There are a lot of components that go into exterior painting. It is sure to be overwhelming and intimidating if you\u2019ve never taken on such a task. Gathering the materials, prepping the areas, and carefully applying paint is a lot to manage. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make your result the best it can be. Our painting professionals have compiled our top three house painting tips to help you achieve this great finish. By the end of this article, you\u2019ll be ready to take on your exterior house painting project or know how to hire the professionals to do it for you. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n
Prep work is essential for a good paint finish. That is why you don\u2019t want to go cheap on your materials! The quality of paint and paint brushes will have just as much effect on the longevity and aesthetics of your wall as cleaning does. The type of paint you use should especially be taken into consideration. Good quality paints have certain additives that will help your paint last longer. Depending on where you live, you may even want to consider paints that are good at protecting against certain weather.<\/p>\n
Paint brushes and rollers are also important. You\u2019ll want to choose your type of roller by determining what type of surface you’re applying it to. For example, textured walls require a thicker brush. It is best to consult a professional to get the best materials for your house painting job.<\/p>\n
While it is always best to take care of any issues as soon as you notice them, we know this can\u2019t always be the case. If any part of your home exterior is damaged to a point that it needs to be replaced, don\u2019t worry! There are professionals out there that can take care of this for you in no time. The best companies will also provide a warranty with their work, so you don\u2019t have to worry about repairing any issues for three to seven years!<\/p>\n
Last but not least, we recommend choosing your paint color very carefully. The color of paint can drastically change the feel of a home, for better or for worse. We recommend reading up on color psychology and how colors can affect your mood. In the right place, colors can make homes feel bigger; in the wrong places, it can make it feel smaller. This is something a professional color consultant or painting expert can answer for you.<\/p>\n
If you are debating between a few colors, test them out on an exterior surface and leave it for 24 hours. Check in on the paint multiple times throughout the day to see if you like how the light touches it. This should help you decide which shade looks best in your home.<\/p>\n
When you work with CertaPro Painters\u00ae you don\u2019t have to worry about doing any of the prep work on your own! Our professionals are equipped to prepare your exterior for any type of painting job, commercial or residential. We provide a wide variety of services that cover the basic repairs we see on a house, including power washing, light carpentry, and staining. We also offer a free color consultation to make sure that you are 100% satisfied with your end result.<\/p>\n
To get started on your spring painting service, call one of the expert team members at 480-729-1058<\/a>. You can also fill out our free, no-obligation form<\/a> for a free estimate. CertaPro Painters\u00ae does painting so that you can do life. Get started today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are a lot of components that go into exterior painting. It is sure to be overwhelming and intimidating if you\u2019ve never taken on such a task. Gathering the materials, prepping the areas, and carefully applying paint is a lot to manage. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make your result theRead the full article <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[50],"tags":[76,182],"class_list":["post-1563","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exterior","tag-exterior-painting","tag-residential-painting"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/chandler-west\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1563","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/chandler-west\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/chandler-west\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/chandler-west\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/67"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/chandler-west\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1563"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/chandler-west\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1563\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/chandler-west\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1563"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/chandler-west\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1563"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/chandler-west\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1563"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}