Exterior house paint. What color should the outside of the house be painted? Professionals in secret

It seems that homeowners are no longer happy with a light and neutral exterior color paired with a darker roof shade. In 2019, there is a clear trend of demand for more unusual and bold colors of houses in the private sector. However, the desire to stand out from others does not always lead to the desired “Wow” effect. In this article, we have collected 35 photos of successful examples of painting houses and combining the colors of the facade and roof with useful tips for those planning to update the appearance of their home's exterior this year. Enjoy reading!

Here are a few general advice on choosing a color for the facade of a house, before moving on to an overview of popular shades and color combinations of the facade and roof:

1. If you want to paint your home an unusual color that you love but don't know what to pair it with, then simply choose a shade that is a couple of shades lighter or darker than the main one. color wheel. And to make such a simple decision unforgettable, paint front door in some bright and contrasting color, as in the next photo.

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2. Are there natural materials in the facade of your house that do not need painting? Then know that if they have a cold texture (concrete, slate, etc.), then it is better to combine them with bright colors of facades, and vice versa. Thus, concrete today is combined with orange exterior walls of the house, and warm wood and stone are combined with elegant gray facades.

3. The monochromatic color of the facade can become much more interesting if you highlight its individual details with white or another suitable color. Thin gables, window frames and other small elements can be very expressive decorations for the exterior of your home.

4. Contrasting (in relation to the facade walls) shades are ideal for painting the base, canopy over the porch, bay windows and other protruding parts of the facade. Just make sure they have interesting enough shapes that are worth highlighting.

5. Surprisingly, bright and bold colors are best suited for unremarkable or even repulsive facades, because... distract our attention from low quality details and design. At the same time, if your house has beautiful bas-reliefs or other attractive elements, then the color of the facade should be gentle or neutral.

6. If your house is made of stone, wood or other unpainted material and you are looking for a color to paint the roof and other exterior elements, then try to find it in the facade material itself. This could be brownish-green specks on the stone, or darker shades of “knots” in the wood. Nature - best master on creating stylish color combinations.

7. After you have roughly decided on the color of the facade, try painting a fairly large piece of drywall, plywood or whatman paper. Apply this sample to the outside of your home and stand back to see how it looks. Any tone may look gorgeous in someone else's photo, but in reality it will not harmonize with the environment of your home. An extra check never hurts! Based on its results, it may well turn out that you need to dilute the paint a tone lighter or darker.

Color combination for house facades and roofs - 35 photos

If you don’t have a specific favorite shade and you need ideas on what facade color to choose, then especially for you, we provide an overview of several of the most popular shades for the facade of a private house in 2019.

The most fashionable facade color is sage

This soft light green shade looks great against any background and pairs well with both bright and dark tones. In the next photo of the facades you see examples of its combination with red-orange and dark blue “Navy”. Both houses are made in the same style, have two floors, siding and the same shape of windows, but the details of different shades against the general background make them look completely different! Which combination do you like best?

Elegant gray house facades

No matter how versatile the shade of sage is, it cannot be compared with gray. By the way, gray tones are in demand today in interior decoration private houses. Below we show several photos where gray is used as the main color of the facade.

Facade finishing in luxurious red color

Deep ruby ​​red shades, as well as last year -, are loved by facade designers not only for their luxurious appearance, but also for their ability to combine with the green plants that surround most private houses. This is because red and green are opposites on the color wheel, and therefore provide the greatest contrast to each other. If your home has an interesting shape that's worth highlighting, paint it a color that complements the surrounding landscape.

Combination of gray and brown colors for the facade of the house

Gray and brown are versatile earthy shades that are guaranteed to look good against any background. The combination of these colors is no less suitable for the facade of the house and the roof than the fashionable gray-brown color, which is also called “taupe”. The photos below prove it.

Other beautiful colors of house facades (photo)

Finally, we will present some more successful color combinations for the facade of the house and the roof, including houses in blue, yellow, black, etc. We will be grateful for any comments and opinions on this article!

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Paying attention to the exterior of the house, we are faced with a wide choice. Here you have the opportunity to use a brick facade, hang various panels on the walls, and use a plaster composition suitable for outside work. But most in a convenient way give appearance the house and adjacent buildings is its painting. True, this process is somewhat different from similar work carried out indoors.

