Confirming exterior paint choice
Mish Prior
8 years ago
Hi folks this is my latest renovation project. Rather hideous to look at now so hopefully an awesome 'after' photo awaits! Once all the lattice is removed, I'm going to paint the exterior gutters colourbond monument and window frames, fascia, wooden posts at porch white - likely to be dulux lexicon half. The exterior is an awful brick look cladding but I'm not touching it :).
Are my colour choices right?
Any advice appreciated!
Are my colour choices right?
Any advice appreciated!
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bigreader
8 years agoUser
8 years agoRelated Discussions
Has anyone used Colorbond DUNE as their exterior colour? Good choice?
Comments (4)We used dune for our fascia, Windows and verandah posts with woodland grey gutter and roof. I have to say I have been a little disappointed with it as once it got a bit dusty it didn't seem to have enough contrast anymore. Our house is red brick and I wish now I had have gone more in the white direction....See MoreExterior paint choice.
Comments (1)I think you got it right the first time, white with black will really suit this house, classic & classy...See MoreExterior colour choice for extension
Comments (16)Hi again Grace You can get up to a 30 year warranty on Colorbond roofing. It would be easier and cheaper in the long run to just get the existing house done with a new roof while the extension is done. I've heard and seen some horror stories with roof sprayers and roofing companies in general and many are no where to be seen when the paint starts to fade or comes off in a decade or so. Get a quote for the new extension and then ask your builder/roofer you are going to spray your existing home but if he can do a good deal or discount on replacing the existing structure you may consider doing it all, at the end of the day it's a win for you and a win for them. Thanks Paul...See MoreExterior choices for rear extension to sandstone cottage
Comments (2)Often with narrow frontages and narrow blocks it is actually quite hard to see the roof at the rear. If this is the case then I would select Surfmist as its great at reflecting heat, and the darker colours absorb more heat. There is no rule that says that your gutters and fascias which will probably be more visible need to match the roof colour, and I would anticipate that you would be renewing all of these at the same time. If you posted your elevations it would be easier to understand how the new roof relates to the existing structure. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls....See Morekaramier
8 years agoRoss Helson
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoMish Prior
8 years ago
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