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Painting sure is a forgiving art - but the art of getting your home exterior paint just right can be a little trickier. Not only are there more considerations when it comes to durability and weather protection and the sheer practicalities of coordinating such a large job, it can also be a bit nerve-wracking selecting a colour to adorn the outside of your abode. Here are a few tips for ensuring you select a hue you won’t regret.
How do I choose a colour?
First of all, consider the history of the home; you may want to restore it to a particular shade or source something that would have been popular at the time of its construction. Consider the roof material the paint will be complementing. For instance, the appearance of terracotta varies significantly throughout the day depending on the strength of sunlight. Selecting a colour which you have viewed at various points throughout the day is therefore important. You may simply wish to use a striking shade of your favourite colour or synchronise with your existing home palette. Just like in interior painting, lighter shades give the illusion of size and can make a small property appear more expansive; darker colours are more of a statement and tend to draw attention to the shape and size of the house structure. The style of the home is, of course, hugely important. Bricked homes or villas with flat roofs suit red and earthy browns, creams and whites, whereas modern properties lend themselves well to the use of striking colours or even exterior feature walls. Remember to give a thought to the neighbours when making your selection - if you’re in an urban area where many houses are visible to the same line of sight, you want to avoid both monotony and excessive creativity!
What’s to be avoided?
Make sure you consider the external features of the house which will not be painted - this may include gutters, garages or garage doors, air conditioning units, windows, gas bottles and security systems. Depending on their style and colour, certain hues of paint may accentuate their presence. Similarly, bear in mind the environment around your home and the way any trees or shrubs change colour seasonally throughout the year.
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What’s next?
If you’ve started painting and are having a bit of trouble, head here for solutions to the most common painting mistakes. Try here for more tips on selecting an effective colour scheme and here for some of Dulux’s top picks for 2014.Service Central has everything you need to get started on a big painting project. Just post your job to receive three free no-obligation quotes from qualified professionals in your area!
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