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We Paint Everything
We're full service painters. From historic bungalows in Hyde Park and Tarrytown to new builds in Mueller, Circle C, and Steiner Ranch, our Austin painters deliver flawless interior painting, exterior repaints, cabinet refinishing, limewash, and brick painting across the entire Central Texas metro.
Interior Painting
Transform your living spaces with flawless color and finish.
Interior Painting
Exterior Painting
Curb appeal that lasts. Expert coatings for every climate.
Exterior Painting
Commercial Painting
Professional-grade finishes that elevate your business space.
Commercial Painting
Cabinet Painting
Refresh your kitchen with a smooth, factory-quality finish.
Cabinet Painting
Limewash
Authentic European lime-based finishes for timeless texture and depth.
Limewash
Brick Painting
Breathe new life into brick with lasting, beautiful color.
Brick Painting
Painting Services We Offer
Interior Painting: Transform your living spaces with flawless color and finish.
Exterior Painting: Curb appeal that lasts. Expert coatings for every climate.
Commercial Painting: Professional-grade finishes that elevate your business space.
Cabinet Painting: Refresh your kitchen with a smooth, factory-quality finish.
Limewash: Authentic European lime-based finishes for timeless texture and depth.
Brick Painting: Breathe new life into brick with lasting, beautiful color.
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Local Professional Painters
Welcome to That 1 Painter, proudly serving the Austin area. Our team is committed to providing exceptional painting services to homeowners and businesses in our vibrant community. With a passion for excellence, we specialize in delivering professional painting services that meet and exceed expectations.
Your painting project means as much to us as it does to you. Let us bring your vision to life, transforming your space into something extraordinary. Our commitment goes beyond the brush: we promise to be your best house guests, treating your place with the utmost care and leaving it even more pristine than when we arrived.
Locally Owned Professional Painting Company in Austin Texas
That 1 Painter Austin is a locally owned and operated painting company serving the greater Austin metropolitan area. Our owner Steven leads a team of background-checked, licensed and insured professional painters committed to delivering exceptional interior and exterior painting services with a 3-year transferable warranty.
Areas Served
From the historic bungalows of East Austin to the Hill Country edges of Dripping Springs and the booming suburbs of Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville, That 1 Painter Austin brings interior and exterior painting to homes across the Central Texas capital.
Austin is the capital of Texas and a vibrant metropolitan hub known for its eclectic mix of historic bungalows in neighborhoods like Hyde Park and Travis Heights, modern downtown condos along the waterfront, and sprawling ranch-style homes throughout South Austin. The city's subtropical climate brings hot, humid summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 100°F and mild winters, meaning exterior paint faces intense UV exposure, thermal cycling, and occasional severe storms with hail. Interior repaints are popular year-round as homeowners refresh mid-century modern and craftsman-style interiors. Austin's explosive growth means both new construction touch-ups and older home restorations are in constant demand.
Professional Painting Services in Bee Cave, TX
Zip codes served: 78738
Bee Cave is an upscale Hill Country community west of Austin featuring luxury estates, Mediterranean-style villas, and modern custom builds in master-planned communities like Spanish Oaks and Falconhead. Homes here often feature stucco, natural stone, and wood exteriors that require specialized painting and staining techniques. The area's limestone terrain and elevated positioning expose homes to strong westerly winds, intense afternoon sun, and occasional flash flooding in low-lying areas. Exterior coatings must withstand significant UV degradation, and many homeowners invest in limewash and mineral-based finishes to complement the natural Hill Country aesthetic.
Professional Painting Services in Buda, TX
Zip codes served: 78610
Buda is one of the fastest-growing cities south of Austin, offering a mix of new-construction suburban homes in communities like Sunfield and Whispering Hollow alongside charming historic properties near downtown. Most homes feature fiber cement siding, brick veneer, or stucco exteriors common to Central Texas subdivisions. The area's blackland prairie soil causes significant foundation movement, which can lead to interior drywall cracking that requires repair before repainting. Summers are hot and dry with occasional severe thunderstorms, making durable exterior coatings essential for long-term performance.