• Paint is a publicly available material. In addition, the market now sells products specially created for such a process as external finishing;
• Paint application is a relatively simple process that does not require professional knowledge. At the same time, there are spray guns that significantly increase the speed of work and the quality of application of the composition;
• You can paint the house big amount options. The variety of appearance of facade paints is enormous, ranging from standard colors to effects such as ivory and other surfaces (this can mainly be achieved through tinting).

What criteria should facade paint meet?

First of all, the economic factor is important. When painting a facade, we sometimes need to cover a huge area with the material, and therefore expensive paint will make the work budget very substantial and not affordable for everyone. The second factor is the ability to protect the wood of the walls from external influences. The paint used for exterior finishing must withstand temperature changes, precipitation (while having good vapor permeability), solar ultraviolet radiation and other natural influences.

Considering the main types of paints for exterior work, it can be noted that the ideal solution for painting facades would be silicate or silicone water-based paints. On the market, these paint and varnish products are known by the name “ water-dispersion paints" They meet all of the above requirements, and also dry quickly and are quite inexpensive.

As for alkyd enamels or PVA-based paints, they are, as a rule, not used in exterior decoration, but are more intended for interior work. And even then they are very much crowded out by water-dispersed compositions, such as acrylic paints.

Important! Do not use oil-based paints to paint the exterior walls of your home. These paint and varnish compositions create a layer on the surface that has extremely low vapor permeability. This is especially important in the case of wooden walls, which must “breathe”. The steam coming from inside will simply destroy the paint in just a few years, and the work will have to be redone.

Paint tinting for exterior work and design selection

Water-dispersed paints can be found in ready-made color solutions, but most often such compositions are sold in white form. And this gives us the opportunity to choose colors using tinting.

Important! It is better to select colors for paint on an inorganic basis, as they have the ability not to lose color saturation during prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation. In other words, the facades will retain their attractive appearance for a longer period.

As for colors, experts do not recommend getting carried away with too bright and non-standard colors. The priority is natural tones, calm shades like ivory or coffee with milk. At the same time, you can decorate the facade either in a single color or using in various ways highlighting details, such as elements connecting logs in wooden houses.

Idea! Using paint, you can create walls in the half-timbered style. This frame houses, characteristic of Germany or northern Europe. It’s easy to recognize them – the walls seem to be drawn into rectangles with the addition of diagonal stripes. Typically, the stripes are highlighted in a darker color while the background remains light.

Preparing the wall for painting

• First of all, you need to thoroughly clean the wall of dirt, dust, moss and other unnecessary parts. This is true, first of all, for old houses, where, before painting, we will also have to remove the previous finishing. But during the construction of a new house, the mills also become dirty, so it is better to clean them;
• Further actions depend on which wall will be painted. If this wooden house, which happens most often, you need to take a sanding machine and carefully sand the wall. This way we will not only improve the appearance, but create better adhesion. Concrete or brick walls may often need leveling. In the case of brick, you can trim the protruding mortar and cover the concrete surfaces with a plaster compound;
• Further wooden walls usually coated with antiseptic compounds to protect them from the formation of fungus and mold. It is necessary to apply the antiseptic with longitudinal movements, especially carefully treating the joints, since this is where water accumulates the most. At the final stage, both wooden and concrete walls must be coated with primers for a better application of the paint layer. Metal structural elements should be primed especially well, since the composition will also resist corrosion.

Important! To make the color deeper. You can also tint the primer in the same shade that was chosen for the paint.

You cannot work on coloring when low temperatures and high humidity, as well as under precipitation. At the same time, there is too much dryness and direct exposure sun rays also not acceptable conditions, since the paint dries too quickly and this can cause cracks. Ideal conditions The weather is cloudy, but dry and windless.

As for which tool to use in your work, you can answer with confidence - you can paint in any way convenient for you. It is more effective to use a roller to process large surfaces without joints. However, a brush is much better at painting the joints, so characteristic of concrete walls. Moreover, if possible, you can also use a spray gun, especially since it can be rented for a while without spending money on buying a tool for a one-time job.

