3 Tips for Exterior Home Painting within HOA Communities

Is it time to give your house a fresh coat of paint? You might be excited at the prospect of transforming your home and boosting your curbside appeal; however, you may also be worried about what your homeowner’s association HOA has to say about your potential design plans! Don’t fret, though – you can still plan out and execute an incredible home redesign without upsetting your HOA or stepping on anyone’s toes. Here are three must-know tips to help you navigate this exhilarating and productive process!

1. Know What’s Allowed

Most people have lofty aspirations for their home redesigns; however, it’s wise to temper your expectations, since not everything will be allowed. HOAs have fairly specific rules that govern what colors, finishes, patterns, etc. are allowed – they might even limit the brands of paint that you’re allowed to use! All of these restrictions may seem arbitrary, but they help to keep neighborhoods feeling organized and harmonious in the long run, among other benefits. If you’re hoping to go with an exotic of off-the-wall color, don’t get your hopes up. That said, you’ll still have numerous tasteful and trendy options to choose from!

2. Request Permission

This is one of the most important steps in the process and not one you’ll want to neglect. It’s crucial to ask your HOA for permission before you begin painting, primarily so you can avoid violating their policies and incurring fines. You can usually do this through a formal written request, and they’ll let you know if what you’ve chosen is okay. If you’ve done your homework beforehand, you shouldn’t have much to worry about!

3. Look to Your Neighbors for Inspiration

Some homeowners are under the assumption that they must paint their homes to look similar to their neighbors’ houses, but this isn’t true. While some level of similarity is encouraged and enforced, you’ll still have a decent amount of flexibility with what colors you can select. One tip to help is to try to complement the homes surrounding yours; don’t duplicate their colors exactly, but rather, choose similar ones. Often, HOAs will provide lists of approved colors and schemes, so look there for pre-approved ideas.

Remember, if you don’t abide by your HOA’s guidelines when exterior painting, you’re subject to potentially hefty fines – as well as being required to repaint! In the end, it’s more worthwhile to abide by these rules, and if you still have doubts, you can trust a team of professionals to get the job done the right way.

About Platinum Painting

Our team here at Platinum Painting has proudly served homeowners in Frisco, TX, and the surrounding DFW metroplex for over 15 years, and we’d love to help you with your next exterior painting project – and we’re more than happy to abide by your HOA’s guidelines! If you have any questions about the blog or you’d like to get in touch with us to schedule a FREE in-home estimate, visit us online or give us a call today: (972) 372-0404.