Professional Painting Services in Cedar Park, TX
Zip codes served: 78613
Cedar Park is a thriving suburban city northwest of Austin known for family-friendly neighborhoods with well-maintained single-family homes, townhomes, and newer mixed-use developments. The housing stock ranges from 1990s-era traditional homes in neighborhoods like Buttercup Creek to modern construction in communities like Bryson. Cedar Park's climate mirrors greater Austin with hot summers and mild winters, but its slightly higher elevation can mean more wind exposure on exterior surfaces. Popular painting projects include full exterior repaints, garage floor coatings, and cabinet refinishing for kitchen renovations.
Professional Painting Services in Coupland, TX
Zip codes served: 78615
Coupland is a small rural community east of Austin with historic Texas farmhouses, ranch properties, and a handful of newer rural estates on large acreage. Many homes feature original wood siding, metal roofing, and wraparound porches that require careful surface preparation and premium exterior paints to combat moisture and sun damage. The area's blackland prairie soil and open terrain expose structures to strong winds and driving rain during spring storm season. Painting projects here often involve barn and outbuilding restoration alongside residential interiors and exteriors.
Professional Painting Services in Dripping Springs, TX
Zip codes served: 78620
Dripping Springs, known as the 'Gateway to the Hill Country,' features a mix of luxury custom homes, Texas ranch estates, and artisan-style properties surrounded by rolling hills and oak groves. Many homes showcase Hill Country architecture with native limestone, timber framing, and metal roofing. The area's rocky terrain and oak tree canopy create unique painting challenges including moisture retention from shade, algae growth on north-facing surfaces, and limestone dust that affects paint adhesion. Homeowners here often choose earthy, natural color palettes and specialty finishes like limewash and German smear to blend with the landscape.
Professional Painting Services in Hutto, TX
Zip codes served: 78634
Hutto is a rapidly expanding community northeast of Austin dominated by new-construction homes in master-planned developments like Star Ranch and Riverwalk. Most homes feature modern Texas traditional architecture with fiber cement siding, brick accents, and covered porches. The area's expansive clay soil is notorious for foundation movement, which causes interior wall cracks that require drywall repair before repainting. Hutto's open prairie location means homes face full sun exposure year-round, making UV-resistant exterior paints critical for preventing premature fading and chalking.
Professional Painting Services in Lakeway, TX
Zip codes served: 78734
Lakeway is a prestigious lakeside community on the shores of Lake Travis known for luxury homes, golf course estates, and waterfront properties with panoramic Hill Country views. The housing stock includes contemporary custom builds, Mediterranean villas, and traditional Texas homes ranging from 2,000 to over 10,000 square feet. The proximity to Lake Travis creates a micro-climate with higher humidity levels that can accelerate paint deterioration, mildew growth, and wood rot on exterior trim. Many Lakeway homes feature extensive outdoor living spaces with stained decks, painted pergolas, and specialty finishes that require regular maintenance.
Professional Painting Services in Pflugerville, TX
Zip codes served: 78660
Pflugerville is a diverse suburban city northeast of Austin offering a wide range of housing from established 1990s neighborhoods like Windermere to newer developments like Avalon and Blackhawk. Homes here are predominantly single-family residences with brick, stone, and fiber cement siding in traditional Texas styles. The city's location on the blackland prairie means clay-heavy soil and significant foundation movement, leading to frequent interior drywall repairs and repainting. Pflugerville's strong community focus means many homeowners invest in exterior curb appeal with fresh paint and updated color schemes.
Professional Painting Services in Round Rock, TX
Zip codes served: 78664, 78665, 78681
Round Rock is one of Central Texas's largest suburbs north of Austin, home to a broad mix of housing styles from 1980s ranch homes in older neighborhoods to modern construction in communities like Paloma Lake and Siena. The city's varied housing stock presents diverse painting needs including brick painting, stucco refinishing, and full interior repaints for aging homes. Round Rock's position on the Edwards Plateau creates a transitional climate with intense summer heat, occasional ice storms in winter, and sudden temperature swings that stress exterior paint films. Cabinet painting and interior modernization projects are especially popular as homeowners update older floor plans.
Professional Painting Services in Spicewood, TX
Zip codes served: 78669
Spicewood is a scenic Hill Country community northwest of Austin offering ranch-style estates, custom lake homes near Lake Travis, and rustic properties on expansive lots surrounded by juniper and live oak. Many homes feature natural stone, cedar siding, and exposed timber that require specialized staining and finishing techniques. The rocky, well-drained limestone terrain means less foundation movement than eastern communities, but the Hill Country's intense sun and periodic drought conditions cause exterior wood to dry out and crack. Spicewood homeowners often request natural and earthy color palettes with matte and satin finishes to complement the rugged landscape.
