{"id":510,"date":"2016-11-15T14:27:45","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T19:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spokane.certapro.com\/?post_type=community&#038;p=510"},"modified":"2022-06-06T08:14:06","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T12:14:06","slug":"fresh-exterior-trim-can-make-dynamite-difference","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/spokane\/community\/fresh-exterior-trim-can-make-dynamite-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"How Fresh Exterior Trim Can Make a Dynamite Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Painted trim accounts for only a small area of the exterior of your home, but it has a major impact on your home&#8217;s overall appearance. With the warmer temperatures and gentle breezes of springtime, now is a great time to give that appearance a boost.<br \/>\nBut before starting, make sure wood surfaces are carefully inspected for splits and cracks and then have any necessary repairs made. This should be followed by careful surface preparation; sanding, filling, priming and caulking are fundamental to a top-quality paint job.<\/p>\n<p>Now check out these homes to see the dynamite difference fresh trim made \u2013 quickly and economically.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Accentuate architectural detail<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-498\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1431\/2016\/11\/16432385.jpg\" alt=\"16432385\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/td>\n<td>You don&#8217;t have to own a Victorian house to enjoy the beauty of architectural detail. Here, existing decorative brackets, window trim and a shallow recessed panel lend themselves beautifully to a distinctive color treatment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Make a &#8220;welcoming&#8221; change to your front door<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-496\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1431\/2016\/11\/11611976.jpg\" alt=\"11611976\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/td>\n<td>In so many ways, your home&#8217;s entrance is a reflection of you \u2026 a welcome sign that speaks of the pride you have in your home. Sprucing up that welcome sign is one of the least expensive things you can do to make a really positive difference in your home&#8217;s appearance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<strong>Choose a stripe of contrasting color<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-494\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1431\/2016\/11\/213997.jpg\" alt=\"213997\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Stripes of green on these staid, square columns instantly lighten the mood while adding dimension and interest. Look for opportunities like this to add a spot of contrasting color on exterior painted surfaces. It can make a big difference \u2013 and it&#8217;s fun!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Spruce up your front steps<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-499\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1431\/2016\/11\/20118611.jpg\" alt=\"20118611\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Whether your front steps are concrete or wood, they&#8217;ll convey a more welcoming vibe when they&#8217;re freshly painted to match your porch floor. Today&#8217;s exterior floor paints coat either surface beautifully and hold up well even in the harshest weather.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Add structural features<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-506\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-9fc1f065f07e441b8f35365c774f09ae.r2.dev\/uploads\/sites\/1431\/2016\/11\/sw06010069.jpg\" alt=\"sw06010069\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Tastefully adding features such as brackets, running trim or dentils (above) can transform a relatively plain house into a stunner. These items are available in a wide range of styles, are easy to install, and open the door to lovely new color.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Painted trim accounts for only a small area of the exterior of your home, but it has a major impact on your home&#8217;s overall appearance. With the warmer temperatures and gentle breezes of springtime, now is a great time to give that appearance a boost. But before starting, make sure wood surfaces are carefully inspected<a class=\"read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/certapro.com\/spokane\/community\/fresh-exterior-trim-can-make-dynamite-difference\/\">Read the full article <em class=\"fa fa-angle-double-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-510","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/spokane\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/510","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/spokane\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/spokane\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/spokane\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/spokane\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=510"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/spokane\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/510\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/spokane\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/spokane\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=510"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/spokane\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=510"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/spokane\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=510"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}