Exterior Paint Help
7 months ago
Looking to modernize my exterior. I’m looking for suggestions with paint, trim and wood color. I was leaning towards a lighter warm gray or a gray blue exterior and painting the wood a white or trim color. Any suggestions on paint or other ways to change the look to modernize? Suggestions greatly appreciated!
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PRO7 months agolast modified: 7 months agoor even lighter with ivory color or warm off-white
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Comments (1)Remember you cannot use acrylic paint on brick and now expect it to peel. Use a masonry paint to avoid peeling issues. You can do full coverage or limewashed where some of the brick color peeks through for a vintage appearance....See MoreExterior paint help.
Comments (7)On what I can see of your house, I dont see black on your house. Leave the trim white like it is. I am very sorry, but, I hate the garage door. It looks fake, and isnt attractive.. I would paint the garage door, the same color as the siding, so it all blends together, and the garage doesnt jump out as the first thing a person sees, when they look at the house....See Moreexterior paint help
Comments (6)I think Repose Gray might be too dark. Your stone is very light. If you use something on the rest of the house that is much darker you will accentuate the different surfaces. Unless that's what you want, I would first of all remove the shutters for good and then try something close to the mortar color. The roof trim could be done in the darker color. I agree with Ron that you should only be looking at DE instead of trying to color match. Get chips that are close to Repose Gray, but lighter, and paint a sample board (about ten square feet) with it. Then you can move the board around and look at it on all sides of your house. You can't get the same effect from a paint chip, and you don't want to waste your money having a contractor paint your house a color you don't like. If you end up wanting it to be redone, chances are he already has another job he has to get to, so a redo might not be as easy as you think....See MoreExterior Paint HELP!!
Comments (6)The two large windows that jut out, and the roof material above them, are of a much more modern vein than the rest of the house. I think that is part of what you are reacting to in addition to the black looking harsh. Yes, paint them the same color as the body of the house. Then see how you feel. Adding black mullions to them that echo the mullions on the front door may help bridge their modern look with the more cottage vibe you want. Adding corbels, at this point is going to look like - well, last minute add ons that don't make much sense. Hire someone who can do a fast and good visualization of the black parts painted the body color, and include the addition of some landscaping along the lines of what you will actually use. It will save you money....See MoreRelated Professionals
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7 months ago- PRO7 months ago
Here's your house in SW Ellie Gray you're considering with a few added accent accessories.
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