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The time when all residential buildings were alike is long gone, and modern facades They differ not only in shape, but also in a wide variety of shades. Color palette finishing materials makes it easy to realize the most daring and unusual solutions when arranging your home, make it brighter and more exclusive. The greatest scope for this is given by siding - one of best views finishes with wide choice panel textures and colors.

Vinyl siding «Tecos»

The widest range of colors for vinyl and metal siding. There are all kinds of colors and shades here - from neutral, close to natural, to the brightest and most saturated. The exception is basement siding, the colors of which are more restrained, imitating natural materials and brick. palette of wood and fiber cement siding is also very wide, although there are no bright flashy colors in it.

According to the color scheme, all siding is divided into three types: white, colored and pastel. White panels are most consistent with the classic style of home decoration, and are quite popular. Many people prefer to combine them with colored cladding, which gives a certain contrast and makes the facade more expressive.

The second type is panels of rich colors from light yellow to black. Bright colors are more often used in decoration public buildings- kindergartens, entertainment centers, supermarkets and other buildings, but for the cladding of private houses they choose mainly dark ones - burgundy, blue, green, all shades of brown. This finish attracts attention from afar and very clearly emphasizes architectural elements, gives the house original look. Since expensive additives that prevent fading are used in the manufacture of panels, they are more expensive than white and pastel siding.

Siding pastel colors It is considered the most popular material for both private houses and public buildings. The palette of its shades includes dozens of options for cold, warm and neutral colors, which, in combination with various textures, allows you to choose an exclusive finish for absolutely any structure. Pastel colors are less susceptible to ultraviolet radiation, they are more pleasing to the eye, and are in perfect harmony with the surrounding landscape.

Each manufacturer has catalogs of the colors of their products, while the same color may be called differently by different brands. Entire collections and series of siding are produced in a specific color range: for example, “Oregon Pride” from the Mitten company is light pastel colors, “NATURE” from VOX is warm colors natural wood, and the “Platin” series from American siding is distinguished by its exceptionally rich and bright panel colors.

How to determine the quality of siding paint

Since this material lasts about 40-50 years, it decorative coating special requirements are put forward. It should not quickly fade or fade, become scratched, or peel off. High-quality siding retains the same color for 10-12 years, and subsequent fading occurs evenly and almost imperceptibly, so the homeowner does not have to worry about updating the color.

Unfortunately, high demand for siding has contributed to the market being filled with low quality products. Within a couple of years after installation, such panels begin to fade in spots, peel off, and lose their glossy shine. When choosing a material for finishing your home, know:

How to choose the right trim color

Decoration for a home is like clothing for a person - an inappropriate outfit spoils the impression and makes the appearance awkward or funny. When choosing the color of the cladding, you should take into account the size of the house, its architectural forms, color of the roof and surrounding buildings. If you want to use material of 2-3 shades, they must match each other perfectly. There are several basic rules color design facade, subject to which the house will always look attractive and stylish.

1. Light siding visually increases the size of the building, so it is perfect for small houses. It is also recommended to use bright hues, if trees or lush shrubs grow near the house - paneling is white, cream, light blue or beige colour goes well with green foliage.

   

2. Dark-colored siding makes the house less noticeable, visually reduces its size, and gives a strict appearance. When using dark green and brown shades in the cladding, the building seems to be “lost” against the background of trees and tall grass. Blue, dark gray, red-brown tones make the facade slightly gloomy, and therefore it is recommended to combine them with white finishing elements - corners, cornices, platbands. Many designers use dark colors to highlight individual details of the structure - curly protrusions, openings, extensions against the background light walls.

   

3. Bright colored panels give the facade newness and freshness, give it an elegant look, and attract attention from afar. As a rule, only one color is chosen for cladding, since 2-3 flashy shades are already too much. You can highlight corners and openings with elements of a contrasting color that perfectly harmonizes with the main finish. For example, a bright red facade with white corners and trim looks very advantageous, especially against the backdrop of green spaces.

   
   
   
   
   
   

4. For the facades of buildings with complex architecture, it is advisable to choose siding of the same color, and highlight all corners and protrusions with lighter elements. This technique allows you to smooth out the massiveness of the building, making it more elegant and light.

