House painting schemes
House Color Schemes - 15 Paint Colors for Your House
Find the Perfect Pairing for Exterior Paint Colors
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Selecting a single color for your home's exterior can be difficult enough, but trying to find two or more hues that work well together in a whole house color scheme makes the decision even more challenging. Whether your aim is to highlight architectural details or simply to find a complementary shade for shutters and trim, the choice is an important one.
"Color can make a big impact on the look of a house," confirms architect Jim Rill, principal of Rill Architects, in Bethesda, Maryland. For inspiration, consider your home's style and scale as well as architectural styles typical of your neighborhood and region. "The best exterior colors are contextual to their environment," Rill observes. Here, 15 color scheme combinations that hit the mark.
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1. Two-Tone Olive
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Deep natural colors that recede into the landscape are typical of Craftsman-style houses. For this renovation, Rill Architects chose a duo of Benjamin Moore olive greens: Gloucester Sage (HC-100) and Dakota Woods Green (2139-20). A yellow-orange stain on the front door adds a lighthearted dash of color. "Front doors should always have character and draw subtle attention to themselves," Jim Rill points out.
Related: Welcome Home: 11 Fresh Ways to Spruce Up Your Front Door
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2. Straw and Sage
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"A balanced look always provides plenty of curb appeal," says interior designer Kerrie Kelly, principal of Kerrie Kelly Design Lab, in Sacramento, California. "Starting with a neutral shade in straw yellow sets a welcoming palette, while accents in sage green give a lively look to traditional architecture. This combination is an approachable classic year-round."
Related: 9 Ways to Crank Up Curb Appeal with Nothing But Paint
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Older neighborhood dwellings guided the color choice for this Midwest home. "We chose a soft neutral for the body of the house that would allow it to stand out and yet still complement the other homes around it," reports Kristen Schammel, interior designer for Highmark Builders, in Burnsville, Minnesota. "This exterior is simple, traditional, and admired!"
Related: 7 No-Fail Exterior Paint Colors
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4. Red and Black
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"Red is a classic color," says interior designer Cindy McClure, owner of Grossmueller's Design Consultants, in Washington, D.C. "I love using it on smaller homes because they handle the color so well. Black accents like the front door and shutters look great when set off by white trim."
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5. Gray and Blue
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"Gray is a great neutral that can match just about any style of home and is a beautiful complement to brick," says Jackie Jordan, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams. "The slightly more saturated shutters and door provide a sophisticated accent and bring in the tones of sky and sea." Seen here are Sherwin-Williams's Comfort Gray (SW 6205) and Rain (SW 6219).
Related: The Most Popular Paint Colors in America
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6. Green, Cream, and Burgundy
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"The combination of green, cream, and burgundy is a favorite for Victorian-style homes," reports Erika Woelfel, director of color marketing for Behr Paints. "The bold color scheme gives this home a dramatic yet warm appearance." The trio of Behr colors used here are Ivy Wreath (QE-46), Terra Sol (QE-20), and Country Lane Red (QE-07).
Related: 18 Victorian Homes We Love
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7. Charcoal and Lime
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A wonderful way to make a bold color statement on modern houses—even the smallest ones—is to start with a strong neutral and add a bright pop of color on the front door. This home, designed by Ana Williamson Architect, in Menlo Park, California, combines two Benjamin Moore hues: Gunmetal (1602) for the siding and Tequila Lime (2028-30) on the door.
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8. Greige and Teal
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You can still achieve a modern look without using shocking hues if those colors just aren’t for you. Here, greige—that’s gray and beige—with a teal door and natural wood and stone accents puts a modern spin on the traditional neighborhood home. This combination still looks warm and welcoming without feeling dated.
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9. Blue, Red, and Tan
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Blue is a popular exterior color for homes in waterside settings like this one. Adding red and tan to highlight trim and architectural features was a eye-catching choice by designers at New Urban Home Builders, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The trio of hues also gives the lakefront compound a Scandinavian feel.
Related: 11 Paint Colors Designers Pick for Their Own Homes
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10. Black and White
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Black and white never goes out of style. Whether you have an old home or a new build, this classic combo looks fresh forever—plus it really pops against a green lawn.
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11. Black and Taupe
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A twist on the traditional black and white color scheme. If crisp white and classic black looks classy, swapping in taupe warms up the look and brings a touch of warmth and coziness to your home exterior.
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Some might think that a double dose of primary colors is too bold for a house, but when executed with finesse, it’s a real charmer. Here, aqua blue and mellow yellow keeps play off each other for a quaint effect.
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13. Brown and Sand
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Nearby houses inspired the color scheme of this charming home. "The sandy color on top resembles the muted tones common on neighboring houses," says architect David Neiman, of Neiman Taber Architects, in Seattle, Washington. "The brown is a darker complement that provides a strong visual base. Red window frames add an extra punch of color."
Related: 19 Rooms That Prove Beige Isn’t Boring
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14. Turquoise and White
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Turquoise is a fun choice for those who live in warmer climates; it evokes sunny skies and the sea. If you’re nervous that it’s too bold of a color for your neighborhood, cool it down with white accents. When used in combination, the palette is bright and cheerful.
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15. Taupe, Red, and White
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Honor the history of your home with a simple palette. The white columns maintain the old house charm, but the soft taupe and red give it a 21st century twist.
Related: 13 Homes from the Original Colonies that Still Stand Today
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A Perfect Match
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There's a color combo perfectly suited for every kind of design preference and home style.
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70 Exterior Paint Colors For a Better Looking Home
Upgrade your curb appeal with paint color ideas that range from neutral to bold
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Kristin Hohenadel
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Kristin Hohenadel is an interior design expert who has covered architecture, interiors, and decor trends for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Lonny, and the American and international editions of Elle Decor. She resides in Paris, France, and has traveled to over 30 countries, giving her a global perspective on home design.
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Updated on 12/09/22
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Deciding what color to paint your house is a big decision that will have daily consequences for years to come. Choosing a light neutral exterior paint color such as white, beige or gray is a safe bet that won't upset the neighbors and will ensure that your house remains buyer-ready if you don't plan to live in it forever. Darker neutrals such as charcoal or black are a popular choice with a bit more edge but require more elbow grease to repaint if you or your real estate agent decides it's time to brighten the mood.