The first impression that will form about our home, about ourselves, depends on what the appearance of our house will be. But if everything is more or less clear with the style of the rooms, and even a person who doesn’t understand anything about design will find a lot of materials and ready-made ideas for arranging the interior, then what to do with the facade of a private house?

We won't convince you to paint the outside of your house red or light yellow, but we will tell you the secrets of the professionals that will definitely influence your choice!

What can color depend on?

Ideally, the look of your home, both inside and out, should match your personality, preferences and tastes. But it turns out that this is not the only thing that determines the color of the facade.

“The appearance of the façade of a house most often determines the style of its interior, for example, an interior in victorian style assumes the same design on the outside. It’s another matter when a house or townhouse is located in a cottage community, in which case the developer sets the exterior style, and the house owners have no choice but to adhere to it.

As for the choice of color, designers have the concepts of “feminine”, “masculine” or “neutral” interior, and the same applies to exteriors. So, a young married couple would rather try to choose something light and light. Very often the choice is influenced by memories associated with a joint vacation: they settle on the colors blue, white, sand. Women prefer red and pink, velvety surfaces, and elegant decorative elements. Men traditionally choose brown and dark tones, a brutal look for the facade of the house. A designer I know recently built himself a house from timber: all the wood is light, but black window frames, inside there is a black floor, red and black furniture. If there is a choice, the color of the house will definitely reflect the character, preferences and even gender of the people living in it,” says Alisa Semenova, designer of the interior studio LOFT&HOME.

Color selection algorithm

So how to choose the color of the facade? “At the initial stage of choosing the exterior of a house, it is very convenient to use special programs or online services that allow you to choose the color of the walls, windows, doors, roof, base of the house and decide whether you like the color combination or not. At the next stage, we recommend visiting a house exhibition [exhibitions under open air, where samples of finished houses are collected, popular in large cities - approx. author], where you can see the selected color and texture of the material live on samples exhibited by manufacturers.

To make a final decision, it is advisable to paint a piece of wall approximately 0.5x1 meter in size and observe the sample during the day under different lighting conditions, and also, preferably, under different weather conditions - sunny and cloudy. In this case, the selection error will be minimized as much as possible.

As for practicality, light colors fade the least. White fades the slowest. However, it should be remembered that white color may become yellow over time. Thus, the most practical in this case may be a gray, dim color. It does not turn yellow over time and dust is practically invisible on it.

Dark colors look very impressive on facades, especially those with simple architectural forms. However, remember that they fade quickly. The leader in fading is black. If there is a need to use dark colors on the facade of the house, then you should pay attention to the warranty card for the paint, which indicates restrictions on the period of fading. Usually this is 5-7 years for dark colors,” shared Roman Konyakhin, manager of the “Low-Rise Country” exhibition of houses.

How to paint a plastered facade

When choosing paints for brick and concrete plastered facades, the same principles for choosing colors apply. But besides this, we should remember that our walls need paint not only for beauty. Yes, of course, the facade, and the whole street, where the walls of the houses are painted bright colors, pleases the eye, but it’s not just about the color. The paint must protect the surface of the facade from destruction: sun, frost, strong winds and unclean air can damage even the most durable materials.

How to paint a wooden house

Of course, you can paint a wooden house “tightly” using topcoat paints, for example, wood enamels. But most often in wooden construction translucent paints are used - azures, popularly called either impregnations or stains (we previously wrote about the accuracy of the terms).

"For wooden houses It is better to use materials that emphasize the structure of the wood. After all, ultimately, this is why we choose a house made of wood: for its color and texture.

The color option will depend on the chosen color and texture of the roof, the proposed trim, color drainage system, options for finishing the base, the color of window lamination, log/beam exits (cuts at corners and in wall joints), as well as the design of already built buildings on the site, for example, a bathhouse. In our practice, we offer clients a choice of 3-4 standard options coloring wooden house.

For a house it is better to use 2-3 colors: the first for the facade, the second for the trim, front roof strips and pillars, the third color for the base and balusters.

You also need to understand that wood requires special protection: during operation, it is capable of both gaining moisture from rain and other precipitation, and releasing it under the influence of sunlight.

