"Excellent job getting house ready to go on the market."
Carlisle Jeffcoat
House Painting in Lake Murray, SC
Your House Painting Toolbox
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We Paint Everything
Our Lake Murray, SC crews paint everything: walls, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinets, exteriors, decks, and commercial interiors. We work across Chapin, Columbia, and Irmo with the durability standards required by a humid southeastern climate.
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
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
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Honest Reviews of That 1 Painter Lake Murray
"I would like to express my deepest gratitude for the patience, expertise, and kindness that was shown to me by Bo Evans…"
Sabrina Hunter
"We had such a great experience with That 1 Painter! Bo Evans and his team were wonderful to work with from beginning to…"
Teresa Taylor
"He did an excellent job with our home. Wil trust he and his crew again, and will recommend him to others."
Bobby Campbell
"Excellent job getting house ready to go on the market."
Carlisle Jeffcoat
"I would like to express my deepest gratitude for the patience, expertise, and kindness that was shown to me by Bo Evans…"
Sabrina Hunter
"We had such a great experience with That 1 Painter! Bo Evans and his team were wonderful to work with from beginning to…"
Teresa Taylor
"He did an excellent job with our home. Wil trust he and his crew again, and will recommend him to others."
Bobby Campbell
"Bo and his crew were great to work with. Very professional and did the job on time and efficiently."
Lynn Dowd
"We had a fantastic experience with That 1 Painter with Bo and Luke. They stained the pillars on the front of our home, a…"
Erin
"Bo and his team were amazing from start to finish. Professional, punctual, reliable, skilled, patient, kind. Our first i…"
Libby Reitman
"Great team of painters. Did a great job,good follow up was very good also. I will use again"
James Aker
"Bo has showed me extreme customer service. Even though I couldn’t book the cabinet resurfacing with him, he went above a…"
T C
"Bo & Crew are painting professionals that are as particular as I am about details and service. Everything was done on-ti…"
Kevin Bowers
"Excellent communication. Workers were on time and took care of my home as it was theirs. Love, love the paint job and fe…"
Joan Mcalister
"Bo and his team at That One Painter were phenomenal! Timely, accurate and a great finished product. They even came back…"
Sam Cullum
We're Locally Owned
That 1 Painter Lake Murray is owned and operated by Bo Evans, serving Chapin, Columbia, and Irmo with our crews and a 3-year written warranty.
Your painting project means as much to us as it does to you. We're 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.
Areas Served
That 1 Painter Lake Murray serves the Lake Murray corridor and Columbia metro across Chapin, Irmo, Lexington, Seven Oaks, and downtown Columbia, where reflected UV off the lake, subtropical humidity, and pollen-heavy springs make UV-resistant, mildew-resistant systems essential.
(803) 281-0949
Lake Murray, SC
Hours
- Mon–Sat
- 8 AM – 5 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Painting Services in Chapin, SC
Chapin sits on the north shore of Lake Murray in Lexington and Richland counties, with Timberlake and Night Harbor lakefront customs, Amicks Ferry waterfront stock, and newer HOA-governed subdivisions along Highway 76. Reflected UV off Lake Murray, pine pollen, and subtropical humidity drive the Chapin exterior repaint cycle.
Our Chapin crew handles UV-resistant lakefront systems, deck and dock staining, HOA ARC-coordinated repaints, cabinet refinishing, and interior refreshes. Every project is backed by our 3-year transferable warranty.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Chapin
ChapinTimberlakeNight HarborAmicks Ferry
Painting Services in Columbia, SC
Columbia is South Carolina's capital, with Shandon and Heathwood 1920s-1940s historic stock, Rosewood bungalows, Forest Acres midcentury homes, and downtown historic commercial buildings. Humidity, pollen-heavy springs, and summer thunderstorms shape every Columbia exterior spec.
