Tricks to Save on the Cost of Painting Your Home’s Exterior
Painting the exterior of your home may seem like the most daunting (and expensive) item on your to-do list. But by paying your DIY dues, honing in on must-do tasks and choosing colours wisely, you can save time and money on this project.
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Dive Into DIY
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When painting your house, the easiest way to save the biggest chunk of money is to do the job yourself. Labour is the most expensive part of the project, so commit to the work and you’ll save big.<br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/paint/photos/interior-paint-trends-2019-1926312/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">10 Interior Paint Colours You'll Be Using to Update Your Home in 2019</a>PaintTricks to Save on the Cost of Painting Your Home’s ExteriorDive Into DIY
PHOTO 1 of 9READ LESS -When painting your house, the easiest way to save the biggest chunk of money is to do the job yourself. Labour is the most expensive part of the project, so commit to the work and you’ll save big.<br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/paint/photos/interior-paint-trends-2019-1926312/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">10 Interior Paint Colours You'll Be Using to Update Your Home in 2019</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Some DIY
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If you can’t take on the whole project yourself, doing a lot of the prep work — scraping, sanding, minor repairs and trimming back shrubs — before the professional painters arrive will also save you dollars.PaintTricks to Save on the Cost of Painting Your Home’s ExteriorSome DIY
PHOTO 2 of 9READ LESS -If you can’t take on the whole project yourself, doing a lot of the prep work — scraping, sanding, minor repairs and trimming back shrubs — before the professional painters arrive will also save you dollars.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Paint With Benefits
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Spending upfront on high-quality paint will save you cash in the long run — it lasts a lot longer so you won’t have to repaint as soon.PaintTricks to Save on the Cost of Painting Your Home’s ExteriorPaint With Benefits
PHOTO 3 of 9READ LESS -Spending upfront on high-quality paint will save you cash in the long run — it lasts a lot longer so you won’t have to repaint as soon.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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The Waiting Game
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The best time to repaint your home’s exterior is before you see any signs of wear and tear. Don’t wait until the paint is flaking or peeling, because you’ll spend that much more time (and money) prepping the surface.PaintTricks to Save on the Cost of Painting Your Home’s ExteriorThe Waiting Game
PHOTO 4 of 9READ LESS -The best time to repaint your home’s exterior is before you see any signs of wear and tear. Don’t wait until the paint is flaking or peeling, because you’ll spend that much more time (and money) prepping the surface.Photo Credit: Behr: Dried Chive S330-5, Washed Olive S350-3 & Morocco Red PPU2-17
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Taping Session
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Save yourself time and money by skipping the painter’s tape. Instead, get precise with an angled brush around the edges — and have a damp rag handy to wipe away any drips.PaintTricks to Save on the Cost of Painting Your Home’s ExteriorTaping Session
PHOTO 5 of 9READ LESS -Save yourself time and money by skipping the painter’s tape. Instead, get precise with an angled brush around the edges — and have a damp rag handy to wipe away any drips.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Bag It
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Rather than washing out brushes and rollers at the end of each day, tightly wrap them up in plastic grocery or Ziplock bags so as to not to let in any air. They’ll be ready to use again the next day or even a few days later.PaintTricks to Save on the Cost of Painting Your Home’s ExteriorBag It
PHOTO 6 of 9READ LESS -Rather than washing out brushes and rollers at the end of each day, tightly wrap them up in plastic grocery or Ziplock bags so as to not to let in any air. They’ll be ready to use again the next day or even a few days later.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Colour Strategy
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Think strategically when it comes to colour choice — deeper colours tend to require more coats, while lighter shades need fewer. If you’re simply replacing the existing colour, one coat should cover it, but if you’re changing it up, that will require more work.PaintTricks to Save on the Cost of Painting Your Home’s ExteriorColour Strategy
PHOTO 7 of 9READ LESS -Think strategically when it comes to colour choice — deeper colours tend to require more coats, while lighter shades need fewer. If you’re simply replacing the existing colour, one coat should cover it, but if you’re changing it up, that will require more work.Photo Credit: Behr: White 52, Native Soil PPU7-24 & Top Tomato P180-7
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Bulk Up
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Once you’ve landed on your desired colour, go big and then go home — since this is a big job, buy your paint in bulk. You’ll only have to make one trip to the store and will have everything you need right there to get the job done.PaintTricks to Save on the Cost of Painting Your Home’s ExteriorBulk Up
PHOTO 8 of 9READ LESS -Once you’ve landed on your desired colour, go big and then go home — since this is a big job, buy your paint in bulk. You’ll only have to make one trip to the store and will have everything you need right there to get the job done.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Partial Painting
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Some parts of your house may need more attention than others — one side gets more sun or might be routinely exposed to driving rain. Don’t wait for the rest of your house to catch up: tackle a section, bit by bit and save by not painting the entire building in one go.PaintTricks to Save on the Cost of Painting Your Home’s ExteriorPartial Painting
PHOTO 9 of 9READ LESS -Some parts of your house may need more attention than others — one side gets more sun or might be routinely exposed to driving rain. Don’t wait for the rest of your house to catch up: tackle a section, bit by bit and save by not painting the entire building in one go.Photo Credit: Behr: Crushed Peony PPU17-6 and Melodic White PR-W3