The facades that suffer most from environmental factors are those located on the sunny side, so they are required to undergo protective treatment first of all after construction; it is also very important to immediately treat the exits of timber or logs, since they are the main points of entry of moisture into the material. We advise clients to use light colors. The fact is that dark surfaces can heat up more, and in comparison with them, light ones are subject to less deformation from the heating-cooling process,” said Anton Shagiev, director of the company for the construction of wooden houses “IZHS-STROY”.

So, the choice of color, as well as the choice between paint and glaze, is yours, the main thing is to use high-quality materials. Owners of wooden houses are more concerned with the question of how to update a façade painted with azure over time: we have already talked about this (here is the link).

Sooner or later, every owner of a summer house or country cottage thinks about how to paint the outside of a wooden house? Naturally, high-quality wood was used for its construction, but, nevertheless, it also requires additional protection from moisture: rain and snow. In addition, it is worth considering that this procedure will update the facade and make it more attractive.

We look at the range of paints

Of course, you can’t go to the store to buy paint and varnish material without preparation. Here the buyer will be faced with a wide range, where each type of paint has its own characteristics and advantages, which is important to take into account.

Oily

This category should be called the most common and accessible, since such paints have an acceptable cost. It can be noted that there is another positive characteristic: thanks to deep penetration, the dried layer will be resistant to various changes in weather conditions. However, there are also several disadvantages:

• fast fading;
• the frequency of repainting is on average 5 years;
• It takes several hours to dry (in case of windy weather, all the dust will be on the walls of the house).

The frequency of renewal of the paint layer is affected by precipitation, the amount of ultraviolet radiation and the quality of the dye.

Acrylic

An innovative material that is suitable for painting both inside and outside the house. In addition, painting can be done different materials: metal, brick and wood. Please note that even a dried coat of paint will not prevent air circulation between the house and the street, unlike other paints and varnishes. The durability of the painted layer is about 8 years.

Another one of the latest developments from manufacturers. The paint is developed on an alkyd-acrylic base, which gives one of high performance sustainability. The layer will have to be updated no earlier than after 10 years. The protective layer can reliably protect the wood from atmospheric agents and insects.

To choose the right paint and varnish material, you must be guided by one simple rule: If you want to protect walls made of expensive wood, it is better to give preference to varnishes that can preserve the appearance of the structure. Common types of wood common in the region can be painted with any type of paint.

Choosing the right color and shade

In addition to a large assortment of types of paints, owners of a wooden house face another dilemma: which color to choose? It can be either one color or a combination of several. It is also possible to design with patterns, drawings and graphics. Naturally, to answer this question, it is enough to follow your taste preferences, and also take into account the area that surrounds the house.

Still, experts recommend taking into account a few tips regarding the right choice colors so that the resulting facade has an attractive appearance. So, if your wooden house is located in the southern latitude, then you should paint it in cool shades:

• blue;
• violet;
• white.

If we are talking about northern latitude, then it is better to choose warm colors:

• yellow;
• red;
• green;
• orange.

Thanks to the artificial creation of contrast with the surrounding environment, the house will be harmoniously highlighted against the general background. Strict and business style will give grey colour, but you shouldn’t choose a shade that’s too dark. To preserve the natural color of the wood, you can consider options such as light yellow, light and dark brown. They will add more richness.

A correctly selected color for painting will allow a wooden house to harmoniously fit into the area or stand out effectively in the general plan.

Preparatory work

One of important stages The best way to paint a wooden house is to prepare the walls. If you don’t know how to beautifully paint the facade of your dacha, then you need to familiarize yourself with the fairly simple recommendations given below.

Before painting the wood, it must be properly prepared, otherwise over the next few months the paint layer will peel off and begin to fall off. First of all, you should get rid of dust and other types of contaminants. To do this, you can walk over the entire surface with water supplied from a hose under pressure. If there are contaminants in the form of mold or fungal infections, they need to be treated with specialized compounds. Also, resin may form in some areas, which is removed with a regular spatula and a special varnish is applied on top.

Once the surface is completely prepared for painting, it is recommended to let the wood rest for 7-10 days.

