Exterior paint jobs are big jobs, there’s no denying it. Even a house that needs a lot of work can look immensely better with a fresh coat of paint. You’ll love your newfound curb appeal if you can get through the task at hand. Here are three tricks to take with you on your next exterior painting project.

Don’t Forget Primer

A coat of primer can feel unnecessary when it comes to a daunting house painting job. Some professional painters say that priming before painting can add an additional 5 years of life to your home’s paint. Priming seals out mildew and provides an even tooth for the color paint to adhere to.

When it comes to the age-old question of oil or latex based primer, most pros will tell you that latex is preferable since it’s easily cleaned with water. The exception is for wooden surfaces, where oil-based primers penetrate into the wood.

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.

Use the Right Color

Last but not least, we recommend choosing your paint color very carefully. The color of paint can drastically change the feel of a room, 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 rooms 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.

Exterior Painting with the Pros

As you can see, there are a lot of moving parts to get the best exterior painting finish possible. That is why we recommend working with experts who know all of the tips and tricks of house painting. CertaPro Painters® of Westminster have painted thousands of homes across the Westminster area, interior and exterior. We offer a free color consultation with every project, too! To get started on your project, call us at 303-637-7735. We look forward to working with you