How Do You Select Exterior Paint Colors For A Tudor Home?
Do you live in a Tudor-style home and need help to paint the exterior? Follow a few easy steps on how to select exterior paint colors and the idea won’t seem as daunting. Tudor architecture came into its own in the late 15th century and lasted well until the turn of the 17th century. The architectural style manifests itself in half-timbered, stucco walls with turrets, steep rooftops and cross gables. You will also find tall windows fitted with leaded panes and complete with chimneys. Research the history of your home to find out its age. Original Tudor-style common color schemes include white, off-white or light brown.The older homes were made with a kind of clay or plaster resembling stucco. The more modern examples tend toward of modern synthetic materials to produce the modeled texture. Select colors for the intricate brick or stone accents and wooden trim accents that cut across parts of the façade. These accents are usually painted a darker shade of brown and run at angles across
