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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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Putty and Gray

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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."

Related: Before and After: DIY Facelifts for 8 Home Exteriors

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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.

Related: 9 Bold Rooms That Will Make You Rethink Black Paint

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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.

Related: America’s 50 Favorite Streets

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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.

Related: The Most Popular House Styles in America Right Now

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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.

Related: 12 Outdoor Upgrades That Make Your Home More Valuable

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Yellow and Blue

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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.

Related: 9 Paint Color Rules Worth Breaking

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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.

Related: 15 Tiny Beach Bungalows for Your Next Vacation

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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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20 Designer-Approved Interior Color Schemes To Try Now

Design: West of Main, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

In interior design, two colors are better than one, and three are better than two. But with thousands of colors and millions of shades to choose from, how could you possibly create a combination that works? The answer: With some professional guidance.

We tapped 20 interior designers for the tried and true color schemes they find themselves revisiting time after time. Whether you prefer rich colors with a glamorous feel or cool tones that look coastal chic, here are 20 pairings to incorporate in every room of your home. 

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Design: Valerie Darden of Brexton Cole Interiors, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

Almost everyone loves blue, and it's easy to see why.

"One of my favorite color schemes is a simple Parisian grayish-blue paired with natural beige tones and the addition of gold hardware," Valerie Darden, head designer of Brexton Cole Interiors says. "I mixed this combo together for this master bedroom, using Sherwin Williams' Silver Grey on the walls. I was inspired by Marie Antionette! It gives the room a calm and serene atmosphere."

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Design: Valerie Darden of Brexton Cole Interiors, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

For a bold look, try green and red. We promise it won't look like Christmas.

"I love pairing hunter green and rich reds together, especially for boys' rooms," Darden says. "I like this color combo because it can give a vintage vibe to any room when paired with the right accessories. In this boy's bedroom, we went for the old-world collegiate look. The room looks adorable paired with plaids and a gallery wall mixed with vintage style frames and toys."

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Design: Diana Weinstein, Photo: Jane Beiles, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

Blue is extra calming, but a pop of bright colors can give it the oomph it needs.

"I love how fresh and young the bright pops of fluorescent hues make a soft blue wall color feel," designer Diana Weinstein says. "The boldness of these neons adds an edge to what is typically a more traditional design. The clients on this specific home didn't like to take risks with color, but we encouraged them to try out this rug and tweed armchairs with these fun pops of pinks and yellows and oranges in them. This is now their favorite room."

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Design: Desiree Burns Interiors, Photo: Tamara Flanagan, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

If you're in the market for more earthy tones, green cannot be beat.

"I love incorporating pops of green as an accent color throughout a neutral home," Desiree Burns, the founder of Desiree Burns Interiors explains. "Bolder shades like forest green pack a big punch and make a beautiful impact, especially when combined with neutrals like light gray. It's a nice balance of a bold color counteracted by a neutral and works in almost any room! Whether you're going bohemian, rustic, farmhouse, contemporary, or glam, I think this color palette speaks to all different design styles. "

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Design: Latham Interiors, Photo: Mike Schirf, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

A classic color combination found everywhere from Cape Cod homes to beach California bungalows, a pairing of blue and white is never a bad idea.

"Shades of blue and white are a fan-favorite combination that people feel they can often rely on," Sarah Latham, the principal of Latham Interiors, says. "The classic pairing looks clean and fresh, and we often pair it with natural wood tones to add depth, color, and texture to any space. Our favorite blue is Newburyport Blue HC-155 by Benjamin Moore, and the best part is it can easily be translated into most décor styles from bohemian to rustic and traditional to farmhouse." 

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Design: Michelle Gage, Photo: Rebecca McAlpin, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

For a more unexpected take on interiors, try a variation of pink and green.

"My favorite color scheme is pink and teal," Michelle Gage, the principal and founder of Michelle Gage Interior Design says. "There's something so perfect about how the pairing pops against one another. I love the soft and bright balance the combination brings to a room."

