House Painting in the Northshore, LA

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Living room before painting, neutral tones
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We Paint Everything

Our Northshore crews paint everything: walls, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinets, exteriors, decks, and commercial interiors. We work across Covington, Mandeville, Madisonville, and Slidell, where Lake Pontchartrain humidity and constant pine shade make mildew treatment and recoat timing part of every scope.

Freshly painted interior living room with bright walls and clean trim work

Interior Painting

Transform your living spaces with flawless color and finish.

Interior Painting
Exterior house painting project with crisp siding and updated curb appeal

Exterior Painting

Curb appeal that lasts. Expert coatings for every climate.

Exterior Painting
Commercial painting project in a polished business interior

Commercial Painting

Professional-grade finishes that elevate your business space.

Commercial Painting
Kitchen cabinet painting project with a smooth factory-style finish

Cabinet Painting

Refresh your kitchen with a smooth, factory-quality finish.

Cabinet Painting
Limewash finish adding texture and depth to painted masonry

Limewash

Authentic European lime-based finishes for timeless texture and depth.

Limewash
Painted brick exterior with a durable updated finish

Brick Painting

Breathe new life into brick with lasting, beautiful color.

Brick Painting

Trusted Paint Partners

Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Behr
PPG
Romabio

Honest Reviews of That 1 Painter Northshore

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"I was very hesitant using paint for cabinets. After researching varied options and after meeting with the sales person m…"

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"They took my drab white house and transformed it into a dreamy blue cottage complete with Robin eggs blue porch ceiling,…"

Lynn Ben'Ami

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"That Painter did a great job. I had the interior painted and it was done within the time frame promised and the painters…"

NAVJOT REDPATH

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"Fresh new look with a great dependable team. They took the time to do a wonderful job and worked with me as adjustments…"

Rhonda Davis

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"Monica is super kind and so is the team. I know from personal experience that they will do whatever they can to not only…"

Chelsey Salisbury

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"They did a great job and very polite. Thanks"

MICHAEL SOILEAU

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"The company is one of the best companies I have had the pleasure of working with in New Orleans. They went above and bey…"

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"My experience with 1 Painter was exceptional from start to finish. I initially reached out to have a few rooms painted,…"

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"The team was very responsive, quick, and professional. Everyone I spoke with was extremely friendly and helpful. Highly…"

Ashley Scharr

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"I just posted a review and meant it to be a 5 but realized I hit 4!"

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"This was a great experience. Everyone was very responsive and professional. They accommodated some last minute changes.…"

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ADAM BROUSSARD, locally owned and operated That 1 Painter Northshore franchise owner

We're Locally Owned

We are locally owned and operated by Adam Broussard, serving Covington, Mandeville, Madisonville, and Slidell with our crews and a 3-year written warranty. Every estimate is reviewed by ownership, no call centers.

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.

Aerial view of Northshore neighborhoods served by That 1 Painter Northshore

Areas Served

We serve Covington, Mandeville, Madisonville, Slidell, and the surrounding St. Tammany Parish communities on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain; repainting everything from Olde Towne Slidell and downtown Covington historic wood-frame homes to Beau Chene golf-course houses, Lakeshore Drive waterfront estates, and Tchefuncte River cottages, inside and out.

(504) 217-2035
Mandeville, LA
Hours
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 5 PM
Sat
8 AM – 12 PM
Sun
Closed
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Recent Northshore Painting Projects

A look at the craftsmanship we bring to homes and businesses across the Northshore. From full-home interior repaints and kitchen cabinet refinishing to exterior siding, stucco, and trim work, every painting project in the Northshore 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 the Northshore trust us to deliver.

Professional exterior painting project in the Northshore by That 1 Painter
Exterior Painting
Professional interior painting project in the Northshore by That 1 Painter
Interior Painting
Professional exterior painting project in the Northshore by That 1 Painter
Exterior Painting
Professional interior painting project in the Northshore by That 1 Painter
Interior Painting
Professional exterior painting project in the Northshore by That 1 Painter
Exterior Painting
Professional commercial painting project in the Northshore by That 1 Painter
Commercial Painting
Paint It Forward

Every year, our team on the Northshore 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 the Northshore 2026 Guide

What painting really costs on the Northshore in 2026: this guide is built from completed jobs across Covington, Mandeville, Madisonville, and Slidell, priced for the Lake Pontchartrain humidity, pine shade, and storm exposure that drive prep depth here.

Project Type
Low
High
Average
Interior (per sq ft)
$2.75
$5.25
$3.50
Exterior (per sq ft)
$2.50
$4.75
$3.25
Cabinet Refinishing
$3,200
$7,500
$4,800
Single Room
$450
$1,200
$750
Whole-Home Interior
$4,800
$14,000
$8,500
Whole-Home Exterior
$3,800
$11,500
$6,200

* All prices include materials, labor, and prep. Based on 2026 Northshore averages.

2026 Northshore Guide

What painting costs in Northshore, and how to hire right.

An honest, in-depth breakdown from That 1 Painter Northshore. No fluff, no upsells, just the numbers and the questions that protect your home.

What painting really costs in Northshore

What painting really costs on the Northshore in 2026: this guide is built from completed jobs across Covington, Mandeville, Madisonville, and Slidell, priced for the Lake Pontchartrain humidity, pine shade, and storm exposure that drive prep depth here.

