Choosing an exterior paint colour for your house is an important stage in the look and feel of your house. Many people make mistakes at this stage. An exterior mistake for your house can not be overlooked. It’s not only you who will notice it, the neighbours will notice it, your visitors will notice it, and when it comes time to sell, potential buyers will notice it! Let us discuss the common mistakes that people make when choosing exterior paint colours for their houses.
1. Choosing a colour that is too light
It is important to consider how the paint colour you have chosen looks in different lights. The sunlight has the tendency to cause a paint colour to appear lighter than it is. Too light paint colours do not appear well in the sunlight. You often need to go a few shades darker to achieve the right effect.
2. Using too many colours
Using more than 3 paint colours on the exterior of your house or home is a bit confusing and has a negative impact on the outlook. Basically, the roof, gutter and fascia should be the same colour. Always complement your house colour tone with existing external materials like the roof, porch tiles, window awnings, pathways and fencing.
3. Ignoring Architectural Styles
The architectural style of your house determines the type of paint colour for your house exterior. There are certain paint colours that match certain Architectural Styles. The use of colour can bring out the detailing and features of the home and create a traditional or modern feel. Without the right colour choice, a home can look bland and lose its charm.
4. Overlooking the surroundings
A house that blends well into its surroundings will look the part and keep the neighbours happy. When choosing a paint colour for your home or house you need to be mindful of the garden, fencing, and streetscape surrounding it. It gives inspiration for your colour palette.
5. Depending so much on paint chips
Using paint chips to test your paint colours has always affected the right choice. The shades differ from how they appear on the chip. It is advisable to use sample paint colours to test on a whiteboard. Move the board around to the different sides of the house and study the colour at various times of the day in varied light.
6. Withhold on paint quality or application
There is a saying that says: ‘Cheap is expensive, when you withhold the quality of a paint you want to use then you might pay a heavy price in the end. A good paint job is not just about aesthetics, it’s about protecting your home from wear and tear. On the other hand, quality application of the paint on your house or home prevents harmful UV rays from penetrating the surface of your home, it will provide long-term protection against cracking and peeling, it will toughen the surface of your home, it will toughen the surface to stay cleaner longer and it will inhibit the growth of mould and mildew.
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