Interior Paint
Pearl White, Navajo White, and Antique White are the
common colors used in residential properties. Using a
shade of white paint in the interior will make the rooms feel
larger. If you hired a painter, he would probably suggest
that you use flat paint in every room except the kitchen and
bathroom, where you would use a semigloss paint. Some
investors use semigloss paint through their rentals,
because it’s easier for a tenant to wash the walls.
Waterbased paints are usually easier to work with, and
they usually do a sufficient job. Consider using an oilbased
paint in the kitchen, bathrooms, service porch, and on the
trim. You’ll find that oil based paint is more durable than
waterbased paint.
Exterior Paint
The exterior of the property may need to be painted.
Choose a color that will resist fading and will add to the
“curb appeal” of the property. If you’re not sure about a
color, drive up and down various streets and see what you
like. More people are attracted to the lighter colors. Choose
a complementing color for the trim, and consider painting
the porch the same color.
Whether you do the job yourself or you get a professional
painter to do the work, insist on a good quality job. Old
paint should be scraped and sanded, and any holes should
be filled before primer and paint.
Consider using the same color combination on all of your
projects. This way you only have to keep one color
combination in storage for any touch up that might be
needed.
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