Painting the outside of the house is cheaper during the summer because this season the stores offer good discounts on the prices of paints for outdoor use, as well as varnishes for doors, window frames, furniture, fences, and wooden terraces.

“The Function Of Exterior Painting “The function of exterior painting is not only to embellish but also to protect the surfaces of walls or floors. Therefore, to choose the right one, it is necessary to analyze not only its aesthetic contribution but also its characteristics, durability, and application techniques “, highlight the experts in paints for indoor and outdoor use of the non-profit organization Consumer Reports (CR).

Options In The Colors And to limit the options in the colors, during the choice between so many varieties of exterior paintings, they recommend taking into account the totality of the other houses of the neighborhood, as well as the natural landscape. For example, Lafayette CO painters say, the different and green tones play well in wooded regions and the earth tones are more suitable for desert areas.

As for wood protective lacquers, they always suggest choosing dark shades, since these tend to last longer than the whites.

The selection process

Undoubtedly, the color palettes that businesses specializing in paintings and other items for the best of the home have created have become the first point of departure in the selection process.

But, as the brightness of the preferred shade can change from brand to brand, as well as to observe it inside or outside the store, the advice is to buy the small sample cans to apply them in one of the front walls of the house and observe it at different hours of the day to see how the color varies.

Outside of this point, one must also take into account the quality, durability, and finish of the paint.

The Finishes And Their Uses As with interior paints, exterior paints have different types of finishes designed to beautify walls, floors, and fences made of brick, concrete, wood or stucco.

According to Home Depot (HD) experts, these are the types of finishes to consider:

“Plain” or flat.- The paints with “plain” finish, or matte finish, are the best option to cover imperfections. They are ideal for painting old and weather-worn walls, but because they are less waterproof than glossy paints, it is best not to use them in coastal and high humidity areas.

‘Eggshell’and satin.- The eggshell and satin finishes have a slight shine and can also work well on walls, especially ones that are newer and softer.

“Semigloss” and “gloss” .- The glossy and semi-gloss finishes are used more frequently to highlight the details of the wood.

Oil based.- They are resistant to weathering, but not to alkalinity; For this reason, to apply them in alkaline areas (such as concrete, stucco or new bricks) it is necessary to neutralize and then seal the surface with an alkali resistant product.

Stucco walls.- Preferably, matt finish paints should be used, which have good covering power, excellent breathability, easy application, fast drying, and similar finish.

For terraces and wooden fences.- To rejuvenate and protect this material you must choose a weather-resistant varnish, comfortable to broach, high performance and excellent elasticity.

Coated brick walls.- In this material, it is recommended to use bright latex paints, which do not allow water to pass through but steam. This prevents color from becoming engulfed.

Ceiling.- The best painting for this area of ​​the house is the one that has a formula that mixes acrylic and latex.

Brick Walls In Sight Some varnishes and sealers protect and waterproof the bricks, leaving their color and texture as they are in view.

Floors And Porch The 100% acrylic latex paint provides the best result to give resistant coverage to basements, garages, porches, decks and concrete surfaces that are left outdoors.

Drain Channels Oil paints are the best to cover the drainage channels. It adheres well to galvanized steel and aluminum, but before its application, you should use a galvanized metal prime.

Preparation Of The Surface And Paint For the paint to adhere well, you have to prepare the surface where it will be applied. And for that, Home Depot experts say that you should follow these steps: If the exterior has been painted before, check for peeling paint and scrape before applying a new coat. Clean, scrape and fill the holes in the surface before applying the paint. If the unpainted wood is gray or worn, it must be sanded before painting. Smooth surfaces may require light sanding to improve primer or paint adhesion. Apply a prime to the wood in its natural state before beginning to paint it.

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