Home Inspector: 3 tips before you paint
3 Things to Know When Painting Your House
- Long and low houses look best with colors that emphasize vertical elements such as doors and shutters, while tall and narrow homes should contrast horizontal elements like fascias and gutters.
- Before you lay brush to wood, make sure to putty around windows and caulk around trim, outdoor electrical boxes, water faucets and exterior lights for weather protection and professional results.
- When painting the trim on your house, quickly mask doors by folding newspaper around the edges and then closing them.