A quality exterior house painting job should not be rushed.
Getting it right the first time will require some thought and consideration. House painting can be a much more labor intensive task than most people realize and can be expensive to contract out. Therefore any decision you make has to be well thought out and researched to ensure the best possible outcome and a long lasting paint job. Hiring the right Seattle House Painters will help you feel at ease during the home painting process and after the work is performed. One of the many aspects of an exterior painting project that should never be rushed is the color choice. Many times I have worked with homeowners who wait until the last minute to decide on the color and are surprised by how difficult this decision is.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing an exterior color. First, don’t base your final decision on that little color deck sample card. Put the actual paint color on the siding and look at it in different lighting conditions. Also, make sure the sheen you are using matches the sheen of product line you choose. A flat will look like a different color than a satin sheen. Think about your color choice for at least 24 hours before having your contractor run off to the paint store and buy 20 gallons of custom tinted paint. Make sure the color choice fits with the neighborhood. Certain neighborhood associations prohibit tenants from moving away from specified color schemes. Your neighbors will appreciate a well thought out and respectful choice.
Period appropriate color schemes are important on older classical homes.. Find a book with photos of the period and style of home you have and make an honest attempt at choosing a similar color. Where the paint cuts are met and how the trim and architectural details are colored should also be closely replicated based on historical photos. Modern style houses can be a wild card and if you have this type of house feel free to cut loose and be creative. Color changes in the right areas can hide certain undesirable architectural elements and highlight other positive details of your home. a quality House painter or designer will be able to offer opinions on this but remember that although perhaps a professionals opinion is more educated is still always boils down to an opinion.
One of my personal opinions is that In the Seattle area we have so much green that I try and steer clients away from choosing darker green colors. It is nice to have a contrast with all the green trees and grass. Just an opinion! I had a client once that wanted her house to exactly match the color of her car. That was interesting. I would prefer to compliment the colors in my homes surrounding areas rather than match them. Color choice regret is a hard thing to overcome and therefore should be well thought out. This is a decision made in a couple of days and will last for 10 years or more!
If you are finding it difficult to find an exact color to suite your needs you can always start will the base color and ask the color mixers at the paint store to add a little of the shade you have in mind and go from there. If you need to go this route make sure to order plenty of extra paint because matching any additional orders will almost always result in a slightly different shade. I hope these simple tips will help you will your house painting project and keep you happy and content will your decisions for years to come.
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