Browse Forums Finishing Touch Re: Render colours- dulux colorbond dune & beige royal? 2Oct 15, 2014 11:38 pm Would love to see a pic of the elevation. Your colors sound great, what proportion is weatherboard to render? Re: Render colours- dulux colorbond dune & beige royal? 4Oct 17, 2014 7:46 pm You need to take both sample colors outside, paint a large (at least A3 or bigger) sheet of card using sample pots and look at them at all times of day. I think I have seen on the forum that both colors can be increased in strength? Do you want to go lighter or darker with the monochromatic scheme? Michelle, what do you think? Re: Render colours- dulux colorbond dune & beige royal? 5Oct 18, 2014 6:48 pm Thanks Treeseachanger Here is a pic if the 2 paints taken in the shade- the contrast is greater in real life compared to the computer generated image from the builder. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ My last question for you (and anyone else who wants to add their opinion!) is- do you think the monochromatic scheme shown in the builders sketch will look funny? We thought of doing this as our block is a corner, almost triangular shape so all our yard will be to the left of the house (when looking at the house) so thought one colour might be a bit boring... Re: Render colours- dulux colorbond dune & beige royal? 6Oct 20, 2014 8:32 pm I think you have done well with the proportions of dark and light from both angles. The surfmist gutters and fascia and garage will add freshness, and once you get some greenery around by way of gardens and lawn, it will be mint. Just my two cents worth Also, you will have the interest of the shadow lines of the weatherboard section in the lighter color... Re: Render colours- dulux colorbond dune & beige royal? 8Oct 23, 2014 9:38 pm I look forward to seeing the finished product, don't be afraid to go with what you love (even if you change your mind). Hi Alex, Thanks for the reply again. I had a chat with the builder, he said he will use primer, then hydrotec which comes with colour and sealer as well. A Renderer I… 12 18190 Your house roof does not show rusting other than some surface rust on the flashings. In my opinion you dont need to replace or paint the roof other than treat surface rust… 1 10363 Hi all, Our boundary perimeter fences need replacing (3 sides). From everyone's experience, what would you install? Timber lapped and capped OR colorbond? Thank you. 0 3007 |