"Our composite deck was showing its age (18 years) and in need of rejuvenation. "The Dexpert" crew was courteous and professional. Joshua and Jordan just completed the surface refinishing and staining of the wooden rails. The deck looks like new and the price was most reasonable. We couldn't be more pleased."
"Patrick, Chuy and crew were amazing. They performed beyond expectations. The power wash, paint and stain looks absolutely phenomenal. Great attention to detail. We will definitely be going to Everlast for future projects!"
"John and his crew did an excellent job on our house. It hadn’t been painted in about 15 years and the house had some minor repairs needed. John did a Great job fixing those repairs and made the house look almost brand new! I highly recommend him if you need exterior painting."
"Brad kept us informed as to what day his crew would show up. We expected them early in the day (it is July in south Texas, so we assumed they'd get an early start & quit early), but the two-man crew knocked out the job over the space of 2 work days (3 days total time). And that included wrapping up on the 4th of July! All the concerns we identified were addressed before the crew left. I sincerely hope Carnival Custom Painting is still in business the next time our house needs repainting. We'd hire them again in a heartbeat!"
"Far exceeded my expectations. Took sheetrock to studs to fix, seams are invisible on couferred ceiling, interior paint perfect color match on 20 year old paint! Arrived on time, came in at estimated price, very professional, organized and clean work. I had sanding done in my house and there was no residue anywhere. Do yourself a huge favor and call him for an estimate you wont be disappointed. Forget the rest he is the best for sure."
"I hired Mr. Martinez to paint the exterior of my house. Eladio is an outstanding painter. He and his team were courteous and very helpful with the paints, stains and sealers that were needed to complete the job. I will use him again!"
"Did a terrific job and even added on staining deck and fence. I didn't buy the right stain to use, but they were able to use it anyway. One final piece of project was not complete (place in deck not cut out to accommodate gutter) so my deck gets dirty from the gutter run off, but other than that, the job was perfect."
"Paramo Painting did a amazing job on the exterior house painting project, very satisfied with their work. Recommend them and will use them for future projects. The crew were very professional, showed on time and were very neat."
"The painting went better than expected. We had a few hiccups in getting scheduled but it went smoothly after they got started. The work done was exceptional including some minor drywall repair and priming and painting. They were able to cover a number of stains and blemishes as well. the walls and ceiling look brand new despite being nearly twenty years old. We will definitely use them to paint a few other areas in the future."
"They got the job done quickly which worked great for our schedule but realized after that they were messy and left a stain on the carpet in one room. When I spoke to the supervisor about this, he denied them spilling anything and blamed it on something's else."
Wood stains last anywhere from two to five years, depending on exposure to the elements, your local climate, the type of stain, and the surface it’s on. For instance, vertical surfaces last longer than horizontal surfaces. Some types of woods, like dense hardwoods, will require a recoat yearly, as they are too dense for the stain to absorb. In any event, apply a recoat every 2 to 4 years. As for storage, a can of unopened stain can last up to 5 years, though results may vary.
It’s a good idea to sand your porch before painting. This will remove loose or chipped paint and debris, and give you a cleaner surface so that your new paint goes on smoothly. But if the existing surface is in good condition, it’s not necessary to sand your porch before you paint.
To change the color of your cinder blocks, you have two options. You can either paint them or stain them. Either way, you'll be able to choose from a wide range of color options. Some popular colors for cinder block painting include off-white shades and gray tones, which add a modern spin to the traditional gray blocks.
You should seal your deck every one to two years, but you’ll also need to clean and repair your wood deck throughout the seasons. You may want to hire a local house cleaning service to sweep and clean the deck thoroughly. These cleaning services cost around $50 per hour.
Inspect your deck at least once a year, and if you notice any damage or rot, expect to spend about $10 to $50 for simple DIY fixes or about $2,000 for professional repairs on more extensive damage.
A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.
The Fair Oaks Ranch, TX homeowners’ guide to deck staining services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
The best time to stain a deck is when it’s dry but not too sunny. How often you restain a deck depends on climate and wood type, but every two to three years is normal.