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Design: Julia Alexander, Photo: Anna Yanovski, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

For a cooler toned room, blues and greens give off a calm and easygoing vibe.

"A color scheme of graduated blues and greens with neutral tones, natural woods, and black accents is my favorite combination," designer Julia Alexander of Julia Alexander Interiors says. "To recreate the look, take one color and repeat it in shades lighter and darker throughout your space. The pale blueish-green walls in this bedroom, paired with a rich green velvet headboard, feel classic, timeless, and serene."

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Design: Katherine Carter, Photo: Amy Bartlam, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

Who says neutrals have to be boring? With pops of nearly cobalt blue, this space is anything but average.

"I love how elegant and chic black, blue and beige look and feel in this Venice beach home—the colors work so well together and add depth to this space," designer Katherine Carter explains. "With such versatile shades, this color scheme really works in any room in the house. However, for this project, we chose to keep it in living room, finding room, family room, and kitchen. For a modern contemporary look, make navy and black the primary colors and sprinkle in beige tones."

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Design: Kelly Hurliman Interior Design, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

As they're both cool colors, green and blue always play well together.

"My all-time favorite color scheme is blue and green—it always works and, depending on the shades, can be super versatile," Kelly Hurliman of Kelly Hurliman Interior Design says. "Brighter tones can feel preppy and fresh, while dark shades give off a sophisticated, moody vibe. We went with Benjamin Moore's Polo Blue on the walls and added grass green art and decor into the mix in this room."

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Design: Mindy Gayer Design Co., Photo: Vanessa Lentine, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

For a more neutral, earthy take, try gray-green and add black and white.

"My favorite color scheme at the moment is grayish-green hues combined with black and white neutrals," designer Mindy Gayer, of Mindy Gayer Design Co. "I gravitate towards green colors to bring the outside in, and sage tones are also very soothing. I love how this combination boasts plenty of contrast while still maintaining a timeless quality."

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Design: Jonathan Rachman, Photo: Suzanna Scott, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

For an high-impact space, black and red make a bold statement.

"Any touch of color against black—preferably high-glossed black—makes for a winning combination," Jonathan Rachman of Jonathan Rachman Design says. "I love pairing it with red, because it's bold yet soft, and definitely a statement! There are so many shades of black, but for me it's blackest of the black possible that I love the most, such as Benjamin Moore Black."

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Design: Diana Rose Design, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

Looking for more of a modern coastal vibe? Blue, tan, and gray are for you.

"One of my favorite color combinations is blue, sand, and gray, as it evokes a sense of peace and comfort and boasts a clean, modern feel," Diana Rose, the principal and creative director of Diana Rose Design says. "Although it is adaptable for many environments, I especially love it for homes situated with water views. Other nature-inspired accents such as tan driftwood, green plants, white marble work with the nature-inspired color palette to evoke a feeling of water and the beach."

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Design: Michelle Berwick, Photo: Larry Arnal, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

Pairing a strong shade, like black, with a lighter pastel, like blush pink, provides a great contrast.

"Ever since I was a little girl, my favorite color has always been blush pink—there's just something about it that makes me happy and calm," Michelle Berwick, the founder and principal designer of Michelle Berwick Design, says. "These days, I've found a way to use it in a way that feels fresh, modern, and not at all childlike.

Berwick suggests selecting a pink with "brown or putty undertones" like Queen Anne from Benjamin Moore.

"I love pairing this faint hue with black and mixing it with a host of other naturals, like white, tan, and putty shades," Berwick explains. "It complements many styles of interiors, including the trendy minimalist spaces we see today."

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Design: Kate Davidson, Photo: Lauren Miller, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

For those drawn to mustard shades, try pairing it with a charcoal gray.

"My favorite color scheme at the moment is yellow and gray because it's both timeless and evokes modern sensibility," Kate Davidson of Kate + Co Design says. "Yellow brings a light-hearted feel and lifts the vibe of the muted gray tones but actually blends effortlessly into a home that does not have much color. The pair works in most spaces because it's gender-neutral and surprisingly brings quite a calming feel to any space."