Timeless, crowd-pleasing colors like blue, yellow, red, or green are go-to exterior paint colors that add a hint of personality without stealing the show. And if you love bold color, live in a place where you are allowed to paint your house any color that you want, and are looking to make a statement, there is a world of vibrant hues to choose from that will give your home some stand-out personality and unforgettable curb appeal.
Here are some wide ranging exterior paint color ideas on a variety of houses in a range of styles and settings that will give you some inspiration for choosing a paint color for your home. Remember that paint colors look different in online image galleries and on paint store swatches than they do in real life, where everything from the time of day to the orientation of your home and the light quality where you live will have an effect on the overall look.
To save yourself from disappointment and unnecessary expense, architect Jimmy Crisp of Millbrook, NY-based Crisp Architects offers this wise piece of advice: "Always paint samples on the exterior before ordering the paint."
Here are 70 exterior paint colors to inspire you.
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White
Blanco Bungalow
This 1920's Spanish-style home in Long Beach, California from Blanco Bungalow was a fixer-upper that was restored to its original charm, painted with low lustre paint in a clean shade of white that highlights the curves of the stucco and adds contrast with the traditional terracotta tile roof.
Paint used: Behr Ultra Pure White
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Black
Design by AHG Interiors / Photo by Nick Glimenakis
A coat of warm-toned black paint that leans towards the color of tree bark makes this A-frame cabin from AHG Interiors feel warm and inviting, and perfectly at home in its woodsy storybook setting in the Catskills of New York surrounded by lush green mountains and towering trees.
Paint used: Benjamin Moore Black Beauty 2128-10
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Swedish Barn Red
Fantastic Frank
Dark, saturated Falu red barns, fisherman's cottages, and other structures are iconic architectural fixtures in Sweden, and the style has long since captured the world's imagination and been copied around the globe. In this Swedish country house from Fantastic Frank, deep red siding is contrasted with bright white trim, a classic combination that could work anywhere for a timeless feel that will never go out of style.
Paint suggestion: Clare Vintage
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Navy Blue
Design by AHG Interiors / Photo by Nick Glimenakis
This renovated Cape Cod-style home from AHG Interiors is painted in a deep, dark shade of navy blue, with green undertones that help it to blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. White trim adds contrast and a gray slate roof is the perfect complement.
Paint used: Farrow & Ball Hague Blue Number 30
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Salmon Pink
A Beautiful Mess
While original Craftsman bungalows were typically painted in earth tones such as greens and browns, today you can find them in a rainbow of colors. This renovation from A Beautiful Mess traded traditional earth tones for a cheerful shade of salmony pink, contrasted with white paint on the trim to accentuate the historic architectural details on the columns, front porch, and window and door frames.
Paint used: Sherwin Williams Salmon River Run
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Olive Green
Design by Crisp Architects / Photo by Rob Karosis
This lakefront home from Crisp Architects is painted in a soothing medium-toned olive green with a subtly grayish cast that adds definition while blending in with the tranquil natural surroundings. A rhubarb red front door adds contrast and marks the entrance.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Kennebunkport Green (siding), Benjamin Moore Simply White OC-117 (trim), Benjamin Moore Rhubarb (front door)
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Bright Yellow
Design and Photo by Annie Sloan
Paint designer Annie Sloan used two shades of mood-boosting yellow on the red brick exterior of this Victorian U.K. home that brings on the sunshine in any weather and gives the historic facade with its stunning stained glass doors a cheerful and vibrant lift.
Paint used: Annie Sloan English Yellow (door frame) and Annie Sloan Tilton (porch)
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Taupe
Interior Design by Martha O'Hara Interiors / Built by Olson Defendorf Custom Homes / Cornerstone Architects / Photo by Cate Black
The stucco exterior of this home from Martha O'Hara Interiors is painted in a soft taupe that adds warmth to the sprawling facade. Black trim adds a graphic modern touch and echoes the sculptural trunks of the trees that define the front landscaping.
Paint used: Sherwin-Williams White Heron 7627 (exterior stucco), Sherwin-Williams Black Magic 6991 (exterior soffit/fascia)
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Chocolate Brown
Fantastic Frank
In this charming Swedish cottage from Fantastic Frank, siding painted chocolate brown adds warmth that complements the earthy tones of the red tile roof and contrasts with crisp white trim, shutters, and picture perfect picket fence.
Paint suggestion: Clare Coffee Date
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Warm Gray + White Trim
Finding Lovely
Finding Lovely painted this 1879 New England farmhouse in a moody dark gray with indigo undertones. The gray paint is set off by creamy white paint that highlights the character of the Victorian window trim and front porch detailing. The front door is painted in a high gloss pale aqua with a blue-green cast and a hint of gray to add a touch of modernity to the historic facade.
Paint used: Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate (exterior), Benjamin Moore Catalina Blue (front door)
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Pale Yellow
Design by Crisp Architects / Photo by Rob Karosis
Pale yellow paint adds a hint of glowing color to the facade of this historic home renovation from Crisp Architects set in horse country and surrounded by rolling hills. White trim and black shutters maintain the classic look.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Lancaster Whitewash HC-174 (siding), Benjamin Moore Simply White OC-117 (trim), Benjamin Moore Black HC-190 (shutters)
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Dark Blue + White + Pink Door
Design by Martha O'Hara Interiors / Construction by MDS Remodeling / Spacecrafting Photography
Martha O'Hara Interiors painted this family home in Prior Lake, MN in a deep blue, with off-white trim and a soft pink door with a touch of gray that complements terracotta planters flanking the entrance and outdoor fabric on the front porch furniture that is set up to accommodate a crowd.
Paint used: Sherwin-Williams Still Water 6223 (exterior), Sherwin-Williams Origami White 7636 (trim), Farrow & Ball Calamine (door)
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Light Gray
Randell Design Group / Construction by King & Drury / Photo by Sophia Voce
Randell Design Group used pre-weathered zinc cladding in a soft shade of gray on the exterior of this U.K. house, combined with gray brick for a textural feel that looks modern and complements the lush green lawn.