Our Columbia crew handles historic-home restorations, painted-brick and HardiePlank exteriors, museum-quality cabinet refinishing, and interior refreshes. Every project is backed by our 3-year transferable warranty on properly prepped surfaces.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Columbia
ShandonHeathwoodRosewoodForest AcresDowntown Columbia
Painting Services in Irmo, SC
Irmo sits between Columbia and Lake Murray in Richland and Lexington counties, with Friarsgate and Coldstream subdivisions, Ballentine lakefront stock, and ranch neighborhoods along St. Andrews Road. Humidity, pollen, and thunderstorm cycles drive the Irmo repaint cycle.
Our Irmo scope covers HOA-coordinated repaints, HardiePlank and painted-brick work, cabinet refinishing, and interior refreshes. Every project comes with a 3-year transferable warranty.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Irmo
IrmoBallentineFriarsgateColdstream
Painting Services in Lexington, SC
Lexington is the fast-growing Lexington County seat on the south shore of Lake Murray, with historic downtown stock, Old Cherokee subdivisions, and lakefront customs along the waterfront. Reflected UV off the lake, humidity, and pollen-heavy springs drive the Lexington exterior spec.
Our Lexington crew handles UV-resistant lakefront systems, deck and dock staining, HOA-coordinated repaints, cabinet refinishing, and interior refreshes. Every project is backed by our 3-year transferable warranty.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lexington
Downtown LexingtonLake Murray waterfrontOld CherokeeBarr Lake
Painting Services in Seven Oaks, SC
Seven Oaks is a suburban Lexington County community between Irmo and Columbia along the St. Andrews corridor, with ranch stock, midcentury subdivisions, and newer HOA-governed pockets. Humidity, mildew pressure on shaded elevations, and pine pollen drive repaint cycles here.
Our Seven Oaks scope covers mildew-resistant systems, HardiePlank and painted-brick work, cabinet refinishing, and interior refreshes. Every project comes with a 3-year transferable warranty.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Seven Oaks
Seven OaksPiney WoodsSt. Andrews corridor
Recent Lake Murray Painting Projects
A look at the craftsmanship we bring to homes and businesses across Lake Murray. From full-home interior repaints and kitchen cabinet refinishing to exterior siding, stucco, and trim work, every painting project in Lake Murray is prepped, primed, and finished by licensed, insured local painters. Browse recent residential and commercial painting projects to see the color matching, surface prep, and clean lines homeowners across Lake Murray trust us to deliver.
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Cabinet & Interior Painting
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Cabinet & Interior Painting
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Interior Painting
Every year, our Lake Murray 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 Lake Murray 2026 Guide
Honest pricing for Lake Murray homeowners, built from current 2026 job data across Chapin, Columbia, and Irmo. Every line below reflects real South Carolina conditions: humidity, summer thunderstorms, and pollen-heavy spring seasons, scaffolding access, and product specs that actually last.
Project Type
Low
High
Average
Interior (per sq ft)
$3.25
$5.50
$4.15
Exterior (per sq ft)
$2.75
$4.75
$3.60
Cabinet Refinishing
$3,200
$7,500
$4,800
Single Room
$450
$1,100
$650
Whole-Home Interior
$5,500
$16,000
$9,500
Whole-Home Exterior
$4,200
$12,500
$7,200
* All prices include materials, labor, and prep. Based on 2026 Lake Murray averages.
2026 Lake Murray Guide
What painting costs in Lake Murray, and how to hire right.
An honest, in-depth breakdown from That 1 Painter Lake Murray. No fluff, no upsells, just the numbers and the questions that protect your home.
What painting really costs in Lake Murray
Honest pricing for Lake Murray homeowners, built from current 2026 job data across Chapin, Columbia, and Irmo. Every line below reflects real South Carolina conditions: humidity, summer thunderstorms, and pollen-heavy spring seasons, scaffolding access, and product specs that actually last.
