Beautiful finishes begin beneath the surface.
Painting, stain, cabinetry, and specialty plaster finishes for homes and commercial spaces across the Austin area.
Insured EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm

- Interior painting
- Exterior painting
- Cabinetry refinishing
- Trim, doors and stain
- Drywall and texture
- Marmorino and Venetian plaster
- Murals
- Commercial painting
Services
Every surface is prepared before any finish goes on. That preparation is what you see in the result, and what makes it last.

Interior painting
Walls, ceilings, and full rooms, with floors and furnishings protected and every surface prepared first.
- Walls and ceilings
- Full rooms and whole homes
- Clean lines where surfaces meet

Cabinetry refinishing
Kitchen, bath, and built-in cabinetry, prepared and refinished for a smooth, even surface.

Drywall and texture
Cracks, dents, and patches repaired and textured to blend into the surrounding wall before painting.
Trim, doors and stain
Crown, baseboard, casing, doors, paneling, and stair parts, painted or stained, with clean transitions where wood and paint meet.
- Painted millwork and paneling
- Stained doors, casing and wood
- Stairs, rails and balusters



Exterior painting
Exterior walls, trim, doors, and eaves on homes up to three stories, with the preparation Central Texas sun and weather demand.
Commercial painting
Offices and commercial interiors, from painted walls, ceilings, and millwork to specialty plaster at the spaces clients see first.



Plaster and artistic painting
Hand-applied finishes and artistic treatments that give walls depth, character, and distinction.
- Murals
- Commissioned murals and decorative painting for a feature wall.
- Marmorino
- A lime-based plaster with a fine, stone-like texture and a matte to satin surface.
- Venetian plaster
- A smooth, layered plaster with depth and quiet movement, finished to a soft sheen.
Our philosophy
Paint changes a room. What determines how beautifully the finish looks, and how well it lasts, is the work beneath it.
Every project gets the same standard: protect the home, prepare every surface thoroughly, work cleanly, and attend to the details that make the finished space feel complete. See how a project works
How a project works
One point of contact from the first conversation through the final walkthrough.
A visit
We come to see the space, look at the surfaces, and learn what you envision.
A clear estimate
You receive a complimentary estimate that explains the scope of the work.
Protect and prepare
Floors and furnishings are covered, and every surface is prepared before the finish goes on.
Finish and walkthrough
We finish cleanly and walk through the completed work with you.
The people behind the work.
Carla looks after you and your project. Fernando looks after the craftsmanship. You always know who to call.
Carla Gonçalves
Client experience and coordination
Carla prepares your estimate, coordinates the project, and is your point of contact from the first conversation through the final walkthrough.
Fernando Castro
Craftsmanship and finishing
Fernando sets the standard for preparation, painting, and specialty finishes, and oversees the craftsmanship behind the work.
Request a complimentary estimate
If a room, cabinetry project, exterior, or special finish has been on your mind, Carla would be glad to visit, learn what you envision, and talk it through.
carla@fontanarillc.comServing Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, Georgetown, and Pflugerville