Q. WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO PAINT A HOUSE'S EXTERIOR?

The best time to paint your home's exterior is around early summer and winter. Both these times have lesser weather fluctuation which will ensure that the process of painting is not interrupted and the paint looks flawless after being dried completely.

Q. HOW MUCH PAINT DO I NEED FOR A 2000 SQUARE FOOT HOUSE EXTERIOR?

You can use AapkaPainter’s paint calculator to determine how much paint would be required for a 2000-square-foot house exterior. Just enter the measurements of your home and it will give you a near-accurate estimate along with the cost of using that much paint.

IS IT BETTER TO SPRAY OR ROLL EXTERIOR PAINT?

It is better to roll exterior paint as that will ensure that paint is spread out evenly in a thick layer, giving good coverage and eliminating any bald patches. Note that using roll exterior paint is much easier and more cost-effective than using spray paints for your exterior walls.

Q. WHICH PAINT IS BEST FOR EXTERIOR PAINTING?

Choosing durable paint finishes is always a good idea when painting the house's exterior walls. Acrylic exterior paints and latex exterior paint are good choices to consider for your home exterior walls. An eggshell finish for exterior walls is the ideal choice according to most of the paint experts as it is durable, looks good and is easy to maintain.

Q. HOW LONG DO EXTERIOR PAINTS LAST?

If they are maintained properly, then exterior paints can last for anywhere between 7 to 10 years before you need to do a touch-up. However, note that the shelf life of your exterior paints also depends on several factors like the paint quality, exterior house painting services used, climate, etc.

Q. IS EXTERIOR PAINT WASHABLE?

Yes, exterior paints can be washed. You can either consider washing your walls with a sponge and soap water or use a garden hose or opt for pressure washing to remove dirt, debris and dust from your exterior walls.

Q. WHICH IS THE BEST EXTERIOR PAINT AS PER VASTU?

Your exterior home colours can have a huge impact on your personal life. If you are someone who is looking for exterior paint colours which are Vastu-approved, then you must opt for colours like blue, green, white, yellow, brown, pink, orange, peach, purple, etc. for your exterior walls.

Q. IS EXTERIOR PAINT SAFE?

Yes, most of the exterior paints are safe today as long as you use them for exterior walls. You must avoid using exterior paints for your interior walls as they have a high level of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which have the potential to cause hazardous health ailments.

Q. IS EXTERIOR PAINT NECESSARY?

Yes, exterior paints are important as they provide an added layer of protection on your structure. Exterior paints protect your home from harsh weather conditions, dust, UV rays, insects, moisture and other environmental elements.