Give Your Home’s Exterior a Face Lift
Freshening up the exterior of your dwelling can add immediate value to your home and increase its curb appeal. However, doing so can also be a big commitment – in both time and money – so make sure you get the job done right the first time by consulting experts at a specialty paint store.
From planning to application to clean up, a specialty paint store can help make the project a smooth one with professional tips and expert advice. This type of store can also help with color selection, choosing products that will last for years to come and determining the right tools needed for the job.
When preparing to paint your home’s exterior, one of the first tasks at hand is to select color, and there are a variety of tools available to help you choose just the right hue. For example, Sherwin-Williams offers an online color visualizer that allows you to experiment with hundreds of shades before you even leave your house. Once at the store, to inspire your creativity, the company has idea cards available to help you visualize how to use a particular color, be it on the front door, shutters or main facade. You can also refer to generously sized 3 X 5-inch take-home samples, available with suggestions for complementary colors noted on the back of each paint chip.
Once you’ve chosen your colors, it is important to buy exceptional quality paint products. When it comes to paint, you definitely get what you pay for, and when you put a lot of energy into an exterior painting project, you want it to look fabulous for decades.
A specialty paint store can offer advice on choosing the right product needed for the job. For example, Sherwin-Williams innovative paint, Resilience, allows you to get the job done even if rain is in the forecast. And with just two coats, it’s guaranteed to last for as long as you own your home. Resilience is made with MoistureGuard technology to provide superior moisture resistance—and it cures in about half the time of most conventional exterior paints. Resilience ensures you will not have to forfeit a weekend paint job due to impending bad weather.
After you’ve made your color and product choices, a specialty paint store is your one-stop shop for purchasing tools to help you complete the project. Ask about quality exterior brushes and rollers, which are sturdier than their interior counterparts and will give you better results. After the colors and products have been chosen, the tools have been prepped and you have your game-face on, the fun begins! For more tips, tools and techniques for exterior painting, visit the Sherwin-Williams website or your neighborhood Sherwin-Williams paint store. To receive a FREE estimate for any paint job, please call Five Star Painting at 1-866-965-STAR or visit our website.
