I don't know that the siding is worth painting. You may want to look into getting it re-sided.

Hi suedonim75, that was a consideration, but I've got a guy that will fix the cracks and get it smooth for a fraction of the cost of residing, so at this point the plan is to keep the existing siding.

Its hard to tell what's going on at the entrance. The bushes/trees need to be trimmed way down. As for paint color sage green looks great with red brick.

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I like the sage green idea, thanks! Would you recommend the same color for garage doors / fascia trim?

The only other colors I’d considered were shades of Navy.

Here is a pic of the entryway and the back of the property.

The entry pic hasn't posted. Three different colors work well. I'd consider trying to incorporate a tone of the roof color somewhere. It looks like light gray? Maybe a lighter charcoal for the facia and garage doors. You could do navy front doors.

Are you replacing the roof at this point? If not, is it very light gray or light green?

Have it primed with a couple coats of white primer. I'd try light sage with white and terracotta trim, or classic white with terracotta trim. Match the terracotta paint to the brick color for coordinated look. For the white shade, match the white paint to the bricks' mortar color. Have the bricks cleaned (powerwashed if possible) before finalizing the color choices.

It'd be good to stay flexible on the painting vs. siding question. Many of the vertical boards' seams look like they are popping out compared to their neighbors. if your contractor starts work on the worst side of the building rather than the best, they should be able to re-evalulate the situation quickly.

Would you please post new photos after trimming the trees and shrubs?

IME, wood garage doors are heavy when wet and they are very hard to keep bone dry. And they peel relentlessly when they get old and painted with many layers.

If your budget includes new aluminum garage doors, use some with a row of windows up top.

I'll definitely be posting the "after" pics. My official closing is next week and so I can't modify the bushes yet.. Here is the entryway. It's been boarded up as it's been vacant for a couple years.

Applie Pie - good eye on the vertical siding seems coming apart. They are loose. Current plan would be adding new strips of trim over them if they can't re-join in a smooth look.

The roof is going to be replaced, and I'm open to different color options there as well.

Do you mind me asking why I'd want to do 2 coats of white primer rather than 1?

SuzyQ - I like the navy for the front doors!

I'd do 2 coats of primer because your wood is in rough shape and the first coat will probably soak in.

How do we feel about these colors? Any of them winners?

I like the 3rd one from the left. Quick question, are you just trying to pick colors, or starting to paint?
I would get your windows done before painting, or you will have to re-do parts of it. If we're being honest here, paint really should be the last thing on your list.

The greens are better than the other colors. But they are all gloomy. A fresher, lighter green would be better.

Thanks suedonim75. That is the one I liked most as well, but I've not had a consistent winner among other people I've asked. I'm just picking colors at this point as my official closing date is next week and I want to be ready to go.

The windows are there, they are just covered by wood at the moment.

While I liked the color Apple Pie shared, I wasn't able to find a paint chip like it in the store.

What is the name of the color that we both like?

I like second color from the right.

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I love the color that suzyq53 suggested, unfortunately Houzz has no information on it. What paint company are you using?

I think any lumber that has started to rot should be replaced. It is going to cost you a bit to paint the house in terms of time and money and I would hate to think in maybe two years or less the paint starts to peel, which it will if there is excess moisture. Then there are the pieces that look like they have dried out.

Have you looked into James Hardie fiber cement siding? It can be painted, but it also comes in colors from the manufacture. I am sure it will be more expensive than repair and paint, but it will be decades before you have to put any more money into it.

Anyway, back to the paint. As I said I really like the green suzyq53 suggested and found one close from Sherwin Williams - Dried Thyme. Another option a little lighter with a bit more gray is Evergreen Fog. Both go with Ethereal White for the trim. I think I would use Grecian Ivory for the gable end.

I would bet that paint is the least of your problems. Better make sure that the interior is livable 1st!

here is I tried sage green

Or Dried Thyme

Thanks everybody for all the ideas. You've given me lots to consider. While it's tough to make the decision, at least i know that any of these colors done well will make it look 100% better than it does right now.

Sudonim75 - the color we both like is Gauntlet Gray by Sherwin Willias.

Houssaon - I'll definitely be replacing all the wood rot. I'm considering doing hardie plank on just the front of the house at this point. I do hate the idea of needing to repaint in a few short years..

Apple Pie - could you recommend any specific colors on lighter green? As ironic as this is, I'm slightly colorblind on greens, and they're hard for me to read.

Whoa that looks like some serious gray weathering and/or mildew underneath the white. Gray weathering fyi is actually the beginning stages of wood rot and won't hold paint well - depending on how soft the wood is it may or may not still be useable. Youd have to scrub & rinse the heck out of it with TSp + use an epoxy wood hardener.... which isnt cheap.... then the oil based primer.

Its certainly doable if the wood isnt too far gone. Im referring to the top boards - the panels in the middle (what the heck are those?) are awfully warped and wonky - maybe replace with some boards same size/width as the top boards.

I really like the Dried Thyme SW 6186.

To answer your question, I don't have any specific green paint colors to recommend. Since you have partial color blindness, ask the color consultant at a Sherwin Williams store (or other local paint store) for help. Bring photos of the red brick taken with a piece of white paper to help the color balance. It would be best for finalize a color choice after the brick is cleaned and the walls are primed. The actual precise shade of a light paint doesn't matter so much for a renovated rental duplex because most tenants want "light, bright and airy" rather than "dark, atmospheric and gloomy". Your fall-back color can be white, of course.

This is a pretty green with a hint of gray undertone that looks great with red brick and gray trim. Also a beautiful backdrop for any bright flowers.

Here is a sage house with a navy door.

Here is a sage house with gray garage doors that match the roof.

The Dried Thyme is nice. I would not use the lighter greens that get too ". Minty" or too yellow,

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My painting company stained a barn at the 7K Ranch in Alberta, Canada just outside of Calgary with a dark green color. The body of the barn was terribly weathered plywood that was in worse shape than your exterior. The stain used was an oil/acrylic hybrid from Dulux Paints (PPG owned) that doesn't require priming.