Improve that First Impression with the Help of an Expert Birmingham Exterior Painter

For anyone out there who thinks painting the exterior of a home or commercial building is the same process as painting the interior, we are here to set a few things straight. Like the inside of any building can have a huge impact on its tenants, the exterior provides the vital first impression. The Birmingham exterior painter you hire has a big task ahead of him and it’s important that there are no costly mistakes made.  When you are going over the services available to you with the contractor, there are few points to keep in mind that will help make the decision easier.

The exterior of a building isn’t a blank slate. Even a brand new building or home has simple cues that you and the Birmingham exterior painter can pick up on for inspiration. The roof, any brick or stone, and the surrounding landscaping are all sources for inspiration. The three components of an exterior paint job are the field, trim, and accent.

If you know what these three terms mean, you will easily be able to communicate your needs and priorities with the Birmingham exterior painter you have contracted.

Field – large areas such as walls or roofs
Trim – corner boards, window trim, fascia, soffits
Accents – specific elements including doors, shutters, and any customized architectural features

Finally, once those factors are taken into consideration, it is time to choose the color scheme. Many professional Birmingham exterior painters will have pre-selected color palettes that they will offer.  Often if you go online or in the store there are portfolios of work that help you see what color combination works best with properties most similar to yours. If for some reason there are none you care for,  it is fairly easy to make up a customized palette. Of course with every customization there comes a cost.

Whatever your decision, never feel like you have to sacrifice character and charm for price. With help from an experienced Birmingham exterior painter, you can make the first impression you want to make while improving you curb appeal and increasing the property value all at the same time.

For more information on the highest quality painting work and services, contact The Painting Company of Birmingham today.