   

5. For houses of simple shape, on the contrary, it is preferable to use multi-colored panels. There are a huge number of options for combining them, and the choice depends only on the imagination of the homeowner. Color combinations give the building a very impressive, expressive look and emphasize the artistic taste of the owners. Of course, all shades must be in harmony with each other and with the color of the roof.

   

6. The classic style of the building corresponds to pastel colors of warm and cold tones, as well as White color. A rustic-style home is ideally suited to warm wood tones for the walls and dark tones to match natural stone, for the base. If your home is built in modern or high-tech style, you can use it for decoration bright colors– light green, purple, red, emerald, deep blue in combination with dark gray, beige or white.

   

Advice. The most classic is the combination of light walls with a dark roof. If there is a base, it should be the same color as the roof, or have a neutral shade, for example, light gray. To decorate door and window openings, corners and protrusions on the facade, elements matching the color of the roof are also used, but only if the house is large enough.

On the websites of siding manufacturers, consumers are given the opportunity to choose the color of the material online. With the help of a special program, everyone can see how the cladding of a particular color will look on the facade of a house, and choose the most suitable color for the roof, plinth and additional elements. True, this only applies to standard cladding, and if you are planning to create a two- or three-color coating with geometric inserts, the program will not help you. In this case, it is recommended to use the color compatibility table so that the selection of shades is as competent as possible.

Combining siding panels

The easiest way to finish is to use panels of the same color. No sketches needed here complex calculations, installation is carried out as standard, regardless of the shade of the siding. But what to do if you want to decorate the facade in a more interesting way, using 2 or 3 types of panels? For those who doubt their abilities, it is better to turn to a professional designer; fortunately, now there is no shortage of such specialists. Although, in fact, you can cope with such a task on your own if you carefully consider all the options.

So, there are several popular ways of multi-colored finishing:

Advice. To determine the most suitable method, consider not only the appearance, but also the complexity of execution if you are going to install the siding yourself.

Material calculation

Let's look at cladding technology using colored inserts as an example. rectangular shape. First you need to draw a sketch of the house and determine the location and size of the inserts. The most popular example is contrasting inserts above and below window openings. The sketch should indicate the height and width of the walls, the dimensions of the openings, the sizes of the colored inserts and the distance between them, and also be sure to indicate where which color of the cladding is used. The more detailed the diagram, the easier it is to calculate the amount of material and additional elements to it.

To calculate the number of panels of the primary color, you need to subtract the total area of ​​inserts and openings from the total area of ​​the walls, and divide the resulting value by the area of ​​one panel. To calculate siding of a different color, subtract the area of ​​the openings from the total area of ​​the inserts and also divide by the area of ​​one panel. After this, the number of panels of both sidings must be increased by 10-15%, since there will certainly be material waste during cutting.

Additional elements are measured in linear meters, so calculating their length is not difficult: it is enough to know the length of the perimeter of the walls, the height of the internal and external corners, and the perimeter of each opening. But connecting strips, or H-profiles, will be required more than with standard installation. As you know, panels of the same color can be overlapped, which allows you to save a little on additional elements, but this method is completely unsuitable for multi-colored panels. Here the siding is connected only end-to-end, which means the number of H-planks increases. They should be located on both sides of each insert, so to calculate, multiply the height of the inserts by their number and by 2, and then add 10% for cutting and connecting the planks to each other.

Surface preparation

Before installing the siding, you need to remove everything from the walls that could interfere with the work and begin preparing the surface. First of all, the walls are cleaned with a metal brush, as a result of which problem areas are identified - poorly adhering paint or plaster, crumbling seams, voids under old decoration. Use a hammer and chisel to knock down old cracked mortar until it reaches a solid base.

If the walls are affected by fungus, after cleaning, treat these areas with a bleach solution or a special antiseptic. The fungus must be completely removed, otherwise it will continue to develop under the sheathing, gradually destroying the wall material. Especially it concerns wooden houses, which are most susceptible to a variety of fungi and mold.

Cracks should also not be left, as they will only grow larger later. They are embroidered, cleaned of dust and sealed with ordinary cement mortar.

