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Planning the Project for
exterior painting
Painting your home is the fastest and most economical way to improve its
appearance and keep it protected from the environment. A good paint job will
last for many years, have a pleasing appearance and maintain the value of your
home. You can add drama, style, and personality to a home faster with paint
than most any other kind of home or landscape project.
Checklist for exterior painting:
Preparation:
 Putty knife &
filler for hole and crack repairs
Sandpaper &
sanding blocks for siding preparation
Extension
pole for paint roller & pole sander
Masking tape
to make “cutting in” easier
Drop cloths
for protection and easier clean-up
Cleaner (TSP)
to clean walls, bleach to kill mildew and a bucket
Sponges,
painter hats, disposable paint suits, gloves
Inspect all Surfaces
Identify any problems requiring special attention: Loose or missing knots in
siding, broken or deteriorated siding, chalking, mildew, areas of peeling,
etc. Our staff are trained to help you solve these problems, just ask us for
assistance.
Select Colors & Finishes
A well planned color scheme creates a pleasing overall impression and brings
out the most attractive features of your home. Use color and finish to
highlight features and hide unattractive parts of the house.
Take some time and look at color schemes of other homes. This can be very
helpful and serve as a source of inspiration for your color decisions.
Your house location is another determinant that should be kept in mind while
choosing the interior exterior color. If the location is non sun facing and
you crave for that single ray of sun for getting warmth in winters, then the
best idea is to go in for a nice bright shade like yellow and orange to reduce
the dullness. For very sun facing apartment, try out a cool cozy color like
ocean blue or sea green. Go about experimenting with different colors and give
your home a new refreshing look.
Tips:
If you’re not sure of the color, buy a small amount of paint and apply it to
the intended surface.
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