Article by Kassel Painting
House painting is difficult not in terms of labor but in terms of decision making. One must choose the right balance between harmony and individuality. The house must not look too clashing when the adjoining houses are taken into consideration. But it also must not look too subdued that it gets boring.
When painting a house, the three major factors one must consider are:Type of house to be paintedColor of the house plannedType of paint to be used
After careful planning with these factors in mind, house painting should be easy.
House Type
Is the house an old house and painting it is more for restorative purposes? If so, the color scheme is already laid out although it sometimes is difficult to find a right match.There is a growing trend to use modern colors on older houses. When painted with a modern color, the house does take in a more distinct and attractive look.
Also consider that houses built prior to 1978 would have a higher chance that it was painted with lead based paint. Lead based paint is a serious health risk and extreme caution must be used when stripping it from the house. It is recommended to consult professionals when it comes to lead paint.
A small house usually would look bigger when painted with light colors, especially white. Conversely, a dark color may make a house look smaller but can be used to accentuate small details that would most probably blend in when using lighter colors.
Color
The main factor when it comes to house painting is what color to use. Usually the two most popular color groups when it comes to house painting are Neutrals and Naturals. Neutral colors evoke a cozy, relaxing feeling. They blend well with the surroundings and won’t really clash with the neighbor’s house. The most popular neutral colors are white, off-white, and cream. For a more modern neutral color, Lilac, is one to consider. Natural colors are colors one sees around nature. Even when using subdued naturals, the house evokes a sophisticated look. Natural colors run the gamut from Air (sky blue), Earth (earth), Water (Navy blue), to Fire (Red).
One also should consider the accent to be used. Accent is the secondary and tertiary colors used on the house trimmings such as the pillar, gate, door, etc.
Paint
Once the color is selected, the type of paint used should also be considered. Primarily, the material of the house should dictate what kind of paint to use. Paint comes in two types; Latex and Alkyd. Latex is water based and Alkyd is oil based.
Latex paint is the most common as it dries quickly, odorless and is environmentally friendly. Alkyd paint has a smoother appearance and is best when a paint sprayer is used.
The exterior part of the house is what is exposed to the environment. The paint should withstand heat, rain, snow, and the most extreme of weathers. Temperature conditions also affect the paint used.
Before painting the house, a paint primer must be used. A paint primer guarantees that the paint will grip to the surface of the house when applied. There are 3 types of primer, Alkyd, Acrylic, and Tinted Shellac. Depending on the material used, the correct type of primer must be used.
House painting is fun when one understands the technical principles behind it. A professional house painter would feel comfortable discussing the process when the home owner has prior knowledge of house painting intricacies.
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