Average cost by project type

2026 Northshore

Bars are scaled to the highest average in the table, quick visual of where each project lands.

Interior (per sq ft)$3.50 avg
Low $2.75High $5.25
Exterior (per sq ft)$3.25 avg
Low $2.50High $4.75
Cabinet Refinishing$4,800 avg
Low $3,200High $7,500
Single Room$750 avg
Low $450High $1,200
Whole-Home Interior$8,500 avg
Low $4,800High $14,000
Whole-Home Exterior$6,200 avg
Low $3,800High $11,500
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

Average House Painting Cost Per Square Foot on the Northshore, LA (2026)

Northshore interior painting averages $3.25 per square foot in 2026, while exterior work averages $3.10. Pricing reflects intense humidity, heavy rain, and tropical storm exposure, which drives the prep workload more than labor itself. Whole-home interior projects on the Northshore typically invoice between $6,000 and $11,000 fully completed.

How Northshore's Humidity Shapes Your Painting Estimate

Painting in Louisiana requires aggressive moisture management. Northshore 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 Covington and Mandeville projects so paint bonds rather than blisters.

Color Consultation, Sampling, and Trends in Northshore

Light on the Northshore reads cooler in winter and warmer in summer, which can shift how a paint chip looks on the wall. We provide complimentary in-home consultations and large drawdown samples so Covington and Mandeville clients can see colors at full scale before committing. Louisiana-popular palettes lean toward warm whites, deep greens, and limewash earth tones in 2026.

Coastal Painting Considerations for Northshore Homes

Coastal homes within a few miles of saltwater see accelerated corrosion at fasteners, railings, and window flashing. In Northshore, we spec mildewcide-fortified, 100% acrylic exterior systems rated for tropical exposure along with rust-converting metal primers for any ferrous metal, and we wash exteriors with a mild surfactant before priming to lift salt deposits. Covington and Mandeville projects are estimated with these steps included.

Wood Rot, Siding Repair, and Carpentry Add-Ons in Northshore

Most Northshore exterior estimates include a carpentry allowance because intense humidity, heavy rain, and tropical storm exposure drive wood rot at fascia, sill nosings, and bottom siding courses. We carry a small-carpentry crew so Covington and Mandeville projects don't stall waiting for a separate contractor. Typical rot allowance: $400–$1,500 per home.

Two-Story and Scaffolding Surcharges in Northshore

Two-story and three-story homes on the Northshore carry an access surcharge, typically 12–20% of exterior labor, covering scaffolding, ladder jacks, and OSHA fall protection. Covington and Mandeville have a heavy share of taller homes, so estimates from any reputable Northshore painter will line-item this access cost transparently.

Why Exterior Projects Often Cost Less Per Square Foot in Northshore

Exterior projects on the Northshore look bigger but often invoice lower per square foot because siding is repetitive surface area. Interior pricing climbs with cut-ins, doors, closets, and ceiling work. The honest comparison is total project price, not per-square-foot rate.

How to hire a painter in Northshore

Seven checks that separate a real pro from a risk.

  1. 1

    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. 2

    Verify license & insurance

    Ask for current certificates of liability and workers' comp. If they can't produce them, walk away.

  3. 3

    Know who's on site

    crews vs. day-labor subs. Same lead every day? Continuity protects quality.

  4. 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. 5

    Read the warranty

    Look for a written, transferable warranty. That 1 Painter backs every project 3 years, transferable to the next owner.

  6. 6

    Check reviews that matter

    Google reviews on the local market page, BBB profile, and references from real homeowners, not a glossy brochure.

  7. 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 Northshore at (504) 217-2035, written quotes, no pressure.

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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 Northshore Painting Guide

Everything Northshore 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 Northshore team.

Our Northshore Painting Services

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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.

Most Northshore 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 on the Northshore average $3.10/sqft, depending on siding type and prep needs in Covington and Mandeville.

Most whole-home interiors on the Northshore finish inside one week. Exteriors stretch longer when intense humidity, heavy rain, and tropical storm exposure push us into morning-only painting windows during late fall through early spring, when humidity finally drops.

The most stable exterior painting window on the Northshore is late fall through early spring, when humidity finally drops. We monitor dew point and 72-hour rain probability for every Covington and Mandeville project, a forecast alone isn't enough in Louisiana.

Every That 1 Painter Northshore project carries a 3-year transferable warranty against peeling, blistering, and adhesion failure on properly prepped surfaces. The warranty stays with the home if you sell, a real differentiator in Covington and Mandeville resale.

Absolutely, many Covington and Mandeville HOAs require ARC submission and a 30-day notice. We pull approved palettes, prepare color boards, and submit on your behalf so the Northshore repaint stays compliant from start to finish.

Cabinet refinishing on the Northshore 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 Covington and Mandeville kitchen wear.

Northshore's humid Gulf Coast climate requires aggressive prep, mildew wash, surfactant rinse, and mildewcide-fortified topcoats. We use mildewcide-fortified, 100% acrylic exterior systems rated for tropical exposure on all exterior Northshore work so mildew doesn't telegraph through the finish during the next humid season.

Book a free in-home estimate at our Northshore office and we'll measure, photograph, and document every surface, then send you a written, line-item proposal within 48 hours. We serve Covington, Mandeville, Madisonville, and Slidell with same-week appointments.
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