1930s Home, what colour paintwork?

[Chillypillow]

Hi guys n gals, wanting to paint the paintwork of my home but don't want to go for white.

I'm happy to paint the couple of UPVC windows I have and even the carport.

What are your thoughts and opinions, show me what you have done.

Thanks
Adam

Thanks
Adam

 

[OwainDIYer]

http://patrickbaty.co.uk/2012/02/18/1930s-house/

http://patrickbaty.co.uk/2012/02/18/1930s-house-2/

these predominantly relate to interiors but will give you some ideas.

See also

http://www.papers-paints.co.uk/back1950Colours.htm

BS 381C: 1931 Colours for Ready Mixed Paints. This British Standard formed the greater part of the limited palette of paint colours available from most paint manufacturers throughout the next twenty years.

 

[Chillypillow]

Thanks for the reply.

Could do with pics on how others have done a modern twist on the old colours.

 

[sparkwright]

It would be sensible to keep it something like it is.

No point painting white uPVC windows. They don't need painting. More work. Could flake off. Best keep any wooden windows white too, so they match.

No point painting any plastic guttering. It will flake eventually.

Looks like it's been painted before with the above in mind. Very sensible. Keep it low maintenance.

If you are adamant enough to paint everything, green and cream, brown and cream, black and cream, black and white are typical colour schemes for woodwork on old 1930s houses.

But you would be crazy to start painting plastic.

 

[sparkwright]

Is this a semi?

It is, isn't it?

What have they got next door? It seems unfair to have an absurd colour scheme if they have ordinary white next door.

 

[Chillypillow]

UPVC primers are superb these days, such as Zinsser Bullseye. Check it out.

In fact, I'm liking the colour in the picture above.

My intention is to remove the previously painted (previous owner) and flaking gutters and paint facia boards black, refit new black gutters. Paint gable end and windows.

Neighbour has gone white frames and dark green, really not my cup! So whatever we decide it will be different to the neighbours.

 

[Chillypillow]

Anyone?