{"id":1169,"date":"2017-07-20T16:51:12","date_gmt":"2017-07-20T15:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quotatis.co.uk\/advice\/?post_type=project_page_element&p=1169"},"modified":"2019-10-29T16:58:22","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T16:58:22","slug":"3-tips-make-exterior-painting-success","status":"publish","type":"project_page_element","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/advice\/projects\/painting-decorating\/3-tips-make-exterior-painting-success\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips to Make Your Exterior Painting a Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

If the outside of your home is starting to crack, blister or peel, this is a sign that your home exterior could do with a repaint. If you leave these problems to get worse, the chances are that it will end up being a more expensive and time-consuming job. So if your home starts to look scruffy, it\u2019s a good idea to get the paint out.<\/p>\n

Whether you fancy having a go at your exterior painting yourself or are hiring a professional to do it, we\u2019ve got 3 tips to make your exterior painting a success. <\/p>\n

1. Pick the right time of year<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s important to pick the right time of year for your exterior painting project. Painting in damp conditions is not a good idea as your paint will peel off any material that isn\u2019t 100% dry. So when you\u2019re working out when to do your exterior painting, try to pick a time when it\u2019s likely to be dry and not humid. It\u2019s important to do this even if you\u2019re not painting your home yourself \u2013 it\u2019ll make the job much easier for a professional too.<\/p>\n

2. Choose your colour carefully<\/h3>\n

This might seem a little obvious but it\u2019s very important to choose your paint colour carefully. After all, you\u2019re going to have to look at it every day. Try painting big pieces of card with your favourite colours and sticking them to your wall. Leave them there for a while and the best colour should jump out at you. If you decide to use a professional for all or part of the job, trying asking their advice as they might have insights you\u2019ve never thought of.<\/p>\n

3. Use quality paint<\/h3>\n

Another key to a successful exterior painting project is to use quality paint. Although higher quality paint is often more expensive than other paints, it\u2019s usually worth the investment. You\u2019ll spend less time and money painting your house and it\u2019ll look better for longer.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re hiring a professional to do your exterior painting, talk to them about what you want and they should be able to give you some advice and suggest options. This way you can be sure that you get the paint that you want.<\/p>\n

So whether you\u2019re hiring a professional or doing your exterior painting yourself, these tips should help your home on the way to a stunning new look.<\/p>\n

If you want to hire a painter and decorator but are struggling to find one, we can help. Click \u2018Start my project\u2019<\/a>, complete our online form and we\u2019ll put you in touch with up to 4 professionals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Painting your exterior walls is a relatively low-cost way to boost the appearance of your home. It can make it look smarter and can increase its value.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":1428,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":[],"tags":[],"tax_works":[25],"class_list":["post-1169","project_page_element","type-project_page_element","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tax_works-painting-decorating"],"acf":{"price_time":[{"acf_fc_layout":"price","price_title_label":"Price","price_detail_label":"Approx. \u00a3800 - \u00a31,600","price_sub_detail_label":"Including materials and labour"},{"acf_fc_layout":"time_limit","time_title_label":"Job time","time_detail_label":"Approx. 1 - 4 days","time_sub_detail_label":"Depending on property size and work scale"}],"benefits_inconvenients":[{"benefits":"