Cladding used: VMZINC Quartz
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White + Black
Design by Crisp Architects / Photo by Rob Karosis
This home from Crisp Architects demonstrates why an elegant white house with black shutters is a timeless choice that looks good day or night and in any season or weather. With a blanket of snow on the ground and golden light emanating from every window, it's a textbook definition of a warm and welcoming home. While the house appears stark white from a distance, a closer look reveals that the exterior paint color has a touch of off-white warmth. The trim is painted in a cooler shade of white to add definition. And those black shutters are actually painted in a deep nearly black shade of green that reveals the nuances of faux black. A mahogany stained front door adds elegance.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Crisp Linen CSP-305 (exterior), Essex Green HC-188 (shutters), Benjamin Moore Super White OC-152 (trim)
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White + Pink Door
A Beautiful Mess
This brick house from A Beautiful Mess has a painted satin white exterior and a blushing pink door, with cacti lining the entry steps that adds some greenery and visual interest to the facade.
Paint used: Sherwin-Williams Marshmallow (house exterior), Noble Blush by BEHR (front door)
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Dark Blue
Photo by Allison Corona
This 1930s Tudor revival home in Boise, ID has a storybook allure. Smoky deep blue paint stands in for the brown tones that are typically used to highlight the signature half timber detailing of Tudor architecture, providing contrast with the white and brick of the rest of the facade.
Paint suggestion: Clare Goodnight Moon
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Pistachio Green
Design by Crisp Architects / Photo by Rob Karosis
Pistachio green paint on the exterior with lighter and darker shades on the gable and front door gives this artists retreat from Crisp Architects a wash of color that blends in with the palette of greens in the surrounding landscape.
Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Jardin SW6723 (siding), Sherwin-Williams Glimmer SW6476 (gable siding), Simply White OC-117 (trim), Benjamin Moore Essex Green HC-188 (front door)
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Soft White
Design by Martha O'Hara Interiors / Architecture by PKA Arch / Spacecrafting Photography
Martha O'Hara Interiors used clean off-white paint to give this modern farmhouse-style new build a classic feel.
Paint used: Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17
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Lake Blue
Jessie Tobias Design / Photo by Sarah Szwajkos
Jessie Tobias Design painted this waterfront house in a deep blue shade that echoes the lake and is carried through to the deck chairs on the weathered wood dock.
Paint suggestion: Farrow & Ball Ultra Marine Blue
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Timeless White
Design by Crisp Architects / Photo by Rob Karosis
This New England country home from Crisp Architects shows off the simple beauty of a clean coat of white paint that complements the classic architecture, brick chimneys, gray roof, pretty windows, and natural mahogany front door.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore White OC-151
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Sandy Beige + Raw Stone
White Sands Design Build
This coastal Southern California modern farmhouse-style home from White Sands Design Build is painted in a sandy shade of beige that complements the raw stone facade and feels right in the beach-adjacent setting.
Paint suggestion: Clare Neutral Territory
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Flat White
Design and Photo by Sandra Foster
Sandra Foster used flat white paint on her tiny Victorian cottage in the Catskills of New York to highlight its fairy tale charm, while a green-colored roof blends in with the woodsy surroundings.
Paint suggestion: Clare Snow Day
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Pale Blue + White
Design by Maite Granda
This Florida home from interior designer Maite Granda has a two-tone wash of sky blue and clean white that gives it a breezy coastal feel.
Paint suggestion: Clare Frozen (upper siding), Benjamin Moore Chalk White (exterior)
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Soft Green
Design by Crisp Architects / Photo by Rob Karosis
The color of your home will vary according to the time of day and the quality of the light. A soft shade of pistachio green on this Litchfield County, CT home from Crisp Architects has a taupe-y appearance as night falls that sets it apart from the dark greens of the surrounding landscape.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Kittery Point Green (exterior), Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17 (trim)
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Denim Blue + Cream
Photo by Lara Kimmerer
Rich denim blue is complemented with wintry white trim to highlight the columns and architectural details of this classic two-story home.
Paint used: Benjamin Moore Bainbridge Blue 749 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Frostine AF-5 (trim)
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Soft White + Slate Gray Trim
Design by Maite Granda
This Coral Gables, FL home by Maite Granda is painted in a soft shade of white, with gunmetal gray paint on the door frame, handrails, and trim that adds definition.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore White OC-151 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Gunmetal 1602 (trim)
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Green-Gray
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This 1923 Craftsman bungalow has a fresh coat of greenish-gray earth toned paint that honors the original aesthetics of the home.
Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Mountain Road
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Blush Pink + Pale Green
Fantastic Frank
This Mediterranean-style home from Fantastic Frank is softened with pale salmon pink paint complemented with delicate sage green exterior wood shutters and doors that look like they've faded naturally in the sun.
Paint suggestion: Farrow & Ball Pink Ground (exterior), Farrow & Ball Vert de Terre (shutters and doors)
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Soft White
Mindy Gayer Design Co.
Mindy Gayer Design Co. favors neutral paint on home exteriors, like this Southern California home painted in a bright and rich shade of white with warm undertones that make it feel inviting rather than stark.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17
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Weathered Teal
Michelle Berwick Design
Teal blue paint with a touch of gray gives this beach house from Michelle Berwick Design a slightly weathered allure that pays homage to the coastal Canadian setting.
Paint used: Benjamin Moore Bella Blue
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White + Black + Red
Design by Crisp Architects / Photo by Rob Karosis
This modern farmhouse style New York home designed by Crisp Architects has a traditional palette of white and black, with a bright red door to give it some sass.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Simply White OC-117 (siding), Benjamin Moore Black (shutters), Benjamin Moore Heritage Red (front door)
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Soft Yellow
Charles Almonte Architecture / Interior Design
This classic soft yellow house from Charles Almonte Architecture / Interior Design has white trim and a factory finish black roof and door. A stained Ipe hardwood staircase with a reddish tint adds contrast.
Paint used: Benjamin Moore Pale Moon OC-108 (siding), Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17 (trim), Minwax Currant (staircase)
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Contemporary White
Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Will & Fotsch Architects / Tom Waters Construction
Mindy Gayer Design Co. used soft white paint to contrast with the glass and black metal doors and outdoor sconces of this Spanish-style Southern California contemporary home that complements the Moroccan limestone flooring that runs from the entryway to the backyard.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17
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Greige
Interior Design by Martha O'Hara Interiors / Architecture by Derek Barcinski of Atlantis Architects / Andrea Calo Photography
Martha O'Hara Interiors painted the facade of this home in a soft greige, adding definition with steely gray shutters and a deep gray hue on the front door.
