House Painting in Phoenix, AZ

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We Paint Everything

From luxury estates in Troon, Firerock, and Ancala to modern homes in Desert Ridge, Grayhawk, McDowell Mountain Ranch, and Fountain Hills, our Phoenix painters deliver flawless interior painting, stucco exterior repaints, cabinet refinishing, limewash, and brick painting across the Valley of the Sun.

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 Phoenix

"Hired That 1 Painter for our home in Phoenix and the crew was outstanding. Prep was thorough, masking was clean, and the…"

Jordan M.

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"Repainted the entire exterior of our home in Phoenix before listing it. They worked around the weather like pros, came b…"

Taylor R.

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"Used them for a kitchen cabinet refinish in our Phoenix home. The sprayed finish is showroom quality. They masked off th…"

Sam K.

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"Whole-home interior repaint in Phoenix after we moved in. They knocked out the entire house in under a week with a crew…"

Alex P.

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"Hired them for an exterior paint and accent wall on our Phoenix home. The color consultation was thorough and the final…"

Morgan B.

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"Painted the offices for our small business in Phoenix over a weekend so we wouldn't lose a workday. Showed up Friday at…"

Casey L.

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"We had water damage on our ceilings in Phoenix and they handled the patch, prime, and repaint flawlessly. You cannot tel…"

Riley H.

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"Best painting experience we've had in years of owning homes in Phoenix. From the quote to the final walkthrough, every s…"

Jamie S.

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"They repainted our entire interior in Phoenix including all doors and trim. The level of detail on the trim work is what…"

Pat W.

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"Excellent crew that painted the exterior of our Phoenix home. Two stories, dormers, and a porch. They were safe, organiz…"

Dana T.

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"Had them refinish our deck and paint the trim on our home in Phoenix. Sanded everything down, applied stain in even coat…"

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"Hired them after a bad experience with another painter in Phoenix. Night and day difference. They fixed the previous cre…"

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Real Painters, Real People

From the neighborhood we live in.

We're your neighbors in the Valley of the Sun, raising our families in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Arcadia, Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, and across greater Phoenix. From sponsoring the Saguaro High School baseball team to showing up at local fundraisers, BuildHERS meetups, and block-party painting projects, That 1 Painter Phoenix is built by people who love this desert city. When you hire a Phoenix house painter from our crew, you're hiring locals who understand our stucco, our summer sun, our HOA color palettes, and what it takes to protect a Sonoran home - interior and exterior, for the long haul.

Tim & Stephanie Harding, locally owned and operated That 1 Painter Phoenix franchise owners

We're Locally Owned

Welcome to That 1 Painter Phoenix, owned and operated by Tim & Stephanie Harding and proudly serving the Phoenix metro. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional painting for homeowners and businesses across Phoenix, Desert Ridge, Grayhawk, McDowell Mountain Ranch, Fountain Hills, Ancala, Firerock, Scottsdale Mountain, and Troon, 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 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.

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Areas Served

(602) 887-4321

8776 East Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Hours
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 5 PM
Sat
7 AM – 12 PM
Sun
Closed

Recent Phoenix Painting Projects

A look at the craftsmanship we bring to homes and businesses across the Phoenix metro. Our recent Phoenix painting projects span full interior repaints in Arcadia and Biltmore, exterior stucco refreshes and elastomeric coatings throughout Ahwatukee, Desert Ridge, and Paradise Valley, and kitchen cabinet refinishing across Central Phoenix. Every Phoenix house painting job is delivered by licensed, insured local painters using desert-grade, UV-resistant finishes built for Arizona heat and monsoon storms.

Professional exterior painting project in Phoenix by That 1 Painter
Exterior Painting
Professional cabinet & interior painting project in Phoenix by That 1 Painter
Cabinet & Interior Painting
Professional exterior painting project in Phoenix by That 1 Painter
Exterior Painting
Professional interior painting project in Phoenix by That 1 Painter
Interior Painting
Professional exterior painting project in Phoenix by That 1 Painter
Exterior Painting
Professional interior painting project in Phoenix by That 1 Painter
Interior Painting
Paint It Forward

Every year, our Phoenix 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 Phoenix 2026 Guide

Phoenix painting pricing is shaped by three desert realities: extreme UV that can push stucco surface temps past 150°F in summer, monsoon-driven moisture cycling that opens hairline cracks, and the city's overwhelming share of stucco-clad single-story and two-story homes. This 2026 guide reflects real Phoenix jobs across Desert Ridge, Arcadia, Ahwatukee, Grayhawk, McDowell Mountain Ranch, and Fountain Hills.

Project Type
Low
High
Average
Interior (per sq ft)
$2.50
$6.00
$3.85
Exterior (per sq ft)
$2.25
$5.75
$3.75
Cabinet Refinishing
$3,500
$9,500
$6,000
Single Room
$400
$1,000
$650
Whole-Home Interior
$4,500
$16,000
$9,000
Whole-Home Exterior (stucco)
$5,500
$20,000
$11,000

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

2026 Phoenix Guide

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

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

What painting really costs in Phoenix

Phoenix painting pricing is shaped by three desert realities: extreme UV that can push stucco surface temps past 150°F in summer, monsoon-driven moisture cycling that opens hairline cracks, and the city's overwhelming share of stucco-clad single-story and two-story homes. This 2026 guide reflects real Phoenix jobs across Desert Ridge, Arcadia, Ahwatukee, Grayhawk, McDowell Mountain Ranch, and Fountain Hills.

