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

A Marmorino plaster fireplace wall framed by painted crown molding, mantel, and built-in cabinetry.

Services

Every surface is prepared before any finish goes on. That preparation is what you see in the result, and what makes it last.

A painted wall meeting a crisp baseboard and door casing, with an open doorway beyond.
Interior

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
Painted kitchen cabinetry with a smooth, even finish and brass hardware.
Cabinetry

Cabinetry refinishing

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

A smooth wall surface meeting crown molding and a cased opening.
Surfaces

Drywall and texture

Cracks, dents, and patches repaired and textured to blend into the surrounding wall before painting.

Fine finish work

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
Stained wood door casing opening into a room with painted green panel molding.
A staircase with painted paneling, newel post, and balusters beside stained treads and handrail.
A painted home exterior with crisp trim, dark window frames, and a covered entry.
Exterior

Exterior painting

Exterior walls, trim, doors, and eaves on homes up to three stories, with the preparation Central Texas sun and weather demand.

Commercial

Commercial painting

Offices and commercial interiors, from painted walls, ceilings, and millwork to specialty plaster at the spaces clients see first.

A commercial interior with a plaster feature wall, painted walls, and dark painted doors.
A hand-painted mural in slate, rust, and sand tones spanning a dining room wall beneath crown molding.
A Marmorino plaster fireplace surround above a stone hearth.
Specialty finishes

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.

  1. A visit

    We come to see the space, look at the surfaces, and learn what you envision.

  2. A clear estimate

    You receive a complimentary estimate that explains the scope of the work.

  3. Protect and prepare

    Floors and furnishings are covered, and every surface is prepared before the finish goes on.

  4. 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.com

Serving Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, Georgetown, and Pflugerville