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Avatar for Carnival Custom Painting
Carnival Custom Painting
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Elmendorf, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

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Warranties offered

"Carnival Custom Painting was excellent. Appointment made. Brad arrived on time. Took down info. Bid received via email that night. Bid was reasonable. Scheduled work. Ceilings were done in less time than promised. Excellent job. Clean. Brad came back to evaluate job. Very happy. Definitely recommend if you want a simple, straight forward, great experience at a reasonable price."
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Ace in the Hole Painting LLC
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Elmendorf, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Small jobs welcome

"Nick and team did a phenomenal job painting the entire interior of my house (incl. ceilings, doors, trim, etc). I'm very happy with the final results. Nick was very punctual, organized and quick to respond with any questions and requests. They made it so painless, I just wished I had done it sooner! The quality of their work is incredible. Perfect lines, no dripping and the clean-up was spotless every day. Looks like a brand new house. I can't say enough good things about the experience. We will be doing the exterior of our house soon and I am looking forward to working with Nick again and highly recommend them for all your painting needs."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Casa De Kai
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Elmendorf, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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"Everything went great! Communication was excellent and my flooring looks amazing. Everything went according to plan and I had no issues with the crew. Would definitely recommend using them on your next house project."
Sheet Vinyl
Ceramic Tile
Town Creek Townhomes
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Precision Painting
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Elmendorf, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"Precision painting was excellent to work with! Their team was extremely professional. I was impressed with the quality of their work and the time frame in which they completed the project. I will be hiring precision painting for all my future painting needs!"
Exterior House Paint
Updating Garage Door
Replacing all the caulk around the windows and trim
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Response time1 day
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

If you want to achieve a deeper, darker stain color, wait 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. However, wipe it off faster for a lighter tone. When wiping off the stain during this part of the process, be sure to work in the direction of the wood’s grain for best results.

Choosing the best color for your home exterior should factor in longevity as well as your personal taste. To keep your house looking newly painted as long as possible, stay away from red paint. Although red homes pop and are quintessential for country-style barns, red paint tends to fade fastest in the sun. Go with earth tones if you want paint that best resists fading.

Staining a deck with a rag is typically a better option than using a brush, as it helps the stain penetrate deeper into the wood. However, both brushes and rags are best reserved for detailed work because using these tools on an entire deck can require tediously crawling around on your hands and knees. A pad applicator, sprayer, or roller are preferred alternatives to applying stain over the majority of a deck. Use a rag for railings and other detailed work, and let the wood soak up as much of the stain as possible before wiping away drips or pools.

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

Your tool of choice ultimately comes down to personal preference. Many DIYers prefer applying stain with a lint-free rag, but others stick with a paint brush or a roller. Wipe the stain and work it into the wood, working with and against the grain. If you’re applying multiple coats, allow the stain to dry for around four hours between coats.

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