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Pt08 · Pt · Central Texas

Painting

Interior and exterior painting, cabinets, trim, drywall touch-ups.

What to look for

What to look for

  • Peeling or bubbling paint outside (moisture behind it)
  • Chalky residue when you rub exterior siding
  • Stains that bleed through fresh paint
  • Cracks at corners and along trim
Call a pro when

Call a pro when

  • Two-story exterior
  • Lead-paint-era homes (pre-1978) with peeling
  • Cabinet refinishing you want to look factory-done

Need a pro for this?

What we'll ask you first
  1. Interior, exterior or both?
  2. How many rooms or how many stories?
  3. Any peeling or water stains?

Have these ready and the call takes two minutes.

Do it yourself

Rather do it yourself?

Paint a room

Steps
  1. Wash walls, fill nail holes, sand smooth.
  2. Tape trim, drop cloths down.
  3. Cut in edges with a brush, then roll in a W pattern.
  4. Two coats, dry between. Pull tape while the last coat is slightly wet.
Our picks
Budget
Roller and tray kit
approx. $15
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Best overall
Angled sash brush 2.5 in
approx. $15
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Premium
Cordless paint sprayer
approx. $180
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