Painting your home exterior can potentially cause a mess and disruption to your life. Of course it’s exciting when your project is done, but it’s challenging to get across the finish line. Going into a project like this with knowledge and managed expectations allows everyone to be set for success. Here are a few things to know before exterior painting.

Choose Your Paint Carefully

Quality paint leads to quality results. It can be tempting to go for a more moderate or low priced paint, but your results will suffer too. More pricey paints utilize better ingredients and pigments to give you a richer color that will last longer.

Most home painting jobs use acrylic latex paint. It carries several benefits over oil options. These include less volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pliability over time which means less cracking, and messes can be cleaned easily with soap and water.

Get the Proper Tools

Paint brushes and rollers are also important. You’ll 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.

Use the Right Color

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.

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.

Exterior Painting with CertaPro Painters®

When you work with CertaPro Painters® you don’t have to worry about any of this prep work. Our professionals are equipped to prepare your house for any type of painting job. We provide a wide variety of services that cover the basic repairs we see on a house, including power washing, drywall repair, and light carpentry.

To get started on your spring painting service, call one of the expert team members at 719-465-3118. You can also fill out our free, no-obligation form for a free estimate. CertaPro Painters® does painting so that you can do life.