Browse Forums Finishing Touch 1 Jan 07, 2011 3:08 pm Hi all, new here but have read some of the finishing touches posts so thought this would be the best place to start A bit of background info first. Outer Eastern Melbourne, Vic. Starting to reno my early 70's standard 3bed Mission Brown everything house. Fortunately still have hardwood floors so can sand/polish those as a start. Before all that I thought I'd start with replacing the old flyscreen doors with new ones that a) provided some security and b) didn't have holes and shut properly so that I could leave them locked during the summer to let the breeze through. THAT of course means that I have to decide on a colour before I get them installed...hence my query Roof is currently concrete tile aged grey/tannin by the many gums overhanging and will stay that way for the near future , maybe paint it after I see how good the rest looks. Existing gutters/downpipes are Colorbond Indian Red ( now called Headland I think ). Need to decide on fascia/windows/doors and maybe repaint gutters or downpipes ( option but prefer not to ) as everything I've seen here seems to have the gutters the same as the roof?? Garage roller doors are like Jasper ( I think... ) I'm limited somewhat by the brick colour as you can see by the attached pics. I am a colour challenged kinda guy so any suggestions would be appreciated, I know what I like when I see it but picking them..<sighs>. The Colorbond site suggests Headland for gutter/fascia/downpipes Taubmans cambridge for doors/windows/frames and black coffee for highlights. Would something like Jasper for door frames/windows etc appear to dark ?, I'll have to fire up some visualization program to see I guess ( or buy a sample pot ) cheers, Ray Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ /edit/ added Colorbond site colours Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestions 2Jan 10, 2011 8:38 pm I think evening haze or dune Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestions 3Jan 17, 2011 2:25 pm Eh-hem. Here we go with some suggestions. 1. If it were me, I'd be going Monument: http://www.colorbondcolours.com/home/re ... ur-schemes 2. Jasper is going to clash with the warm red/orange bricks and look a bit (very) soft in the process. Monument will make the brick colours pop. It will also work in with the red of the gutter - which needs a makeover but this will be worth it (along with fascia, etc - not sure of the house size, so guessing the task is not too onerous in contrast to the finished look - wow factor). 3. I'd paint the roller door Monument as well - go for the full blast effect. 4. Security doors such as Crimsafe or such brands have a clean, deep rich look to them - go plain without a design for a bolder statement in my opinion, and back it up with a gutsy and decent front door (loving the Corinthian Infinity 4 in Merbau at the moment). 5. Can't see what's happening with that side window (is it?) or window or whatever, but if it's one of those slim side windows you could oomph it up with a cool sandblasted design - maybe geometric or whatever suits your style and makes a statement about who lives there. Either way, even if it's a window, Monument frames as well would bring everything in. How do you like those apples for starters... Building with the Big M, Sandarra Settlement July 16 Site Scrape Sep 22 Slab Oct 12 Framing commenced Oct 13 Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=39517 Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestions 4Jan 17, 2011 9:38 pm Yes, that gutter needs a touch up (wear from an old pergola) and the fascia is well in need of some tender loving care (putting it mildly). Touch up those spots on the gutter and a full repaint of eaves and all things wood is the intended outcome. So fascia Headland the same as gutters or is that too much ? and and suggestions for eaves ? Appreciate the replies, I'll play with the photo in Haymes PC painter and see what I think. Cheers, Ray Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestions 5Jan 17, 2011 11:09 pm Ooh - good questions - tough, even - nice. If you open the link to the colourbond colours, the 'traditional' combination is offered (far right) which you might want to play with in the program. Metricon's 'envisage' is a good program to paddle around with, and they have the Dulux and Colourbond colour range. http://www.studiom.com.au/envisage See how it looks with: Gutter: Manor Red (Headland strikes me as being a bit clashy - paint pots would sort that out in a jiff) - although Dulux recommends Volcanic Brick colour in conjunction with Monument - possibly even better (Manor Red is what's offered in Envisage program) Garge: Monument Fascia/Eves: Play with Bogart equivalent/Monument If going red for the gutter, then it would have to be gutter only - and it will need a full paint in preference to touch-ups - you will never look back. So you'll see now you're really ending up with a strong look. It's hard to know fully with just that photo, though - especially when you can't see the roof (and whether it's light or dark). It's easier if you can see the whole facade. If that greeny paint was substituted with Monument, I think you'd see and like the difference straight away. Once again a paint pot story to confirm. Losing the funky flywire frontage and getting a clean square look for the entry (as discussed earlier) in itself will be a radical improvement. Now let me loose on the inside Building with the Big M, Sandarra Settlement July 16 Site Scrape Sep 22 Slab Oct 12 Framing commenced Oct 13 Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=39517 Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestions 6Mar 27, 2011 5:07 pm Ok, I got myself organized today and grabbed some paint pots. Gutter does need to be painted, I've resigned myself to that <g> Gutter: has Volcanic Brick and Monument pieces of paper wrapped around it. Under the eaves are Bogart ( No Facia