How To Choose A Roof Colour - Things To Consider
When deciding on a paint colour for your tiled roof:
Painting your tiled roof is the final part of a roofing restoration process. Proper roof maintenance or roof repairs will be required to ensure a watertight and even finish. Note that cement tiles are the tiles we paint due to their ability to hold colour and their durability throughout the high-pressure wash process.
Our 3 step painting process is listed below and can also be found on our Roof Painting and Sealing page.
First coat – This first coat is an extremely fine particle size, wet adhesion promoted acrylic primer coat which is specifically designed for concrete roof tiles. Its advanced formula is designed to promote deep penetration ensuring top coat adhesion.
Second and third coat – Paint the Roof – These coats are the colour base and top coats applied evenly. We are extremely proud to deliver the highest quality roofing restoration and that can only be achieved by using the highest quality paint on the market. Using Dulux paint we will achieve long lasting results and a flawless finish.
Dulux has a variety of colour options available in their range. You could try heading to your local Dulux showroom to compare colours and check swatches against other colours around your home. We are also able to provide a variety of popular colour choices to narrow down the decision.
When deciding on a paint colour for your metal roof:
The colours of Colorbond roofs are categorized into three different groups—contemporary colours, classic colours, and matt colours. Take a look at the images below to see examples of these colours or you can head to the Colorbond website to see more at: colorbond.com/colour
Tips for choosing the right Colorbond colour
Installing a new metal roof is a large investment so you should take time to plan for this. Before locking in your colour choice you should ensure it matches with the other colours around your property or if you will be updating the colours be sure to compare swatches next to each other so the colours will all match.
Your guttering, fascia, your homes exterior, garage door and driveway are things (that unless you plan on painting) you need to keep in mind when choosing your new roof colour. Particularly your guttering as this sits up against your Colorbond Roof.
Aside from the style of your home, your house probably has a few design accents that are there to stay. These may be made of wood, brick, cement, and many other materials.
Do your research
A fantastic way to get ideas for your houses colour scheme is to drive around your neighbourhood, finding properties similar to yours and noting down your likes and dislikes. There are also great online tools you can use to swap and change colour facades like this one on the Colorbond website: colorbond.com/visualiser
Body Corporate and council restrictions
It is common when living in a block of units or apartments for there to be a particular colour scheme or façade therefore when works are required you will generally need approval prior to proceeding with any changes. Most of the associations will have colour’s that you have to choose from or match to the neighbouring properties. This can become difficult when dealing with multiple owners as not everyone will be willing to make changes at the same time. You should look into what the rules and guidelines are prior to booking in and committing to any changes around the façade.
In summary, there are many options available when it comes to updating the colour of your tiled or metal roof. Just be sure to do your research and contact an industry professional before making any decisions.
