Top 3 Mistakes in Painting House Exterior

Painting the exterior of your home is quite a large job to take on. So, whenever you decide to do this, you will want to make sure that you do it right the first time. If you have to redo the project, it will cost you more time and more money. This is something that we all don’t have a lot of in today’s society. Making sure that you don’t make the most common mistakes in exterior painting should be one of your top priorities.

There are actually several things that could go wrong with a project like this; however, the most common of the mistakes are: not preparing the surface properly, accentuating the wrong elements and tonal overload. You wouldn’t expect a project of this nature to be so demanding when it comes to just “painting”. But the truth is, exterior painting can be a nightmare, if you let it.

Preparing the surface properly prior to painting is very important. You want to paint on a surface that is ready to receive the paint; it you don’t, you may find yourself repainting the exterior of your home more often that you would like. Scraping off old paint that should be removed and washing the exterior of your home should be at the top of the list. Paint will go on better with clean surfaces.

Accentuating elements like window frames and shutters can be very pretty on the outside of a home. But don’t go overboard.

Accentuating the wrong elements, like gutters and unevenly spaced windows can actually be an eyesore. Using accent colors will make these items stand out, so make sure that you choose the right elements when accentuating the exterior of your home with paint.

So, the last on the list is tonal overload. A lot of times, neighborhoods or subdivisions may have a policy about what color you are allowed to paint the exterior of your home to be within the terms of the Homeowners Association. You will want to check this out prior to purchasing your paint. Also, yellow, for example, is a beautiful color to paint the exterior of your home; however, the wrong tone of yellow could be a nightmare. If you are using an accent color, make sure that both shades are coordinated and on the same tonal level as each other to make sure that they don’t “clash”.

This is a job that you will only want to do once. Don’t let one of these mistakes cost you anymore than it has to by doing the job right the first time.