Vinyl Siding Colors and Pricing

In the past, owning a house meant having to apply a new coat of paint to it every few years. Even with aluminum siding, which was introduced a few decades ago, a painted veneer was the only choice people had to give the exterior of their homes a makeover.

However, all that has changed now with the advent of a new type of finish - vinyl siding. While giving your house a makeover, these will protect it from being damaged by water and other environmental elements. It is very easy to clean, requiring only a pressure washer. Strong, durable, and neat, vinyl siding is available in a range of colors and prices.

Get them in reds, browns, creams, greens and blues. Each color will add a distinctive touch to your home. A lighter and brighter color will add warmth to your house, making it look larger, whereas a darker hue will tend to diminish the size of the house, although it may add a unique touch to it. However, creams and light browns are the most popular colors.

Previously, with the choices limited to pastel or whites shades of paints, it used to be quite easy to decide upon a color. But now, with such a variety of colors to choose from, it can often be a daunting task to decide which would be the most suitable for your home. Hence, here are a few tips for choosing a color for your house.

Don't let your house stand out from the other homes in your neighborhood. Even though you may want to give your home a unique look, do not go overboard by choosing colors like neon yellow or bright pink. On the contrary, look for colors that blend in with the other houses on your block. Choose a shade that belongs to a related category.

For instance, if the houses that are on either side have a neutral shade of paint or siding, it is better to choose a similar tone in your siding, perhaps deviating by just a few darker or lighter shades. While going beyond that might make your house stand out, it may not do so in a positive way. Use complementary colors to coordinate.

So, if you have chosen a gray colored siding, it is advisable to use deep red or black for your window shutters instead of a lighter color, which will give your home a faded look. Or, if you use a cream-colored vinyl siding combined with cerulean-blue window shutters, perhaps you could use a deeper blue shade on your window box.

Your deck or porch should match your house. Use neutral shades of paint on your deck or porch, either to contrast or blend in with the color of your vinyl siding. However, avoid shades that contrast too sharply, for that will have a jarring effect. A natural wood finish is very popular, so check that out. Coordinate the color with the outlying structures.

For a coordinating effect, use the same color for the other outbuildings on your property like your doghouse, barn, shed, or freestanding garage. Of course, whether this can be possible will depend largely on the style of these structures as well as your budget. Accentuate appropriately.

If you choose a neutral shade to cover the exterior of your home, adding bright furniture or nameplates in the porch would create an interesting touch. If the siding is light, use more subtle accentuating colors. Avoid blending too many of the various shades you use by way of your vinyl siding, porch accessories, accentuating colors, and outbuildings.

There is a range of color combinations available in the market, that you can choose from for your house. You can get sample charts that will give you an idea about the colors that you can find in the market. Keep in mind, these colors are stimulated and you will need to check out the actual product, before going for a sale.

Prices can vary according to the color, style, brand. The vertical vinyl siding is very expensive. They are same as horizontal siding, but easier to clean. Compare the costs before choosing the style, color. There are websites for calculating the cost for installing a vinyl siding as per the square foot area and the prices of the various brands available.

There certain variables that affect the prices like the quality, insulation, paint colors, accessories used like soffits, and many more. You should ask for quotes from dealers and vendors that will generally be based on the amount of material required. This means the exterior square feet of your home will determine the amount of material you need.

This means, a 1,600 exterior square feet home will require about 16 10' x 10' squares of vinyl. The prices are based on siding squares. The approximate cost can vary from about $60 to $300 per square feet. This amount does not include the cost of accessories and installation charges. Also, the prices vary according to the region you reside.

Thus, it is always better to do a bit of market research before settling for a dealer that offers you the best possible deal in your budget.Beautifying the exterior of your home with a vinyl siding is a great opportunity to give it a completely new makeover.

Check out the color charts and talk about the look you have in mind with the sales assistant at the store you're planning to purchase it from for more ideas about using sidings to decorate your home with.