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Fixed Assets
‘Fixed Assets’ are the portions of your home that
cannot or will not be painted:
-
Roof
- Stone, Brick or Stucco not to be painted
- Awnings
- Downspouts
- Perennial Plants
- Porches/Steps/Foundation – if not to be painted
Your
paint color choices should be compatible with the colors of
these ‘fixed assets’. For help in knowing what
color schemes choices you have, visit our Digital
Color Wheel.
Select
Color
Choose
main house color first (if that will be painted). It’s a
good idea to purchase a few quarts of colors that are close to
the one you want, buy a disposable foam brush and actually apply
the color to a small portion of your home. Once that color choice
is finalized, then choose trim color and accent color. Home centers
and paint stores have elaborate Color Centers that can help you
visualize how all this will look on your home. If you prefer,
you can also use the new color guides card that show popular colors
for the body of your home, plus stylish trim and accent colors.
Hiring
a Contractor or Doing it Yourself?
Many
homeowners choose to have the exterior of their homes painted
by a professional contractor – not wishing to climb ladders
or spend the time to properly prepare, prime and topcoat. Even
if homeowners choose to use a Contractor, doing homework on the
proper way to paint your cladding or trim before hiring a contractor
will help you judge his or her competence and knowledge.
See
Hiring a Contractor
for more details
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