Professional Painting Services in Taylor, TX
Zip codes served: 76574
Taylor is a historic railroad town east of Austin experiencing significant growth driven by new industrial development and an influx of residential construction. The city's historic downtown features turn-of-the-century commercial buildings and Victorian-era homes that require careful restoration painting with period-appropriate colors and techniques. Newer subdivisions on the city's outskirts feature contemporary Texas traditional homes with modern materials. Taylor's blackland prairie location means extreme summer heat, expansive clay soil, and exposure to severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes that can damage exterior finishes.
Professional Painting Services in Thrall, TX
Zip codes served: 76578
Thrall is a small agricultural community northeast of Austin surrounded by farmland and rural properties. Homes here range from historic Texas farmhouses and ranch homes to newer construction on large rural lots. Many older properties feature original wood siding, metal roofs, and detached outbuildings that require extensive surface preparation before painting. Thrall's open prairie exposure means homes face relentless sun, strong winds, and severe weather including hail, making heavy-duty exterior coatings essential. Painting projects often include both residential structures and agricultural buildings like barns and equipment shelters.
Professional Painting Services in Westlake, TX
Zip codes served: 78746
Westlake Hills is one of Austin's most affluent communities, featuring luxury estates, contemporary architectural homes, and sprawling properties in neighborhoods like Rob Roy and Davenport Ranch. Homes range from 4,000 to over 15,000 square feet with high-end finishes including Venetian plaster, specialty faux finishes, and custom color matching. The rolling terrain and mature tree canopy create varied microclimates across individual properties, with shaded north-facing walls prone to moisture and algae while south and west exposures face intense UV bombardment. Westlake homeowners expect museum-quality interior finishes and long-lasting exterior performance from premium paint products.
Recent Austin Painting Projects
A look at the craftsmanship we bring to Austin-area homes and businesses. Our recent work spans interior repaints in Westlake and Tarrytown, exterior limewash and stucco refreshes in Barton Creek, and kitchen cabinet refinishing across South Austin and Cedar Park. Every Austin house painting project is handled by licensed, insured local painters who manage color consultation, surface prep, and cleanup so the finish holds up to Texas heat and Hill Country humidity.
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Exterior Painting
Residential Repainting
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Full Interior Painting
Cabinet Painting
Accent Painting
Interior Painting
Interior Painting Services
Dining Room Painting
Bedroom Painting
Exterior Painting
Residential Repainting
Residential Repainting
Full Interior Painting
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That 1 Painter Austin Portfolio of Professional Painting Projects
Modern Living Room Interior
Open Concept Living and Kitchen Repaint
Elegant Dining Room Refresh
Bright Bedroom Transformation
Exterior Home Painting
Kitchen and Living Area Repaint
Vaulted Great Room Color Refresh
Cozy Family Room Makeover
Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing
Hallway and Entryway Detail Work
Every year, our Austin team teams up with franchise owners across the country to gift complete paint transformations to deserving families, small businesses, and non-profits. It's our way of giving back to the community that's given us so much — one home, one story, one fresh coat at a time.
Painting pricing in Austin reflects three Central Texas realities: relentless UV and 100°F+ summers that cook coatings off south- and west-facing walls, reactive clay soils that crack stucco and shift trim, and a heavy mix of two-story Hill Country homes that add scaffolding cost. This 2026 guide shows real numbers from completed Austin jobs across Hyde Park, Westlake, Mueller, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville.
Project Type
Low
High
Average
Interior (per sq ft)
$2.50
$6.00
$3.75
Exterior (per sq ft)
$1.75
$5.00
$3.25
Cabinet Refinishing
$3,500
$9,000
$5,800
Single Room
$350
$900
$600
Whole-Home Interior
$4,000
$15,000
$8,500
Whole-Home Exterior
$5,000
$18,000
$10,000
* All prices include materials, labor, and prep. Based on 2026 Austin averages.
Austin Painting Cost Guide 2026
Average Painting Cost Per Square Foot in Austin (2026): Austin interiors run $2.50–$6.00/sq ft; exteriors $1.75–$5.00/sq ft depending on siding. A 2,000 sq ft whole-home interior averages $7,000–$9,000; exteriors land $6,500–$12,000. All numbers include materials, prep, two finish coats, and final walk-through.
