Picking the Exterior Paint Colours for Your House
by Kamdhenu Paints Paints Manufacturers IndiaIf you are about to repaint the exterior of your house,
there are many decisions that you would be thinking about taking before
beginning the project. For some people, the decisions come easily but for
others, the project can take a daunting shape. Something as simple as the
choice of paint and the colour scheme can suddenly become difficult to decide.
It is rightfully so because the exterior paint is not just about the appearance. It is a lot more.
Here are some tips that can help you answer those difficult
questions.
Exterior Paint Colours
Many of us would think that a dark colour would last longer.
That may be true for other projects but when it comes to painting houses, dark
colours are a strict no.
Dark exterior paints are more likely to fade than lighter
colours. This is particularly so if you live in a region with direct sunlight
most of the year.
In addition, dark colours also take in heat and retain them
for a long time. In certain climatic conditions, like the Indian summers, this
could pose a serious problem.
Your obvious choice for exterior
paints in India should be muted colours. Light yellows, blues and greys
work well and last longer.
Another reason why you should avoid dark colours is that
repainting them can become tedious. This is especially so if you want to
repaint with a light colour. The exterior surface will require a thorough
primer coating before the paint layer can be applied. Even then, it works only
for some colours.
So, even if you prefer dark and bright colours, choosing a
lighter colour will be a more practical solution. It will save you money, time
and labour.
Exterior Paint Colour
Schemes
The second decision that you will have to make will be the
colour scheme.
The general advice is to keep the colour scheme true to the
type of the house. One way to find out what colour scheme will look best is by
looking at the existing paint layer. The bottom layer will show you the
original colour scheme that had been used.
So imagine you have a traditional South-Indian or Goan home,
it might not be the best idea to deviate from the conventional colour schemes.
Likewise, unless you have a Victorian home, it might be the best idea to add
too many colours on the exterior. The same goes for the box homes. A house in a
wooded area would look best with earthy tones while a house next to the shore
with light colour schemes.
You can also take inspiration from the colour schemes of the
neighbouring houses or from a magazine.
You can also pick up exterior
house paint pallets from the paint stores.
Today you can also find colour schemes on the paint
company’s websites. Look for the trims, accents and type of paint that have
been tried and tested.
Exterior Paint Preview
Many paint manufacturing companies’ websites can show you how
the paint will look through computer imaging.
This may seem like a futile exercise but it can save you a
lot of money.
Once you have narrowed your choices buy a small amount of
the paints and try them on the exterior of the house. You should apply the
paints to different areas and in different angles. This will give you a real-life
knowledge helping you make the decision.
Keeping these three tips in mind when making decisions will
help you find what you are looking for.
After all, the exterior of the house says a lot about the
interior of the home that you are building.
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