Home In Rome: How To Paint Your Veranda Properly

Home is the best place you can return to. Of course, you want to keep your house clean and beautiful. Whether you clean it or decorate it, everything should be done properly, including painting the exterior part of your house. I remember having exterior painting services do the painting works on my veranda, and when it was done, I felt so reborn into a new place but still feeling at home. When it comes to painting veranda, the first thing you do is always clean the surface so the debris and dust will not stick to the paint. So, how do you paint your veranda properly? Keep reading this article to find out!

First, clean your veranda

Just like any other place, veranda has its own spot full of dust, dirt and debris. If you don’t clean it, they will get stuck into the paint, which can cause it to clot. First, sweep the entire area of your veranda and use a brush to brush the narrow part if necessary, then use a pressure washer to remove the most stubborn dirt, dust and debris. Make sure the pressure washer is used at moderate power level so it won’t damage the veranda. After everything is clean, let’s get into the next point.

Determine the color scheme for your veranda

Before painting the veranda, you need to choose the color scheme to make sure it is not overlapping with the house paint color. Of course, in order to do that you also need to know what kind of theme you are trying to create:

1. Are you trying to create a fun place for family gatherings?
2. Are you into romantic or relaxing place?
3. Are you going to make a functional space with neutral colors?

Choosing the right color is important in creating a comfortable space for your home – the only place you return to. If you find it difficult to choose the right paint color for your veranda, talking with a design consultant can help. The consultant will ask you questions about your home, the look you want to achieve, and the colors you like the most. With a design consultant, you can narrow down your choices and choose the color that best suits your home.

Choose the type of paint you need to use

Since most verandas are made of steel, you might need an oil-based paint. This type of paint can withstand different types of weather and can adhere easily to materials made of metal and steel. Keep in mind that untreated steel can corrode over time, painting it is the best way to prevent this from occurring. The paint acts as a sealant, which prevents water from becoming absorbed. Also, oil-based paint is easy to clean. All you have to do is wipe it down whenever the paint starts to look dirty.

Choose the ways the paint will be applied

Usually, you can paint your veranda by using a roller, brush, or you can spray it with spray painting tools. Having a power coat applied before painting is one of the most important steps in this process, because without a powder coating, the paint will not adhere well to the steel surface. A powder coat can also help to make it easier for you to apply the paint, that the paint will not run as much and will be able to be used for fill in cracks easily for a polished finish.

When it comes to painting, it can depend on the color you are trying to achieve. For that reason, you may need to apply several coats of paint. Also, during the painting process, make sure the area is well ventilated and wait for the coat to dry before applying a new one.