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From historic Colonials in Vienna and Great Falls to modern townhomes in Reston, Herndon, and Tysons, our Fairfax-McLean painters deliver flawless interior painting, exterior repaints, cabinet refinishing, limewash, and brick painting across Fairfax County and the surrounding Northern Virginia communities.
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- 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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"Whole-home interior repaint in Fairfax-McLean after we moved in. They knocked out the entire house in under a week with…"
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"Hired That 1 Painter for our home in Fairfax-McLean and the crew was outstanding. Prep was thorough, masking was clean,…"
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"Repainted the entire exterior of our home in Fairfax-McLean before listing it. They worked around the weather like pros,…"
Taylor R.
"Used them for a kitchen cabinet refinish in our Fairfax-McLean home. The sprayed finish is showroom quality. They masked…"
Sam K.
"Whole-home interior repaint in Fairfax-McLean after we moved in. They knocked out the entire house in under a week with…"
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"Hired them for an exterior paint and accent wall on our Fairfax-McLean home. The color consultation was thorough and the…"
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"Painted the offices for our small business in Fairfax-McLean over a weekend so we wouldn't lose a workday. Showed up Fri…"
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"We had water damage on our ceilings in Fairfax-McLean and they handled the patch, prime, and repaint flawlessly. You can…"
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"Best painting experience we've had in years of owning homes in Fairfax-McLean. From the quote to the final walkthrough,…"
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"They repainted our entire interior in Fairfax-McLean including all doors and trim. The level of detail on the trim work…"
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"Excellent crew that painted the exterior of our Fairfax-McLean home. Two stories, dormers, and a porch. They were safe,…"
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We're Locally Owned
Welcome to That 1 Painter Fairfax-McLean, owned and operated by Melissa Riley & Mitchel Edwards and proudly serving Northern Virginia. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional painting for homeowners and businesses across Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, Fairfax, Falls Church, Great Falls, Herndon, McLean, Oakton, Reston, South Riding, Tysons, and Vienna — with a passion for craftsmanship and a respect for your home.
Your painting project means as much to us as it does to you. We're EPA Lead-Safe Certified (NAT-F302767-1), licensed, and insured — and our promise is simple: we'll 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 Fairfax & McLean, Virginia
That 1 Painter Fairfax-McLean is a locally owned and operated painting company serving Northern Virginia. Owners Melissa Riley & Mitchel Edwards lead a team of background-checked, licensed, and insured professional painters delivering exceptional interior and exterior painting services with a 3-year transferable warranty.
Areas Served
Across Fairfax County — from Tysons and McLean to Vienna, Oakton, Herndon, and Centreville — That 1 Painter Fairfax-McLean repaints single-family homes, townhomes, and HOA communities, working to the approved palettes these neighborhoods require.
Contact Info
(703) 621-1671
10304 Eaton Pl Suite 100
Fairfax, VA 22030
Fairfax, VA 22030
Neighborhoods Served by That 1 Painter Fairfax-McLean
- Annandale, VA: Annandale. In Annandale, established split-levels and colonials get interior refreshes and exterior repaints on mature wood trim.
- Centreville, VA: Centreville. Centreville's townhome communities and single-family homes get HOA-compliant exterior repaints and clean interior colour.
- Chantilly, VA: Chantilly. Chantilly's newer subdivisions and older farmhouses alike get durable interior finishes and full exterior work.
- Fairfax, VA: Fairfax. Across the City of Fairfax, brick colonials and older homes get plaster repair, trim work, and fresh interior colour.
- Falls Church, VA: Falls Church. In Falls Church, mid-century homes and craftsman bungalows get careful prep and repaints inside and out.
- Great Falls, VA: Great Falls. Great Falls' large custom estates call for detailed exterior systems on brick, stucco, and cedar, plus refined interiors.
- Herndon, VA: Herndon. Herndon's townhomes and older downtown homes get exterior repaints and bright, modern interior updates.
- McLean, VA: McLean. In McLean, brick colonials and luxury custom homes get meticulous exterior repaints and high-end interior colour work.
- Oakton, VA: Oakton. Oakton's wooded lots and larger colonials get exterior repaints on aged siding and warm interior refreshes.
- Reston, VA: Reston. Reston's village townhomes and contemporary homes get HOA-approved exterior colour and clean interior repaints.
- South Riding, VA: South Riding. South Riding's master-planned homes get builder-grade interiors upgraded and stucco-and-siding exteriors recoated.
- Tysons, VA: Tysons. In Tysons, high-rise condos and nearby townhomes get interior repaints coordinated with building access and hours.
- Vienna, VA: Vienna. Vienna's older colonials and new infill builds alike get full interior colour and exterior repaints on every era of home.
