Painting my 1920s brick bungalow-should I paint exposed foundation?
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Comments (16)One thing you can do with old photos is to scan them at the highest resolution that you can. Then begin blowing up the scan, and looking into the detail of the photo. You will be very surprised what you begin to see. I did this with some of the old old family photos taken back in the early 1900s. Blowing them up and peeking at things like the scuff marks on the shoes of the children, the detailing on the home made dresses, a barb wire fence between the yard and a corn field, which had corn ears fully grown on it, so it had to be late in the year. And most of all, I could see the expression in the eyes of my grandmother. But you might see the detailing of the boards on the porch, the way the steps were built and from what, and were they painted or not. Any flower beds and what was in them. Many of the homes in my old pictures were not painted, but were of rough lumber sometimes board and batten. But the young couple were invariably standing proudly in front of their home, probably newly built or expanded. Hard working people in homemade dresses and overalls and brogan shoes. It was as close to Southern American Gothic as you can get. Another one I loved was of my great grandmother Sophia taken in the hog pen with this huge hog which she was feeding. Going on the assumption that they had pictures taken of important things or events, I decided this was important because she was proud to be able to feed such a fine hog which would be slaughtered and feel her family well during the winter. Plus, she loved animals and took good care of them. I guess I inherited that love from her....See Moreexterior paint for 1920's stucco spanish bungalow in California
Comments (12)We in the north where this is a fairly common solution. Here is the description from a local stucco company's website: " This stucco refinishing is often called a “re-dash.” The stucco refinishing basically applies a new two-coat stucco finish over the existing stucco. Often, stucco repairs are necessary first, and when the stucco refinishing is completed, the home looks brand new. Foley Exteriors would never recommend painting stucco. Stucco is naturally porous, so paint prohibits the stucco from “breathing,” as it seals the pores that allow moisture to escape through the stucco. We have found that a refinishing the stucco might initially be slightly more expensive than a quality paint job, but the stucco finish requires little to no maintenance. Paint requires frequent maintenance, and might only last a few years. A new stucco finish should last for decades, making it a much better value than the alternatives."...See MoreBoosting a 1920s Brick Home's Curb Appeal
Comments (14)the brick isn't the issue, the landscape is. Your hedge HAS to GO!! seriously. it blocks the front of the house and does nothing to enhance the yard. spend the money and hire a landscape designer. 90% of your curb appeal will come from that. consider adding some bricks to the cement steps, and flower beds along the side. you can round off the slope of the grass, remove your hedge, do some nice flower beds, a tree, etc. Think English style cottage gardens. roses, small shrubs, pots, (you need a landscaper person for this) the other 10 percent, the roof (I'd do a black or charcoal), replace those windows if you can (the glaring white just doesn't go w/this brick tudor) and try your Urbane Bronze on the trim. Normally these homes had wood doors. if you can't do that, then consider painting yours black or the bronze. I don't mind the black windows, and black trim on your mock up. Here's one similar to yours with a very dark trim and windows. (if yours aren't vinyl, paint them) more of a dark blue/charcoal color and a warmer slate-brown color roof. You could do a type of Schmear or heavy mortar treatment over the brick. And if you want a hedge in front, do the hedges like this! This is one of my favorite brick tudors. notice the door, the trim color and most of all, the landscaping. another one w/landscaping ideas. flower beds and your lawn will be the main appeal Similar style. this is a warmer charcoal roof, the windows and the trim are a medium warm gray color, as is the door. This landscape is rather blah Urbane bronze would be similar to this one. notice the wood door. if you want to paint the brick, go w/Romabio Masonry (not the Classico). Here's a brick tudor style done in a creamy white, soft greige trim/windows and aqua door. Notice the slate walkway. you could easily tile your cement walkway w/a flagstone or slate tile. really looks better than bare concrete. This before and after brick tudor-style was done w/a custom color in Romabio Masonry. look into Faux-Slate roof tiles. they work w/your style. comes in many colors http://www.create-enjoy.com/2021/04/home-tour-classic-brick-tudor-revival.html...See Moretrim color suggestions for 1920’s brick home
Comments (7)The shutters are distracting from the front entry. Typically, you do not see shutters on a four square and if the (distracting) shutters were gone, the entry would become the focal point. Next is the storm door...we can't see the front door at all. Photo of front door? Particularly the stained glass as one of the colors would influence the choice for the door. If you must have a storm door , choose a full view and it must be painted what ever color you choose for the door. Keep trim and downspouts white....See MoreRelated Professionals
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