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From waterfront estates in South Tampa and Davis Islands to family homes in Wesley Chapel, Brandon, Riverview, and Westchase, our Tampa Bay painters deliver flawless interior painting, exterior repaints, cabinet refinishing, limewash, and brick painting across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties.

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Welcome to That 1 Painter Tampa Bay, owned and operated by Davis Hasenour & Michelle VanMeter and proudly serving the Tampa Bay area. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional painting for homeowners and businesses across Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, Westchase, Carrollwood, South Tampa, and New Tampa — 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-F303867-1), 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.
That 1 Painter Tampa Bay is a locally owned and operated painting company serving the Tampa Bay area. Owners Davis Hasenour & Michelle VanMeter lead a team of background-checked, licensed, and insured professional painters delivering exceptional interior and exterior painting services with a 3-year transferable warranty.

That 1 Painter Tampa Bay covers Hillsborough and Pasco County — from South Tampa and Brandon to Riverview, Plant City, Wesley Chapel, and Zephyrhills — with interior and exterior finishes built for Gulf-coast heat, humidity, and afternoon storms.
A look at the craftsmanship we bring to homes and businesses across the Tampa Bay area. Our recent painting projects include interior repaints in South Tampa and St. Petersburg, exterior stucco refreshes and pool deck coatings in Clearwater and Brandon, and full kitchen cabinet refinishing throughout Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Every Tampa Bay house painting job uses humidity- and UV-resistant coatings applied by licensed, insured local painters who prep, prime, and finish for Florida coastal conditions.

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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Tampa Bay painting pricing reflects three Gulf Coast realities: corrosive salt air from Old Tampa Bay and the Gulf, brutal UV plus daily summer storms that drive mildew growth, and a housing stock dominated by stucco that demands elastomeric coatings. This 2026 guide is built from real jobs across South Tampa, Davis Islands, Westchase, Wesley Chapel, Brandon, Riverview, and St. Petersburg.
* All prices include materials, labor, and prep. Based on 2026 Tampa Bay averages.
Average Painting Cost Per Square Foot in Tampa Bay (2026): Tampa Bay interiors run $2.50–$6.00/sq ft; stucco exteriors $2.25–$5.75/sq ft. A typical 2,200 sq ft Westchase or Wesley Chapel home averages $7,500–$11,000 interior and $7,500–$15,000 exterior, materials, mildewcide wash, and elastomeric topcoat included.
Why Mildew and Salt Prep Decide the Result: Every Tampa Bay exterior gets a low-pressure surfactant wash with a mildewcide additive before primer. Coastal South Tampa, Davis Islands, and St. Pete homes also need salt rinse and rust conversion on fasteners and railings. Skip this prep and mildew telegraphs through your finish coat by the next rainy season.
Interior vs. Exterior: What Drives Tampa Bay Costs: Interior costs are driven by knockdown texture, popcorn ceiling removal requests, and 10–12 ft great-room ceilings common in newer Wesley Chapel and Riverview builds. Exteriors are driven by stucco condition, story count, and elastomeric vs. flat-acrylic spec — elastomeric runs 15–20% more material cost but is the only durable choice within a few miles of saltwater.
Cabinet Refinishing for Tampa Bay Kitchens: Cabinet refinishing in Tampa Bay runs $3,500–$9,500. We pull doors to our climate-controlled spray shop because the humidity in your garage will ruin an on-site spray finish. Conversion-varnish topcoats hold up to coastal humidity for 8–12 years.
HOA Paint Requirements Across Tampa Bay: Westchase, FishHawk Ranch, Lakewood Ranch, Tampa Palms, and most Wesley Chapel communities enforce pre-approved Sherwin-Williams palettes with 2–4 week ARB review. We pull your covenants and submit the body/trim/accent packet at no extra charge.
Best Time to Paint in Tampa Bay: October–May is the prime exterior window — drier air, fewer afternoon storms, better film formation. Summer painting is possible but we sequence around the 3 p.m. thunderstorm window every day. Interiors run year-round; AC and dehumidification keep recoat times predictable indoors.
Paint Lifespan on the Gulf Coast: Properly prepped Tampa Bay exteriors with elastomeric systems last 8–12 years; flat acrylic 5–7. Salt-exposed walls within a mile of the water fade and chalk fastest. Interior paint holds 10–15 years in bedrooms and 5–7 in kitchens and baths. SW Emerald and BM Aura Exterior are the premium specs we recommend within the salt zone.

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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