Exterior House Painting — Nicola Trail, Austin, TX 78745

A full exterior repaint of a two-story home, updating tan siding to a modern gray-taupe with white trim and a bold new front door color.

Project type: Full exterior repaint
Location: Nicola Trail, Austin, TX 78745
Scope: Siding, soffit, fascia, and gutters on all four sides, plus 3 entry doors and corbels
Color change: From a dated tan/beige to a modern gray-taupe with white trim
Investment: $6,380.66
Completed: May 2026

Project Summary

This Austin, TX 78745 project was a full exterior repaint of a two-story home on Nicola Trail, covering the front, left, right, and back sides of the house. The siding, soffit, fascia, and gutters were repainted from a dated tan/beige to a modern gray-taupe with crisp white trim, and the front door was repainted from bright green to a deep charcoal.

Hill Country Painting's crew also handled minor wood carpentry repairs, including rotted or damaged wood near the back porch and a vertical trim piece by the garage, before power washing, caulking, and priming the full exterior.

Scope of Work

Front side siding, soffit, fascia, gutters/downspouts, entry door, and corbels repainted
Left side siding, soffit, fascia, and gutters/downspouts repainted
Right side siding, soffit, fascia, and gutters/downspouts repainted
Back side siding, soffit, fascia, and two entry doors repainted
Wood carpentry repairs near the back porch and garage prior to painting
Power washing, caulking, and scraping/sanding performed prior to painting

Materials & Process

The exterior was painted with Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint and Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec Exterior, matching the home's HOA-approved color scheme across the siding and trim.

Prep work included power washing the entire exterior, caulking all wood-to-wood joints and filling holes, scraping or sanding any areas of loose or flaking paint, and repairing rotted or damaged wood near the back porch and garage before priming and painting.

Project Photos

Before and after photo of a two-story home exterior repainted by Hill Country Painting in Austin, TX — Front elevation — two-story home repainted from tan to gray-taupe with white trim.

Before and after photo of a front door repainted by Hill Country Painting in Austin, TX — Front door — repainted from bright green to a deep charcoal.

Before and after photo of exterior siding repainted by Hill Country Painting in Austin, TX — Side elevation — siding and trim repainted from tan to a rich brown-gray tone.

Before and after photo of a home exterior wall repainted by Hill Country Painting in Austin, TX — Side elevation — full wall repainted for a fresh, updated look.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a full exterior repaint cost in Austin, TX?

For a full exterior repaint of a two-story home covering all four sides, siding, soffit, fascia, gutters, and multiple entry doors, this Austin, TX project came to $6,380.66, depending on the home's size and the amount of prep and repair needed.

Do you repair rotted or damaged wood before painting?

Yes. This project included wood carpentry repairs near the back porch and a vertical trim piece by the garage before the exterior was power washed, primed, and painted.

Can you paint the front door a different color than the house?

Yes. This project included repainting the front door from bright green to a deep charcoal, giving the home a bold new accent against the updated siding color.

Do you match HOA-approved exterior colors?

Yes. This project used Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint and Benjamin Moore Ultra Spec Exterior in a color matched to the home's HOA-approved scheme.

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