Tellez & Sons PaintingSince 1982Comal County, Texas
House Painters in New Braunfels, TX
New Braunfels runs from older homes around the original town center to newer subdivisions further out, and the two ask for different paint jobs. Jesse and Isaac Tellez, a father and son crew painting since 1982, repaint both kinds.
Rated 4.7 on Google from 88 reviews.
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Two sides of town, two kinds of paint job
Housing in New Braunfels runs from older stock around the original town center to newer subdivisions further out. The work on each is different, and so is the quote.
Around the original town center
Older stock: more layers, more prep
- Wood trim with deeper profiles
Casings, fascia and window trim cut with deeper profiles hold old paint in their grooves, so they take more scraping and slower cutting in.
- More paint already on the wall
Several repaints over the years mean loose and failing paint is scraped back to something sound, then spot primed, before the new coat goes on.
The trade: more prep takes more hours. It is also what decides whether the new coat lasts.
Further out, in the newer subdivisions
Newer builds: the first full repaint
- Past the builder’s paint
Many of these houses are on their first full repaint since the builder’s paint, so the work is washing, renewing caulk and recoating rather than stripping.
- Caulk at every joint
Caulk at trim, siding and window joints shrinks and splits with the weather, and renewing it is a large share of the job.
- Sun-faced elevations
The elevations that face the sun fade first and may need an extra coat, while the shaded walls hold up longer.
The trade: there is less prep than on an old house, but a long plain wall shows every missed spot, so the finish work still matters.
Who repaints New Braunfels houses, old and new?
Tellez & Sons Painting, a father and son crew, paints houses in New Braunfels, Texas. New Braunfels is a city in Comal County on the I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin, and the Tellez family has painted in San Antonio since 1982. Jesse Tellez and his son Isaac run the crew, and the work covers exteriors, interiors, cabinet refinishing, drywall repair and popcorn ceiling removal.
German settlers founded the city in 1845, and the housing shows the years since: older homes around the original town center, newer subdivisions further out. Each needs its own plan. We read the house first, then quote what it takes: how many elevations, how much trim, how much old paint has to come off. Walls are cleaned and repaired before painting, and what stays unpainted is covered. Estimates are free.
- 1845
Founded by German settlers
- I-35
Between San Antonio and Austin
- 2
Rivers through town, the Guadalupe and the Comal
The rivers keep people outside
The Guadalupe and the Comal rivers run through New Braunfels, and time spent outdoors puts the exterior, the deck and the fence in front of people every day. Three surfaces, and what each one needs.
Exteriors
Walls are washed, loose paint is scraped, joints are caulked and bare spots primed before the finish goes on. The paint is chosen for the surface, because siding and trim do not wear the same way.
Decks
A deck is flat, so water sits on it and feet wear it. Peeling finish has to come off and the boards have to be dry, and a stain wears away where a paint forms a film that can peel.
Fences
A fence is mostly bare or weathered wood, so it has to be clean and dry first. A stain soaks in where a paint sits on top, so the choice follows the wood and what is on it now.
Decks and fences vary, so ask us whether we can take on yours when you request a quote.
Seven jobs, old house or new
Each one has its own page. Start with the one closest to your house.
Exterior Painting
Siding, trim, soffits and fascia repainted, with extra scraping and priming on older wood and fresh caulk on newer houses.
Interior Painting
Whole houses, single rooms and accent walls, with rooms covered and the color talked through before we start.
Kitchen and Cabinet Refinishing
Cabinets refinished in a new color, so a dated kitchen changes without a remodel.
Commercial Painting
Painting for offices, shops and warehouses, planned so the business keeps its hours.
Pressure Washing
Walls cleaned of grime and mildew ahead of a repaint, or washed on their own.
Sheetrock and Repairs
Drywall holes and damaged sections repaired and finished smooth before the paint goes on.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Texture scraped from the ceiling, the surface finished smooth and painted, and the room covered throughout.
Older stock or a newer build, describe the house and we will quote it.
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Porches, kitchens and living rooms, in customers’ words
Photos from our own jobs, and three customers on how it went.
“Had a great experience with Tellez Painting. We discussed what my goals were with the job, and they even had some good suggestions I hadn’t thought of. They were thorough with their work and did a great job overall. Very satisfied with the work”
fabian mancha, Google, Apr 2024
“Very good communication, prompt replies to questions. Work was done in a timely manner and on schedule. Quality job at a reasonable price.”
Jack Stroud, Google, Sep 2019
“… They did a very good and professional job for us and suggested great ideals for our home. I would highly recommend this company. Thank you Jesse.”
Jeana Jonas, Google, May 2020
Questions about painting in New Braunfels
Answers for older houses and new ones.
Do you paint in New Braunfels, or only in San Antonio?
We paint in both. New Braunfels is a city in Comal County on the I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin, and San Antonio is where Tellez & Sons Painting has worked since 1982. We also paint in Bulverde and Boerne, so a New Braunfels house gets the same father and son crew.
How much prep does an older house near the town center need?
More than a newer one. Loose and failing paint is scraped back, deep wood trim is cleaned out of its grooves, damaged spots are repaired and bare wood is primed before the finish coat goes on. We look closely at the trim, because that is where an older house hides its work, and the quote reflects what we find.
Is a first repaint on a newer subdivision house just a fresh coat?
Mostly it is washing, renewing shrunken caulk and recoating, so there is less scraping than on an old house. The elevations that face the sun are the ones to watch, because they fade first and may need an extra coat. Long plain walls show missed spots, so the finish work still matters.
Does a deck or fence need different paint from the house?
Often, yes. Flat or weathered wood wears differently from a wall, and a stain and a paint age differently on it, so the right choice depends on the wood and on what is on it now. Ask us whether we can take on a specific deck or fence when you request a quote.
How is a house in New Braunfels quoted?
From the house itself: how many elevations and how much trim it has, how much old paint has to come off, and how much washing and caulking the walls need. Older and newer houses are quoted differently for that reason. Estimates are free: you call or send a request, we talk through the job, and you get a quote.
Tell us which side of town the house is on.
Older stock near the center or a newer subdivision further out, the quote starts with a conversation about the house. Estimates are free.
Rated 4.7 on Google from 88 reviews.
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We also paint in Bulverde, San Antonio and Boerne.