Why Surface Prep Matters in Central Texas: Austin's intense UV, 100°F+ summers, and occasional ice storms punish coatings. Stucco homes in the Hill Country develop hairline cracks that must be filled before painting, and cedar siding common in Travis and Williamson counties needs sanding and a stain-blocking primer. Our crews spend roughly 60% of project time on prep alone.
Interior vs. Exterior: What Drives Austin Costs: Vaulted ceilings in Westlake and Lakeway typically add $500–$1,500 in scaffolding. Older Hyde Park and Travis Heights homes often need lead-paint testing on pre-1978 trim. Exteriors are driven by siding mix — HardiePlank is fast, but stone-and-stucco facades, multi-story elevations, and weather-damaged cedar add significant prep hours.
Cabinet Refinishing: Austin's Most Popular Upgrade: Kitchen cabinet refinishing in Austin runs $3,500–$9,000 depending on door count, profile, and finish. We pull doors and drawer fronts to our spray shop for a factory-smooth conversion-varnish or lacquer finish that lasts 8–12 years, then rehang on-site with new hardware alignment.
HOA Paint Requirements Across the Austin Metro: Round Rock (Brushy Creek, Paloma Lake), Cedar Park (Avery Ranch, Twin Creeks), and Pflugerville (Blackhawk, Falcon Pointe) all enforce pre-approved color palettes and ARB submissions with 2–6 week review windows. We pull your covenants, prepare the submission packet, and shepherd approval at no extra charge.
Best Time to Paint in Austin: October–November and February–March are the sweet spots — moderate temps, lower humidity, optimal film formation. Summer exteriors are possible but require dawn starts before substrate temps exceed 90°F. Interiors run year-round. Most Austin crews book 2–3 weeks out in peak season.
Paint Lifespan in Central Texas: On properly prepped Austin exteriors, premium 100% acrylic systems last 7–10 years; south- and west-facing walls may need attention sooner. Interior paint holds 10–15 years in low-traffic areas, 5–7 in kitchens, baths, and hallways. Sherwin-Williams Emerald and Benjamin Moore Aura extend exterior lifespan 20–30% over builder-grade products.
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Everything Austin homeowners should know before hiring a painter — services, seasonal timing, colors, HOA rules, and how to get the most value from your project. Written by the That 1 Painter Austin team.
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Paint Reviews, Advice & Expert Tips
Honest product reviews, pro painting techniques, and helpful articles from professional painters who do this every day.
What Is the Best Paint Sheen for Interior Walls?
Choosing between flat, eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss depends on the room's traffic, lighting, and function. Professional painters break down when to use each sheen for the best results.
SuperPaint vs Cashmere: Which Sherwin-Williams Paint Is Better?
Both are popular mid-tier Sherwin-Williams paints, but they perform differently on walls, trim, and cabinets. See how professional painters compare coverage, feel, and durability.
Is Behr Premium Plus a Good Paint for Homeowners?
Behr Premium Plus is one of the most affordable paints at Home Depot. Professional painters test its coverage, durability, and finish quality to see if it's worth the price.
What Are the Pros and Cons of Behr Urethane Paint?
Behr Urethane Alkyd is a hybrid paint that combines oil-based durability with water-based cleanup. See how it performs on trim, cabinets, and doors in a real-world test.
Is Behr Dynasty the Most Durable Paint You Can Buy?
Behr Dynasty claims to be their most durable, stain-repellent paint. Professional painters put it to the test on walls and high-traffic areas to see if the claims hold up.
Is Sherwin-Williams Gallery Series Worth the Premium Price?
The Gallery Series is Sherwin-Williams' newest premium line. Professional painters review its unique properties and explain why it may not be the best choice for beginners.
What Is the Best Paint Sheen for Interior Walls?
Choosing between flat, eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss depends on the room's traffic, lighting, and function. Professional painters break down when to use each sheen for the best results.
SuperPaint vs Cashmere: Which Sherwin-Williams Paint Is Better?
Both are popular mid-tier Sherwin-Williams paints, but they perform differently on walls, trim, and cabinets. See how professional painters compare coverage, feel, and durability.
Is Behr Premium Plus a Good Paint for Homeowners?
Behr Premium Plus is one of the most affordable paints at Home Depot. Professional painters test its coverage, durability, and finish quality to see if it's worth the price.
