As a top-selling Behr exterior paint color, Polar Bear 75 is a classic cool white tone with a hint of warm-ish pink undertones. Accordingly, it works well as a trim color to bring out natural wood tones and pops against brown trim.
After you’ve cleaned your surfaces, take the time to protect the with these products:
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Factors that affect whether you can or should paint your house yourself include: 1) the condition of your home’s siding and trim, 2) your house’s height and size, 3) your abilities and stamina, and 4) your available time.
For example, a larger home will take more time than a smaller home. It's typically more expensive to paint a home with higher ceilings and difficult areas to work around than it would be to paint a smaller home. Nevertheless, there are MANY different variables that could affect the cost of interior home painting. Whole house Interior Painting Investment Averages* *Prices are averages and may change depending on the size and condition of the rooms, the amount and detail of the woodwork, and the number of coats needed. You’ll receive an exact quote after an in-house consultation.
The cost to paint a house is $1,900 to $6,900 on average for projects that include walls, windows, doors, trim, gutters, and downspouts. Exterior house painting costs up to 25% more than interior painting. Professional House Painters Charges Project Average Cost Shutters $45 – $90 Exterior Door $100 – $225 Exterior Trim $1 – $4 /LF Soffit, Fascia, Eaves $0.75 /LF Windows, Sashes $31 /EACH or $2 /SF Windowsills $2.37 /LF Garage Door $150 – $400 Siding $1 – $4 /SF Gutters & Downspouts $1.25 – $2.70 /LF Decks, Patios, Porches $0.50 /SF Deck or Porch Railing $1 – $5 /LF Fence $1 – $3 /SF Exterior House Walls $1,500 – $2,700 Full House Exterior $2,600 – $5,700
When do you need to paint your home’s exterior? When the exterior paint is peeling, chipped or cracked.
One of the risks of sanding the old way was releasing dust containing lead into the air. Because we serve older areas of Philadelphia and the rest of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Nolan Painting often works inside homes built before 1978. This means there is a higher risk of lead paint being involved, but you don’t have to worry with the Festool CT HEPA Dust Extractor. The vacuum and filter are connected directly to the sanding tool, and capture dust as it is released, greatly reducing the chance of particulates filtering through the air.
If you can't isolate a color you love – and love in your home – then look for inspiration. Some ideas are probably right in front of you while others may require some searching. Consider: The color of your upholstery, rugs or throw pillows The dominant color in a favored print or work of art The trim on a piece of furniture you'd like to highlight (since choosing a complementary paint color will make that furniture “pop”) Magazines, catalogs or Pinterest (a treasure trove of ideas, as long as you have the time to browse) 4) The Color Wheel:
Now that your exterior is looking fantastic, it’s time to refresh door frames, windows, window wells, pillars, and other trim work. Choose a mold and mildew resistant exterior trim paint in a satin sheen.
It provides some gloss, is still easy to clean, does not highlight imperfections, and is not as easily prone to damage as flat paint.
If you think you won’t have the time or skills to complete the job, you can consider hiring a professional. Professional painters will do all the hard work for you.
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We started with primer over every surface that would be painted. The paint sprayer was prepped and ready to go. We sprayed one even coat and let it completely dry. The primer that we used was approved for both surfaces. One important technique to remember while spraying is to keep the spray the same distance away from the surface the entire time and to be cautious when overlapping areas. We really liked using the paint shield for areas that we hadn’t taped off. Since our paint/primer were both white, we just careful sprayed around the soffits along the roof line. We cleaned up the paint sprayer completely after the primer was applied and left the paint to dry completely (overnight).
At a minimum I would recommend masking off the top of your baseboards. This will keep paint spatter (small dots of paint that fly off your roller cover) from speckling your trim.
You are spending your hard-earned money on a paint job and you deserve high-quality workmanship that is meant to last. ImageWorks is one of the most reputable painting companies in the United States. We are dedicated to offering you a good value on top-quality house painting and commercial painting, and we happily stand behind everything we do. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram PaintingExpand Exterior Painters Interior Painters Commercial Painters Siding Gutters All Services About UsExpand Our Team Our Suppliers Testimonials Our Warranty Our Quotes Articles
How often your house needs repainting depends on the type of siding on your home, the climate where you live, how well you prepared for the last paint job, and the paint quality. You’ll know it’s time to repaint when you see signs like peeling or faded paint. Most homes could use a new paint job every 5 to 10 years.
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