The exterior of the house provides people the first impression about your home. So, you need to carefully think about how you want your house to look from the outside.
There are several things you need to consider when it comes exterior house painting. First thing you need to think about is how your neighbours’ houses look. What are the colours they used for their houses? Will the colour I want make my house stick out like a sore thumb in the neighbourhood? Or will it blend in seamlessly with the surroundings? Of course, it is alright to have some sense of individuality so you need not copy your neighbours’ paint job to a tee.
Aside from the exterior of your neighbours’ houses, you should also take into consideration the interior of your house. The exterior of your house should match and harmonise with the interior design of your house.
Once you have a general idea of the colours you prefer, you should think about the colours for four major parts of your home’s exterior.
First would be the main colour which will be used for majority of the house. Second, you should also think about the colours for your plinths and sills. The recommended colour for plinths and sills are of a darker tone since these are the parts which would accumulate more dirt. Third, pick the colour of the trim. Usually, the colour of the trim is the same as the colour of the door frames. This is not the rule, though; so, you may choose what suits your style. Lastly, select the colour of your front door. As the main gateway into your house, the colour of the front door is one of the most significant parts of your house’s exterior. Therefore, choose its colour wisely.
When selecting the colours for your house’s exterior, you should remember that colours appear much lighter in broad daylight as compared to looking at samples indoors. Therefore, test your chosen hue or view it outdoors when the sun is out.
Once you’ve made a decision on the colours, it’s now time to work on your house. Keep in mind that you need to work on the house from the top down. You must also inform your neighbours about the exterior house painting you will be doing because their cars might get some stains if their driveway is near the part of the house you’re working on.
Also ensure that there’s always someone with you to keep the ladder stable at all times as majority of accidents in these types of tasks are ladder-related. Moreover, do not scrimp on equipment as the cheaper rollers or brushes can make your paint job look sloppy. Finally, make sure that you wear the proper attire to avoid health problems later on.
Exterior house painting is not as easy as it seems, especially in Ireland where temperature changes are unpredictable. So, if you want to achieve an aesthetically appealing and a durable paint job, hire professional residential painters. With these experts, you can count on an excellent output and fast turnaround time. Furthermore, they can give you recommendations on which colours are best for you home’s exteriors.
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