When the question of what is the best way to paint wood has been completely resolved and the walls have been prepared, you can begin the actual painting. To paint the outside of the house, you do not need to have any special knowledge or skills. The whole procedure is quite simple, so you can do it yourself. The main thing is the strict implementation of the dyeing technology and adherence to several rules:

1. Before starting the process, the entire facade must be treated with a deep penetration primer, and also wait until the layer is completely dry.
2. You can apply the paint in any convenient way: spray, roller or brush.
3. Before applying the next layer, you need to make sure that the previous one is completely dry. The surface should not be even slightly damp.
4. For uniform application, use a wide brush or construction sprayer.
5. Paint and antiseptics are applied longitudinally to the fibers.

Despite the fact that the work is carried out outdoors, it is necessary to protect your respiratory organs from pungent and harmful odors. Use respirators and try to stay downwind.

As you can see, painting a house is not a very labor-intensive task. It will be enough to choose the appropriate type and shade of paint, as well as fully comply with the dyeing technology, so that the result pleases the owner. When it comes to painting the facade of an old wooden building, on which a layer of paint has already been applied, it is necessary to take into account important rule: Repainting should only be done with the same type of paint that was used for the first time. If you do not know what the house was painted with, then you should independently determine the type of coating, since each paint, in the process of aging, fading in the sun, is visually different from the exact same one that was just purchased.

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A wooden house is an environmentally friendly and comfortable housing, which is characterized by durability and reliability, aesthetic appeal and a cozy indoor environment.

But don’t forget that a tree is alive. natural material. Therefore he is susceptible negative impact environment. These are high humidity and dampness, ultraviolet rays and insects, temperature changes and others. harmful factors. During use, the wood gradually ages, darkens or turns yellow and loses its original appearance.

Special protective and decorative compounds for treating walls will help preserve wood. In this article we will look at how to paint the outside of a wooden house. Painting the external walls of a wooden house is a mandatory stage in the construction and finishing of a country log home!

It is necessary to paint a house not only after construction and shrinkage, but also during operation. Experts recommend painting wooden buildings every 5-8 years, depending on the type of paint and varnish materials, and an old house It is advisable to process more often.

Which painting products to choose

Today, manufacturers offer various paints and varnishes. For external wood processing, resistant and rough compounds are suitable. Let's look at which ones are best to use for a log house.

Antiseptic varnishes come in glazing (transparent) and covering (opaque) varieties. The first type preserves the natural color and emphasizes the texture of the wood, while the second will help achieve the desired shade and shine. Such products penetrate deep into the wood and protect the material from rot and mold, the negative effects of water and humidity. When choosing, please note that coating compositions will last 6-7 years, but glazing varnish will have to be renewed every 4-5 years.

Acrylic (acrylant) paints are the most popular products among owners country houses. They are best suited for natural wood as they are absolutely safe. Such paints allow the wood to “breathe” and guarantee good air exchange. The acrylic composition creates an elastic, dense coating that protects the wood from moisture, cracking and fungus.

Acrylic paints are expensive, but they create a durable and reliable coating that will last a long time. You won’t have to renew your paint more often than once every 8-10 years!

Oil paints are well absorbed and penetrate deep into the wood structure. They effectively protect log walls from dirt and moisture. But today such products are losing popularity because they take a long time to dry. In addition, over time, painted wood changes color and shade, and yellow spots appear on the surface. To avoid this, you will have to repaint more often than every four years.

Yacht varnish is best suited for regions with high rainfall and high humidity. It provides reliable protection against temperature extremes and moisture. This varnish does not fade and prevents the appearance of yellowness on the surface. The product is durable, but when painted it emits an unpleasant odor.

Using wax or stain is an old, tried-and-true method for painting your home. Wax is a natural and safe product that will not disturb the environmental friendliness of a wooden structure. It is deeply absorbed into the material and effectively protects log walls from dirt and moisture. After waxing, the surface will become translucent with a matte shine.

Stain is the cheapest and most accessible option for treating a home, both outside and inside. It will also protect the tree from pests and fungi, while preserving the pattern and color of the logs. But after staining, you must apply varnish to enhance the properties and increase the service life of the material.