If in addition to cracks there are many potholes and other defects, the best solution will plaster the walls again using metal mesh for reinforcement. The prepared walls can only be primed, but this should be done on a dry surface, that is, repair mortar must dry completely.

Application of primer

Frame installation

The frame for siding can be mounted from timber and galvanized profiles. The first option is cheaper, but less durable, while metal lathing will last much longer without requiring replacement individual elements. Best suited for lathing U-shaped profile SD-60 with a wall thickness of 0.4-0.55 mm. Since the panels will be positioned horizontally, the frame guides should be installed vertically.

Step 1. Markings are made on the wall for mounting holes. They retreat 10-15 cm from the corner, use a plumb line to determine the vertical, and mark the drilling points with chalk or a marker in increments of 30-40 cm along this line. Then they step back another half meter to the side and again mark the vertical, and so on until the end of the wall.

Step 2. According to the markings, holes are drilled, dusted off, dowels are inserted and perforated hangers or brackets are attached.

Step 3. Along the lower edge of the wall they beat off the horizontal, and along this line they install starting profile. The ends of the sheathing guides will be inserted into it.

Step 4. The outer profiles are installed on the hangers, aligned vertically and secured with self-tapping screws. Now a strong thread is pulled between them along the bottom and top edges to make it easier to align the rest of the guides.

Step 5. After installing the main profiles, additional jumpers are attached around the openings and along the perimeter of future inserts. The ends of the siding panels will rest on these jumpers.

Video - Frame for siding installation

Panel installation

In general, the cladding process is carried out in a standard way, only you have to attach a larger number of H-planks and follow the sequence of installing the panels by color. It is best to cut the material immediately before installing it on the walls.

Step 1. The ebb plate is attached to the bottom of the sheathing with self-tapping screws, controlling the horizontal level. The planks are overlapped by 20-25 mm.

Step 2. Mount profiles of external and internal corners. A gap of 5-7 mm is left between the cornice and the upper edge of the profile, bottom edge should rest against the low tide.

Step 3. Along the lower edge of the sheathing, above the ebb, a starting strip is attached. It must also be positioned strictly horizontally, otherwise the casing will be skewed. The plank is secured with self-tapping screws every 25-30 cm exactly in the center of the holes. Be sure to leave a gap of 1 mm between the fastener head and the panel to avoid deformation during thermal expansion of the panels. There should be a distance of 10-12 mm between adjacent planks and about 6 mm from the nail edge of the corner profile.

Step 4. Insulate the space around windows and doorways. To do this, along the perimeter of each opening, window strips, platbands and finishing linings in the lower and upper parts are installed.

Step 5. Next, attach the connecting strips according to the diagram. To do this, cut the H-profile to the height of the insert, apply it to the sheathing where the jumpers were previously fixed, level it vertically and screw it on.

Step 6. Start installing the sheathing. Measure and cut the first panel of the main color, apply it to starting bar and bring the bottom edge into the lock. Screw the screws into the center of the holes in increments of 30-40 cm, leaving a gap for thermal expansion. A properly secured panel can be moved left and right without special effort, and if it does not move, you need to loosen the fasteners. Panels of the main color can be overlapped by 25 mm, and the ends of the outer panels are inserted into a corner profile and a connecting strip.

Step 7 Having reached the borders of the insert, take a panel of a different color and cut it to required length and carefully bring its ends into the H-profile. Place a level on top and check the horizontal position of the lamella, after which it is secured with self-tapping screws. Next, the panel of the main color is mounted again, and so on until the edge of the wall. The second row and all subsequent ones are performed in the same order, resulting in the formation of rectangular colored inserts on the trim.

Step 8 When the last panel remains to be fixed, first screw the finishing strip close to the cornice.

Next, take the panel, insert the bottom edge into the lock, snap it into place, insert the top edge and press until it clicks. If the width of the panel is larger than necessary, carefully trim it, use a punch to make new holes along the edge and insert it in the manner described above.

After this, the gables are sheathed (if necessary), soffits and decorative elements are installed.