Average cost by project type
2026 Lake MurrayBars are scaled to the highest average in the table, quick visual of where each project lands.
Interior (per sq ft)$4.15 avg
Low $3.25High $5.50
Exterior (per sq ft)$3.60 avg
Low $2.75High $4.75
Cabinet Refinishing$4,800 avg
Low $3,200High $7,500
Single Room$650 avg
Low $450High $1,100
Whole-Home Interior$9,500 avg
Low $5,500High $16,000
Whole-Home Exterior$7,200 avg
Low $4,200High $12,500
Average Low-High range
Where your money actually goes
A quality paint job is mostly labor and prep, not paint. Here's the typical split on a properly bid project.
Surface prep · 40%
Wash, scrape, sand, patch, caulk, prime
Labor & supervision · 30%
Skilled hands, lead on site daily
Paint & materials · 20%
Premium products, correct sheen, 2 coats
Protection & cleanup · 10%
Floors, furniture, landscaping, final walk
Lake Murray Painting Cost Per Square Foot, 2026 Pricing Guide
Professional interior painting in Lake Murray typically runs $2.50 to $4.75 per square foot in 2026, with most Lake Murray homeowners paying $3.25 to $3.75 for prep, two coats, and trim. A standard 2,200 sq ft home in Chapin or Columbia usually lands between $6,200 and $9,800 fully painted. Pricing scales with ceiling height, trim package, and color-change complexity.
What a 3-Year Painting Warranty Actually Covers in Lake Murray
Our Lake Murray projects carry a 3-year transferable warranty covering peeling, blistering, and adhesion failure on properly prepped surfaces. That matters in South Carolina because most fly-by-night painters only stand behind work for 30–90 days, leaving Chapin and Columbia homeowners exposed when humidity, summer thunderstorms, and pollen-heavy spring seasons surface within the first two years.
Restoring Historic Trim and Siding in Lake Murray, SC
If your home sits in a registered historic district near Chapin, paint colors and even sheen levels may require commission approval. Our Lake Murray crews are familiar with historic palettes and the gentler prep methods (low-pressure wash, hand-scraping, lead-safe practices) required on pre-1978 substrates.
Why Lake Murray Families Are Choosing Zero-VOC Interior Paint
Low-VOC and zero-VOC interior products have closed the durability gap and now perform on par with traditional paints. For Lake Murray families with kids, pets, or sensitivities, we default to low-VOC interior systems, particularly in nurseries and kitchens across Chapin and Columbia.
Optimal Painting Seasons for Lake Murray Homes
The best window for exterior painting in Lake Murray is spring and fall shoulder seasons before peak humidity. We monitor dew point, surface temperature, and 72-hour rain probability before scheduling, a forecast number alone is not enough in South Carolina. Interior projects run year-round in Chapin and Columbia.
Wood Rot, Siding Repair, and Carpentry Add-Ons in Lake Murray
Most Lake Murray exterior estimates include a carpentry allowance because humidity, summer thunderstorms, and pollen-heavy spring seasons drive wood rot at fascia, sill nosings, and bottom siding courses. We carry a small-carpentry crew so Chapin and Columbia projects don't stall waiting for a separate contractor. Typical rot allowance: $400–$1,500 per home.
Moisture, Mildew, and Prep Pricing in Lake Murray, SC
Painting in South Carolina requires aggressive moisture management. Lake Murray homes routinely show mildew on north-facing siding, swollen trim around bath fans, and chalking on south-facing brick. We allocate dedicated prep days for Chapin and Columbia projects so paint bonds rather than blisters.
How to hire a painter in Lake Murray
Seven checks that separate a real pro from a risk.
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Get line-item estimates
Real bids spell out surfaces, prep, exact products & sheens, number of coats, and timeline, not a round number on a business card.
- 2
Verify license & insurance
Ask for current certificates of liability and workers' comp. If they can't produce them, walk away.
- 3
Know who's on site
crews vs. day-labor subs. Same lead every day? Continuity protects quality.
- 4
Pin down the prep process
Wash, scrape, sand, caulk, patch, prime. 70% of a quality job lives in prep, if it's not itemized, the bid is incomplete.
- 5
Read the warranty
Look for a written, transferable warranty. That 1 Painter backs every project 3 years, transferable to the next owner.