Paint used: Benjamin Moore Nimbus 1465 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Gunmetal 1602 (shutters), Benjamin Moore Graphite 1603 (front door)
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Orange Stucco
Fantastic Frank
This Mallorca home from Fantastic Frank is finished in a warm and vivid orange stucco that adds eye-catching color and texture that fits in with the Spanish island setting.
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Opaque Black
Randell Design Group / Construction by King & Drury / Photo by Grant Ritchie
Randell Design Group chose pre-painted Russwood Scotlarch cladding with an opaque black finish to give this modern A-frame home a crisp and graphic feel.
Paint used: Teknos Jet Black RAL9005 and Ebony F1046
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Pink + Gray
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Bubblegum pink paint on the exterior and warm gray shutters is a classic color pairing that gives this imposing two-story Andover, MA home a friendly and approachable feel.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Elephant Pink 2087-70 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Gray Gardens CSP-55 (shutters)
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Neutral Off-White
White Sands Design Build
White Sands Design Build chose a soft neutral off-white without gray or yellow undertones to complement the Moorish facade of this 1929 bungalow in Manhattan Beach, CA.
Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Alabaster
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Buttercup Yellow
Fantastic Frank
This Swedish lakeside house from Fantastic Frank stands out from the natural landscape thanks to a coat of buttercup yellow paint that glows in any weather.
Paint suggestion: Clare Golden Hour
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Optic White + Blue + Brick
Design by Melinda Kelson O'Connor Architecture and Interiors / Photo by Wendy Concannon
"We used a classic palette for this historic brick estate addition and renovation," says designer Melinda Kelson O'Connor of Melinda Kelson O'Connor Architecture and Interiors. "Brilliant white siding and trim with black shutters are failsafe on the historic red brick. It feels timeless and smart. Adding a light or medium blue hue to the door lightens the feeling and gives the house an approachable look."
Paint used: Benjamin Moore Brilliant White (siding), Benjamin Moore Britannia Blue (door)
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Cornflower Blue
Photo by Allison Corona
This Colonial-style home built in 1935 and located in Boise, ID is painted in a fresh shade of cornflower blue that makes it look like it was born yesterday.
Paint suggestion: Farrow & Ball Cook's Blue
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Black + Stone
Randell Design Group
Matte black cladding adds contrast with the stone facade of this waterfront home from Randell Design Group.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Blacktop 2135-10
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Green-Gray
Design by Crisp Architects / Photo by Rob Karosis
This Connecticut home designed by Crisp Architects is painted in a soothing shade of grayish green that makes a change from the usual white without altering the classic feel of the facade.
Paint used: Benjamin Moore Gettysburg Grey HC 107 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Simply White OC-117 (trim), Benjamin Moore Black HC-190 (shutters)
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Whitewashed Brick + Off-White
Mindy Gayer Design Co.
This Southern California home from Mindy Gayer Design Co. has a whitewashed brick chimney and a warm off-white exterior that looks fresh and welcoming.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee OC-45
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Orange + Yellow
Peter Unger / Getty Images
This French Quarter home is painted in cheerful shades of yellow and orange that show off the architecture and embrace the anything-goes color palette of the city of New Orleans.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Yellow Marigold 2155-30 (siding), Benjamin Moore Tangy Orange 2014-30 (shutters)
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Deep Charcoal
Design by Kate Marker Interiors
Kate Marker Interiors traded pale yellow for deep charcoal paint with clean white trim on this inviting cottage renovation.Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze
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Whispery Blue
Design by Crisp Architects / Photo by Rob Karosis
This Berkshires home designed by Crisp Architects is washed in a barely there blue-gray-violet hue that subs in for classic white, adding a bit of nuance to the facade.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Blue Heather 1620 (siding), Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17 (trim), Benjamin Moore Black Iron 2120-20 (shutters and front door)
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Blue + Yellow
Photo by Lara Kimmerer
A palette of complementary colors including a deep blue-green facade, pale conch shell pink and yellow-orange trim, and a rich burgundy-colored door highlight the architecture of this three-story home.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Fair Isle Blue CSP-715 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Morning Sunshine 2018-50 (trim), Benjamin Moore Shell Pink 883 (trim),
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Clean White
Design by Crisp Architects / Photo by Rob Karosis
This little house from Crisp Architects set on a lush green lawn in the shadow of some mature trees has clean white paint with just a touch of soft gray and crisp blue, a matching fence, and a greenish-black front door, making a case for keeping it simple and classic.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Pure White OC-64 (siding), Benjamin Moore Essex Green HC-188 (front door)
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Tonal Grays
Photo by Lara Kimmerer
A tonal palette of dark and silvery grays and an orange-red door gives this lakeside home a cozy feel that harmonizes with the slate roof and gray shingle siding.
Paint used: Benjamin Moore Silvery Moon 1604 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Calico Blue 707 (trim), Benjamin Moore Merlot Red 2006-10 (front door)
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Shades of Purple
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Bold shades of purple make this New Orleans, LA home stand out from the crowd.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore 1406 (siding), Benjamin Moore Victorian Purple 1370 (front door)
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Pewter Gray
Design by Crisp Architects / Photo by Rob Karosis
This lakeside home in the Berkshires designed by Crisp Architects is covered in a pale pewter gray paint that blends in with the natural setting.
Paint used: Benjamin Moore Vintage Pewter CSP-110 (siding), Benjamin Moore Super White OC-152 (trim)
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Beige Pink + Blue
Photo by Lara Kimmerer
Pale beige-pink paint softens the exterior of this home, while teal blue trim and russet red doors add definition to the facade.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Early Sunset 2096-70 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Baltic Sea CSP-680 (trim), Benjamin Moore Rich Chestnut 2090-20 (windows and doors)
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Farmhouse White
Liz Marie Blog
Blogger Liz Marie re-sided her 1800s farmhouse to make it look closer to the original design, using pre-painted siding in a pure white hue to create an all-white aesthetic that is carried through to the interior of her rustic farmhouse-style home.
Paint used: LP SmartSide Snowscape White
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Two Tone
Mindy Gayer Design Co.
