Split personality exterior. Have to replace siding. HELP!

9 years ago

We just bought on our new home a couple of weeks ago. I posted pictures while we were waiting to close because I thought I wanted to make some cosmetic changes. However, we just found out that a LOT of the fiber cement siding has water damage and we will need to do a complete tear off and residing. So..main dilemma is the front of the house has live edge siding that is stained brown. We hate to tear it off as it is in good shape and has some character. I'm not sure if there is a way to do the sides and back in a different color/material that doesn't look like an afterthought. But, at the same time I don't really want to side the rest in brown. Additionally, I think that going back with live edge all around may be cost prohibitive at this time. Thoughts? Suggestions? Help!?!?!? I am lost and clueless.

I would love suggestions on garage door and trim color, as well. (I plan on replacing the front door, too)

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beazfour
Original Author
9 years ago
I am open to re-staining the front siding. I just don't know how to go about that with such a dark existing color.
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9 years ago
There is nothing you can do about a transparent or semi-transparent stain. However, a "solid hide" stain will cover the old color. A solid hide stain is like a light bodied paint. One or two coats of a solid hide acrylic stain can change the color of the wood siding, however, you will no longer see the grain of the wood, merely the texture.
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beazfour
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you. Do you have any thoughts on color for the sides and back?
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Paint sales at Home Depot
9 years ago
I would probably continue around the house with the same color as the front. Match colors in a house paint for the new HardiPlank can be had for the solid color stain for the front. Solid hide stains can also be matched to other palette colors. A complementary color or tone can be used on the gutters and fascia board to emphasize the horizontal lines and give your house width. A splash of color could be used on the front door.

Paint stores often have palette brochures of exterior colors with suggested color schemes for siding, trim and openings.