done as yet ) Window/doors in Monument and downpipes will be also be Monumemt. The Monument looks good with the bricks and the Volcanic Brick for the gutters is less bright than Headland but may they may end up Monument as well. Will try the fascia in both Bogart and Monument and take a photo when done. I'll be back, thanks for the help so far ! cheers, Ray Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestions 7Mar 27, 2011 10:53 pm Aaaahh.. was wondering how it was going and how it turned out... so progress sounds good! Was almost going to pm you to find out if you'd made up your mind eventually. Flick up some pics sometime. Building with the Big M, Sandarra Settlement July 16 Site Scrape Sep 22 Slab Oct 12 Framing commenced Oct 13 Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=39517 Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestions 8Apr 01, 2011 4:52 pm side of house ( front has WAY too many trees for any clear photos <sighs> ) Monument and Volcanic Brick on gutter. Monument and Bogart on eaves. Window frame Monument. Under eaves Bogart. I think I'll go Roof / Gutter / Down pipes / Eaves / Windows / Doors / Security Door - Monument Under Eaves - Bogart but am still CERTAINLY open to other suggestions. The Volcanic brick is better than the Headland for the gutter but I've seen several houses with the roof and gutter Monument and I quite like it and including the roof ( as was asked for earlier ) Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestions 9Apr 02, 2011 5:22 pm I like the monument gutter and fascia and bogart for the eaves make sure you come back and show off your handiwork! ETA I love your exterior light fitting it's so 70s! ~*~Moved in on the 16th April 2011~*~ Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestions 10Apr 04, 2011 7:46 pm Yes, the light is VERY 70's ( the same glass is in the en-suite window ) Gee, you didn't comment on my lovely two tone brown shagpile carpet<shudders> Fortunately I appear to have snuck in just before the advent of yellow-tongue flooring so still have actual hardwood. Yes, interior is the next project. cheers, Ray Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestions 11Apr 04, 2011 7:59 pm I think you need a break in colour, so to me you should go with the Bogart on both gutters and facia Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestions 12Apr 04, 2011 8:01 pm Oh…. and Bogart on the door as well. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestions 13Apr 05, 2011 12:04 am rayjay Yes, the light is VERY 70's ( the same glass is in the en-suite window ) Gee, you didn't comment on my lovely two tone brown shagpile carpet<shudders> Fortunately I appear to have snuck in just before the advent of yellow-tongue flooring so still have actual hardwood. Yes, interior is the next project. cheers, Ray Hee hee was the shagpile meant to be two tone or is it just a nice 'effect' from 40 years of wear? Look forward to seeing the transformation! ~*~Moved in on the 16th April 2011~*~ Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestions 14Apr 05, 2011 7:07 pm So Michelle, you are suggesting Roof - Monument Gutter / Down pipes / Eaves / Under Eaves - Bogart Windows Frames - Monument Doors / Security Door - Bogart I guess that makes the door frames Monument ? or am I missing something ? Zoe's Mama - the shagpile was originally two-tone ( but it is LESS two tone after some years...) Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestions 15Apr 06, 2011 10:22 pm ok - time to confuse the issue If it were me.. 1. I'd go Monument on the lot except for the eaves... but wouldn't go Bogart, but rather towards a lighter/cream tone. Dulux do an interesting paint chart atm you can pick up from the paint shop that pairs colours well - and from memory there is a good blue/cream match. I really like the way Monument makes the orange bricks come to life - they really pop out and become a feature. Tend to think Borgart muddies the colours, flattening the look and making it a bit bland. Would go gloss on the frames/door, though - the paint sample looks matt? 2. If the tone of the eaves match the tones of whatever you are going to end up putting behind that window there - curtain, blind, shutter... then there would be even more balance, maybe... 3. Might be time to shop around for a light that goes with the new look .... donate the amber glass to a good cause (!) 4. Green plants in large terracotta pots would look kinda amazing in front of all that - looks like a cement base area with extensive shade.. gardenias would thrive perhaps.. but lots of choices there - either way the terracotta orange would bring the same impact in contrast to the Monument. 5. And then I'd go silver outside light with a silver feature over the security door screen (which it looks like part of it it already is) - if you aren't going plain. But hey.. they can feel like really big decisions... So.. just my 10c worth.. Building with the Big M, Sandarra Settlement July 16 Site Scrape Sep 22 Slab Oct 12 Framing commenced Oct 13 Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=39517 Re: Colour challenged guy would like some suggestions 16Apr 08, 2011 9:47 am Yes, lights will get replaced eventually ( they are all around the house ) existing screen door is going to be replaced by a proper security door ( which is how this all started, I needed to work out what colour security door to get ) Yes, concrete base area at the side of the house could use some bightening up ( terra cotta does look good there, have done it before ) Yes, sample pot was matt. And yes, it all seems like a huge decision sometines...I'll keep plugging away and it will all happen ! So to sum up: Roof - Monument or do nothing for the moment Gutters/fascia - Monument - (but will check out what Bogart looks like ) then will paint one side of the house that is in little view and decide from there. 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