First impressions matter. This well-known phrase extends to nearly every aspect of life, including houses. Let’s face it – we have all judged a property by its exterior. Whether you’re selling or are just house-proud, kerb appeal is something that should be front of mind when working on your home. These can be minor projects, such as painting a letterbox and a bit of garden landscaping, or a larger job that sees the entire exterior repainted. It’s a transformation that could turn your house into the best on the street.
Cleanliness comes first. Make sure weeds are tamed and the garden is constantly maintained. Treat any moss and mould with Resene Moss & Mould Killer.
Patios or verandas should be scrubbed, then stained or oiled. For a wooden deck, prepare it with Resene Timber and Deck Wash before sprucing it up with Resene Furniture and Decking Oil.
Every house is unique and will require different treatments for preparation. Concrete or plaster should be examined for holes and cracks and timber for bare patches, cracking and rot. Once evaluated and fixed accordingly, the fun can begin.
For those weatherboard villas that aspire to join the charming white villa club, Resene Black White is a classic hue. The versatility of the calcite grey-white makes it a fan-favourite for good reason. Outside of whites, softer colours with added depth and interest are taking charge as popular colours. Think grey greens, grey blues or earthy beiges and browns.
Darker shades might need slightly more consideration before application. The New Zealand sun is notoriously brutal, and the last thing anyone needs is a sweltering house in the middle of summer. Resene CoolColour technology is designed to reflect heat and protect the substrate from the risk of overheating.
It’s important to remember that you can make an impact without a top-to-toe paint job. Test your colour limits with a smaller, budget-friendly project, such as the letterbox, fence, or even your front door. Instead of taking the leap and painting the whole house crimson, lean into the fun with pops of vibrancy. It’s also easier to redo if you change your mind. Remember the finishing touches like your fence. Stain in a dark hue like Resene Pitch Black to help it flatter your foliage and recede into the background.
A beautiful exterior is as joyful for you as it is for a passer-by. Take pride in every corner of your home, inside and out.
Need to know
- Do a lead test on an older home. Resene ColorShops have lead-test kits available that you can buy and take home to test at home.
- Get the right amount of product using the Resene online paint calculator.
- Use the right additive for the weather – Resene Wintergrade Additive in cold weather, Resene Hot Weather Additive in hotter weather and Resene Umbrella Additive if there are light showers lurking.
For all the advice you need for choosing and using Resene paints and creating kerb appeal, visit your local Resene ColorShop, resene.co.nz and masterstrokebyresene.com
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