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Design: West of Main, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

The two most popular neutrals of the moment, gray and brown, play well together too.

"When we work with cooler tones, such as grays, we bring in balance through warmer tones and textures," designer Sascha LaFleur of West of Main says. "For instance, we love using this deep charcoal grasscloth wallcovering that boasts hints of bronze when the light hits it just right, and pairing it with organic brown textures. Through decorative elements, we can bring in that beautiful warmth to even the coolest-toned rooms."

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Design: West of Main, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

For a high-drama space without using a ton of color, pick neutral shades and include luxe fabrics.

"We love incorporating color through texture. Injecting color through texture creates drama, even if you still want to keep a neutral palette," La Fleur explains. "We paired this almond-colored linen headboard and dark wood nightstand with a textural moss-green grasscloth wallpaper and I believe these rich, moodier tones are certainly here to stay. Pair them with crisp, creamy whites to keep a fresh and inviting feel while developing some contrast with those deeper hues. "

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Design: Courtney Sempliner, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

An ever popular choice, white paired with some bright colors always delights.

"To me, the most classic color scheme of all is a clean white palette with pops of colored accents throughout with the help of artwork and accessories, designer Courtney Sempliner says. "My go-to white paint for a blank canvas is Benjamin Moore's White Dove, which has just enough warmth to keep a space from being too stark, but still feels fresh and works with any other tones you bring into a room."

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Design: Courtney Sempliner, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

Blue works in almost any space, especially when paired with easy neutrals.

"I love using a neutral blue color scheme in almost any space," Sempliner says. "A soft blue, combined with any whites, taupes, and grays, works well to provide a calming and warm environment while still feeling dynamic and fresh. For paint colors, two of my favorite blue tones are Borrowed Light by Farrow and Ball and Van Deusen Blue by Benjamin Moore."

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Design: Mary Patton, Photo: Molly Culver, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

Greens are having a moment. To get in on the trend, try an emerald shade with a neutral.

"A medium green like this bold emerald shade paired with warm neutrals, like tan, is my current favorite color scheme," Mary Patton, the owner of Mary Patton Design says. "Calke Green by Farrow & Ball is the perfect shade to try a floor-to-ceiling paint job."

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Design: Marlaina Teich, Photo: Patrick Cline, Graphics: Sabrina Jiang for MyDomaine

A true classic, black and white will never go out of style.

"Classic black and white is a chic way of dressing up a more casual interior style, like the trendy modern farmhouse," Marlaina Teich of Marlaina Teich Designs says. "The key with making this simple color palette work is layering in texture, which you can do by varying up the paint finishes. "

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How to beautifully paint a wooden house outside

Contents

  1. Features of Teknos paints for the facade
  2. Paint research
  3. Painting options?
    1. 3.1 GLAZING (SEMI-TRANSPARENT) PAINTING OF THE HOUSE OUTSIDE
    2. 3.2 COATING (OPAQUE) PAINTING OF THE HOUSE OUTSIDE
    3. 3.3 GLAZING PAINTING OF A WOODEN HOUSE WITH VARNISH
  4. 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.

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.

- 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

!!! 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.

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.

Sequence of painting:

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.

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.

Helpful advice. Where to buy paint for wood? written instructions for painting a wooden house on the outside with TEKNOS paints and varnishes (Teknos).
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The 12 trendiest colors for your home exterior - Pantone | Articles

Bagretsova Irina Alexandrovna

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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.

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?

  1. Before choosing a color, you need to consider 3 important factors
  2. Victorian Colors
  3. Colors of "Constructivism"
  4. Chalet style colors
  5. Things to Consider Before Deciding on a House Color
  6. How to correctly combine shades
  7. Wood facade painting systems
Before choosing a color, it is necessary to take into account 3 important factors

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.

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!


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.

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!

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

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?


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.

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.

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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