Mindy Gayer Design Co. collaborated with Dana Webber Design Group and Fairbank Construction Company to build this Puget Sound vacation home. The front entryway to the home is defined by warm off-white paint that gives the sprawling facade some dimension and contrasts with the darker siding and mixed tone wood accents.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee OC-45
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Granite Blue
Interior Design by Colleen Simonds / Emily Gilbert Photography
This home from interior designer Colleen Simonds is painted in a moody shade of blue-gray that is soothing by day and showcases the golden glow of the interior when night falls and the inside lights are on.
Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams 6250 Granite Peak
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White Brick + Pale Pink Doors
A Beautiful Mess
This brick home from A Beautiful Mess has a soft white exterior that give it a fresh look, while pale pink double doors add a dose of personality.
Paint used: Romabio Masonry Flat in Richmond White
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Reddish Brown + Blue-Green
Photo by Lara Kimmerer
Deep reddish-brown stained siding with contrasting medium-toned blue-green trim make the facade of this home stand out from the leafy green surrounding landscape.
Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams 3507 Riverwood Stain (exterior), Benjamin Moore Spirit in the Sky 676 (trim)
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Periwinkle
Design by Crisp Architects / Photo by Rob Karosis
A soothing periwinkle blue with purple undertones is contrasted with cool white trim in this home from Crisp Architects.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Swiss Blue 815 (siding), Benjamin Moore Ultra White CC-10 (trim)
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Peachy
Fantastic Frank
Soft pale coral is a peachy choice for this Spanish villa from Fantastic Frank that is softer and warmer than stark white.
Paint suggestion: Clare Pop
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Red + Black
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Crimson red siding and black shutters give this rural New England home a classic look that is timeless but especially appealing when the autumn leaves are turning.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Candy Cane Red 2079-10 (exterior), Benjamin Moore Black HC-190 (shutters)
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Medium Gray
Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Sven Lavine Architecture
Mindy Gayer Design Co. added rich dark gray paint to this 1910 Victorian home renovation in San Francisco.
Paint suggestion: Dunn Edwards Charcoal Smudge DE6370
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White + Blue-Gray Shutters
Design by Kern & Co.
Interior designer Susan Spath of San Diego-based Kern & Co. added blue-gray paint to the wooden shutters of this Spanish style home that illustrate how versatile the nearly neutral shade can be.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Wales Gray 1585
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Purple + Red
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Lilac paint gives this classic Craftsman bungalow a modern twist, and a cherry red door frame adds a vivid accent.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore California Lilac
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Cool Gray
Design by Calimia Home / Photo by Kelly Boyd
Cool medium gray paint gives this 1918 Colonial-style house in Savannah, GA from Calimia Home a soothing feel.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Storm
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Blue + Stone
Amy Peltier Interior Design & Home / Mary Pat Collins Photography
This house from Amy Peltier Interior Design & Home has a mixed facade that pairs deep cool blue and stone.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue HC-155
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Light Beige
Fantastic Frank
This contemporary Denver, CO home from Fantastic Frank is softened with a coat of off-white paint with beige undertones that complement the eco-friendly landscaping.
Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Alabaster
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Soft Black
Mindy Gayer Design Co.
Mindy Gayer Design Co. choose a cool-toned soft black for the outside of her home office showroom that makes a nice foil for green plants and white flowers that soften the facade.
Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Blacktop 2135-10
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Pale Gray
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Pale gray paint softens the exterior of this large new build, while a teal door and some red flowers dotting the front yard landscaping adds a smidgen of color.
Paint suggestion: Sherwin Williams Repose Gray SW 7015
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Shades of Blue
K Shan Design
This cozy Costa Mesa, CA home from K Shan Design is painted in two shades of blue that make the facade and front porch feel homey and inviting.
Paint suggestion: Clare Summer Friday (siding), Clare Blue Ivy (trim and porch railing), Benjamin Moore Midnight Navy 2067-10 (door frames)
What to Consider When Picking a Paint Color for Your House
There are several factors to consider when choosing an exterior paint color, from the history and architectural style of your home to the construction materials used on the facade, to the natural setting and surrounding landscape. It's up to you to decide whether you want an exterior paint color that blends in or provides a vivid contrast, whether you live in a beachfront cottage, a suburban new build, a cabin in the woods, or a historic country farmhouse. While painting the house red can give it a whole new lease on life, keep in mind that you can also create a new mood with something as simple as changing the door color.
FAQ
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Even if you decide to paint your house white, keep in mind that finding the perfect shade of white for your particular home can be more complicated than it seems, and take some time and effort to nail down. What looks fresh and bright on one house exterior can look too stark on another; that soft creamy white you think you see in an inspiration photo can end up looking too yellow when you see it in person. Just when you think you have it all figured out, that seemingly simple shade of pure white can end up looking too gray, or too cool, or not cool enough when you see it up close and unfiltered in real life.
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If you want to sell your home, realtors advise that you stick to crowd-pleasing colors such as white, beige, gray, and earthy, natural tones.
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Lighter neutrals and earthy tones will make a smaller house appear larger. Consider off-white, light yellow, light gray, or other pale hues to reflect higher amounts of light than darker hues, creating an optical illusion or tricking the eye.
How to beautifully paint a wooden house outside
Contents
- Features of Teknos paints for the facade
- Paint research
- Painting options?
- 3.1 GLAZING (SEMI-TRANSPARENT) PAINTING OF THE HOUSE OUTSIDE
- 3.2 COATING (OPAQUE) PAINTING OF THE HOUSE OUTSIDE
- 3.3 GLAZING PAINTING OF A WOODEN HOUSE WITH VARNISH
- Painting sequence
After building a wooden house, an important question arises: how to process a log house or how to paint a wooden house outside? How to choose antiseptics and paints for painting a wooden house outside, which will provide maximum durability and at the same time not spend extra money?
TEKNOS Façade Paints
TEKNOS brand stores always stock the most complete range of quality TEKNOS materials from Finland. Here you can buy Finnish materials TEKNOS (TEKNOS) at competitive prices, which have been successfully used for many years for painting houses on a construction site. We also always have industrial materials for wood and exclusive TEKNOS materials for high-quality and durable painting of a wooden house outside and inside. nine0005
The high durability of TEKNOS materials (TEKNOS) is confirmed by independent construction experts in Finland, published on the national information portal: "www.puuinfo.fi". In the special issue: “KESTAVAT PUUJULKISIVUT” (trans. “Long-lasting wooden facades”), the durability rating of TEKNOS materials (TEKNOS) for painting wooden houses outside is indicated:
acrylic paint NORDICA. nine0005
- From 5 to 10 years depending on the color and operating conditions for translucent (translucent) Teknos coating according to the scheme: penetrating priming antiseptic WOODEX AQUA BASE + glazing antiseptic WOODEX.