- 6
Check reviews that matter
Google reviews on the local market page, BBB profile, and references from real homeowners, not a glossy brochure.
- 7
Watch the red flags
Cash-only deals, large up-front deposits, and "sign today" pressure are the most common signs of a job that won't finish well.
Smart questions to ask before you sign
Copy/paste these into your next estimate call.
- What specific paint brand, line, and sheen are you using on each surface?
- How many coats are included and what does the prep scope look like?
- Who handles color consultation, drawdowns, and HOA paperwork?
- What is the daily start time, end time, and total project duration?
- How do you protect floors, furniture, and landscaping?
- What is the payment schedule and what triggers each milestone?
- How do you handle change orders or scope additions mid-project?
Ready for a real, line-item estimate?
Call That 1 Painter Lake Murray at (803) 281-0949, written quotes, no pressure.
Our 3-Year Warranty
Your peace of mind, at the top of mind with our three-year transferable warranty. Covers the painting job, even if you sell the house.
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The Complete Lake Murray Painting Guide
Everything Lake Murray 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 Lake Murray team.
Our Lake Murray Painting Services
- Interior Painting in Lake Murray
- Exterior Painting in Lake Murray
- Cabinet Painting in Lake Murray
- Deck Staining in Lake Murray
- Fence Staining in Lake Murray
- Pressure Washing in Lake Murray
- Drywall Repair in Lake Murray
- Popcorn Ceiling Removal in Lake Murray
- Limewash in Lake Murray
- Brick Painting in Lake Murray
- Repair & Maintenance in Lake Murray
- Sell-Ready Services in Lake Murray
- Commercial Painting in Lake Murray
- Stucco Repair in Lake Murray
- Caulking in Lake Murray
Book an Appointment
Three simple steps from request to wow-worthy finish.
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Book your appointment
Pick a service, date & time that works for you.
- 2
Walk the project & get your quote
A local pro confirms scope and sends a clear written estimate.
- 3
We paint, you say wow
Our crew shows up on time and leaves the space spotless.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about pricing, timelines, services, warranty coverage, and working with That 1 Painter.
Lake Murray's humid southeastern climate requires aggressive prep, mildew wash, surfactant rinse, and mildewcide-fortified topcoats. We use mildew-resistant 100% acrylic with anti-fungal additives on all exterior Lake Murray work so mildew doesn't telegraph through the finish during the next humid season.
Cabinet refinishing in Lake Murray runs $3,500–$7,200 for a typical kitchen in 2026, about 25% the cost of replacement. We use bonding primer and conversion varnish or 2K urethane for a sprayed factory-grade finish that holds up to Chapin and Columbia kitchen wear.
Most Lake Murray interior projects run $2.50–$4.75 per square foot in 2026, with the average whole-home interior landing between $6,000 and $11,000. Exterior projects in Lake Murray average $3.10/sqft, depending on siding type and prep needs in Chapin and Columbia.
The most stable exterior painting window in Lake Murray is spring and fall shoulder seasons before peak humidity. We monitor dew point and 72-hour rain probability for every Chapin and Columbia project, a forecast alone isn't enough in South Carolina.
Most whole-home interiors in Lake Murray finish inside one week. Exteriors stretch longer when humidity, summer thunderstorms, and pollen-heavy spring seasons push us into morning-only painting windows during spring and fall shoulder seasons before peak humidity.
Yes, every Lake Murray project includes a complimentary color consultation with large drawdown samples viewed in your actual light. South Carolina light shifts seasonally, so we always recommend testing samples on multiple walls before committing.
Yes, That 1 Painter Lake Murray is EPA RRP certified for any home built before 1978. We use plastic containment, HEPA vacuums, and lead-safe disposal across all older Chapin and Columbia projects.
Book a free in-home estimate at our Lake Murray office and we'll measure, photograph, and document every surface, then send you a written, line-item proposal within 48 hours. We serve Chapin, Columbia, and Irmo with same-week appointments.