I’m getting ready to paint a stucco home with stone accents and porch posts (4). Getting ready to paint my exterior and would love to use it! Which white will you guys go with for your new build?Thanks! I’m a big fan of using the same paint on the trim as well. You might want to try some samples if you haven’t already.Great article…I love all of the colors above but I need some advice. I am not sure of the front entrance door yet.
Its hard for me to say for sure without seeing your house, but you could ofcourse paint the garage door black. For other paint guides see our guide on It has a coverage of 13 metres square per litre and requires 2 coats allowing it to maintain longer gloss levels than traditional gloss paint. We are in Florida so days are bright :).
Having done both in the past, I’ll always opt for photos and personal referrals. Also, struggling with neutral garage door /trim paint color that might pair well with the white painted brick and dark windowsThank you so much for this article and breaking the code on all the different white paint colors! Looking forward to your advice?Great article!
Bold exterior color schemes can help add curb appeal to any home. So much so that we just can't stop building them.
Also any suggestions of an olive green for the front door would be so appreciative! You may have already painted, but if not, it may be a good idea try a sample somewhere close to the door before painting the entire home.We just painted our exterior White Dove (with cedar accents, posts and doors) it’s gorgeous! Btw, we live in Oregon where we have beautiful spring, summers but a lot of gray days due to all of the rain.
Or do you choose a different shade of white?Hi Christy.
We love doing stained shutters or a light gray would also be very pretty.Love your blog on whites for exterior. I am getting ready to paint the exterior of my house china white but wondering if you have suggestions for shutter colors.
Do you have any suggestions?
SEE ALL BLACK PAINTS . I live in Florida and my house is traditional home with stucco and a lot of brownish stone on the front elevation,it has a cottage look with high and and low gables. I’m leaning towards snowbound but can’t decide.I am loving the White Dove when I see it; however, I want the house to look warm. We have brownish stones on our steps, and I haven’t noticed any warm reflections.
Following painting the surface is waterproof in 1 hour and can resist any cracking or peeling. I don’t want yellow tones or a too bright white.
I’m afraid we haven’t decided yet, but Snowbound is one of the ones we have narrowed it down to.
It is touch dry in 2 hours and handle after 8 hours.
Need a trim color. So there is a chance it might look too bright in your sunroom.
It also increases the longevity of the wood protecting it against harsh weather conditions or UV light.
Have you already painted? Repainting exterior wood can give a whole new life to your garden or the look of your home. I’d love to hear your opinion.
It has just a hint of neutral gray.
Thank you!I love White Dove (and white duck).
We have white windows, two gable ends, and tumbled brick in our porch area .. Warm + Cool + Most Popular Black Paint Colors. I am wondering if I should also use Pure White for the outside or White Dove from BM. Thanks!
Thanks for the great article! Which white would look best with the black windows and which black trim paint would look best? We recommend using flat finish. Any input is greatly appreciated.Hi Sonia!
Michelle. The house a lot of stucco trim.
It takes around 6 hours to dry and you should not close newly painted doors or windows until the paint is completely dry.
Thanks for your help! That’s what we did on our current house, and will be doing the same on the new one we are building.I was going to ask the exact same question! I’d like to pain the window munions a contrasting color – but not dark.
We’ve handpicked our favourite 10 exterior wood paints varying in price, colours and features so you can make an informed choice.
I was thinking of something lighter instead of black because I have a lot of shutters.
So, today, I’m finally tackling this popular query by providing some time tested favorites. Excited to see the final resultsHello! It offers low VOC and is water based so it is easy to wash off just use some soap and water. We want the body of the house to be white but the fascia and shutters to be black. Though it is not the cheapest option by any means on our list as you will see by the table at the top. Here are 16 to check out. Though it is usable on metal do not use it on things which will get incredibly hot such as a The paint comes in around 20 colours and is available in 1L and 2.5L to meet your needs and colour requirements. We will have black windows with some cedar accents.
Spruce up your garden in other ways, see our top picks for Also, if you want to use it on non-ferrous or galvanised metal prime with some metal primer.
That info might also be on their website.
I am also looking into a white for the exterior of my house. From inspiration online, to advice from experts in-store, we can help you find the best black paint colors for any project. Benjamin Moore Simply White is a warm white.
It is ideal for bare or previously painted wood, flexing with the wood movement making it resistant to any cracking, peeling and blistering for a guaranteed 10 years. Do you also happen to know that accent color?This article has been so helpful.