Recent Fairfax & McLean Painting Projects
A look at the craftsmanship we bring to homes and businesses across Northern Virginia. Our recent Fairfax and McLean painting projects include luxury interior repaints in Great Falls and Vienna, exterior siding and trim refreshes throughout Oakton and Tysons, and kitchen cabinet refinishing across Reston and Burke. Every Northern Virginia house painting job is delivered by licensed, insured local painters who prep, prime, and seal surfaces to withstand DMV humidity and seasonal swings.
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That 1 Painter Fairfax & McLean Portfolio of Professional Painting Projects
- Exterior Repaint
- Cabinet Refinish
- Two-Story Repaint
- Interior Refresh
- Front Door & Trim
- Open Concept Repaint
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.
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Painting Cost in Fairfax-McLean 2026 Guide
Fairfax–McLean painting pricing reflects three Northern Virginia realities: a housing stock of large Colonials and brick estates from Vienna to Great Falls, hot humid summers paired with hard freeze-thaw winters, and some of the most active HOAs and architectural review boards in the DMV. This 2026 guide is built from real jobs across Vienna, Great Falls, Reston, Herndon, Tysons, Oakton, and Fairfax City.
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High
Average
Interior (per sq ft)
$3.00
$6.75
$4.35
Exterior (per sq ft)
$2.75
$6.50
$4.20
Cabinet Refinishing
$4,200
$11,000
$7,000
Single Room
$450
$1,150
$725
Whole-Home Interior
$5,500
$20,000
$11,000
Whole-Home Exterior
$7,000
$26,000
$13,500
* All prices include materials, labor, and prep. Based on 2026 Fairfax-McLean averages.
Fairfax-McLean Painting Cost Guide 2026
Average Painting Cost Per Square Foot in Fairfax–McLean (2026): Fairfax–McLean interiors run $3.00–$6.75/sq ft; exteriors $2.75–$6.50/sq ft. A 3,000 sq ft Colonial in Vienna or Oakton averages $11,000–$16,000 interior and $12,000–$20,000 exterior. Great Falls and McLean estates with painted brick and extensive trim push higher.
Painting Brick & Hardie Estates the Right Way: Most Great Falls and McLean homes are brick or HardiePlank. For brick we repoint failed mortar, then apply a breathable mineral or masonry primer plus 100% acrylic topcoat — trapping moisture causes spalling. For Hardie we wash, caulk every seam, and spec a flexible 100% acrylic system rated for the Mid-Atlantic freeze-thaw.
Lead-Safe Prep in Pre-1978 Homes: Older Vienna, Falls Church-adjacent, and Fairfax City homes often contain lead paint on original trim and windows. We're EPA RRP-certified and include lead-safe containment ($800–$2,500) line-itemed in every applicable estimate.
Interior vs. Exterior: What Drives NoVA Costs: Interior pricing is driven by 2-story foyers (scaffolding $500–$1,500), heavy crown and chair-rail trim packages, and the original oak handrails owners want painted. Exteriors scale with story count, brick vs. Hardie mix, and the dormer-heavy Colonial rooflines common in Oakton and Vienna.
Cabinet Refinishing in Fairfax & McLean: Cabinet refinishing runs $4,200–$11,000. Most 1990s–2000s Fairfax kitchens are stained oak or cherry that owners now want white or warm gray — that's 2 coats of stain-blocking primer plus 2 conversion-varnish finish coats, sprayed off-site for a factory finish.
HOA & ARB Requirements Across Fairfax County: Reston Association, Burke Centre, Franklin Farm, Fair Lakes, Tysons West*Park, and most Vienna and McLean HOAs enforce pre-approved body/trim/shutter palettes with 2–6 week ARB review. We pull your covenants and submit the full packet — chips, sheen, sample boards — at no charge.
Best Time to Paint in Fairfax–McLean: April–June and September–early November are the prime exterior windows — moderate temps, lower humidity, optimal film formation. July–August works with dawn starts to beat humidity. Interiors run year-round. Most NoVA crews book 3–5 weeks out for exterior peak season.
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The Complete Fairfax-McLean Painting Guide
Everything Fairfax-McLean 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 Fairfax-McLean 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.
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.
Painting Articles and Guides
- Can You Paint Over Wallpaper? 5 Easy Ways to Check Your Walls
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.
- What Is Paint Color Drenching? The Viral Paint Trend Explained
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.
- Can You Paint Brick? How to Paint Brick the Right Way
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.
- How Do I Fix Paint Bubbles? Pro Tips for Better Paint
Paint bubbles are a symptom, not a random defect. The most important step is identifying the cause — moisture, heat, or poor adhesion — before repainting.
- Water-Based vs Oil-Based Paint: How to Choose the Best Paint
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.
- Why Is My Paint Peeling? Top 3 Reasons Paint Fails
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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