Investigation of the highest quality materials and technologies of wooden housing construction
An electronic portal has been created in Finland: "Puuinfo. fi", the purpose of which is to familiarize with the highest quality materials and technologies of wooden housing construction. The special issue: "KESTAVAT PUUJULKISIVUT" (Long-lasting wooden facades) states that TEKNOS is the LEADING manufacturer of industrial coatings for wood surfaces in Finland and in 15 European countries.... READ MORE
House painting options
To help our customers decide on the exterior painting of a wooden house, we offer a preview of the options and our advice on the features of each option.Option 1. GLAZING (SEMI-TRANSPARENT) PAINTING OF THE HOUSE OUTSIDE
Painting a wooden house on the outside with glazing antiseptics or wood oils (semi-transparent painting) leaves a visible wood grain pattern and is suitable for any type of wooden house: frame house, solid wood houses and glued beams , but most often it is used for painting log cabins and houses made of logs and profiled timber, as well as for painting the outside of wooden baths and for painting wooden fences. nine0005
Before applying the glazing antiseptic, the wood must be treated with a colorless penetrating primer antiseptic (wood impregnation) containing effective biocidal components to prevent the appearance of blue and rot.
According to our customers, the best results for the treatment of log cabins, logs, profiled timber, glued laminated timber and facade boards are provided by the water-borne priming antiseptic for wood WOODEX AQUA BASE. WOODEX AQUA BASE is environmentally friendly, odorless, recommended for processing timber, both outside and inside the house. Therefore, it is most advantageous to purchase WOODEX AQUA BASE primer antiseptic in a 20-liter container, which is supplied from Finland exclusively for Teknos brand stores of TEKNOVIKS. nine0005
Good advice! Indelible antiseptic.Finnish TEKNOS experts do not recommend leaving a wooden house treated with a colorless priming antiseptic WOODEX AQUA BASE without subsequent painting for a period of more than 6 months. This does not mean that the validity period of WOODEX AQUA BASE is only 6 months! The reason for this recommendation is that colorless priming antiseptics do not protect wood from UV, which destroys the surface layer of wood and makes it unsuitable for high-quality and durable painting after 6 months of UV exposure. nine0064
Finishing painting of the facade of a wooden house is carried out by applying 2 layers of tinted glazing antiseptic. According to the numerous reviews of our customers and according to the Finnish experts TEKNOS (TEKNOS), the maximum durability has a special water-borne oil-based glazing antiseptic - facade oil for wood WOODEX EKO. Due to the higher dry residue - the increased content of oil for wood, VUDEX ECO forms a durable coating on the facade of the house that protects the wood from UV and atmospheric precipitation, and at the same time allows the wood to breathe, does not form a continuous film, does not peel off. According to the experience of our customers, the service life of VUDEX ECO on the facade of a house is usually 6-8 years, but sometimes more. nine0005
Important!
Since 2017, a special glazing antiseptic - facade oil for wood VUDEX ECO is supplied from Finland exclusively to the Teknos chain of TEKNOS stores, where it can be purchased at special favorable prices.
Facade oils for painting a wooden house are becoming very popular among Russian buyers. The Teknos line of facade glazing materials includes a special glazing antiseptic based on WOODES ECO oil, which provides maximum protection for a wooden house from atmospheric precipitation and UV.....READ MORE
If you want to use traditional TEKNOS glazing antiseptics (Teknos) on an organic solvent for painting a wooden house outside, you can choose a WOODEX BASE priming antiseptic and a WOODEX CLASSIC glazing antiseptic. The budget analogue is the HAITI glazing antiseptic, which is often used together with the JAVA penetrating priming antiseptic for painting wooden fences.
Helpful advice. Correctly paint the imitation with paints
When painting external cladding boards, imitating timber, planken, etc. it is recommended to apply the priming antiseptic WOODEX AQUA BASE and the 1st layer of glazing facade oil WOODEX ECO before mounting the boards on the facade.
According to the experience of our customers and our partners - construction companies, we do not recommend painting a wooden house from the outside by applying 2 layers of TEKNOL 1888 industrial glazing priming paint. 3 years. According to the technical description of TEKNOL 1888, this is a primer paint, not intended for facade painting. In Finland, TEKNOL 1888 is used exclusively for priming facade boards in the factory before their subsequent painting with glazing antiseptics of the VUDEX series. nine0005
Option 2. COATING (OPAQUE) PAINTING OF THE HOUSE OUTSIDE
Covering the facade of a wooden house hides the pattern of the wood texture and is done with opaque antiseptics or facade paints, which form an opaque color coating. This option for painting a wooden house on the outside has a higher durability compared to painting with glazing antiseptics and is very popular in the Scandinavian countries. This option is most often used for painting the outside of frame houses, facade boards, houses made of glued beams. This option is used for repainting log cabins, log houses, profiled timber, wooden fences, previously painted with glazing antiseptics. nine0005
Before applying topcoat or acrylic facade paints, according to Finnish standards for professional painting of wooden houses outside, the wood must be primed with alkyd adhesive primers: NORDICA PRIMER or TEKNOL 2881. According to our customers, the use of water-borne adhesive primer TEKNOL 2881 is preferable, as it has a fast drying time and is more cost effective. TEKNOL 2881 adhesive primer contains biocidal additives, forms a surface primer layer that increases the adhesion of acrylic facade paint to wood, which is necessary to ensure maximum durability of painting the house outside. nine0005
Helpful advice. Long-term protection of wood before painting
If the time from the beginning of the construction of a wooden house to the application of adhesive primer exceeds one month, then the Finnish specialists of TEKNOS (TEKNOS) recommend treating the wood with a primer antiseptic VUDEX AQUA BASE at the beginning of construction to reduce the risk of its deposition and appearance mold.
