty, and exceptional craftsmanship.

With over 40 years of experience in coastal painting, we’ve earned the trust of homeowners, rental property managers, and builders across the OBX. Many of our clients are repeat customers — homeowners we’ve worked with for years, and properties we repaint season after season.

Whether you're renovating your personal home or refreshing your beach rental, we understand how important a high-quality, long-lasting paint job is to you — and we treat every project as if it were our own.

Our mission is simple: to serve our Outer Banks community with the same care and commitment we give to our own family.