76 ~ Friday, May 22, 1998 — North Shore News

= Don’t ‘save’ on exterior paint §

THE exterior of your
home is the first thing |
that visitors see, and
it’s that initial impres-
sion that will count.

But strangely enough,
feople often pay a lot for a
house and then when it

& up or main-
taining the exterior, they try
TO save money on the paint.

“The paint on the exteri-
or of your home has to be
able to withstand year-round
exposure to the clements,

“From intense cold to muggy
heat,” says Wendy Burton,
director of marketing for
Para Paints.

“Rescarch shows that an
inexpensive pint will last for
a few years, bur a house
painted with a top quality
paint, preferably 100%
acrylic latex, should last ten
years or more.”

Although it costs a
little more to buy a quality
paint, in the. long run a

_ cheaper paint, will actually
cost considerably more: if you

_ have to repaint. more: offen, ,
plus ‘the unnecessary incon-
venience. - °

A good quality paint will
also retain its color longer,

repaint vinyl siding with a
darker colour than the arigi-
nal as it will absorb heat and
could buckle and warp.
Also, always paint both sides
of a wooden garage door to .
avoid warpage duc. to
absorption through the back
of the door.

It’s always wise to check with
your local dealer for informa-
tion on preparation for your
project.

But for some more tips
and ideas to help vou tackle
your home painting project,
Para Paints introduced an

exterior painting guide last | -

sumimicr,
The 24-page booklet covers
every aspect of exterior -

painting, with chapt soon.

preparing the surface —
whether it’s bare wood,
metal, masonry or siding
problems and solutions
trom peeling co mildew to
warping.
Painting Exteriors covers the:
gamut of preparation, tools’
_for the job, and techniques
for brushing or rolling, with
special information on paint
ing exterior floors” and
; porches, garage. doors and
NEWS pheto Window frames.
A list of primers and their ®

will. chalk less, and resist CHOOSING the right paint is about more than color — although you should try to select shades that fit into | uses is also included, along

cracking, blister:ng and pecl-

. ing, and thus help to protect the paint may cost more, it will save you doliars in the long run.

‘aem—-the surface against the cle-

's important. that
problems suchas moisture or any
sign of deterioration are taken care
of, then: the proper preparation
and, ‘of course, an equally good
quality primer.

; “One. hundred per cent acrylic

your surroundings or emphasize features. A good quality paint job will last 10 years or more and,eventhough with information on” rust

paint and the best paints for
iinishes that fast.
The iast page.of the booklet pi

latex is now the recommended colors, try to select chose that, fir

paint for most exteriors, whether
‘they have previously been painted
with an alkyd or latex paint.

The exception would be if you
are painting over multi-coats of
alkyd.

into your surroundings, such as
adjoining houses and the local
environment, as well as the existing
roofing or brickwork.

Emphasize the good features
such as architectura! detailing, and
play down unsightly elements such

as garage doors or downspouts by
“painting” them into the brickwork
or siding.

If you really want-to make a
starement, but are hesitant to select
a bright colour overall, consider
going for a colortul front door,

For the best results, iiever.

vides space to record the colors and
paints used and the areas they were
used on. ;
The. booklet . is available from :
Para dealers across the country.
For information call 1-800-46

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