In addition to the type of paint or varnish, it is important to choose the right color. You can choose transparent compounds to preserve the structure and color of the log, choose a darker or lighter shade, matte or glossy sheen. In addition, today there are also means for painting a wooden house with colors that have nothing to do with the color of the wood.

You can paint your house purple, green, red and any other colors. It all depends on your preferences. Designers recommend using warm shades in northern latitudes and cold regions of the country. And in warm regions, on the contrary, use cool colors.

If you cannot find the right materials, turn to professionals for help! Experienced experts of the MariSrub company will select high-quality products and calculate the volume of paint, reliably and quickly paint a wooden house, bathhouse or gazebo. Let's find out how to properly paint a wooden house.

The best facade paints for wood

Brand	Description	Advantages	Price
Tikkurila (Finland)	The most popular products that have received positive reviews from both professional craftsmen and ordinary owners of wooden houses	High water-repellent properties; a wide range of; good frost resistance	from 600 rubles for 0.9 l
Senezh (Russia)	High-class antiseptic and renewing compositions suitable for baths, homes and gazebos, with a large selection of colors (16 colors and shades)	Difficult to wash out and compositions with a service life of 10 years; protection not only from moisture and pests, but also from the spread of fire during a fire	from 240 rubles for 0.9 kg
Drevoplast (Russia)	A durable acrylic emulsion that creates a durable decorative coating and gives the effect of “liquid plastic”	High resistance to precipitation and humidity, easy application, long-lasting protection	from 350 rubles for 0.9 kg
Tex (Russia)	Universal inexpensive paint for exterior work, which creates a durable polymer film on the surface of the walls	High vapor permeability, resistance to light and ultraviolet radiation, fits well on walls	from 300 rubles for 0.9 kg
Pinotex (Estonia)	Polymer-based decorative products for exterior painting of the facade of a house, gazebo or bathhouse, fences and fences, wooden canopies	Protects against mold and moisture, fungus and insects, withstands sudden temperature changes	from 490 rubles per 1 l
Olympus (Russia)	Elastic emulsion based on flax oil for new and old surfaces, suitable for wooden facades, garden furniture, ceilings and floors inside the house	Versatility; strengthens wood and does not crack, protects against moisture and insects, mold and mildew	from 200 rubles for 0.9 kg

How to paint a house

• The initial stage is preparing the walls. Remove dust and dirt from the logs, level the surface if necessary;
  Then a primer is applied to the surface. It will protect the walls from mold, blue stains and fungus. Without a primer, after two years the house will have to be painted again;
• After the primer has completely dried, proceed to painting. Remember that you can only paint dry wood and in dry weather! If you are using oil paints that take a long time to dry, it is advisable that there is no rain in the next few days. Therefore, before the procedure, check the weather forecast;
• It is better to paint with a roller and brush, since when using a spray gun it is difficult to obtain a perfectly even, smooth and painted coating, especially if you have little experience in painting;
• Before coating, thoroughly stir the paint composition;
• The paint is applied with a roller evenly in two or three layers. It is better to use a brush for painting hard-to-reach places. Some companies produce special paints with enhanced protective composition for ends and corners, since these places are most susceptible to the negative effects of moisture;
• Apply each new layer only on the dried previous layer. This takes 3-4 hours; Stir the composition of the paint and varnish periodically;
• The last layer of paint is applied from top to bottom in a thin layer;
• Finally, the paint can be coated with clear varnish. This will consolidate the result, increase the service life of the coating and better protect the wood. But you can get by with just one paint.

How to paint an old house

Remember to renew the paint at intervals depending on the type of paint or varnish. Before painting, it is important to carefully prepare the old house for the procedure. When repainting, experts recommend using the same type of product that was used previously.

After purchasing the necessary materials, the old paint coating is removed from the surface of the logs and dirt is removed. Mold is removed with a special solution and the damaged areas are additionally treated with an alkaline detergent. It is better to replace old, crooked and rotten boards with new ones.

Sand the walls if necessary. How to properly sand walls, read the link http://marisrub.ru/uslugi/rabota-so-stenami-doma/shlifovka-sten. After preparatory work Painting is carried out according to the same scheme as painting a new wooden house. If you have any problems painting your house, contact the MariSrub company!