Painting the facade

Types of facade paint

Painting your facade is not just a job, you want to make the right choices. If you’re going to paint your exterior wall, what paint do you need? Below is a list of the different types of facade paint.

• Primer

If your facade consists of unpainted bricks, then your facade must first be treated with a primer. This primer ensures that the final paintwork adheres well to the bricks. Does your facade already have a coat of paint? Then a primer is not needed in most cases. Whether your facade needs a primer partly affects the painting costs.

• Fixing agent

If the current layer of paint has powdered, then a fixing agent should be applied first. How can you tell if the paint has powdered? Go over the facade with your hand and see if any powder remains on your hand. If there is paint powder on your hand, the paint has powdered.

• Acrylic paint

The most commonly used type of paint for painting facades is acrylic paint. This paint breathes well, allowing moisture to enter and exit the wall. In addition, it lasts a long time and requires relatively little maintenance.

Is your facade suitable for painting?

In fact, all facades are suitable for painting. You can paint your brick wall, as well as a plastered exterior wall. Sometimes a primer is needed to protect your facade. Not sure if your façade is suitable for painting? Façades with a moisture level higher than 5% are not suitable for painting. Check this beforehand with a moisture meter. A painter will also be happy to do this for you.

Facade painting: The process

If you have tied the knot and are going to have your facade painted, you are naturally curious to know how this process works. To give you an overview of the different parts of this project, you will find a handy step-by-step plan below.

Step 1: Cleaning the facade

The preparation for facade painting is almost as important as the painting itself. With good preparation, you will enjoy the results for longer. Before starting painting, the wall should be cleaned first. It is important that the facade is properly clean. Often, cleaning with water and a simple detergent is sufficient. To ensure that you do not damage your facade unnecessarily, it is wise to hire a facade specialist for this purpose.

Step 2: Pre-treating facade

When the facade cleaning has been completed, it is possible that your facade will be pre-treated. As you read earlier, your facade may need to be treated with a primer or fixative first. These agents ensure that the stones of your facade are well protected and the final paint adheres well. This way you can enjoy the result for as long as possible.

Step 3: Painting the facade

The last step is, of course, painting the facade itself. After all preparations have been made, the facade paint is applied by the painter. What is the method of facade painting? The painter often uses a roller to apply the paint to the facade layer by layer. This roller is specially made for painting facades so that the paint is evenly distributed.

When to paint facade

When do you paint your facade? When painting the outside of your house, the painter has to deal with different weather conditions. So it is important to get your facade painted at the right time. The best time to carry out this project is when the outside temperature is between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius. In terms of seasons, the best time is between spring and autumn. Your painter will tell you more about the best schedule for your project.

Permit facade painting

Before starting the project, it is important to know whether you need a permit for this. Check with your municipality in advance. In many cases, facade painting is licence-free, but this can vary from one municipality to another. Do you hire a painter in your area?

Tips for facade painting

Painting your facade is a big project, so you want it to go well. How do you ensure that painting your facade goes as well as possible? Read some handy tips below.

• Go for a neutral colour

Don’t know what colour to paint your exterior wall? While a bright colour is cool and unique, there is a greater risk of getting bored with it. Instead, go for a neutral colour like white or grey. Still want some colour? Then opt for light blue, for example. This way you will enjoy your new facade for longer and keep your house attractive to possible future buyers.

• Watch out for quality marks

You want to have this project carried out by a reliable and competent painting company. But how do you know you are dealing with a good painter? One way to find out is by paying attention to quality marks. One quality mark you can look out for, among others, is De Betere Schilder. Also The Keurschilder is a well-known quality mark among painting companies. To join a quality mark, a painting company must meet certain quality requirements and expertise.

• Read reviews

Read reviews of different painting companies before hiring one. You can read many different reviews on the internet. Note that you shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet, but it will give you a general idea. Therefore, you don’t want to pay too much for this. How can you save money on this project, but still get a beautiful end result? Read some savings tips below.

• Compare quotes

Request quotes from different painting companies to get a good idea of the different prices. Put the quotes side by side and start comparing painters. See what you get for what price from which painter. This will give you a good overview of the prices for your project and you can choose the painting company that suits you best. Check carefully whether or not this is included in the price you agree with the painter. Also pay attention to VAT, paint and call-out charges. That way, you will not be faced with unexpected costs and you know what you are buying.

• Combine projects

Do your window frames actually need a lick of paint too? By combining different painting projects, you save on the total price. The painting company will visit less often and only have to make one offer. Therefore, check well in advance what you can include in the painting of your facade.