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Avatar for John Normile
John Normile
4.9(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys were incredible! Not only did they stain my deck with the proper product, but they replaced boards that were warped or rotten. They were reliable and traveled more than an hour to get here each day until they were finished. I would recommend them for any kind of paint job."
Metel building
Metel building
House repainting
Primeing
Repaint

+8

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JTB Paint Co
4.9(
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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 San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Quote was itemized, work was started on date specified and I was kept aware of the progress and what steps were taken. Brick staining brought my older home up-to-date. Definitely would hire them again and have recommended them to my neighbors."
Interior Painting Project
Typical Room Prep
Painting - Interior Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

+329

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Texas Painting Company
4.2(
52
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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 San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The painting project was completed on time, and the results look good."
Additional Photos
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Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+25

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Just In Time Handyman Services
4.9(
25
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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 San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

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"Justin and his partner were kind? attentive and took care of everything for me with a smile!"
Built deck stairs
Installed flower bed and plants!!
Pavers and step install
Todd whited
Todd whited

+15

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Snow Painting & Remodeling LLC
5.0(
9
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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 San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Great customer service and everything I needed got done with great efficiency. Would definitely recommend!"
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Paint EZ of Northeast San Antonio
5.0(
11
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent job, fast, clean. The owners came to check we were happy. Will use them again and happy to recommend them."
Interior painting
Front door painting
Interi
Interior walls
Cabinet Paint

+11

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Groovy Hues of South Austin
5.0(
10
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: MediumExterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Awesome customer service! Very fair pricing🙌 I will definitely be using them again.❤️"
INTERIOR
Before and after deck pressure wash
BEFORE AND AFTER EXTERIOR
Additional Photos
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+68

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Swatch Exterior Painting
5.0(
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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 San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went fabulously, the crew was very detailed oriented, keep the work site clean. Paint consultant helped us with paint color and paint coverage is remarkable."
Exterior Tudor Repaint
Exterior Tudor Repaint
Exterior Tudor Repaint
Exterior Tudor Repaint
Exterior Tudor Repaint

+92

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Olvera New Generation Painting
5.0(
6
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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 San Marcos, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jason and his team did amazing work. Very professional and on time. Knowledgeable and had a positive attitude throughout the job. Will definitely use them again in the future."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

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.

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

Yes, it is important to wash your deck before painting to ensure the paint applies well and adheres properly. While you don't have to use a pressure washer, it is one of the most efficient cleaning methods. Pressure washing can quickly remove dirt, wood fibers, and flaked paint, getting deeper into the wood than manual scrubbing. You can also clean the deck with a stiff broom and a cleaning solution. Regardless of the method, a clean surface is essential for good paint adhesion. Make sure the deck is completely dry before applying any paint.

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.

The best exterior paint for the job of painting your front porch depends on the material you’ll be painting. Acrylic paint is often recommended for a wooden porch as it’s durable and easy to apply. If your porch is made of concrete, you’ll need to find a formula suited to that material.

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