Finding the Right Paint: Tips for Selecting High-Quality Exterior Paint for Your NZ Home

How To Choose High-Quality Exterior Paint For your Northland Home

Painting a home’s exterior is a bit more complicated than most people realise. Your exterior paint doesn’t just make your house look lovely; it can also provide your home with an extra layer of protection against the elements and damage. So, if you really want to make the best choice possible, it’s wise to discuss your options with your professional NZ exterior house painters.

Giving your home a new coat of paint is a great way to boost its visual appeal and make it look brand new. But when you want exterior house paint in NZ, there are several factors you’ll want to consider. Your home’s colours significantly impact its overall look and presence, so you’ll want to make the right choice for your home and your personal preferences.

Aside from the paint itself, you may also want to ask about other steps in the painting process. How will they prepare the surface of your house? Are there any particular steps they’ll need to take for your home? How long do exterior house painting projects generally last?

Think about the following qualities, and talk to your painters about your thoughts before making your final decision. 

Assess Your Home’s Exterior Surface. First, head outside and look at your home’s exterior surfaces. Consider every kind of material used that will need to be painted. For example, you may want to have your standard cladding painted to look bold and new, but you may want to leave brick surfaces as-is to retain their classic appeal. 

Climate Considerations In New Zealand. Northland’s climate can vary significantly from region to region, so you’ll definitely need to think about the general climate in your area before you pick your NZ exterior house paint. For example, if your home is in a coastal area, then your home’s exterior will need to be able to put up with salty air. 

Talk to your expert painters about what kind of protective properties certain kinds of paint have and what would be best for the area your home is in. While colours are important when choosing paint, it’s best to also prioritise durability so that your wonderful newly-painted surfaces stay beautiful for a very long time. 

Maintenance Requirements. When looking at different kinds of paint, make sure you ask about how you should maintain your home’s exterior after the paint work is completed. Your painters should be able to give you a reasonable maintenance schedule to follow so that you can take proper care of your home. If you have any questions regarding upkeep, be sure to ask them before you pick your paint so that you don’t end up with more maintenance responsibilities than you’re comfortable with. 

Colour Selection. Of course, when most people think about getting NZ exterior house paint, the first thing they consider is colour. How can you choose which colours you want when you have so many options? House exteriors generally have one main colour with two accent colours, with one of the accents being bolder than the other two hues.

If you don’t already know what you want, or if you’re having trouble choosing, consider using a colour wheel to help you out. Monochromatic colour schemes, or colour schemes that contain colours in the same family, are a visually appealing choice. For instance, a monochromatic colour scheme could be varying shades of grey or different tones of blue. Monochromatic colours work well together and create a cohesive and pleasant look. 

However, if you want to go with something bolder to stand out, you could also consider complementary colours. These are colours that are directly opposite on the colour wheel, and they complement one another with their differences. These schemes include shades of blue and orange, green and red and so on.

Quality Of Paint. Regardless of the colour you choose, you’ll need to invest in high-quality paint for long-lasting results. Ask your painters about the brands of paint they use, and consider researching those brands yourself so that you can make your choice with confidence. 

Choosing The Right NZ Exterior House Paint For Your Northland Home

Is it time to freshen up your cosy home with gorgeous new paint? Speak to us at Northland Painters, and we’ll be glad to help you make your final decision. We understand that choosing your new paint can be a challenge, so we can discuss your concerns with you to help you make your selection. 

For more details about how we can help you, visit our website to read about our services. Our painting services are available for residential and commercial NZ properties, and we can also paint roofs and pools.

Would you like to get in touch with our team? Please feel free to call us on 09 433 6187 or use our contact page.

Northland Painters: Let us make your home look as good as new.