The pediment, by the way, can also be made to match the color of the inserts - this will give the cladding a more interesting view. The inserts themselves can have a different shape, for example, triangular. In this case, the panels are cut according to a template so that the cutting angle is the same, and instead of the H-bar, a J-profile is used, attached at a certain angle to the guides.

How to sheathe correctly wooden house siding, do it yourself Additional elements for vinyl siding: dimensions

So! You have decided to decorate, for example, the facade of a building with siding. At the same time, it must be in harmony with the environment. Making the entire building monochromatic is quite boring. The color palette of siding differs depending on its material, purpose and, of course, manufacturer (examples in the photo below).

Therefore, we will not select the exact combination of siding colors.

But let’s look at their combination as a whole and how to ensure that the color scheme you choose remains always relevant.

Palette of metal siding “Crown”

You can’t hide it – you can’t emphasize it

The color scheme of the façade plays an important role in architecture. The color scheme can hide its flaws or highlight its advantages. Using color you can visually change the shape and increase or decrease insolation. So, let's understand the properties of color.

Each color has the property of absorbing heat. The laws of physics say that dark surfaces attract more sunlight. In connection with these data, northern latitudes It is better to use dark colors for the surfaces of walls and roofs, and vice versa in the south.

As for visual properties, here we turn to the experience of designers and architects. Any light tone will visually enlarge the building. This is probably why white is a favorite color in classical architecture.

Pastel colors themselves are quite faded, to make them more interesting, you can add dark accents. How to make the most successful combinations read below.

Wall colors

Very popular siding colors for finishing facades are natural, i.e. those that are found in nature are shades of yellow, green, brown. They complement each other well. And there are many examples of this: a house with yellow walls looks good with wood-colored accents.

You can come up with accents yourself or seek help from specialists - designers, architects, colorists, etc.

Or you can find a version of an already made house and apply it to yours.

• As for the lightest colors of white and gray, they serve wonderfully as a background for bright accents building . Bright windows, doors, balconies and even gutters will look good against such a background. White - neutral color and harmonizes with any other color.

• Red is the strongest of the primary colors.. Its red color adds dynamics to the color scheme. It could be red brick or ceramic tiles. It looks great if complemented with white and other pastel colors. On facades it is better to use it as accents.

• Blue – now in fashion. It harmonizes perfectly with all pastel colors. A house with blue walls will be perfectly complemented by elements of gray beige or white shades. The blue façade looks elegant in any environment, no matter what the landscape is outside the window!
• Dark is a bold choice. Black, purple blue green doesn't matter! The main thing is that some details of the facade are light and create dynamics. Better dark color Apply north of temperate climates.

Color schemes

1. Dark top and light bottom. By top, as a rule, we mean the roof - everything else is considered to be the bottom of the building (this is the scheme most often used). This combination is traditional. It is pleasant to perceive and it looks even more interesting if you add an accent of the same dark color to the light bottom.
2. color to color. This is the case when the entire facade is perceived as one piece and looks like one whole. Everything is the same color - it’s boring and monolithic, although it looks quite harmonious.
3. Light top, dark bottom. In this case, it may seem visually that the house is down to earth. The roof will seem to dissolve into the sky and all attention will be drawn to the walls, and if you have chosen such a color scheme, then it is recommended to maintain the color of the roof. Create several accents in the same tone as the roof, such as windows and doors.

Color perception

The perception of façade color is not constant. It changes depending on distance, viewing point, lighting, weather, season, etc. A large number of People, including professionals, have more than once been in situations where they admitted that they imagined the color to be different, not the way it turned out.

Studies were carried out, the results of which were that we perceive the color of the facade as lighter and more chromatic than the original sample. Our perception of color changes depending on lighting, distance, environment, texture of the material, size and shape of the building, location of individual elements and their shades.

Those. even the weather, cloudiness or a house built nearby affect our perception of the color of a building. By following the rules described in the instructions, you will easily cope with the task!

Good and bad landmarks

Good

• A selection of shades derived from the same color.
• Siding color combinations natural colors, perfectly combined in nature.
• Using light, pastel colors in large areas and dark or bright colors as accents.
• Creation color solution of two or three primary colors, which are repeated in different elements of the facade.

