Great Exteriors Start With Great Painting Tips
Ready Your Home This
Spring With Color
As
Spring approaches, you might be considering new
ways to
freshen and enliven your home's exterior appearance.
Are your exterior colors the same as when you
moved in? In so, try incorporating a new color
combination. In addition to improving the overall
appearance with a splash of color, your deck,
doors, and siding will be better protected with
a new coat of paint.
Try the combinations suggested
and let us know if your home now says, “Welcome,
Spring.”
Happy Painting,
Debbie
Zimmer, Editor
Inspirational Trends
Whether your home is a traditional
colonial, a classic cottage or contemporary ranch
style, a brightly painted front door will welcome
both family and friends. This year, why not go from
drab to dramatic, simply by sprucing up your entrance
way. Try the newest paint colors in cherry red,
bright yellow or spectacular black to highlight
and define the front door. And, while painting,
don’t forget the window shutters. Shutters
can be painted the same hue as your door or can
be an exciting complementary color. Set against
a neutral palette home, a splash of color on your
doors and shutters will certainly make a statement.
Here are a few favorite and fresh combinations:
And, don’t stop
at the front door! Additional areas around your
home that can benefit from easy color infusion
include:
- Decks and porches
- Garage doors and trim
- Mailboxes, light posts and railings
- Swing sets and tool sheds
- Patio and wood outdoor furniture
Instructional Ideas
No matter where you might
paint this Spring, remember to follow these simple
but important steps:
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1. Prepare and clean the surface
prior to painting
2. Purchase a top quality
100% acrylic latex exterior paint
3. Use quality paint brushes and
rollers
4. Always paint
in the appropriate weather conditions |
For additional
information on exterior paints and painting, visit
www.paintquality.com
- where a great paint job begins!
The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute
P.O. Box 1348
Philadelphia, PA 19109
215.592.3000
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