House Painting in Greater Boston, MA

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We Paint Everything

Our Greater Boston, MA crews paint everything: walls, ceilings, trim, doors, cabinets, exteriors, decks, and commercial interiors. We work across Ashland, Beverly, and Brookline with the durability standards required by a cold-winter Northeastern climate.

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

Painting Services We Offer

  • 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.

Trusted Paint Partners

Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Behr
PPG
Romabio
Tony Arsenault, locally owned and operated That 1 Painter Greater Boston franchise owner

We're Locally Owned

My name is Tony Arsenault. I’m a husband and proud father of four amazing adult children. Professionally, I spent more than 30 years as a Corporate Sales Executive before transitioning into the next chapter of my journey as an entrepreneur and business investor. After decades in the corporate world, I realized it was time to channel my experience, leadership, and unwavering drive into building something with deeper purpose—a local company rooted in service, community, and people-first values. My vision is to create a culture where everyone matters: our employees, our painters, our referral partners, and of course, our clients. While we bring the expertise and professionalism of a big business, we operate with the heart, care, and personal touch of a small business. At the end of the day, my goal is simple: to create meaningful impact, deliver exceptional results, and change people’s lives for the better.

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.

Locally Owned Professional Painting Company in Greater Boston, Massachusetts

That 1 Painter Greater Boston is a locally owned and operated painting company led by Tony Arsenault, serving Greater Boston and surrounding communities with licensed and insured crews and a 3-year transferable warranty.

Aerial view of Greater Boston Massachusetts residential neighborhoods served by That 1 Painter

Areas Served

Out of Lexington, That 1 Painter Greater Boston covers the metro and its inner suburbs, Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Waltham, and 127 more, one local crew for triple-deckers, brownstones, and everything in between, with free estimates.