Finishing painting is carried out by applying 2 layers of water-based opaque antiseptic WOODEKS AQUA SOLID or applying 2 layers of NORDICA MATT or NORDICA EKO acrylic facade paint, which form an opaque, elastic and breathable coating with high weather resistance. nine0005
The new NORDICA MATT exterior acrylic paint is rapidly becoming the most popular exterior paint for wooden houses. Acrylic paint NORDICA MATT compares favorably with the well-known facade paints NORDICA ECO and NORDICA ECO 3330-03 in that it forms an attractive matte facade coating.
Helpful advice. Correct painting of a wooden frame house
application of TEKNOL 2881 adhesive primer and 1st layer of WOODEX AQUA SOLID opaque antiseptic or NORDICA ECO and NORDICA MATT exterior paints is recommended prior to installation of boards on the facade. nine0064
!!! For painting log cabins and houses made of solid wood: logs and beams, it is recommended to locally treat the ends of logs and beams with a special TEKNOL JRM composition that prevents cracking of wood. TEKNOL JRM can be applied clear or tinted in covering colors.
Important!
Detailed written instructions for the correct execution of covering the outside of a wooden house or bath with TEKNOS materials (TEKNOS), developed by Finnish specialists, are provided to our customers in any store of the TEKNOVIKS company chain. nine0005
Option 3. GLAZING PAINTING OF THE WOODEN HOUSE WITH AQUA TOP 2920-04 VARNISH.
In our opinion and experience, which coincides with the opinion of the Finnish Teknos specialists (TEKNOS), this is a beautiful, but financially costly and least practical option for painting a wooden house on the outside. This option of painting private houses from the outside has found distribution only in Russia. In Finland, AQUA TOP 2920-04 varnish is used for painting wooden window windows in production and painting elements of buildings and bridges - glued timber beams. The durability of the lacquer version of painting the facade of the house does not exceed the durability of the special glazing antiseptic with a high oil content for wood VUDEX ECO, and the cost of painting and especially the subsequent repair repainting of the house is much higher. nine0005
Sequence of painting:
- treatment of wood with a colorless penetrating primer for wood WOODEX AQUA BASE or TEKNOL AQUA 1410-01.
- application of tinted glazing primer AQUA PRIMER (AQUA PRIMER 2900-02), which provides glazing coloration of wood.
- finish painting is carried out by applying 2 layers of facade varnish AQUA TOP 2920-04 protecting the wood from precipitation and UV exposure. nine0008
For proper painting, the thickness of the varnish layer must be sufficiently high: at least 300-350 µm, i.e. the consumption of 1 liter of varnish is approx. per 3 m2 of painted surface. The varnish must be applied by spraying using professional painting equipment. When applying the AQUA TOP 2920-04 varnish, one should strictly observe the temperature and humidity values recommended by the Finnish TEKNOS specialists, since even a slight deviation from these values disrupts the normal formation of the varnish film and the facade coating will not have the necessary durability. nine0005
According to the results of laboratory tests in the Russian certification center, the durability of facade varnish is estimated at up to 8 years. However, be sure to draw the attention of our customers to the fact that this laboratory evaluation of durability was made without taking into account UV exposure. Therefore, with the practical painting of a wooden house on the outside with varnish and its operation when exposed to UV, the durability is less than 8 years. It should be taken into account that repair painting and subsequent repainting of the house in a few years will be associated with significant material costs due to the high laboriousness of removing the old varnish coating. nine0005
Helpful advice. Where to buy paint for wood? written instructions for painting a wooden house on the outside with TEKNOS paints and varnishes (Teknos).
OUR CONTACTSThe 12 trendiest colors for your home exterior - Pantone | Articles
Bagretsova Irina Alexandrovna
content manager, photographer
Everyone dreams of a place where they would like to return every time after a long working day. For many people, the symbol of the family nest is their home on earth.
For a house in which people will live, it is necessary to choose natural materials, including wood. In order for a tree to serve on the street for a long time, it must be protected - covered with a material that is resistant to atmospheric changes. At the same time, I want to observe the aesthetic side - so that the house looks complete and interesting. nine0005
What color to paint the facade so that it causes delight and slight envy among the neighbor, while harmonizing with the environment, and the owner likes it? Let's figure it out.
What will you learn in the article?
- Before choosing a color, you need to consider 3 important factors
- Victorian Colors
- Colors of "Constructivism"
- Chalet style colors
- Things to Consider Before Deciding on a House Color
- How to correctly combine shades
- Wood facade painting systems
Before choosing a color, it is necessary to take into account 3 important factors
- the location of the site and the architectural style of the house;
- roof color and style; nine0008
- whether you want to see the tree structure, or prefer to hide it.
Based on these factors and your taste, you need to choose a color for your facade. At the link you will find many different shades on the tree, and below we will analyze the main colors that are often ordered from us.
Photo 1. The Pantone Institute chose the colors for this year - 12 colors
To understand which colors will be most relevant in the next decade - and our paint schemes last up to 15 years on facades, we turned to the universally recognized world authority in the field of color. nine0005
Last December, the Pantone Institute chose the colors for this year - 12 colors and their shades, showing the mood of this year - reliability, sustainability, hope, originality and brightness of the user.
Classic Blue has been chosen as the color of the year for 2020 - a bright, deep and calming color.
