# Painting FAQ | Bluebonnet Ridge Painting > Answers about estimates, fixed pricing, insurance, warranty, low-VOC paint, service areas and every painting service we offer in Austin and the Hill Country. URL: https://bluebonnetridgepainting.com/faq/ Straight Answers # Painting FAQ The questions Austin homeowners and business owners ask us most, about pricing, prep, products and scheduling. ## Estimates & Process How quickly can I get an estimate? add We schedule free on-site estimates within 48 hours anywhere in our service area, then send a fixed written quote listing prep, coats and products. What are your working hours? add We work Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Commercial jobs can be scheduled after hours. Related: Commercial Painting [/commercial-painting/ →](/commercial-painting/) What prep do you do before exterior painting? add Every exterior gets pressure washing, scraping of loose paint, caulking of gaps and priming of bare or repaired areas before any topcoat. Related: Exterior Painting [/exterior-painting/ →](/exterior-painting/) Can you help with HOA color approval? add Yes. Our color consultation includes pulling approved palettes and sample colors so you can submit to your HOA, which many Round Rock and Georgetown neighborhoods require. Related: Exterior Painting [/exterior-painting/ →](/exterior-painting/) Can I stay home while you paint the interior? add Yes. We work room by room, use low- or zero-VOC paint on request and clean up daily so the rest of your home stays usable. Related: Interior Painting [/interior-painting/ →](/interior-painting/) How long will my kitchen be out of use for cabinet painting? add Most kitchens stay usable in a limited way throughout. Doors are finished and reinstalled over several days, followed by a cure period with gentle use. Related: Cabinet Refinishing [/cabinet-refinishing/ →](/cabinet-refinishing/) Can you paint our business without closing? add Yes. We schedule offices, retail and restaurants on nights and weekends and reset the space each morning, including centers along Round Rock's I-35 corridor and in Bee Cave. Related: Commercial Painting [/commercial-painting/ →](/commercial-painting/) How long should I wait to stain a new fence? add New cedar or pressure-treated pine usually needs to dry until a moisture check confirms it's ready. We test before staining new fences, which are common in newer Leander subdivisions. Related: Deck & Fence Staining [/deck-fence-staining/ →](/deck-fence-staining/) ## Pricing Will my price change once the job starts? add No. You get a fixed written quote and we don't add surprise change orders. Anything you choose to add is priced in writing before work begins. ## Our Company Do you use subcontractors? add No. Every job is done by our own in-house crews, led by Owen Callahan, with workers' comp coverage for every crew member. Are you insured? add Yes. We carry $2 million in general liability insurance and workers' comp for all crew, and we provide certificates on request. Related: Commercial Painting [/commercial-painting/ →](/commercial-painting/) ## Warranty Do you offer a warranty? add Yes. Interior and exterior work is covered by a 3-year workmanship warranty against application defects such as peeling or blistering. Related: Exterior Painting [/exterior-painting/ →](/exterior-painting/) Interior Painting [/interior-painting/ →](/interior-painting/) ## Services & Products Do you offer low-VOC or zero-VOC paint? add Yes. Low-VOC and zero-VOC paints are available on request for homes with kids, pets or allergies and for occupied offices and restaurants. Related: Interior Painting [/interior-painting/ →](/interior-painting/) Commercial Painting [/commercial-painting/ →](/commercial-painting/) Can you paint stucco that has hairline cracks? add Yes. We repair cracks and can apply an elastomeric coating that flexes to bridge hairline cracks, which are common on Bee Cave and Lakeway Hill Country stucco homes. Related: Exterior Painting [/exterior-painting/ →](/exterior-painting/) Do you paint ceilings, trim and doors too? add Yes. Interior jobs can include walls, ceilings, trim, baseboards and doors, quoted together or separately. Related: Interior Painting [/interior-painting/ →](/interior-painting/) Can my kitchen cabinets be painted? add Solid wood and MDF cabinets paint very well, and oak can be grain-filled for a smooth look. Peeling thermofoil is usually a replacement candidate, and we'll tell you that on-site. Related: Cabinet Refinishing [/cabinet-refinishing/ →](/cabinet-refinishing/) Can you match my wall texture after a repair? add Yes. We match orange peel, knockdown and smooth finishes, then prime and paint so the patch blends into the wall. Related: Drywall Repair [/drywall-repair/ →](/drywall-repair/) Why do my drywall cracks keep coming back? add Central Texas clay soils shift seasonally, which reopens poorly taped joints. We re-tape and feather repairs properly, and flag cracks that suggest structural movement. Related: Drywall Repair [/drywall-repair/ →](/drywall-repair/) Should I choose semi-transparent or solid stain? add Semi-transparent shows the wood grain and fades gradually. Solid stain hides weathered wood and lasts longer on fences but can peel on deck boards. Related: Deck & Fence Staining [/deck-fence-staining/ →](/deck-fence-staining/) ## Service Area Which areas do you serve? add We serve Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Leander, Lakeway and Bee Cave, from Williamson County down to the Lake Travis hills. On-site estimates within 48 hours ## Still Have a Question? Call the office or book a free on-site estimate. We'll answer in person and put everything in writing. calendar\_month Get My Free Estimate [/contact/ →](/contact/) Or call us at (512) 555-0147 [tel:+15125550147 →](tel:+15125550147) - check\_circleFixed written quote - check\_circle3-year warranty - check\_circle$2M insured