Contact Info

(617) 275-7030


Lexington, MA 2421

Hours
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 5 PM
Sat–Sun
Closed

Areas served by That 1 Painter Greater Boston

  • Acton, MA, ZIP 01720
  • Andover, MA, ZIP 01810
  • Arlington, MA, ZIP 02474, 02476
  • Ashland, MA, ZIP 01721
  • Auburndale, MA, ZIP 02466
  • Avon, MA, ZIP 02322
  • Babson Park, MA, ZIP 02457
  • Bedford, MA, ZIP 01730
  • Bellingham, MA, ZIP 02019
  • Belmont, MA, ZIP 02478
  • Beverly, MA, ZIP 01915
  • Boston, MA, ZIP 02108, 02109, 02110, 02111, 02113, 02114, 02115, 02116, 02118, 02119, 02121, 02122, 02125, 02126, 02127, 02128, 02129, 02130, 02131, 02132, 02133, 02134, 02135, 02136, 02163, 02199, 02203, 02205, 02210, 02215
  • Boxborough, MA, ZIP 01719
  • Boxford, MA, ZIP 01921
  • Braintree, MA, ZIP 02184
  • Bridgewater, MA, ZIP 02324, 02325
  • Brockton, MA, ZIP 02301
  • Brookline, MA, ZIP 02445, 02446
  • Burlington, MA, ZIP 01803
  • Byfield, MA, ZIP 01922
  • Cambridge, MA, ZIP 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02142
  • Canton, MA, ZIP 02021
  • Carlisle, MA, ZIP 01741
  • Chelsea, MA, ZIP 02150
  • Chestnut Hill, MA, ZIP 02467
  • Cohasset, MA, ZIP 02025
  • Concord, MA, ZIP 01742
  • Danvers, MA, ZIP 01923
  • Dedham, MA, ZIP 02026
  • Dorchester Center, MA, ZIP 02124
  • Dover, MA, ZIP 02030
  • East Walpole, MA, ZIP 02032
  • Essex, MA, ZIP 01929
  • Everett, MA, ZIP 02149
  • Foxborough, MA, ZIP 02035
  • Franklin, MA, ZIP 02038
  • Georgetown, MA, ZIP 01833
  • Gloucester, MA, ZIP 01930
  • Groveland, MA, ZIP 01834
  • Hanscom Afb, MA, ZIP 01731
  • Hingham, MA, ZIP 02043
  • Holbrook, MA, ZIP 02343
  • Holliston, MA, ZIP 01746
  • Hopkinton, MA, ZIP 01748
  • Hull, MA, ZIP 02045
  • Ipswich, MA, ZIP 01938
  • Lexington, MA, ZIP 02420, 02421
  • Lincoln, MA, ZIP 01773
  • Lynn, MA, ZIP 01901, 01902, 01904, 01905
  • Lynnfield, MA, ZIP 01940
  • Malden, MA, ZIP 02148
  • Manchester, MA, ZIP 01944
  • Mansfield, MA, ZIP 02048
  • Marblehead, MA, ZIP 01945
  • Medfield, MA, ZIP 02052
  • Medford, MA, ZIP 02155
  • Medway, MA, ZIP 02053
  • Melrose, MA, ZIP 02176
  • Middleton, MA, ZIP 01949
  • Millis, MA, ZIP 02054
  • Milton, MA, ZIP 02186
  • Nahant, MA, ZIP 01908
  • Natick, MA, ZIP 01760
  • Needham, MA, ZIP 02492
  • Needham Heights, MA, ZIP 02494
  • Newbury, MA, ZIP 01951
  • Newburyport, MA, ZIP 01950
  • Newton, MA, ZIP 02458
  • Newton Center, MA, ZIP 02459
  • Newton Highlands, MA, ZIP 02461
  • Newton Lower Falls, MA, ZIP 02462
  • Newton Upper Falls, MA, ZIP 02464
  • Newtonville, MA, ZIP 02460
  • Norfolk, MA, ZIP 02056
  • North Andover, MA, ZIP 01845
  • North Attleborough, MA, ZIP 02760, 02763
  • North Easton, MA, ZIP 02356
  • North Reading, MA, ZIP 01864
  • Norton, MA, ZIP 02766
  • Norwood, MA, ZIP 02062
  • Peabody, MA, ZIP 01960
  • Plainville, MA, ZIP 02762
  • Quincy, MA, ZIP 02169, 02170, 02171
  • Randolph, MA, ZIP 02368
  • Raynham, MA, ZIP 02767
  • Reading, MA, ZIP 01867
  • Rehoboth, MA, ZIP 02769
  • Revere, MA, ZIP 02151
  • Rockport, MA, ZIP 01966
  • Rowley, MA, ZIP 01969
  • Roxbury Crossing, MA, ZIP 02120
  • Salem, MA, ZIP 01970
  • Salisbury, MA, ZIP 01952
  • Saugus, MA, ZIP 01906
  • Seekonk, MA, ZIP 02771
  • Sharon, MA, ZIP 02067
  • Sherborn, MA, ZIP 01770
  • Somerville, MA, ZIP 02143
  • South Attleboro, MA, ZIP 02703
  • South Easton, MA, ZIP 02375
  • South Hamilton, MA, ZIP 01982
  • South Walpole, MA, ZIP 02071
  • Stoneham, MA, ZIP 02180
  • Stonehill College, MA, ZIP 02357
  • Stoughton, MA, ZIP 02072
  • Sudbury, MA, ZIP 01776
  • Swampscott, MA, ZIP 01907
  • Taunton, MA, ZIP 02780
  • Topsfield, MA, ZIP 01983
  • Waban, MA, ZIP 02468
  • Wakefield, MA, ZIP 01880
  • Walpole, MA, ZIP 02081
  • Waltham, MA, ZIP 02451, 02452, 02453
  • Watertown, MA, ZIP 02472
  • Wayland, MA, ZIP 01778
  • Wellesley, MA, ZIP 02482
  • Wellesley Hills, MA, ZIP 02481
  • Wenham, MA, ZIP 01984
  • West Bridgewater, MA, ZIP 02379
  • West Newbury, MA, ZIP 01985
  • West Newton, MA, ZIP 02465
  • West Somerville, MA, ZIP 02144
  • Weston, MA, ZIP 02493
  • Westwood, MA, ZIP 02090
  • Weymouth, MA, ZIP 02188, 02189, 02190, 02191
  • Wilmington, MA, ZIP 01887
  • Winchester, MA, ZIP 01890
  • Winter Hill, MA, ZIP 02145
  • Winthrop, MA, ZIP 02152
  • Woburn, MA, ZIP 01801
  • Wrentham, MA, ZIP 02093

Recent Greater Boston Painting Projects

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

Brick Colonial Exterior Repaint in Greater Boston by That 1 Painter

Professional exterior painting project in Greater Boston by That 1 Painter
Exterior Painting

White Cabinet Kitchen Refinish in Greater Boston by That 1 Painter

Professional cabinet & interior painting project in Greater Boston by That 1 Painter
Cabinet & Interior Painting

