Painting the exterior of your home can be quite a tricky matter, from the color or colors of the paint you use to the time of the year that you ultimately decide will be best for painting.
The other thing that is, of course, important in considering the painting of the exterior of your house is the kind of paint you are going to use, of which there are many.
Your choice of paint will have an impact on the appearance of your house as well as the curb appeal, so you must choose correctly.
With that in mind, let us now consider what kind of paint you should use to paint the exterior of your home in Baton Rouge, LA.
Semi-Gloss Paint Finish
A semi-gloss paint finish is more durable than a satin finish and is considerably easier to clean than a satin finish.
It is not particularly good if you need to conceal surface imperfections — you’ll want to go with a different finish if you have any to conceal.
That being the case, it is notable that semi-gloss paint is still quite resilient against harsher weather conditions such as rain and snow.
Though you shouldn’t paint your entire home with it, it is good for garage doors and front doors, among other things.
Satin Paint Finish
Satin paint finishes are fantastic when it comes to resisting mildew and peeling.
Some people do note that satin finish tends to make imperfection in older wood more prominent, so it would be a good idea to avoid using it for that kind of purpose.
Satin paint finish does have strong UV protection, so it is particularly good for areas where you are going to see a lot of the sun.
Flat Paint Finish
A flat paint finish seems to have only one really good thing going for it, which is that it is superb at hiding the flaws that you will find on older homes, of which you can still certainly find quite a few.
It is problematic in that it can get mildew issues and is more prone to fading than the other paints you will see here.
It is also not the kind of paint you will want to use on any sort of surface that is going to get touched a lot, such as doors.
High Gloss Paint Finish
A high gloss paint finish is ideal for highlighting the various details of the exterior of your home, but not for the entire home exterior.
It can be used, for example, for front doors or window frames, really anything that will get touched regularly.
Conclusion: Your Needs Determine What Kind Of Paint You Should Use
As you can see above there’s no one generic answer that will answer the question of what kind of paint you should use — it depends on what kind of house you have, what the house is made of material-wise, the age, and even if it has any kind of flaws.
You can certainly have this kind of discussion with a good painting contractor who can help you decide what kind of paint you should use.
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Nathan Rust is the Managing Partner at Prestigious Painting. He is passionate about service and gives back through his business with “Paint it Forward” and the “Young Entrepreneur Scholarship”. Nathan is married to his wife, Amanda and they have two children, Elijah and Grace.
Nathan founded the Rotary Club of Southeast Baton Rouge with 24 other local leaders in February 2020, and served as Club President from 2020-2022. He also serves as the Charter Organization Representative to Pack 15, where his son is a member as a Cub Scout.
Nathan was elected as the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Representative for District 6 on November 8th, 2022. In this new opportunity, Nathan aims to strengthen our school system by ensuring every child in EBR has access to high-quality schools, regardless of where they live or their economic status.