Photo 2. Classic Blue - classic blue. The glazing composition on the facade in combination with white trim looks incredibly beautiful! The house turned out to be a sight to behold! nine0228
Photo 3. Painting the house in trendy shade "Classic Blue"
Photo 4. Painting the house with hydro oil in 2 coats
The whole palette of fashionable colors can be safely diluted with the usual light, or vice versa, dark color - to give integrity to the image and highlight some elements of the house, such as architraves, corners and terraces. Of course, it is not necessary to use only these colors in the decoration of the house, you can use slightly brighter, or more pastel shades of each color - at the peak of popularity, the combination of orange Flame Orange - "Fire Orange" and delicate Tanager Turquoise - "Turquoise Tanager". A combination of neutral shades will always be relevant - white, gray, navy blue, and beige. It all depends on your taste and style of the house. nine0005
Photo 5. Color "Flame Orange" ("Fiery orange") on the facade
Photo 6. Very beautiful and popular color "Flame Orange"
Photo 7. This color on the facade looks natural and expensive
Victorian Colors
Almost all the colors presented by Pantone are suitable for the Victorian style - this style is associated with pastels, coupled with bright, deep colors. The style, which originated in the 19th century - the century of Queen Victoria, indulges in a variety of finishes, carved balusters and railings, as well as obligatory veranda terraces near the entrance. nine0005
Photo 8. The house itself and painting are made in the Victorian style
Photo 9. Bright facade in combination with architraves in pastel colors
Photo 10. Victorian house
Colors of "Constructivism"
For cold Constructivism, warmer options for painting wood are suitable - a mixture of Cinnamon sticks and Saffron, or cold options - Classic blue, the so-called color of the Navy jacket - Navy blaser, which, with an advantageous contrast of textures of wood and concrete in pearl gray, or ash gray create a design of conciseness and spaciousness. This design suits those people who keep up with the times and adore simplicity in details. nine0005
Photo 11. The combination of concrete and wood - a modern and stylish solution
Photo 12. Colors of "Constructivism"
Chalet style colors
The Chalet style is characterized by warmer, chocolate shades of decoration. The main thing in this style is the naturalness of the materials. Raw stones in the foundation masonry, real wood with knots and their fine structure. Warm, sometimes orange, notes in wood coloring create the atmosphere of a cozy winter evening by the fireplace with a mug of hot chocolate in hand. Of course, you can design your home the way you want it to be! Therefore, for your home, you can use the colors that you most like. nine0005
Photo 13. House and painting in the style of "Chalet"
Photo 14. Warm, chocolate shades in the design of the facade
Things to Consider Before Deciding on a House Color
In order to determine the color of the house decoration most accurately, it is necessary to take into account not only the architecture, but also the surrounding landscape and the color of the roof.
So that the house does not turn out to be too colorful, it is not recommended to use more than three colors in the decoration of the house. The colors that contrast with each other look most brightly - red and green, blue and orange. If the colors are close to each other on the color wheel, the result will be neutral. White, cream and milk colors are suitable for almost any color, so they can be used as a base or as a secondary color. As for the third color, it can be both on the facade itself, creating a holistic look of the house, and “background” - the color of the landscape in which this house is located. nine0005
Photo 15. A harmonious combination of three colors on the example of a country house
Photo 16. Beautiful combination of colors on the combined facade
It is also necessary to take into account the location of your home - more natural colors and natural materials look good in the mountains, bright, saturated shades near the sea, light shades of the structure under the scorching sun.
Of course, in order for your house to arouse the admiration and envy of your neighbors, you need to harmoniously choose colors, although sometimes you can play around with color options. Below we want to give examples of how you can diversify your facade, using this year's fashionable palette. nine0005
Photo 17. Very unusual design of the house, with a perfectly matched color scheme
Photo 18. White color always looks advantageous, perfectly complements and decorates any facade
How to correctly combine shades
In order to make your home unusual, it is enough to take a simple color as a basis, for example, Faded Denim - "Faded Denim", Mosaik blue - "Mosaic Blue", and only paint the front door in a bright color - Flame Scarlet "Scarlet Flame" , Orange Peel "Orange Peel". Thus, you will give individuality and brightness to your home. nine0005
Do you want your home to look presentable and unusual? Choose chocolate or cinnamon colors. Beautiful overflows and shades of chocolate will not leave indifferent any person, whether he is a designer or an inexperienced layman. And by diluting dark chocolate with a light, delicate shade of Sunlight - "Sunshine" you will achieve the feeling of a warm, cozy home in the Alpine mountains.
Photo 19. Planken painted in chocolate color
Photo 20. Planken painted in noble chocolate color
Do you live near the sea? Embrace bright, sunny colors - such Pantone attributed the color "Biscay Green" - "Biscay Green". In this color, your house will seem light, weightless, like a sunny breeze on a bright, midday day of a cloudless summer. And if you add to this color also Orange Peel - "Orange Peel", or Saffron - "Saffron" - you will get a bright combination that pleases the eye and makes you enjoy life! nine0005
Warm and cozy is also the combination of colors Saffron - "Saffron" and Cinnamon Stick - "Cinnamon Stick". This option will always be a win-win, bright enough to show its cheerfulness, and at the same time, the combination of these colors is the closest to natural wood.
Photo 21. Bright and saturated color for the facade - "Orange Peel"
Photo 22. Color "Orange Peel" on the facade nine0005
Perhaps you want something more extravagant - then turn your attention to shades of red - perhaps closer to wine color. Thanks to the chosen color, you can achieve a contrasting wow effect, because the red color will look amazing among the abundant greenery of your site. Or, you can give your façade the look of a noble mahogany finish.
Photo 23. Painting the house in wine color
Photo 24. The red color looks amazing among the abundant greenery on site
Photo 25. On this site we painted three whole facades - the house itself, the sauna and the garage
Do you want more brightness and extravagance? Perhaps only one bright accent is not your option? The Pantone collection presents an unusual, but too attractive color in its shade - Grape Compote - “grape compote”. The house will look very bright, maybe even a little crazy - in the style of the films "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", but what's the difference if you like it, and the neighbor fainted with envy? nine0005
Photo 26. Grape Compote
Specialists of the Pantone Institute pleased us with a beautiful green color - it combined both herbal and emerald shades. Chive is an unobtrusive color for your facade, if you want to fit your house into the surrounding green landscape. Just imagine how beautiful such a facade will look among autumn trees!
There are a great many color schemes, the main thing is to decide on the architecture, the surrounding landscape and be guided only by your wishes. nine0005
One of the recommendations is to choose the color and style of home decoration in such a way that it is combined with interior decoration as well - so you will not have the feeling that from the Chalet style in the exterior you find yourself in the interior of a fairy tale about Willy Wonka.
Having decided on the color, it remains to decide on a painting system that suits the style.
Wooden facade painting systems
Our company provides several options for painting wood for the exterior - this is a premium lacquer scheme, the service life of which without repainting is up to 8 years, and an oil painting system, if you want more naturalness (service life up to 15 years), and a covering painting scheme ( service life up to 15 years), giving the opportunity to see your home in bright, summer colors. nine0005
You can read more about painting systems in the relevant articles, find out all the advantages and choose the one that matches the style of home decoration you have chosen.
If suddenly you have any problems with the selection of a painting scheme, our specialists will always be happy to help you, answer all your questions about the merits and advantages of a particular painting system.
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