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Show Finding the right paint in the right shade Copley News Service Rolling a fresh coat of paint over a tired-lookin- contain an binder, which is advertised on the can as "100 Percent Acrylic" or Most consumers and contractors today use water-base-d latex paint rather than paint for several key reasons. Latex paint expands and contracts better to accommodate the elements, especially moisture. It's also more Cleanup is easier with water-basepaint, and it's gentler on the environment. Latex paints can be used on wood as well as vinyl or aluminum siding or masonry. The condition of your siding may dictate which paint finish you choose. For example, a flat or paint hides more imperfections than a satin or s finish. Choosing the right type of paint for your house may be a snap compared to selecting a color, said Sue Shelton, a Springfield homeowner who has spent the past 18 months in search of the perfect shade for her 1869 Victorian from the paint companies. Many paint manufacturers offer historically correct colors. You can check the manufacturer's Web site for color matching ideas. "I like bold color, and we live in a house that's ic By CHRISTINE MEYER g wall is a great way to brighten a room. But when it's time to paint the outside of your house, be prepared to invest more time and money in the job if you want it to look good and last. For starters, you'll need more paint. It takes about 5 or 6 gallons to cover an house with average-siz- e one coat. If you plan to use a painting contractor, try to get three bids, and ask for estimates of one coat vs. two, says Steve Lowe, the general manager at Don Smith Paint and Wallpaper in Springfield, 111. Paint retailers and contractors agree that buying the manufacturer's brand produces the best results and is the most economical over time. Average cost is about $25 per gallon. "There definitely is an advantage to going with a higher-enproduct when it comes to durability,'' said Collin McKahin, a d marketing'manager for s in Springfield. "If you're trying to buy a Cadillac for the price of a Yugo, it's not going to happen. Plus, the impact of paint is very great for comparably not a lot of money." To find the best product for your money, read the consumer reports and seek recommendations from local paint stores, Lowe said. If you're using a contractor, he usually has his favorite brands, as well. The best exterior paints Sherwin-William- oil-bas- fade-resistan- t. d low-lust- er high-glos- house. Shelton has tried just about all of the recommended methods for picking a paint color. She s looked through books and magazines, driven around town to look at other buildings and houses and pored over dozens of color cards 1 always been white," Shelton said. "I also want something that's fun. I want people to walk past my house and smile. I'm trying to imagine color, but it has to fit in with your neighborhood, too." One thing the Sheltons already have done correctly is reroof the house in a neutral shade that will work with most color schemes. If your landscaping is mature and in place, and you have structures such as a deck or brick patio, you'll need to keep those colors in mind, too. The color of the house should complement or enhance the landscaping, not wash out or clash with it, said Mark McWilliams, a landscape architect with Green View Cos. in Springfield. To help settle on a color, Shelton has started buying paint 1 quart at a time to try on various spots around her house. . And latex paint shouldn't be applied when the temperature dips below 50 degrees. Anne Craig of Springfield said she had a much easier time selecting the color combination that transformed her white, Neo-Colon- ial ry into a stately She knew she wanted the body of the house to be a shade of dark green. Working from that, she chose a preselected combination from M A B Paints. The body of the house is a deep greenish-blu- e called Bainbridge. Trim and accent colors are Ranch Red and a neutral called Bond House. Like many homeowners, the Craigs decided to use a painting contractor who was referred to them. Most paint stores are a reliable source of referrals because they work with the contractors daily. One of the most important questions to ask a painting contractor concerns the type of prep work he has planned for your eye-catch- dry and patched or caulked. It should be primed where needed, according to Any peeling or flaking paint has to come off. Some contractors scrape, sand and use a wire brush to prepare the surface for paint. Others use power washing, or a combination of these. Proper preparation "is 95 percent of the job," says McKahin of "Even if you're putting on the best paint, without the prep, it won't perform." Retailers and contractors agree that a good exterior paint job will last five to 10 years. Insisting on a thorough prep and buying quality paint are a couple of things you can do to make sure the job lasts as long as possible. Sherwin-William- Sherwin-William- s. s. Visit Copley News Service at www.cop-levnews.coCHUARD-CNS-SD-06-2- 5 01 1202PST iTI hub "Time is running out," she said. "My husband has $500 Down just started priming the back." For best results, the top coat should go on within two weeks of the primer. job. A surface that's ready for paint should be clean, 0.-A.- C. Free delivery and setup. Land home packages available. w 1 I I INVESTMENT PROPERTIES (" i . iPJ: .,jii!ii,liiiil itiit: ' 319-297- 5 "''I ... Mrs. Fields cookie franchise. Great business, seller finance. lOrem Brick duplex. 4lxl,l.75 ba, per side. Great condtion. Poss seller financing. ISEPlfl Excellent family home. llNDON Help promote literacy In our schools! 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