Tip: to select the colors of the facade, you can visually draw the facades of the house on paper with your own hands and paint/decorate them.
Or turn to specialists (architects, colorists) for help.
You can also watch a video about color selection or find a ready-made color solution in magazines.

Bad

• Choosing highly contrasting colors;
• Completely monochromatic design without accents.
• Application too bright colors as main
• An excessive amount of decorative components and colors in the palette.

Combination of colors on the facade of buildings

Are you afraid to use a lot of colors on the facade? Can't decide on a color? I present to your attention a table. In accordance with this table, you can easily choose the right color! The table shows which primary colors you can combine.

External Finishing work pursue several main goals, of no small importance among which is attractive decorative look. On this moment Many materials are used, but houses covered with siding look the most original and aesthetically pleasing. The products are presented in a wide stylistic variety, which allows you to realize your design imagination.

There are several main types of material that are in stable demand.

Vinyl

The most popular products are made of PVC. The cheapest options are made from recycled materials, which reduces attractiveness and durability. High-quality panels stand out decorative variety, including various imitations.

Among all types of such siding, the block house stands out. When used, the coating takes the form wooden log house due to the reliable transfer of color and texture.

Vinyl block house - imitation of a wooden frame

Acrylic

Can be used as an alternative to vinyl. The material also applies to polymeric form, but has more modern technology manufacturing, which consists in the use of special components. The front coating of such parts is not subject to fading, which helps maintain decorativeness and color saturation throughout the entire service life.

Wood

It is produced on the basis of a composite, which includes wood raw materials and cellulose. Due to pressing, the material becomes resistant to moisture. Decorative and protective treatment of such parts is most often carried out at the last stage of manufacturing. You can update the coating after 3-5 years if you want to change the design.

Externally, the elements fully reproduce the view wooden board, so it is difficult to distinguish such a finish from natural.

Metal

This facing material includes two varieties:

• Steel products are very popular, since cladding a house with such siding allows you to get an excellent imitation of rounded logs. The effect is ensured outer covering, which is applied in a special way. The result is a rich color and the desired texture. A type of metal siding called “ship beam” is also popular.

• Aluminum parts do not have such a wide decorative range, so they are more suitable for cladding industrial and commercial facilities.

Fiber cement

It is made on the basis of cement and cellulose, which provides high performance properties. Like the previous variety, it perfectly imitates the texture of a wood surface, which can be seen in the photo below. But it is extremely rare due to its high price.

On a note! Fiber cement and vinyl options may include not only facade materials, but also products for the plinth, which are successfully used for the complete sheathing of the house. There are three main types of imitation: stone, brick and wood chips.

Accessories

In order to finish the house with siding outside according to the technology, it is necessary to use special fittings. Also, additional elements make it possible to highlight the main color scheme, because most often they are of a different shade. The use of components allows you to harmoniously combine different panels.

How to choose siding color

To sheathe beautifully a private house or a dacha, it is necessary great attention pay attention to the selection of shade. To do this, many factors should be assessed: the size and shape of the building, the presence of other buildings nearby, the need to adhere to the old design idea.

Possible solutions

Different colors of siding allow you to emphasize the advantages and hide the shortcomings of the object.

Light coating

These are white, beige, cream, pale blue shades that significantly transform small houses, giving them volume and solidity. These colors are suitable for buildings with climbing hedges or surrounded by small trees or shrubs.

An interesting effect is obtained if a house sheathed with siding in beige or another light shade is framed by a small front garden without massive ornaments and decor items.

When choosing such a finish, it is necessary to place the accents correctly. The fact is that a completely monochromatic facade will not give the building a zest, so it is recommended to highlight windows and doorways. To achieve this, deeper tones are used that match the main skin.

Dark cladding

This design can be gray, dark blue, brown, rich cherry. These colors give the house austerity, visually making it smaller. But for the right choice it is necessary to evaluate the location of the object and the surrounding space.

So, brown and rich green tones in the outer skin are especially relevant when you are around big trees with a spreading crown. Although light shades can be used in such cases, dark options allow you to emphasize the status of the owner and his commitment to order.