Ivy-Covered Brick Repaint in Greater Boston by That 1 Painter

Professional exterior painting project in Greater Boston by That 1 Painter
Exterior Painting

Sage Green Cabinet Refinish in Greater Boston by That 1 Painter

Professional cabinet & interior painting project in Greater Boston by That 1 Painter
Cabinet & Interior Painting

Brick Estate Exterior Repaint in Greater Boston by That 1 Painter

Professional exterior painting project in Greater Boston by That 1 Painter
Exterior Painting

Hallway & Trim Refresh in Greater Boston by That 1 Painter

Professional interior painting project in Greater Boston by That 1 Painter
Interior Painting

That 1 Painter Greater Boston Portfolio

  • Brick Colonial Exterior Repaint
  • White Cabinet Kitchen Refinish
  • Ivy-Covered Brick Repaint
  • Sage Green Cabinet Refinish
  • Brick Estate Exterior Repaint
  • Hallway & Trim Refresh
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Every year, our Greater Boston 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 Greater Boston 2026 Guide

Honest pricing for Greater Boston homeowners, built from current 2026 job data across Ashland, Beverly, and Brookline. Every line below reflects real Massachusetts conditions: harsh winter freeze-thaw, ice dams, and salt-laden coastal air, scaffolding access, and product specs that actually last.

Project Type
Low
High
Average
Interior (per sq ft)
$4.50
$7.50
$6.00
Exterior (per sq ft)
$5.00
$9.00
$7.00
Cabinet Refinishing
$5,500
$12,000
$8,500
Single Room
$650
$1,400
$950
Whole-Home Interior
$8,000
$25,000
$15,000
Whole-Home Exterior
$9,500
$30,000
$18,000

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

Greater Boston Painting Cost Guide 2026

Average House Painting Cost Per Square Foot in Greater Boston, MA (2026): Greater Boston interior painting averages $3.25 per square foot in 2026, while exterior work averages $3.10. Pricing reflects harsh winter freeze-thaw, ice dams, and salt-laden coastal air, which drives the prep workload more than labor itself. Whole-home interior projects in Ashland typically invoice between $6,000 and $11,000 fully completed.

Why Tall Homes Cost More to Paint in Greater Boston, MA: Two-story and three-story homes in Greater Boston carry an access surcharge, typically 12–20% of exterior labor, covering scaffolding, ladder jacks, and OSHA fall protection. Ashland and Beverly have a heavy share of taller homes, so estimates from any reputable Greater Boston painter will line-item this access cost transparently.

How Long Does Paint Last in Greater Boston, MA?: In Greater Boston, expect 7 to 10 years exterior, longer for protected elevations. Interior paint typically holds 8–12 years in low-traffic rooms and 5–7 in kitchens, baths, and hallways. Premium products and proper prep are the two single biggest drivers of how long your repaint actually lasts in Massachusetts.

Why Greater Boston Exterior Estimates Include Carpentry Allowances: Most Greater Boston exterior estimates include a carpentry allowance because harsh winter freeze-thaw, ice dams, and salt-laden coastal air drive wood rot at fascia, sill nosings, and bottom siding courses. We carry a small-carpentry crew so Ashland and Beverly projects don't stall waiting for a separate contractor. Typical rot allowance: $400–$1,500 per home.

Why Exterior Projects Often Cost Less Per Square Foot in Greater Boston: Interior painting in Greater Boston costs more per square foot than exterior in most cases, interior trim, doors, ceilings, and color-change work add labor that exterior siding does not. A typical Ashland repaint sees interior runs $3.25/sqft against $3.10/sqft for exterior. Two-story Beverly homes invert this if scaffolding is required.

Freeze-Thaw Damage and Repaint Timing in Greater Boston: Expect 8–15% of total exterior labor in Greater Boston to go toward winter-damage repair: re-caulking, spot priming, replacing rotted sill nosings, and resetting nails that have backed out. Skipping this step is the fastest way to repaint again in three years instead of eight.

Historic District Painting Rules in Greater Boston: If your home sits in a registered historic district near Ashland, paint colors and even sheen levels may require commission approval. Our Greater Boston crews are familiar with historic palettes and the gentler prep methods (low-pressure wash, hand-scraping, lead-safe practices) required on pre-1978 substrates.

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The Complete Greater Boston Painting Guide

Everything Greater Boston 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 Greater Boston 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.

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