exterior paint colors

Painted Ladies: Victorian houses painted in three or more colors in San Francisco

Home Exteriors Look Best When Painted in Multiple Colors

April 7, 2011 by Debbie Zimmer

Most homeowners instinctively recognize the need to create an exterior color scheme using multiple paint colors when painting the outside of their home.

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black door

Dress up Your Home in Black

March 1, 2011 by Debbie Zimmer

Black, which technically doesn’t qualify as a color, is one of the most important parts of the home decorating palette. That’s true for both exterior and interior painting, as well as home décor.

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Fading Exterior Paint

Make Sure Your Exterior Paint Colors Don’t Give Up the Ghost

November 15, 2010 by Debbie Zimmer

Certain paint colors have better resistance to fading. Top quality 100% acrylic latex paints offer better fade-resistance because of their superior pigments and binder.

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Colorful Houses

Assess the Color Environment When Doing Exterior Painting

November 15, 2010 by Debbie Zimmer

Exterior paint colors should harmonize with the color environment of a home. Factors to consider when selecting a paint scheme are architectural style, fixed colors on the home exterior, and paint colors used on neighbors’ homes.

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Complimentary paint colors

Get Compliments on Your Color Scheme by Using Complementary Paint Colors

November 15, 2010 by Debbie Zimmer

Complementary paint color schemes can be used to great effect when doing interior or exterior painting. They work almost anywhere, because the paint colors tend to balance one another visually.

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