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For DIYers Dineth and Ashleigh,
restoring their home’s facade
was about “giving the home
a new lease of life”. As Dineth
explains, “A lot of houses in our
suburb get knocked down, and
I didn’t want to do that. The
character was already there.”
With the help of landscaping
professionals, the front garden
was stripped and made more
level. Then, Dineth added
more than 50 plants and trees
around the perimeter and front
garden. He also salvaged any
structurally sound side fencing
and sprayed it a moody hue,
in keeping with the smart new
timber picket fence along the
front boundary. See more of the
project at bunnings.com.au/
weatherboard-house.
Take a sample
So you’ve chosen a shortlist of colours
and want to try them out first? Rather
than printed colour cards, Melanie
Stevenson at Porter’s Paints advises
picking up sample pots. “They’re
great for trying the colour in situ,
and an inexpensive way to develop
confidence and save you making
a costly mistake,” she says.
TREND SETTERS
Choose from these current
hues and have your favourites
tinted in store
Coastal calm
Muted grey, green and
warm beige
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Have a sound base
Your home’s exterior paint is like
a protective shield, but over time it
naturally weathers in the elements.
Without proper prep work, problems
can arise later, such as blistering,
flaking or peeling of the paint
surfaces, compromising this shield.
Fiona says it’s vital to prepare
the substrate thoroughly. “Ensure
you remove any mould, clean the
surface, fill any holes and make
sure the surface is sound prior to the
application of paint,” she says. (For
further practical advice on starting
a paint project, turn to page 81.)
FACADE MAKEOVER
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1 Porter’s Paints Rubble. 2 Taubmans Oyster
Bar. 3 Taubmans Mountain Stream
Modern cheer
Playful, uplifting and bold
Ask the experts
Weatherboards and downpipes were
painted in Dulux Grey Pail, and Vivid
White used on the trims. The verandah,
fascia and plinth boards look fresh in
Dulux Colorbond Woodland Grey, with
Monument on front and side fencing
says homeowner Dineth. “Learn along
the way, see what feels right and don’t
be afraid to make mistakes,” he says.
Although exterior paint colours are
traditionally neutral, contrasting hues
can add punch to accent features like
windows and rails, says Dulux colour
expert Andrea Lucena-Orr. “Adding
a splash of colour in small highlights,
such as painting a door or trims, can
make sure your home stands out,”
she says. “Don’t be afraid to use soft
shades of green or blue, which can be
complemented with greys and whites
on fascia, trims and verandah railings.”
And if you’re overwhelmed by
options at first, don’t fret. Taubmans
colour specialist Fiona Dawson points
out, “Ultimately, you’ll keep coming
back to one or two that you like.”
If you lack colour confidence,
Andrea recommends seeking help
from someone with experience.
“Speak to an expert in store for
application and colour tips, and
take in as much as you can through
how-to videos online. If you still
need help, then consider booking
a colour consultation,” she says.
“Such a small change can attract
more potential buyers and increase
your home’s street appeal. You’ll
be wondering why you didn’t refresh
your exterior sooner!”
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1 Dulux Golden Sand. 2 Porter’s Paints
Mineral. 3 Dulux Pink Chi
Traditional & timeless
Soft marine shades
or neutrals
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1 Taubmans Earl Grey. 2 Porter’s Paints
French Green. 3 British Paints Arctic Grey
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