Break Out The Brushes! Great Exteriors Start With Great Painting Tips
(HIT) - After a long cold winter, many homeowners are beginning to think about their home’s exterior appearance. Decks, doors, and siding may benefit from a fresh coat of paint to update their appearance and protect the surface. And, no matter what material is on the exterior of your home, a dash of color provides added punch and protection!
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According to Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert with the Paint Quality Institute(SM), it doesn’t matter if your home is a traditional colonial, a classic cottage or contemporary ranch style, a brightly painted front door will welcome both family and friends. Zimmer suggests, "This year, why not go from drab to dramatic, simply by sprucing up your entranceway. Try paint colors in cherry red, bright yellow or spectacular black to highlight and define the front door." In addition, 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," offers Zimmer.
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Another exterior area that can benefit from a dose of color is your outdoor entertainment spot, whether porch, patio or deck. Incorporate a multi-hued palette instead of the more commonly used monochromatic scheme. This bold use of color can enhance and improve your home’s overall curb appeal.
And don’t forget those railings, light posts and mailbox. A fresh coat of paint on these exterior surfaces will not only improve your home’s overall appearance but offer protection as well.
No matter where you might paint this spring, remember to follow these simple but important steps:
- Prepare and clean the surface prior to painting
- Purchase a top quality 100% acrylic latex exterior paint
- Use quality paint brushes and rollers
- Paint in the appropriate weather conditions
- Finally, download the new "Paint Remedy" app, a free and easy-to-use handy tool which provides homeowners with handy tips that allows both do-it-yourselfers and professional painters to indentify and correct old paint problems before picking up a brush or roller.
For detailed information on exterior paints and painting, visit www.paintquality.com, where a great paint job begins.
About the Paint Quality Institute (SM)
The Paint Quality Institute (SM) was formed by Rohm and Haas Company (now a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow")) in 1989 to educate people on the advantages of using quality interior and exterior paints and coatings. The Paint Quality Institute's goal is to provide information on the virtues of quality paint as well as color trends and decorating with paint through a variety of vehicles, including television appearances, newspaper and magazine articles, and instructional literature. Please be sure to visit the Paint Quality Institute at www.paintquality.com
About Dow
Dow combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2009, Dow had annual sales of $45 billion and employed approximately 52,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 214 sites in 37 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.
Courtesy: Home Improvement News and Information Center
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