Average cost by project type

2026 Phoenix

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

Interior (per sq ft)$3.85 avg
Low $2.50High $6.00
Exterior (per sq ft)$3.75 avg
Low $2.25High $5.75
Cabinet Refinishing$6,000 avg
Low $3,500High $9,500
Single Room$650 avg
Low $400High $1,000
Whole-Home Interior$9,000 avg
Low $4,500High $16,000
Whole-Home Exterior (stucco)$11,000 avg
Low $5,500High $20,000
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 Painting Cost Per Square Foot in Phoenix (2026)

Phoenix interiors run $2.50–$6.00/sq ft; stucco exteriors $2.25–$5.75/sq ft. A typical 2,200 sq ft Arcadia or Desert Ridge home averages $7,500–$11,000 interior and $7,500–$15,000 exterior, materials and prep included.

Why Stucco Prep Decides the Result

Most Phoenix homes are stucco, and stucco fails predictably: spiderweb cracks from thermal cycling, popouts from monsoon moisture, and chalking from UV. Our Phoenix crews pressure-wash, route and seal cracks with elastomeric patch, prime any bare stucco, and finish with a high-build elastomeric coating that bridges hairline movement. Skipping any one of those steps means failure within two summers.

Interior vs. Exterior: What Drives Phoenix Costs

Interior costs scale with knockdown texture, 10–12 ft great-room ceilings, and the heavy trim packages common in Troon and Estancia. Exterior pricing is almost entirely driven by stucco condition, story count, and elastomeric vs. flat acrylic spec, elastomeric runs ~15–20% more in material but extends lifespan dramatically.

Cabinet Refinishing: A Top Phoenix Upgrade

Phoenix kitchen cabinet refinishing runs $3,500–$9,500 depending on size and door style. We spray-finish with conversion varnish or post-cat lacquer in our climate-controlled shop, critical in Phoenix, where ambient dust and 110°F garages ruin on-site spray attempts.

HOA Paint Requirements in the Valley

Communities in Anthem, Estrella, Verrado, DC Ranch, and Sun City all enforce pre-approved Dunn-Edwards or Sherwin-Williams palettes with submission and 2–4 week ARB review. We pull your CC&Rs, submit the body/trim/accent packet, and coordinate approval at no charge.

Best Time to Paint in Phoenix

Exterior season is October–April, when overnight lows stay above 50°F and substrate temps don't break the 90°F application ceiling. May–September exteriors require 5 a.m. starts and east-facing-first sequencing. Interiors run year-round. Monsoon humidity in July–August can extend recoat windows by hours.

Paint Lifespan in the Sonoran Desert

On properly prepped Phoenix stucco, elastomeric systems last 8–12 years; flat acrylic 5–7. South-facing and west-facing walls fade and chalk first. Interior paint holds 10–15 years in bedrooms, 5–7 in kitchens and baths. Premium Dunn-Edwards Evershield and SW Emerald deliver the best UV resistance available in this market.

How to hire a painter in Phoenix

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 Phoenix at (602) 887-4321, 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 Phoenix Painting Guide

Everything Phoenix 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 Phoenix team.

Our Phoenix 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.

Professional house painting cost in Phoenix depends on square footage, surface condition, paint grade, and prep. That 1 Painter Phoenix provides detailed, line-item free estimates for homeowners across Phoenix, Desert Ridge, Grayhawk, McDowell Mountain Ranch, Fountain Hills, Ancala, Firerock, Scottsdale Mountain, Troon so you know exactly what's included before work begins.

Book your free Phoenix painting estimate online or call our local office. A project manager will meet you at your home in Phoenix, Desert Ridge, Grayhawk, McDowell Mountain Ranch, Fountain Hills, Ancala, Firerock, Scottsdale Mountain, Troon, walk every surface, discuss colors and finishes, and deliver a clear, no-obligation quote — typically within 24 hours of the walkthrough.

Most Phoenix interior painting projects take one to three days per area, while exterior repaints take three to seven days depending on prep, story count, and home size. Your local crew will give you a clear day-by-day timeline before the project starts.

Yes. Our Phoenix color consultants help homeowners choose palettes that hold up to Phoenix's climate and read beautifully against your home's architecture. We recommend products built for the local climate and your specific surfaces.

That 1 Painter Phoenix offers interior painting, exterior painting, cabinet painting, brick painting, limewash, drywall and stucco repair, wood staining, deck and fence refinishing, commercial painting, and pre-listing Sell Ready services for Realtors. Our team handles prep, protection, and a professional finish on every project.

Yes. That 1 Painter Phoenix is fully licensed and insured for residential and commercial work. Our crews are trained, and carry full liability and workers' comp coverage — so your home is protected from arrival to final walkthrough.

That 1 Painter Phoenix backs every completed project with a 3-year transferable warranty — one of the strongest in the industry. If covered workmanship issues like peeling, cracking, or bubbling appear during the warranty period, our local team will inspect the problem in person and make it right.

We serve Phoenix, Desert Ridge, Grayhawk, McDowell Mountain Ranch, Fountain Hills, Ancala, Firerock, Scottsdale Mountain, Troon, plus surrounding communities throughout the Phoenix metro. Whether you're in a historic home, a custom estate, or a modern build, our team delivers the same craftsmanship and attention to detail.