Exterior Paint Tips to Make a Home Addition Look Like the Original Design

June 8, 2021

A home addition is an exciting and expensive– process. For those who love their homes but need more space, constructing an addition to your home is the perfect way to keep the same house you know and love without the restrictions of the home’s original size.

One thing that deters many people from additions is the fact that they often look unnatural in comparison to the rest of the house. An unattractive addition can also be a limiting factor when it comes time to sell your home.

No one wants to purchase or live in a home that looks like it has an extra addition sloppily attached. If you already have an ugly addition, or want to make sure you plan for a cohesive design, here are some exterior paint tips to make your addition look like the original design.

How to Make Your Home Painting Look Original

Preparation

For all of your home renovation projects , preparation is key for completing the job well. When you hire a painting contractor , it is important to ask them if they do abrasive blasting services before house painting.

Surface restoration is essential before adding to or changing exterior home paint because of the dramatic effect that sandblasting services can have on your exterior’s look. Years of dirt and grime building up can significantly change the color of your home. If you choose paint colors based on the appearance of your home before sandblasting services, you may be in for a rude awakening once you do wash your home.

Be sure to hire exterior home painting services that prepare your surfaces well for every paint job to ensure that you have a cohesive look between your original home and your addition.

Choosing Colors

Inside your home, paint colors are a great way to express your personal style, regardless of the style or age of your home. The outside of your home, however, might be a different story. To create a cohesive look between your original home and your addition, it goes without saying that the paint colors of your exterior should match. Still, they should also be a color palette appropriate for the time period of your home.

Ideally, the style of your addition should be built to match the style of your home, but a slightly more modern addition can be made more cohesive with an older home as long as you maintain a color palette that is consistent with the style and time period of your original home. In this case, period-appropriate color choices can help counteract any design issues with your addition.

Exterior Painting Services

Ultimately, the best way to ensure that your home addition looks like it is a part of the original design is through expert exterior home painting services. An experienced professional will know all of the best ways to navigate paint colors, styles, and finishes to avoid the eyesore of a poorly built home addition. Choosing the right services can help your addition look like it was part of the original design all along.

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Contact ELCO Painting Today!

The one thing standing between you and an expertly designed home addition is hiring the right painting contractor for the job. Whether you need to make major changes or just freshen up a bit before the summer rush, ELCO Painting is ready to meet your property’s unique needs.

We offer home painting services and services for commercial and industrial buildings in Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Southern Massachusetts. We have the tools and professionals to get the job done. Check us out online or call us today at 401-329-0910 to experience the ELCO difference!

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