What Are the Pros and Cons of Behr Urethane Paint?
Behr Urethane Alkyd is a hybrid paint that combines oil-based durability with water-based cleanup. See how it performs on trim, cabinets, and doors in a real-world test.
Is Behr Dynasty the Most Durable Paint You Can Buy?
Behr Dynasty claims to be their most durable, stain-repellent paint. Professional painters put it to the test on walls and high-traffic areas to see if the claims hold up.
Is Sherwin-Williams Gallery Series Worth the Premium Price?
The Gallery Series is Sherwin-Williams' newest premium line. Professional painters review its unique properties and explain why it may not be the best choice for beginners.
Expert Paint Product Reviews and Painting Advice
What Is the Best Paint Sheen for Interior Walls?
Choosing between flat, eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss depends on the room's traffic, lighting, and function. Professional painters break down when to use each sheen for the best results.
SuperPaint vs Cashmere: Which Sherwin-Williams Paint Is Better?
Both are popular mid-tier Sherwin-Williams paints, but they perform differently on walls, trim, and cabinets. See how professional painters compare coverage, feel, and durability.
Is Behr Premium Plus a Good Paint for Homeowners?
Behr Premium Plus is one of the most affordable paints at Home Depot. Professional painters test its coverage, durability, and finish quality to see if it's worth the price.
What Are the Pros and Cons of Behr Urethane Paint?
Behr Urethane Alkyd is a hybrid paint that combines oil-based durability with water-based cleanup. See how it performs on trim, cabinets, and doors in a real-world test.
Is Behr Dynasty the Most Durable Paint You Can Buy?
Behr Dynasty claims to be their most durable, stain-repellent paint. Professional painters put it to the test on walls and high-traffic areas to see if the claims hold up.
Is Sherwin-Williams Gallery Series Worth the Premium Price?
The Gallery Series is Sherwin-Williams' newest premium line. Professional painters review its unique properties and explain why it may not be the best choice for beginners.
Should I Paint My Kitchen Cabinets or Replace Them?
Painting cabinets is one of the most cost-effective kitchen upgrades. If your cabinets are structurally sound, painting them can save thousands compared to replacing. Use a quality cabinet paint like Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane for best results.
Is Painter's Tape Necessary for a Clean Paint Job?
Painter's tape helps achieve clean lines, especially for DIYers. Professional painters often cut in freehand, but tape is essential for crisp edges on trim, ceilings, and two-tone walls. FrogTape prevents bleed better than standard blue tape.
How Do I Choose the Right White Paint?
White paint has hundreds of variations with different undertones. Test large swatches in both natural and artificial light. Popular picks include Benjamin Moore White Dove, Sherwin-Williams Pure White, and Behr Ultra Pure White.
When Do I Need to Use Primer Before Painting?
Prime on new drywall, when going dark to light, on stained surfaces, and on slick or glossy finishes. Self-priming paints work for minor color changes on previously painted walls in good condition.
Which Paint Roller Should I Use for My Walls?
Smooth walls need 3/8" nap, lightly textured walls use 1/2", and heavy texture requires 3/4". Microfiber rollers leave the smoothest finish. Invest in quality rollers — they hold more paint and distribute it evenly.
Is It Safe to Use Old Paint That's Been Sitting in the Garage?
Old paint can still be usable if it's been stored properly with a tight seal. Stir it thoroughly and strain out any lumps. If it smells rancid or has hard chunks that won't blend, it's time to dispose of it properly and buy fresh paint.
Yes, you can paint over wallpaper, but only if it is smooth, fully adhered, and structurally stable. If the wallpaper is lifting, bubbling, or separating, painting over it will fail.
Most rooms are painted with clear boundaries — walls one color, trim white, ceilings ignored. Color drenching breaks all those rules for a bold, immersive look.
Painting brick is one of the most common exterior questions homeowners ask, and also one of the easiest places to make costly mistakes without proper prep.
Paint bubbles are a symptom, not a random defect. The most important step is identifying the cause — moisture, heat, or poor adhesion — before repainting.
Standing in the paint aisle feels simple until you hit the chemistry question. The right answer depends on your surface, durability needs, and application method.
Ever been in the middle of a paint project and had to stop and ask 'why is my paint peeling?' The answer is almost always prep, moisture, or product mismatch.
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