As in the previous version, we must not forget about accents that help smooth out tension. If you completely decorate the building with too dark shades (blue, black), then the house will look gloomy and uninhabited, so some details need to be highlighted in light.

Bright lining

This coloring should be clearly thought out. The fact is that overly rich solutions can quickly become boring, cause fatigue, or increase irritability. The shape of the house plays an important role: it should be non-standard, without the same straight lines.

For example, panels yellow color you can cover the entire building if it has more than one floor. The complex shape of the roof, facade and windows at a significant height will create an unusual effect. But it is advisable to highlight all openings with white or dark components.

To correctly combine the facade and roof, you need to take into account some tips.

Classic combinations

The most popular solution is to combine dark and light shades, and the latter are used exclusively for walls. This style is chosen if it is necessary to achieve complete harmony with the surrounding space and avoid pretentiousness. You can also cover the base with stone or use special siding for this.

A monochromatic solution is also classic, but this option will make the house faceless and uninteresting. To avoid this, corners, openings, and the edges of the roof overhang are highlighted. This structure looks whiter, stylish and individual.

Since siding is often chosen to imitate wood (log, timber or herringbone), the walls reproduce texture and texture natural material. In this case, cherry-colored tiles or green corrugated sheets are laid in advance.

You should know! The opposite combination (light roof and dark facade) requires a responsible approach, since the object may turn out to be incomplete, lacking coherence. To avoid this, dark background Light accents are placed, and all corners and edges of the roof are highlighted in the same shade as the walls.

Non-standard solutions

To make houses decorated with siding more expressive, you can use unusual combinations. So, if the roof is calm of blue color, then the facade is decorated in yellow, turquoise or beige.

The brown roof is perfectly complemented by light green walls.

Blue and gray surfaces will look standard. To make such a composition look more complete, it is decorated with catchy accents.

A green roof can have many combinations if you want to achieve non-standard solution. Yellow, gray and turquoise panels are suitable for this coating.

If the walls have a complex shape, you need to choose one primary color and highlight all the protrusions with another. This technique is used to level out the massiveness of the structure.

Warm and cool shades are suitable for rustic style. The surface can be coated basement siding under a natural stone or the color of burnt brick. The base must be highlighted. Appearance Any house will benefit if the pediment differs from the main cladding. You can also create a wide border separating it from the rest of the house.

Siding combination options

Usage different colors when designing a facade, it allows you to give private or country house individuality. Several basic methods are used for this.

Horizontal and vertical installation

Arrangement of panels in different directions- This perfect solution, if you want to make the structure more expressive. In such a situation, there is no need to use different shades color range: the desired effect can be achieved if the main part of the facade is faced horizontally and the pediment vertically.

Interesting options obtained by sheathing multi-storey buildings. In this case you need to create visible border between combined multidirectional elements. The building acquires outline and shape, which allows you to hide existing shortcomings.

Covering in two colors

When choosing this method, the shades must match each other, so it is advisable to have samples of products to evaluate real result. Because it often happens that pictures in catalogs distort the real color.

Facing technology: walls are divided into sections that will be completed in different styles. The tone of the connecting profile for joining the panels is also thought out; it should not attract much attention to itself.

Most often, this combination is used to highlight corners, but it is also suitable for areas above and below the window opening.

These are the following options:

• Dark roof and light facade. This is the most popular and common color combination. Traditional style, where the walls have light colors and the roof is darker, always looks very advantageous. In this case, additional techniques look good - such as contrasting finishing of the base and window casings. You can finish it in classic style: dark roof and light siding façade.
• The roof and facade are in the same color. You can paint the roof and facade the same way. This option is a single color combination, which looks a little boring and will not appeal to everyone.
• A more unusual looking option is where the roof is lighter than the facade. The main attention here is drawn to the walls of the house; the roof support elements, door and window openings are made in the same color. This option may appeal to those who like unusual options.

To use these programs, appropriate video instructions have been developed that will easily help you deal with certain issues. As a result, we examined the basic rules for choosing the color of facade siding with the most compatible roof shades. We must remember that the cost of working for a professional designer is quite high. We hope that you will listen to our recommendations and take advantage of these programs. These include Color Your House from Ceresit, as well as online editors, which you can see below.