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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 Shenandoah, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

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Carnival Custom Painting is celebrating our 30th successful season of custom painting, protecting and maintaining the quality of residential homes throughout Texas. With over 40,400 homes painted, we specialize in cosmetic updating, interior and exterior painting, by offering our customers quality service and value, professional supervision, uniformed painters, written warranty and satisfaction guaranteed.

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Carnival Custom Painting
4.7(
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Shenandoah, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

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"The Carnival Custom Painting they restrained and applied some gloss coats to the exterior door and side lights. The gentleman that did the work was extremely good. Work was very well done and completed within 7 hours and they charge some $1,050 but considering the amount of some damage to the wood and the fact that the person that did the previous job staining painting of the door wasn't very careful and left a lot of rough monks on the door. I could consider that to be a bargain price for making look almost like new considering that."
ceiling paint before
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cabinet and island painting before
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Kelly's Pressuring
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Shenandoah, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"John Kelly, showed up promptly at the appointed time and proceeded immediately to work. He helped move the potted plants and patio furniture. The house never looked better. I will hire him again when it comes time to pressure wash the house again next year."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Palomino Painting
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Shenandoah, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Does your home or business in need of painting? Palomino Painting can bring life back to paint worn building and completely revitalize its look. From the interior and exterior painting of any building, customers for the past 30 years have relied on Palomino Painting for their professional paint services.

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Ultimately, overapplication of stain can compromise the deck's appearance, durability, and longevity. It may result in an uneven finish, with excess stain pooling, dripping, or drying into thick patches. It can also obscure the wood's natural grain and texture, detracting from the desired aesthetic. Moreover, excessive staining may not fully penetrate the wood, leading to poor adhesion and premature wear. Additionally, thick layers of stain are prone to peeling, cracking, and blistering as they struggle to bond with the surface. 

Rags used with oil-based stains are highly flammable and can spontaneously combust in the right conditions. To reduce the fire risk, throw them in a metal container after use and add rocks on top to secure them. Add an inch of water and seal the container. Take the rags in the container to a hazardous waste factory as soon as possible.

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.

Beyond liquid rubber, homeowners can use sealants, stains, membranes, or tapes as waterproofing options. Oil-based or water-based sealants soak into the wood, creating a moisture-resistant barrier. Waterproofing stains—available in transparent, semi-transparent, and solid colors—add both protection and style to your deck. For heavy-duty waterproofing, deck membranes and waterproof tapes can be applied under the deck boards to direct water away from the structure below. Whatever method you choose, clean and prep the deck first to ensure the best, longest-lasting results.

You don't need to seal your deck after painting it because most exterior paints are waterproof and weather-resistant. While stealing is not necessary, it can add an additional layer of protection.

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